Boxing promoters are beginning to plan for the sport’s return, scheduling a number of postponed fights for new dates in the summer and fall in Las Vegas and other locations. Las Vegas stands out as a focal point of these efforts, with Top Rank Boxing’s Bob Arum having already announced […]
The latest chatter on the NBA rumor mill suggests the Los Angeles Lakers would love to acquire Spencer Dinwiddie in the offseason in a potential three-team, blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards that also involves All-Star Bradley Beal. Last week, the NBA rumors focused on a potential […]
The Premier League will likely push back its restart date from June 12 to June 26, as clubs look to give players time to regain match fitness before playing games. Multiple media outlets reported this week that the EPL clubs will meet Thursday, where they expect to approve the June […]
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told CNBC that he’s confident the NFL will hold its 2020 season, but that there are still plenty of questions about how, and if, fans will be able to attend games at stadiums across the country. Ross said that while the NFL owners are planning […]
Eddie Sutton, the former college basketball coach at Oklahoma State and Kentucky, passed away at 84. Sutton earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020, and will eventually be posthumously inducted into Springfield alongside Kobe Bryant. Sutton (806-326) won more than […]
Bookmakers throughout England received welcome news on Monday when British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced all “non-essential†shops may reopen as early as June 15. That would allow books to take bets the day before the Royal Ascot meet opens. This, of course, hinges on non-essential retail outlets – which […]
As of now, nine horses are probable for the June 20 Belmont Stakes, a total that includes four Grade 1 winners. But how is the New York Racing Association setting Belmont Stakes guidelines for what is the first leg of the Triple Crown? What happens if more than 16 horses […]
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) will start its season on June 19, as Japan continues to reduce restrictions put in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. A government advisory panel approved a plan to end a state of emergency in the five prefectures that were still part of that order, clearing […]
It was a rough weekend for Jimmie Johnson, as he was disqualified Sunday from the Coca-Cola 600. The 44-year-old originally finished second to winner Brad Keselowski, but failed a post-race inspection and was placed last. The reason for Johnson’s disqualification was because his Chevrolet Camaro’s rear alignment was found to […]
Henry Cejudo has officially vacated the UFC bantamweight title after announcing his retirement following his win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 earlier this month. UFC officials told ESPN that Cejudo is now considered retired, and he is no longer listed in the company’s official rankings. Cejudo Retires on Six-Fight […]
Brad Keselowski stayed on the track during a late caution on Sunday, and the gamble paid off with his first career win at the Coca-Cola 600. Keselowski booked his first victory of the 2020 season, narrowly edging out Jimmie Johnson by .293 seconds in overtime. Keselowski Grabs Long-Awaited Major Title […]
Flavien Prat will ride War of Will in Monday’s Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Park. And if that doesn’t set off the irony bells and whistles – while running red flags from every mast – nothing else will. Last May 4, Prat found himself a Kentucky Derby-winning jockey […]
Professional sports leagues are starting up without fans in the stands, minimizing the risk of contagion. Home advantage, however, may prove elusive in this new fanless era. But as leagues try everything from piped in crowd noise to artificial fans, we may develop a better understanding about what gives home […]
While the team of Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning are big favorites to defeat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, there are some enticing prop bets for The Match II. Oddsmakers have posted several propositions for the exhibition contest, which will take place on Sunday at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe […]
Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota have been dominant recently, and I’m hoping that streak continues Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600. That’s why with this week’s One Bet, $100, I took Toyota at 2/1 to be the manufacturer to win 2020 Coca-Cola 600. Last Sunday, I picked Kurt Busch to finish […]
The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway runs on Sunday, and for those betting on the race, there are some trends to consider before making a wager. There are two factors that should be in a driver’s favor if they are going to have success at this race. The first […]
A rare Mike Trout signed rookie card fetched $900,000 at auction on Wednesday in what is turning out to be a hot sports memorabilia market. Trout’s card smashed the auction record for a modern-era baseball card and made banned sports bettor Dave Oancea a happy man. This sports memorabilia auction […]
The Beastie Boys, diehard New York Knicks fans, frequently sat courtside at Madison Square Garden and were never shy about giving their hometown basketball team shoutouts by name-dropping players in hip-hop songs and lyrics. Members of the Knicks – like John Starks, Anthony Mason, Patrick Ewing, Willis Reed, and Walt […]
It’s the fourth Saturday in May, which brings us Churchill Downs’ headline race for 3-year-olds this spring. You can hear the dulcet tones of “My Old Kentucky Home†as the 10 horses enter the gate for the Matt Winn Stakes. No, that’s not a typo or the result of a […]
Joey Flacco needed a job and the New York Jets offered the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback a one-year deal to play backup behind franchise QB, Sam Darnold. Flacco, 35, will earn $1.5 million as the new backup QB for the Jets. His total contract can be worth up to $3 […]
Ten Hag Says Ronaldo’s Decision to Leave Rayo Match Early is ‘Unacceptable’ 
Consecutive NBA Titles: Celtics 8 Straight, Phil Jackson Three-Peats with Bulls and Lakers 
Basketball Movies: ‘Blue Chips’ with Nick Nolte, Shaq, and Penny 
The OG List: Top 50 NBA All-Time Scoring Points List, Abdul-Jabbar Still No. 1 
Baseball Movies: ‘Bull Durham’ (1988) with Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon