The Denver Nuggets meet the Phoenix Suns in back-to-back games in Arizona on Friday and Saturday. The Suns are off to a strong start, whereas the Nuggets finally righted the ship after a dismal 1-4 start. Meanwhile, Carmelo Anthony and the Trail Blazers host his old team when the New […]
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NFL Conference Championship DFS: Josh Allen Could Be a Bargain
Just four teams remain in the NFL playoffs, with the Bills and Chiefs playing for the AFC crown and the Buccaneers and Packers facing off in the NFC. Several key players remain questionable late in conference championship week, so keep an eye on injury news before finalizing your DFS lineups. […]
Kentucky Supreme Court Rejects HHR Appeal, Lawmakers Up Next?
In the latest salvo fired in the ongoing debate about historical horse racing (HHR) machines in Kentucky, the state’s Supreme Court denied an appeal from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission requesting a second opinion on the legality of those machines. The Kentucky Supreme Court refused to reconsider its Sept. 24 […]
IOC, Organizers Push Back on Reports of Tokyo Olympics Cancellation
The Times of London reported on Thursday that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – already postponed to July 2021 – will be canceled, but organizers still say they plan on holding the Games this year. The local organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee have both pushed back on the report, […]
Caddo River, Cowan Seeking Breakout Stakes Win in Smarty Jones
One of the seven horses entered in Friday’s Smarty Jones Stakes will get his first stakes victory. It won’t be a graded stakes victory, but not one connection will throw this one back. Nor will they throw back the 17 Kentucky Derby qualifying points up for grabs to the top […]
NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Christian Wood, Jerami Grant, Chris Boucher, Julius Randle Favorites
Houston Rockets’ big man Christian Wood (at even money) and Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (+175 odds) are the top two favorites to win the 2021 NBA Most Improved Player Award. Wood and Grant both got fresh starts with new teams, and didn’t squander their opportunities, leading their respective teams […]
NFC Championship Betting Preview: Tom Brady and Tampa Bay vs Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay
Two of the NFL’s highest-scoring teams will meet on Sunday, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl 55. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Green Bay to battle Aaron Rodgers and the Packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in the NFC Championship. The Packers are […]
Collin Sexton Drops 42 Points to Beat Brooklyn in OT, Spoils Kyrie Irving’s Return to the Nets
Collin Sexton scored 22 of his game-high 42 points in double overtime to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to an upset over the Brooklyn Nets and the debut of their Big 3. Sexton spoiled the return of Kyrie Irving, who played in his first game with the Nets in two weeks […]
Iconic Trainer Lukas Back in the Oaklawn Park Saddle
He remains the Lion in Winter, albeit a lion overseeing a smaller pride these days. But D. Wayne Lukas is back at Oaklawn Park. He’s back to the winter jungle he ruled for most of the 1990s, and back without many of the high-profile clients who helped put him in […]
Knicks Go Draws Prime Pegasus Post, Tabbed as 5/2 Favorite
With three straight victories in as many 2020 starts, Knicks Go is exactly the type of horse who wins the Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Now, add a prime starting spot from Post 4 to the mix, and it’s easy to understand how Knicks Go became the 5/2 favorite when Pegasus […]
If Kelly Loeffler Is Out as Atlanta Dream Owner, Is LeBron James In?
The WNBA confirmed on Tuesday that the Atlanta Dream will soon have a new owner. The pending sale, first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will likely displace Kelly Loeffler, providing leadership more in step with the league and its players. Loeffler wedged herself between a rock and a hard place. […]
Tata Steel Chess Tournament Odds: Carlsen Favored Heading Into First Rest Day
The fourth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament failed to produce any decisive results, meaning that the five-way logjam at the top of the standings remains intact heading into the first rest day. Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Nils Grandelius, and Pentala Harikrishna each sit on 2.5 points […]
The OG List: Complete Tally of Super Bowl MVP Winners
The OG List returns with a complete rundown of Super Bowl MVP winners. Take a look at the historical data before you make your Super Bowl MVP prop bets. It’s no surprise to see quarterbacks leading the pack with 31 Super Bowl MVP awards, including eight combined by Joe Montana […]
Toronto Blue Jays Sign George Springer, Target Fellow Former Astro Michael Brantley
The Toronto Blue Jays are raiding the Astros’ outfield this week, signing George Springer and closing in on a deal with Michael Brantley. ESPN reported Tuesday that Springer agreed to a $150 million, six-year contract with the Blue Jays, the largest in franchise history. Toronto Finds a Star in Springer […]
Aqueduct Racetrack Doubles as State COVID-19 Vaccination Center
Aqueduct Racetrack once played host to a Pope and the only triple dead heat in a stakes race. Now, the New York track plays host to a state-run COVID-19 vaccination distribution center. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) opened Aqueduct’s first floor to state health officials, who began distributing the […]
The Field is Your Favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
While Life Is Good yielded his favorite status in at least one Las Vegas future book, he holds down 6/1 individual favorite status in Pool 2 of Churchill Downs’ Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) pool. At the same time, the Derby field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds†is the overall 9/5 […]
Chiesa, Magny Headline Wednesday UFC Card After COVID Cancellations
The UFC has rescheduled or canceled several bouts that it intended to be a part of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN card — its second of three events on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this January. But, even after those changes, the promotion has still put together a solid welterweight headliner […]
NBA Losing Streaks: Lo-Fi Orlando Magic Now 0-6 Without Markelle Fultz
The low-scoring, 3-point averse Orlando Magic (6-8) have now lost six games in a row after starting the season 6-2. The Magic currently hold the NBA’s longest current losing streak, which began when starting point guard Markelle Fultz blew out his ACL. So, why are the Magic losing? Their skid […]
Coca-Cola Among Big Brands Bowing Out of Super Bowl 55 Ads
Last year, advertisers spent a record-breaking $435 million on Super Bowl ads, according to Kantar Media. This year probably won’t break any records, however, now that Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Hyundai have decided to pass. A number of factors contributed to last year’s record Super Bowl ad spend. The NFL’s regular-season […]
Woman Files Personal Injury Lawsuit in Ireland Against Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from a woman over an alleged personal injury incident, according to multiple media reports. Attorney Dave Coleman told ESPN that his client filed suit on Monday in the High Court in Dublin, Ireland. Civil Charges Follow Police Investigation The case involves an alleged […]