Oregon coaches and players are trying not to be star struck for Friday’s Pac-12 Championship game, but it’s hard with the players Utah puts on the field. The Ducks will have their hands full with the offense and defense, and it is difficult for them to discern what Utes players […]
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Long Relief for Mets Fans: Wilpons Negotiating Sale of Controlling Interest in Team to Steve Cohen
Sterling Partners released a statement saying that the Wilpons are in talks to sell the majority stake in the New York Mets to minority owner Steve Cohen, though the team’s management likely wouldn’t change for at least five years. According to The New York Times, a deal is not imminent, […]
NBA Weekend: Kawhi vs. Greek Freak, Potential 2020 NBA Finals Preview
The Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks host the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard on Friday night, which has the potential to be a preview of the 2020 NBA Finals. Devin Booker and James Harden have a potential shootout in the works when the Phoenix Suns visit the Houston […]
Eli Manning to Start for NY Giants, Daniel Jones Sprained Ankle Injury
New York Giants quarterback, Daniel Jones, suffered a high ankle sprain injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 and will most likely miss the next game. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Eli Manning will get the start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football if Jones’ ankle […]
MLB Free Agency: Wheeler Signs with Phillies; Rendon, Cole, Strasburg Still on the Market
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Wednesday that starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has agreed to a five-year, $118 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Sources cited by Passan said that Wheeler chose the Phillies offer over a slightly larger contract from the Chicago White Sox. Wheeler Bolsters Philadelphia Rotation Wheeler is coming […]
Rockets Want NBA to Change Result of Loss to Spurs, But Bettors Don’t Have to Sweat a Protest
Houston Rockets officials believe they may be able to convince the NBA to take action after referees failed to count a James Harden dunk during their double-overtime 135-133 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. No matter what happens, though, sports bettors won’t have to worry about the […]
Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor Competing for Fourth Spot in College Football Playoff
While the first four spots of the College Football Playoff rankings remain unchanged, Utah, Oklahoma, and Baylor are all taking big steps toward the top. The Utes, Sooners, and Bears grabbed spots 5, 6 and 7 in the rankings, and all conceivably have a chance at the fourth spot in […]
Panthers Fire Ron Rivera, Who’s Next?
When the Carolina Panthers let head coach Ron Rivera go on Tuesday, pundits immediately asked, who’s the next NFL coach on the chopping block? Rivera was a bit of a surprise. He wasn’t on any of the betting boards to be the next coach fired. Still, the Panthers decided it […]
Cowboys-Bears Could be Must-Win Game for Jason Garrett, Matt Nagy
Thursday night’s Cowboys-Bears game features two teams with identical 6-6 records, and potential job implications for head coaches Jason Garrett and Matt Nagy. Both are rumored to be on the hot seat, and when the regular season ends on Dec. 29, the two could be out of their jobs if […]
Home Dog Alert NFL Week 14: Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 14 of the NFL season features a Home Dog Alert for a half-dozen teams, including the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football and the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and LA Rams. The Bills are a home dog when they host the Baltimore Ravens, who are […]
Jose Mourinho Returns to Old Trafford as Man U Hosts Spurs
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure to get results, while former United boss Jose Mourinho will return to his former stomping grounds when Tottenham visits Old Trafford in a Wednesday Premier League matchup. The game between United and Spurs is one of six EPL matchups taking place […]
Anthony Davis Fades Flu, Lakers Best Road Record in NBA
Despite requiring an IV during halftime, Anthony Davis overcame the flu bug and turned in a remarkable performance on both ends of the court for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 105-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets (13-5). The Lakers (18-3) are now tied with the Milwaukee Bucks (18-3) for […]
Mastering the Fine Art of Middling an NFL Point Spread
December is the best month to create “middles” when betting NFL games. This article explains why the final four weeks of the regular season presents ideal opportunities for wagers that, essentially, “can’t lose.” Last week, the Chicago Bears opened as -2.5 favorites versus the Detroit Lions. By kickoff, the line […]
Curious Curse of No. 1 Ranking in College Basketball, Louisville Next to Fall?
The college basketball season is less than a month old, and three top-ranked teams all lost shortly after receiving the #1 ranking in the AP Poll. The Louisville Cardinals (7-0) currently hold the #1 ranking in college basketball. Will they become the latest #1 team to topple when they face […]
Cardinal Sin: Josh Shaw Bet Against Arizona in Three-Team Parlay That Led to Suspension
ESPN reported that Josh Shaw bet against his own team as part of a three-team parlay, one of the wagers that led the NFL to suspend the defensive back through at least the 2020 season. Sources told ESPN that Shaw made a three-team parlay at a Caesars sportsbook in Las […]
Jaguars Bench Nick Foles, Gardner Minshew to Start Remainder of the Season
The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8) named Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, replacing Nick Foles, who was benched in the middle of the last game. This benching might mark the beginning of the end of the Foles era with the Jags, while also marking the […]
Golf Notes: Tiger Woods Ready for Hero World Challenge, Dustin Johnson is Not
Tiger Woods began his next two weeks of golf with an exhibition victory before the start of Wednesday’s Hero World Challenge. Woods beat out five, fellow PGA Tour pros in a competition called the Hero Shot at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas. Woods, along with Jordan Spieth, […]
Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Win Ballon d’Or Awards as World’s Top Soccer Players
Lionel Messi set a new record by winning his sixth Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Megan Rapinoe became only the second woman ever to be honored at the awards ceremony. Messi broke a tie with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d’Or – or “Golden Ball†– five times, […]
Conference Championships Could Cement College Football Playoff Teams
Though the College Football Playoff Rankings don’t come out until Tuesday night, there are several conference championship games with CFP implications. The SEC, Pac-12, and Big 12 championships could determine which four teams are going into the CFP semifinals, starting on Dec. 28. One semifinal is the Peach Bowl from […]
Milwaukee Bucks Rout New York Knicks by 44, Extend Win Streak to 12
Calling the Milwaukee Bucks (18-3) 44-point drubbing of the New York Knicks a rout is being kind. No matter what you call it, however, the Bucks’ easy victory extended their current winning streak to 12 games, and gave them the league’s best record over the LA Lakers (17-3). Giannis “Greek […]