Inspired from stellar play from Kevin Looney on both ends of the court, the Golden State Warriors rallied back from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 126-117 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and the Mavs now find themselves down 0-2. The series shifts to Dallas […]
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Breaking Down the 2022 Preakness Stakes: More Filly Follies?
The 2022 Preakness Stakes comes to you with a paradox, a wagering quandary that pits one 21st century trend against one 2020s trend. The trend this century is the friend to chalk. Since 2000, 10 favorites found the Pimlico Race Course winner’s circle. Oxbow at 15.40/1 in 2013 is the […]
Holly Holm Returns to Octagon to Face Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night 206
Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm missed over a year and a half due to health issues. Finally healthy, she’ll try to fight her way back to another title shot starting with a main event showdown with Ketlen Vieira on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 206. Vieira and […]
Oilers, Flames Back on the Ice After 15-Goal Outburst in Game 1
Everyone expected a high-scoring affair when the Battle of Alberta began on Wednesday. But few could have predicted that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames would combine for 15 goals in the opening game of their series. Both teams will aim to solidify their defense when they suit up for […]
Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts Finalists for LA Lakers Head Coaching Vacancy
The Los Angeles Lakers frantically have been looking for a new head coach and after an extensive search, three candidates are still in the running: Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts, and Kenny Atkinson. With the Lakers narrowing their search to a final three, it quickly ended any speculation that Doc Rivers […]
Hurricanes Look to Extend Home Winning Streak in Game 2 vs. Rangers
The Carolina Hurricanes will try to remain undefeated at home in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they host the New York Rangers for Game 2 of their second-round series. The Hurricanes took Game 1 in overtime on Wednesday, beating the Rangers 2-1 on an Ian Cole goal just over three […]
What’s the Deal with Ridiculous Blowouts in the NBA Playoffs?
The last five games in the NBA playoffs were unwatchable blowouts decided by 25 or more points, including a disappointing Game 7 performance in the Western Conference Semifinals by the Phoenix Suns when the Dallas Mavs dusted them by 33 points in an unwatchable train wreck where the Suns were […]
Storytime at Fenway: Trevor Story Breaks Out for Red Sox with Three Home Run Performance
Boston Red Sox fans had been disappointed with new signing Trevor Story, as the shortstop-turned-second baseman seemed unable to reproduce the offensive numbers he put up at Coors Field. But Story showed there’s still life in his bat on Thursday by hitting three homers against the Seattle Mariners. Story went […]
HR Leader Aaron Judge Kvetches About New Outfield Wall at Camden Yards
New York Yankees slugging giant Aaron Judge leads the MLB with 14 home runs, but if Camden Yards — home of the Baltimore Orioles — did not change their dimensions with a new left field wall, Judge could have two or three more home runs. The Bronx Bombers are one […]
Sharpshooting Boston Celtics Crush Miami Heat in Game 2, Tie Series 1-1
The hot-shooting Boston Celtics knocked down 50% of their 3-point shots en route to a dominating 25-point victory against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics evened the series at 1-1. The Eastern Conference finals shift to Boston for the next two games, with […]
Mbappe’s Mother Speaks About Son’s Future: ‘We Have Agreements with Both Real Madrid and PSG’
Talking to Kora Plus, Fayza Al-Ammari, Kylian Mbappe’s mother, revealed the state of the talks between her son and the two clubs that are bidding for him this summer, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. In her interview, Al-Ammari said negotiations with both clubs have been finalized, with Kylian now needing […]
Patrick Vieira Under Investigation for Kicking Fan Following Everton’s Survival Match
Everton came back from 2-0 to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 and secure their Premier League status for next season. At the end of the match, fans invaded the pitch to celebrate their team’s survival. One supporter provoked Palace manager Patrick Vieira, who appeared to kick him. The FA and the […]
Louisville Stakes Anchors this Week’s Cross Country Pick 5
If you need to take a break from handicapping the Preakness Stakes, this week’s New York Racing Association’s Cross Country Pick 5 offers an all-turf series from Belmont Park and Churchill Downs. The lone stakes race in the weekly wager is the Grade 3 Louisville Stakes from Churchill Downs. The 11th […]
Rory McIlroy Shoots 5-Under to Take Early Lead at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy has emerged as the early favorite to win the 2022 PGA Championship after shooting a five-under-par 65 in the first round at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. DraftKings Sportsbook lists McIlroy as the +300 favorite to win the PGA Championship after Thursday’s round. McIlroy looks for third PGA […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Blues Seek to Hand Avalanche First Postseason Loss
The Colorado Avalanche followed up their sweep of the Nashville Predators by beating the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of their second-round series. They’ll look to move to 6-0 in the playoffs when they host the Blues in Game 2 of their series on Thursday night. The Avalanche enter […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Look to Build on Road Momentum in Game 2 vs. Panthers
The Lightning stole an early road win on Tuesday, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Tampa Bay will look to press its advantage on Thursday night, as the Lightning once again visit FLA Live Arena for Game 2. The Panthers enter Game 2 as […]
Mets Down Another Ace as Max Scherzer Suffers Oblique Injury
The New York Mets are thriving through the first quarter of the season, even without two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. Now, they’ll have to survive for as much as two months without veteran ace Max Scherzer. Scherzer suffered an oblique strain during the sixth inning of his start […]
Barnes, Cunningham, Green, Mobley, Wagner Earn Spots on NBA All-Rookie Team
The top four picks from the 2021 NBA Draft were named to the All-Rookie Team, including Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Jalen Green (Houston Rockets), Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers), and 2022 Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors). Franz Wagner, the #8 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, also earned […]
2023 NBA Championship Odds: Brooklyn Nets Title Favorite Next Season
The Brooklyn Nets were swept in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, but oddsmakers at DraftKings have still installed them as the favorite to win the 2023 NBA Championship at +500 odds. We like the Los Angeles Clippers at +600 odds to win the 2023 championship because Kawhi […]
Miami Heat Injury Report: Kyle Lowry Out for Game 2 vs Celtics
The Miami Heat won’t have Kyle Lowry in the lineup for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics due to a lingering hamstring injury. The Heat also listed Max Strus and Gabe Vincent as questionable because both players are also nursing hamstring injuries. Even though the […]