The Sacramento Kings are desperate to end their 16-year playoff drought and are trying to climb out of the Western Conference basement by adding a pair of shooting guards to the roster. They acquired Kevin Huerter in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks and signed Malik Monk to a two-year […]
Big man Mitchell Robinson became the first drafted player in 28 years to sign a rookie contract extension with the New York Knicks, snapping the dreaded “Charlie Ward Curse” after agreeing to a new four-year deal worth $60 million. Charlie Ward, a point guard with the Knicks in the 1990s, […]
The world’s best women’s football player in 2021, Alexia Putellas, won’t be part of Spain’s squad at Euro 2022 after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in her left knee. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Putellas suffered an injury during a training session. The Ballon d’Or winner is […]
If you’re experiencing basketball withdrawal, the good news is that the NBA Summer League is underway. Chet Holmgren — the #2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft — made his debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder and looked awesome with 23 points, seven rebounds, six blocked shots, and four assists […]
Christian Eriksen has a deal in principle to join Manchester United this summer. The Dane told United he is ready to play at Old Trafford after accepting the three-year contract he was offered. Amid intensifying rumors regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future, United revealed its first summer signing on Tuesday with Tyrell […]
Bucking the recent trend of California riders heading East, Florent Geroux will ride at Del Mar this summer, according to his agent Doug Bredar. Bredar made the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday morning. Geroux followed along, retweeting Del Mar’s announcement that announced the jockey is “Beach bound.” Geroux spent the spring […]
Todd Pletcher enjoyed a joyful June going 1-2 in the Belmont Stakes with Mo Donegal and Nest. That segued into a jolly July over the long holiday weekend as the Hall of Fame trainer swept all four Belmont Park weekend stakes. Pletcher captured the Grade 2 John A. Nerud with […]
Jannik Sinner took an early two-set lead against Novak Djokovic on Tuesday, threatening to pull a massive upset at Wimbledon. But Djokovic showed his quality by dominating the final three sets to stay alive for his seventh title at the All England Club. Djokovic rallied to win 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, […]
After a trio of second-place finishes in the first three stages, Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) from Belgium stood on the top step of the winner’s podium for the first time at the 2022 Tour de France when he rode to a victory in Stage 4 during a hilly ride from […]
For the second consecutive World Championship cycle, Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has won the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, easily securing his position as the challenger to Magnus Carlsen’s title. Nepomniachtchi secured a draw in his final game against Jan-Krzysztof Duda to finish with five wins and nine […]
While Alexander Volkanovski owned two victories over Max Holloway, there was still doubt over his dominance heading into UFC 276. That won’t be the case after their third fight. Volkanovski (25-1) scored an overwhelming unanimous decision victory over Holloway (23-7) in the co-main event of UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena […]
Juan Soto left the Washington Nationals’ Sunday game against the Miami Marlins with calf tightness, but appears to have avoided major injury. The Nationals superstar told reporters that an MRI on his left calf showed no damage. Soto able to hit, not run, on Monday Soto was then able to […]
There’s another prop bet on the NBA board at DraftKings where you can wager on where Kyrie Irving will play next season. The Los Angeles Lakers are the betting favorite to secure Irving in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets that also involves Russell Westbrook. The Nets are shopping Irving […]
Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and all hell broke loose, but the bookies at DraftKings posted a cool prop bet where you can wager on Durant’s next team with the Phoenix Suns the betting favorite at -125 odds, and the Toronto Raptors a popular pick at […]
Christophe Galtier penned a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain and was unveiled at Parc des Princes after the club confirmed Mauricio Pochettino’s departure. PSG’s recently appointed football advisor, Luis Campos, insisted that Galtier take charge following a successful time together at Lille, where they won the league in 2021. Galtier […]
Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t train on Monday, citing family reasons, and isn’t expected to turn up for preparation at Carrington in the coming days as he’s looking to move away from Manchester United. Chelsea is considering a bid after a meeting in Portugal last week between new club co-owner Todd Boehly […]
The NHL Draft, like all other major North American sports leagues, looks to the future on Draft Day, as the best young players from around the world wait to hear their name called by one of the league’s 32 teams. Adding to the excitement is the typical flurry of Draft […]
Damon’s Mound, the latest 2-year-old worth keeping several eyes on, announced his presence at Churchill Downs Saturday with a flourish. A 12 ½-length authoritative flourish in a maiden special weight race on the Stephen Foster undercard. Damon’s Mound took apart the six-furlong maiden special weight in 1:09.84. He debuted with […]
Barcelona’s first-team players will start their pre-season preparation on Monday, before traveling to the United States in mid-July. Xavi informed the players who are not part of his plans for the new season that they need to find a future elsewhere. A total of six members of the squad will […]
The face of horse racing returned to his natural habitat Sunday, as Bob Baffert was back in his Santa Anita Park barn. Horses were on the track and as the Daily Racing Form reported, the Hall of Fame trainer was back in CEO mode, directing his staff via walkie-talkie. Life […]
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