The New York Mets could bolster their rotation in the near future, as aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are both back with the team and getting closer to returning to the mound. The Mets (41-22) remain the -235 favorites to win the NL East at DraftKings Sportsbook, but have […]
Sports Betting
Game 6 Prop Bets: 3-Point Totals by Curry, Thompson, Tatum
The Boston Celtics trail the Golden State Warriors 3-2 and are facing elimination heading into Game 6 tomorrow night in Boston. As a result, Game 6 offers some great individual player prop bets on Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, and Klay Thompson for shooting 3-pointers to lock up a title, or […]
Nature Strip Makes Winning Look Natural in Royal Ascot’s King’s Stand
Nature Strip answered one question on Tuesday: who’s the best turf sprinter in the world. Now, the star Australian gelding has a history question to answer: will he run again Saturday in the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, on Royal Ascot’s final day? After taking apart Tuesday’s Group 1 King’s Stand by […]
Wimbledon Awards Wild-Card Entry to Perennial Tournament Favorite Serena Williams
Serena Williams didn’t appear on the entry list for Wimbledon when the tournament released its initial fields earlier this month. But, organizers have given the seven-time champion a wild-card entry that will put her straight into the main draw as one of the tournament favorites this July. DraftKings Sportsbook lists […]
SEC Dominates College World Series Field as Conference Sends Four Teams to Omaha
Tennessee suffered a stunning defeat in its super-regional series, but even without the Volunteers, the SEC will have plenty of chances to win a national title at the College World Series in Omaha. For the third time since 2015, the SEC is sending four teams to the College World Series, […]
Cricket’s IPL Media Rights Fetch More Than $6 Billion
In a series of recent auctions, the Indian Premier League (IPL) sold its media rights for more than $6 billion. The popular cricket league’s current media contract with Star India — a subsidiary of Disney — expires at the end of this year. Going forward, however, Disney will have to […]
Ding Liren, Fabiano Caruana Lead Field of Eight Chess Hopefuls at 2022 Candidates Tournament
Eight of the world’s top grandmasters will meet in Madrid starting on Thursday with a trip to the Chess World Championship on the line as they compete in the 2022 Candidates Tournament. The winner of the double round-robin event will potentially take on Magnus Carlsen for the World Chess Championship […]
Atlanta Hawks Want to Trade John Collins and Move Up in NBA Draft
The Atlanta Hawks have the #16 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but are looking to move up to secure a potential lottery pick. And, they’re willing to trade an unhappy John Collins to make it happen. Both the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers could trade down in the […]
Riding Dirty in Kentucky: Buzz City’s Montrezl Harrell Busted with 3 Pounds of Weed
Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell — the former standout from Louisville and 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year — was arrested in Kentucky after a state trooper discovered three pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. In seven seasons in the NBA, Harrell averaged 12.9 points and 5.3 rebounds […]
Eriksen is Offered Man U Deal Just 12 Months After Cardiac Arrest
Christian Eriksen’s return just months after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing at Euro 2020 has convinced Manchester United to offer him a contract. The creative midfielder is available on a free transfer when his six-month deal with Brentford runs out on June 30. Eriksen impressed throughout his time in […]
Carolina Panthers Still Like Baker Mayfield, Negotiating for Browns QB
The Carolina Panthers are looking to upgrade their starting quarterback and have been eyeing Baker Mayfield since the offseason began. As of now, they’re trying to work out a trade with the Cleveland Browns. However, the Browns and Panthers are stuck at the negotiating table. Both teams have an issue […]
City Legend Kompany Gets Burnley Managerial Job
Vincent Kompany has been appointed as Burnley’s manager. The 36-year-old left Belgian giants Anderlecht last month after two years at the helm. Burnley is looking to recover its Premier League status at the first attempt, having been relegated last season. “Burnley is a truly historic English side and it is […]
Andrew Wiggins Shines in Game 5 Victory, Warriors Take 3-2 Lead in NBA Finals
If I told you Steph Curry shot 0-for-9 from 3-point land and broke a 233-game 3-pointer streak, you would probably assume that the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors during an off night from Curry. However, the opposite occurred in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals when the […]
NYCFC Boss Deila Leaves to Take Over Standard Liege in Belgium
New York City FC is changing its head coach midseason. Norwegian manager Ronny Deila is leaving for Liege in Belgium, with Nick Cushing taking his role on an interim basis. Deila, 46, will have a tough mission in Liege. Standard finished in 14th place last season. The club plans a […]
LAFC Pens 18-Month Deal With Italy and Juventus Legend Chiellini
Giorgio Chiellini has signed an 18-month contract with LAFC in the MLS. Chiellini announced his deal with the LA club after his contract with Juventus was terminated. The central defender also retired from the Italian national team this month. Chiellini was a target for the MLS last year, but opted […]
Australia Reaches the World Cup After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over Peru
Australia booked their tickets for the World Cup following a narrow win over Peru in the playoff match at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar. The two sides could only be separated after a penalty shootout. Australia is the penultimate team to reach the group stage of the World Cup. They […]
Long Shot Skippylongstocking Turns a Personal Corner at the Belmont
Skippylongstocking opened his career 1-for-7. He couldn’t crack 88 on the Equibase Speed Figure chart and went into Saturday’s 154th Belmont Stakes one of two double-digit long shots with his 11.80/1 surpassed only by Golden Glider’s 14.60/1. Now, he’s a Triple Crown-placed colt. The son of 2016 Preakness Stakes winner […]
It’s US vs. Australia in a Royal Ascot Rumble
They’re not wasting any time in giving the well-heeled racing fans at Royal Ascot the meet’s main attraction. On Tuesday’s first day of the 2022 Royal Ascot meet, those fans get Golden Pal vs. Nature Strip in the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes. Only the top North American turf sprinter […]
Stanley Cup Finals Odds: Tampa Bay Seeks Threepeat vs. Favored Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche will play for their first championship since 2001, but will have to go up against the two-time defending champions as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Avalanche rate as the -180 favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook, with the Lighting commanding +155 […]
Scary Terry McLaurin Skips Minicamp, Commanders WR Seeks Contract Extension
Scary Terry wants the bag, but the Washington Commanders have been slow to work out a contract extension with the standout wide receiver Terry McLaurin. As a result, McLaurin will skip a mandatory three-day minicamp with the Commanders. McLaurin recorded 77 receptions for 1,053 yards and five touchdowns in 17 […]