Bob Baffert has six entries, including three in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Aidan O’Brien counters with 10 entries. And just like that with Wednesday’s pre-entries, lineups for the 14 Breeders’ Cup World Championships races are falling into place. All told, 201 horses pre-entered into the Nov. 6-7 racing festival at […]
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Past Champions Woods, Mickelson Fighting Long Shot Tag at Masters
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have seven Masters titles between them, but neither one is considered a good bet to win this year’s tournament at Augusta National, which begins Nov. 12. Woods, who has five green jackets, is currently 25/1 to win the Masters, while Mickelson is at 80/1. Those […]
Rays Manager Kevin Cash Ignores Hot Hand, Dodgers Take World Series in Six
Those who took the World Series favorite Dodgers to win in six were rewarded by the thinnest of margins thanks to a critical, mid-game pitching change. Nursing a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash pulled his starter and dipped into his fatigued […]
Tough Schedule for Indy Colts Tilts AFC South Crown Toward Tennessee Titans
It’s another two-way race for the AFC South. The Tennessee Titans (6-1) are 1/2 odds or -200 to win the division, according to a recent update by the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. The Indianapolis Colts (5-2) are 8/5 odds, or +160 to take the divisional crown for the first […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Win First World Series Since 1988, Corey Seager Named MVP
The Los Angeles Dodgers survived a strong start from Blake Snell and the forced departure of one of their players due to a late, positive COVID-19 test to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 and win the 2020 World Series. Julio Urias struck out Willy Adames to […]
Merneith, Another Baffert Charge, Tests Positive for Banned Substance
The California Horse Racing Board revealed that another one of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s charges, Merneith, tested positive for a banned substance. Merneith tested positive for dextromethorphan, a common ingredient found in human cough syrups. The test came after Merneith finished second in the fourth race at Del […]
Santa Anita Park Enjoys Fatality-Free Fall Meet
Santa Anita Park, which became a poster track for horse fatalities after a nightmarish 2018-2019 season, completed its Autumn Meet without a racing or training fatality. The iconic Southern California track just concluded its 16-day Autumn meet, sending 1,106 horses racing over the dirt track and turf course. In addition, […]
Turbulent Barcelona Side Heads to Juventus for Champions League Showdown
Barcelona will travel to Italy to take on Juventus in Champions League play after a hectic Tuesday on which the club’s entire executive board resigned. President Josep Maria Bartomeu and the entire board of directors stepped down rather than await the result of a vote of confidence from Barcelona supporters. […]
UFC Notebook: Nurmagomedov Turns to Coaching, Chandler Pushes for Lightweight Tournament
When Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement after defeating Justin Geathje in the main event of UFC 254, he left behind a legendary legacy and a division without a clear successor. But the undefeated lightweight champion knows where he’s headed next, and ideas are in the air over how to replace […]
Bermuda Championship DFS Picks: Zalatoris Rules
This week’s Bermuda Championship, at the 6,828-yard, par-71 Port Royal Golf Club in Southampton, Bermuda, will feature 130 golfers, with the top 65 and ties making the cut. Brendon Todd won last year, but hasn’t exactly been smoking the tour lately. The Masters looms, so most of the world’s best […]
NFC North Odds: Green Bay Packers Legit, Da Bears Imposters?
The NFC North looks like a two-way race between the Green Bay Packers (5-1) and the Chicago Bears (5-2), with the Packers the favorite at -400 odds to win the division. According to a recent update by DraftKings, the Bears are +375 odds to win and prevent the Packers from […]
Champions League: Manchester City Visits Marseille in Group C Showdown
Manchester City will try to assert itself as the class of Group C on Tuesday when it plays away at Marseille in the second round of Champions League group stage games. City started its Champions League campaign with a 3-1 home win over Porto last week, while Marseille dropped a […]
Complete List of World Series Winners and Champions Since 1903
The World Series began in 1903 and we’ve compiled a complete list of winners who claimed the Major League Baseball championship. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2020 World Series to secure the franchise’s seventh title. This year marks the Dodgers’ 21st trip to the World Series with their last […]
Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups: Tua, Rashard Higgins, Chase Edmonds, or Wayne Gallman
A couple of key starters were lost to injuries in Week 7, including Odell Beckham, Jr. (blown ACL) and Kenyan Drake (ankle). Fantasy football waiver wire pickup suggestions in Week 8 include QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Rashard Higgins, RB Chase Edmonds, RB Wayne Gallman, and TE Trey Burton. The New […]
World Series Game 6: Blake Snell Tasked with Saving Rays from Elimination
The Los Angeles Dodgers need just one more win to capture their first World Series title since 1988 after a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 on Sunday. The Dodgers now lead the series three games to two, and will try to close out the Rays […]
World Series MVP Odds: Seager, Kershaw Top the Board as Dodgers Close in on Title
Clayton Kershaw made his case for World Series MVP when he picked up a second win with another strong performance in Game 5 on Sunday. Even so, he’ll face strong competition from Dodgers teammate Corey Seager, while breakout star Randy Arozarena could take the honor if the Rays come back […]
Playing the Hot Hand: Picking the Dodgers to Win in Six
Before the 2020 World Series’ first pitch, I predicted the Dodgers would win in six. It wasn’t a tough call. The Dodgers were heavily favored, the best team in the COVID-shortened MLB regular season, and peaking at the right time coming back from a 3-1 deficit to a formidable Atlanta Braves […]
LOL Jets: Sink to 0-7, 4 Yards in Second Half Against Buffalo
The New York Jets blew a 10-0 lead over the Buffalo Bills and managed only four yards of offense in the second half on their way to an 18-10 loss. The LOL jets are now 0-7 on the season, but they finally covered their first game of the season when […]
NFL Week 7 Betting Recap: Has Time Expired to Bet Over Totals?
Over totals were heating up with gamblers in Week 7 betting, despite colder weather and sportsbooks adjusting lines. That didn’t deter bettors from hammering the over on Sunday. The Thursday game, and every Sunday contest at William Hill, saw the majority of tickets written backing the over. In the first […]
NFL Week 7 Highlights: Cheap Shot on Andy Dalton, Odell Beckham Jr. Out for Season
NFL Week 7 saw two high-profile players suffer nasty and, potentially, season-altering injuries. The first was a cheap shot on Dallas quarterback Andy Dalton who took the helm just two weeks ago after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury. In his first start of the season, Dalton was chased […]