Season Four of Dana White’s Contender Series comes to a close on Tuesday night, with two former competitors taking a second shot at landing a UFC title in the main event. Flyweights JP Buys and Jacob Silva both previously lost on Dana White’s Contender Series, but have done enough to […]
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Wave Hello to Kentucky Derby Futures Board Newcomer Red Flag
He ran only seven furlongs, not the 10 that possibly awaits next May. Even so, Red Flag’s 7¼-length romp in Sunday’s Bob Hope Stakes at Del Mar vaulted the juvenile from off the board to 50/1 on William Hill Nevada’s 2021 Kentucky Derby Futures Board. The $220,000 purchase by A&M […]
Dustin Johnson Wins Masters, Favored to Defend Title in April
Dustin Johnson ran roughshod over Augusta National this past week to win the 2020 Masters. That performance makes him the odds-on favorite to do exactly the same thing at the next major on the schedule: the 2021 Masters Tournament in April. Johnson finished 20-under-par to set a new Masters record […]
NFL Week 10 Highlights: No-Name Players Pad Bettors’ Wallets with High-Paying TDs
While gamblers took a hit wagering on teams in NFL Week 10, some bettors enjoyed a couple of highlights by backing little-known players to score the first touchdowns of their games. This prop bet has proven to be quite lucrative over the season and was especially profitable on Sunday. The […]
NFL Week 10 Betting Recap: Heavily Backed Ravens, Browns Crush Gamblers
Gamblers were certain Baltimore and Cleveland would cover against teams with losing records in NFL Week 10 betting, but instead saw sub-500 New England and Houston destroy their dreams. Sportsbooks also won on Carolina, Green Bay, and Philadelphia. Baltimore faced New England in the Sunday night game and was hammered […]
College Football Week 11 Betting Recap: Mass Cancelations Bring Out Six-Figure Bettors
Fifteen games were either postponed or canceled in Week 11 because of COVID-19, and the betting took on a different dynamic as a result. There were several high-dollar wagers on Saturday games as gamblers didn’t have as many contests on which to spread their money around. Of the AP Top […]
College Football Week 11 Highlights: Touching Tributes for Marshall Plane Crash Victims
Our highlights usually focus on the weekend’s best and most spectacular plays, but this week, we’re looking at some touching moments that took place on the field in Week 11. There was Kentucky’s tribute for their coach who died earlier in the week, and Marshall’s recognition of the 50th anniversary […]
UFC Notebook: Dos Anjos Beats Felder in Lightweight Return, Poirier Signs for McGregor Rematch
Rafael dos Anjos had little trouble dominating Paul Felder in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card from Las Vegas, despite the fact that one judge saw the fight a little differently than the others. Dos Anjos (30-13) earned a win by split decision, winning 50-45 on two […]
Don’t Take a Holiday on These Late-Season Races
The Breeders’ Cup is in the rear-view mirror, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any prime late-season races on the horizon. The end of the year may seem like a racing lull before the calendar flips, but don’t let the last two months of the horse racing season go by […]
Odds to Win 2021 World Series Move in Miami’s Favor As Marlins Hire First Female GM in Baseball History
Bettors responded to the Miami Marlins’ hiring of Kim Ng as their general manager Friday by improving the team’s odds to win the World Series. The team’s historic announcement makes Ng not only the first female GM in all of North American professional sports. It also signals the long-overdue promotion […]
Spielberg’s Next Close-Up Comes at Del Mar’s Bob Hope Stakes
Spielberg going On the Road to Del Mar in the Bob Hope Stakes. It sounds like a Hollywood mashup, instead of the next hurdle on the heralded 2-year-old’s racing itinerary. The Grade 3 Bob Hope Stakes is Sunday’s featured race at Del Mar’s Bing Crosby Meet. The $100,000 race sends […]
UCLA to Host Cal on Sunday as Pac-12 Shuffles Schedule to Save Seasons
As COVID-19 infection rates soar to all-time highs nationwide, the Pac-12 is doing its best to juggle schedules and save football seasons. But even the most creative last-minute efforts will still fall short for some. After two teams lost their week two opponents for this weekend, the conference scrambled to […]
Golden Gate Fields Shuts Down for Second Time Due to COVID-19
Golden Gate Fields in Northern California abruptly shut down Friday after 24 positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the Berkeley track’s stable area. The suspension announcement came 20 minutes before Friday’s first race on Golden Gate Fields’ weekend card. The track announced the closure runs through Friday, Nov. 20. Racing […]
RWB at MSG or CLT? Russell Westbrook Knicks and Hornets Trade Rumors
Houston, RWB has a problem. Russell Westbrook, a 9-time All-Star, wants the Houston Rockets to trade him and the short list currently includes the New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, and Detroit Pistons. Westbrook averaged 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game with the Houston Rockets last […]
Nations League Odds: Portugal Hosts France, Switzerland Hosts Spain in Key Matchups
The fifth round of UEFA Nations League matches will take place this weekend, with some of Europe’s top national teams squaring off in critical contests which could determine who reaches the Nations League Finals. The action begins Saturday, when Portugal faces France in a match that could determine the Group […]
Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports, Including Basketball, Postpones Start of Spring Seasons
The Ivy League became the first college sports conference to cancel all winter sports, in what could be a sign of things to come for other schools and leagues heading into a difficult stretch of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ivy League Council of Presidents agreed unanimously to cancel all of […]
NFL Week 10 Quickie: Buffalo/Arizona, Seattle/LA Rams Marquee Matchups
The Bills Mafia invades Arizona when Buffalo takes on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals.Week 10 of the NFL season has a couple of exciting games on the schedule including the Buffalo Bills (7-2) playing at the Arizona Cardinals (5-3). There’s also an NFC West showdown between the first-place Seattle Seahawks […]
Big 12 Commissioner Says College Football Playoff Delay Possible, But Only Hypothetical – For Now
College football continues to struggle through its COVID-19 issues, with at least 10 games postponed this week alone. On Thursday, one prominent official even discussed the possibility that the College Football Playoff could be delayed, though he worked to walk back those comments a bit on Friday. Big 12 commissioner […]
Week of Cancelations: COVID Outbreak at ASU Spoils Cal’s Season
California at Arizona State was canceled Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak at ASU, which includes an undisclosed number of players, coaches, staff along with Sun Devils’ Head Coach Herm Edwards. “I encourage all of you to take this virus seriously, to wear a mask, practice physical distancing, and get […]
Don’t Sleep on Grant Gunnell and Arizona in College Football DFS
What would have been a jam-packed day slate for Week 11 of college football has been greatly reduced due to postponements or cancellations because of COVID-19 cases. On DraftKings, the 14-game slate was dropped to 10. This will provide some opportunity, however, as we can get solid players at lower […]