Connections for Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality said Tuesday that they intend on skipping the Preakness Stakes and sending the Godolphin colt to the June 5 Belmont Stakes instead. The announcement first came on Steve Byk’s At The Races With Steve Byk radio show on Sirius/XM. Trainer Brad Cox told […]
Sports Betting
2021 Western Conference Odds: Lakers Favorite Over Clippers, Jazz, Suns
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are the favorites to win the Western Conference at +175 odds even though they’re currently the #5 seed and fighting with the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers to avoid getting sucked into the play-in tournament as the #7 seed. The LA Clippers were […]
Dustin May Out for Season, Dodgers Remain World Series Favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers will lose 23-year-old star pitcher Dustin May for the year, as he will undergo Tommy John surgery next week to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament. May started the year with a 1-1 record and a 2.74 ERA through his first five starts. May chooses surgery after […]
Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks Favorites to Represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals
Who will rep the East in the NBA Finals this year? Will Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks finally get over the hump? Will the Big 3 from the Brooklyn Nets deliver a berth in the NBA Finals? How about Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers? According to […]
Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks in Super-Tight Southeast Division Race
The Atlanta Hawks (36-30) hold a half-game lead over the Miami Heat (35-30), but the Hawks are favorites to win the Southeast Division at -215 odds, while the Heat are the underdogs at +160 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. In the Eastern Conference, two out of three […]
NBA High Guys: Russell Westbrook Notches Rare Triple-Double with 24 Assists, 21 Rebounds
Russell Westbrook only scored 14 points in a high-octane 154-141 victory for the Washington Wizards over the Indiana Pacers, but he etched his name in the NBA history books with a rare triple-double by dishing 24 assists and pulling down 21 rebounds. Westbrook tied his career-high with 24 assists. He […]
Millionaires On Hold: Haaland Not For Sale This Summer
The in-demand 20-year-old striker who took European football by storm for the past two seasons is a target for Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea. But, Borussia has no plans to negotiate a deal for their star player, even though it’s been said that a $210 […]
Sports NFTs: Comparing NBA Top Shot to Topps MLB Collectibles
When it comes to sports NFTs, there are two names dominating the discussion right now: NBA Top Shot and Topps. Those who follow soccer know Sorare has also made a splash, and teams like the Golden State Warriors are beginning to enter the space as well. But in the United […]
Thousands Celebrate in Milan as Inter Wins First Title in 11 Years
Internationale Milano was crowned champion in Serie A for the first time in 11 years. In 2010, when Inter last won the national title, Mourinho was in charge. Inter went on to win the Italian Cup and the Champions League in the same season, completing the perfect treble. In 2021, […]
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Coming This Week
A state senator said Monday that he plans to introduce a sports betting bill in the Ohio Legislature on Thursday. Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring said on 1450 WHBC Monday morning that he’s working “very diligently†on the bill in conjunction with Senate Majority Leader Matt Huffman. “It’s right now 250 […]
Super Bowl 56 Futures: Denver Broncos Spike on Aaron Rodgers Rumor, Green Bay Packers Sink
With the 2021 NFL Draft complete, the Kansas City Chiefs are still the consensus favorites to win Super Bowl 56 at +525 odds, according to an update by DraftKings. Due to the rumors about Aaron Rodgers wanting to leave Green Bay via a trade, the Packers saw their odds dip, […]
Lakers Lose Dennis Schroder for 10 to 14 Days to COVID Protocol
The Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to prevent a free fall after slipping to the #6 seed in the Western Conference playoff standings, but they just got a batch of terrible news with guard Dennis Schroder out 10 to 14 days due to the NBA’s COVID-19 safety and health protocols. […]
Ny Traffic Returns With a Vengeance, Takes Apart Belmont Park Allowance
Whatever rust Ny Traffic possessed during a seven-month layoff disappeared in less than 90 seconds on Sunday, when the colt dismantled a Belmont Park allowance field of New York-breds by 6 ½ lengths. The Cross Traffic progeny made his 4-year-old debut nearly seven months to the day after he finished […]
Byron Buxton MVP Odds Shortening After Twins Centerfielder Puts Up Huge April Numbers
Byron Buxton put up MVP numbers throughout the month of April. Now, oddsmakers are giving the Twins superstar a real chance of winning that honor when the season ends. Buxton has started the season on an absolute tear, hitting .408 with eight homers and 15 RBIs through his first 20 […]
Preakness Plans Begin Taking Shape; Cox Remains on the Fence
As Brad Cox ponders his Preakness plans with Kentucky Derby runner-up Mandaloun and fourth-place finisher Essential Quality, the Preakness field is taking shape around him. Maryland Jockey Club stakes coordinator Trish Bowman put out a preliminary list of prospects for the May 15 second leg of the Triple Crown. That […]
UFC Notebook: Prochazka Lands Elbow KO vs. Reyes, UFC Parent Company Goes Public
Jiri Prochazka made his case for a light heavyweight title shot with a stunning knockout of Dominick Reyes in the main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN card. Prochazka scored just the third spinning back elbow knockout in UFC history, finishing Reyes in the second round of their fight. Prochazka […]
Prop Bet: Will the Memphis Grizzlies Make the Playoffs?
The Memphis Grizzlies (32-31) currently occupy the #8 seed in the Western Conference playoff hunt, but they could miss the postseason due to the controversial play-in tournament. DraftKings posted a prop bet on whether or not the Grizzlies will make the playoffs. The Grizzlies are -106 odds to make the […]
Dank Nugs: Denver Nuggets Seize the #3 Seed in the West
The Denver Nuggets are riding high on a five-game winning streak after knocking off the Los Angeles Clippers to take over the #3 seed in the Western Conference playoff standings. The Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA right now thanks to the rapid development of rookie point guard […]
Manchester United Protest Ends in Havoc, Derby Game Against Liverpool Postponed
Manchester United supporters expressed their discontent toward the team’s US-based owners after the English giants announced they would join the now-canceled Super League. More than a thousand fans gathered in front of Old Trafford, United’s iconic stadium, a few hours before the derby game against Liverpool on Sunday. After a […]
NBA High Guys: Greek Freak Erupts for Season-High 49 Points Against KD and Brooklyn
Basketball fans caught a potential preview of the Eastern Conference Finals when the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. The Bucks edged out the Nets 117-114 in a taut thriller in which Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo dropped a season-high 49 points in the victory, and Kevin Durant […]