Sports Betting

Kentucky Derby futures bettors paid attention to Senor Buscadore's last-to-first victory in the Springboard Mile. (Image: Dustin Orona Photography/Remington Park)

Springboard Victory Puts Señor Buscadore on Derby Futures Boards

Spielberg ran like he’s been on the Kentucky Derby Futures boards before. Señor Buscadore ran like he wants to be there. And just like that, he became one of 12 new horses appearing on either the Circa Sports or William Hill Nevada Derby Futures boards. Señor Buscadore earned his 35/1 […]

North Dakota's upset victory in the Red Smith Handicap came in a Grade 3 race. The Red Smith was one of three races promoted to Grade 2 status for 2021. (Image: Coglianese Photo)

American Graded Stakes Committee Shuffles the Deck for 2021

One of the most underrated, but awaited, horseracing activities took place over the weekend when the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association revealed its listing of US Graded and Listed Stakes Races for 2021. This annual event came with a twist this year, courtesy of […]

COVID-19 Outbreak Forces Volunteers Out of Liberty Bowl

COVID-19 Outbreak Forces Volunteers Out of Liberty Bowl

The Tennessee Volunteers became the latest college football program to shut it down due to a recent spike of COVID-19 infections. In doing so, Tennessee (3-7) becomes the first SEC team to bow out of bowl season. The Vols were one of five conference schools with losing records to earn […]

Charles Barkley has signed an agreement to become an official ambassador and spokesperson for FanDuel. (Image: Getty)

Betting on Barkley: FanDuel Announces Multiyear Partnership with Sir Charles

Fans know Charles Barkley as an NBA legend, not to mention an outstanding analyst and personality on the “NBA on TNT” broadcasts. It is also well known that Barkley enjoys high-stakes gambling, perhaps even a bit more than he should. Considering both of those personas, FanDuel decided it found the […]

Big Ten Relaxes COVID-19 Protocols ahead of New Year’s Day Bowl Games

Big Ten Relaxes COVID-19 Protocols ahead of New Year’s Day Bowl Games

In yet another arbitrary rule change by the Big Ten, and further eschewing players’ long-term health and safety, officials rolled back the conference’s 21-day mandatory sit-out policy for players who’ve tested positive for COVID-19. Players are now only required to miss a minimum of 17 days after testing positive. This […]

Team Health Concerns and the Pandemic Prompt USC to Pass on Bowl Season

Team Health Concerns and the Pandemic Prompt USC to Pass on Bowl Season

USC announced Saturday evening it will join several of its Pac-12 counterparts in opting out of any opportunities this bowl season, citing continued COVID-19 concerns and player-personnel reasons. The No. 13 Trojans (5-1) lost to Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night at home in the LA Memorial […]

Atlanta Hawks Trae Young saw a huge jump in his fantasy basketball production last season. (Image: Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports)

NBA Fantasy Basketball Draft Tips and Advice for Noobs

We’ve compiled several draft tips if you’re a fantasy basketball beginner, or if you haven’t been religiously following the NBA due to the pandemic. If you’re a noob or haven’t played fantasy hoops in a while, don’t worry, because we’ve got your back with some basic advice and tips that […]

Rose Bowl Relocates to Texas as LA County ICUs Hit Capacity

Rose Bowl Relocates to Texas as LA County ICUs Hit Capacity

It looks like the coaches and committee members who complain the loudest get their way, as the College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled for the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 is moving to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The announcement came Saturday night as the Tournament of Roses was denied a […]