The NBA 2K23 Summer League is in full swing and Paolo Banchero excelled with the Orlando Magic in two games, so they want to shut him down to prevent injuring the #1 draft pick. Fan favorite Tacko Fall looked good last night with a double-double for the Utah Jazz while […]
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Phoenix Suns Close to Sending Deandre Ayton to Indiana Pacers in a Sign-and-Trade
The Phoenix Suns were never interested in offering starting center Deandre Ayton a max-contract extension, so it looks like they’ll work out a sign-and-trade with the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner so they get something back in return. Both Brian Windhorst from ESPN and Shams Charania from The Athletic indicate […]
MLB Injury Report: Wander Franco Needs Wrist Surgery, Out 5-8 Weeks
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco could miss nearly two months after suffering a wrist injury in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Franco will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday, with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash saying the 21-year-old star will miss five-to-eight weeks. Franco adds […]
2022 Tour de France: Magnus Cort with a Fantastic Finish in Disruptive Stage 10
It was anything but a dull day at the Tour de France after protestors disrupted and delayed Stage 10 in the middle of a 146 km ride from Morzine Les Portes du Soleil to Megeve in the Alps. After gendarmes dragged off the hippie protestors, Magnus Cort (EF Education-EasyPost) won […]
Tiger Woods Odds: Three-Time Champion +6000 Long Shot to Win 2022 Open Championship
Tiger Woods will make only his third tournament appearance this season when he tees it up on the Old Course at St. Andrews for the 2022 Open Championship on Thursday. While bettors will inevitably be attracted to Woods, who has already won the Open Championship three times in his career, […]
2023 NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards Betting Faves
Among the fraternity of NBA players, winning the Most Improved Player Award is a special distinction that the Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is the betting favorite to claim at +1200 odds, according to DraftKings. We like Josh Giddey from the Oklahoma City Thunder to make a big impact in his […]
The 5 Greatest Moments in Open History
The Open Championship celebrated its 150th anniversary last week as it returned to the “birthplace of golf†at St Andrews, which saw Australian Cameron Smith shoot a final-round 64 to win the Claret Jug by one shot. In addition to being the oldest golf tournament in the world, The Open […]
Red Alert: Manchester United Beats Liverpool 4-0 in Ten Hag’s First Game in Charge
Manchester United won its first match played under new manager Erik ten Hag. United put four goals past Premier League rivals, Liverpool, in a friendly match played in Thailand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yfU2hpcrD4 Jadon Sancho, Fred and Anthony Martial put Man. Utd. 3-0 up before halftime, with Facundo Pellistri setting the final score […]
Lewandowski, Barcelona Close to Deal; Bayern Looks to Sign De Ligt
Barcelona is expected to submit a final offer worth $50 million to Bayern in exchange for Robert Lewandowski. The Bavarian giants are expected to accept this fresh bid as they look to sign Matthijs De Ligt from Juventus. According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Forian Plettenberg, Barcelona will also include […]
Women’s Euro: England Sets Record After Beating Norway 8-0 to Reach Quarterfinals
England recorded the biggest victory in European Championships history after beating Norway 8-0 in a Group A clash. Thanks to this impressive win, The Lionesses advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament after playing just two of their three group matches. England was 6-0 up at halftime, equaling the previous […]
Pletcher Fined for Medication Procedure Offense After Emmanuel Scratch
The fallout from Todd Pletcher scratching Emmanuel from Saturday’s Grade 1 Belmont Derby went beyond taking front-end speed out of the race. The Daily Racing Form reported Pletcher scratched Emmanuel for receiving three doses of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory within seven days of a race. Dr. Scott Palmer, the equine medical […]
WNBA Odds: Aces Still Championship Favorites at All-Star Break Despite Recent Struggles
The Las Vegas Aces no longer resemble the unstoppable force they appeared to be when they roared out of the gate to a 13-2 start. But despite some recent losses, oddsmakers still see the Aces as the team to beat in the WNBA this season. DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Aces […]
Wayne Rooney to Take Reins at DC United
Wayne Rooney will return to DC United two years after leaving the club. This time, his mission won’t be to score goals, as it was in his previous MLS stint. In his managerial role, the 36-year-old will need to find a way out of crisis for troubled United, as the […]
MMA Notebook: Fiziev Gets Late KO vs. dos Anjos, Volkanovski Out with Broken Thumb
Rafael Fiziev won his sixth straight fight on Saturday, scoring a fifth-round knockout over former champion Rafael dos Anjos in their lightweight main event clash. Fiziev hit dos Anjos with a powerful left hook 18 seconds into the final round to finish off the fight. DraftKings Sportsbook posted Fiziev as […]
Rybakina, Djokovic Win Wimbledon Titles; Vaccination Status Creates Uncertain US Open Odds
Elena Rybakina came from behind to beat Ons Jabeur and claim her first Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in the Wimbledon women’s final on Saturday. Rybakina, born in Russia but playing for Kazakhstan, completed an unlikely run as she entered the tournament with odds of +10000 […]
2023 NBA Coach of the Year Odds: Ime Udoka, Taylor Jenkins COY Betting Favorites
Ime Udoka guided the Boston Celtics to a berth in the NBA Finals during his first season as a head coach, so it’s no surprise to see his name as the betting favorite to win the 2023 NBA Coach of the Year award at +750 odds over at DraftKings. Taylor […]
The 5 Greatest MLB All-Star Game Performances
First played in 1933, as part of Chicago’s World Fair, the MLB All-Star Game has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated sports events of the baseball season. Affectionately known as the “Midsummer Classicâ€, the MLB All-Star Game brings together the best players in baseball for one night, with […]
Rip City Payday: Damian Lillard Inks $122 Million Extension with Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers had an up and down couple of days after superstar Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension worth $122 million, quelling rumors in Rip City that he would force a trade to a title contender. The Trail Blazers also got a bit of bad news when […]
Boston Celtics Bolster Bench, Sign Danilo Gallinari to 2-Year Deal
The Boston Celtics signed free agent Danilo Gallinari to a two-year deal worth $13.3 million, and the forward will provide the Celtics with a playmaker and 3-point shooter off the bench. The Atlanta Hawks traded Gallinari to the San Antonio Spurs in a deal where they acquired All-Star Dejounte Murray. […]
Colorado Sports Betting: Tour de France, Wimbledon, F1, NBA Summer League, Sunday Night Baseball
I recently moved from California to Colorado — or in betting terms — from a state where there’s no legalized online gambling to a state that legalized online gambling, including sports betting. As a sportswriter and so-called sports junkie, I had the rare and amazing opportunity to have a successful […]