Two veterans of the lightweight division will look to position themselves for a potential title opportunity as Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone fight in the main event of UFC Fight Night 151. The Saturday night card will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada, and features a […]
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Canelo Alvarez, Daniel Jacobs Fighting to Unify Middleweight World Championships on Saturday
Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs will look to unify most of the major middleweight championship belts in boxing on Saturday, when the two meet at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez is generally regarded as the top middleweight boxer in the world thanks to his win over Gennady Golovkin last […]
VIDEO: Cleveland Indians Pitcher Corey Kluber Hit by Line Drive, Breaks Right Forearm
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber fractured his right forearm while pitching against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, when Brian Anderson hit a line drive back to the mound in the fifth inning. The Indians say that Kluber will be re-evaluated in Cleveland on Thursday in order to get […]
NCAA Finals Appearance Pays Off Big for Dabo Swinney, Chris Beard
Two coaches that took their team to the championship game in college football and basketball, were rewarded with new contracts that make them one the highest paid in their sport. Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and Texas Tech men’s basketball coach Chris Beard inked new deals that will keep them […]
Quarterbacks Dominate Odds for 2020 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick
The 2020 NFL Draft is just under a year away, but already odds are being posted on who the No. 1 pick will be. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released lines for the draft, and Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the overwhelming favorite at 1/2. Two more quarterbacks are next. […]
Tiger Woods Chooses Rest Over Practice for PGA Championship Preparation
Alarm bells went off when Tiger Woods decided not to play in this week’s Wells Fargo Championship. The 43-year-old usually likes to get in a tournament a couple of weeks before he tees it up at a major championship. Two weeks before the Masters, Woods teed it up at the […]
Chevy Teams Use New Strategy to Motor Past Ford, Toyota at Talladega
Apparently Chevy teams were tired of being No. 3 in NASCAR, because they employed a new strategy at Talladega and it paid off big. Chase Elliott broke Ford’s seven race streak at the iconic superspeedway, and five of the six top finishers were driving Chevrolets. Instead of fighting each other […]
Rookie Pitcher Chris Paddack Dazzling for Upstart San Diego Padres
Starting pitcher Chris Paddack, who recovered from Tommy John surgery three years ago, has made an auspicious rookie debut for the San Diego Padres (17-14). In six starts thus far, Paddack is 2-1 with a 1.95 ERA and 0.70 WHIP. The Padres are currently in third place in the NL […]
30 Games into Season, Houston Astros and LA Dodgers Co-Favorites to Win World Series
The 2019 MLB season is approximately 30-games old and the Houston Astros and LA Dodgers are both 5/1 odds to win the 2019 World Series according to the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas. The Dodgers represented the National League in the World Series the last two […]
Kentucky Derby Favorite Omaha Beach Scratched from Race
The opening favorite for the 145th Kentucky Derby, Omaha Beach, was a surprise scratch for Saturday’s Run for the Roses. The outstanding three-year-old was removed from the $3 million 1 1/4 mile race for three-year-olds late Wednesday, after trainer Richard Mandella and veterinarians discovered a concerning breathing problem. The Daily […]
Andy Ruiz Steps Up on Short Notice to Fight Anthony Joshua on June 1
Andy Ruiz Jr. will get a shot at three of the four major heavyweight boxing championships on June 1, when he steps into the ring against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Ruiz took the fight on short notice after the original challenger, Jarrell “Big Baby†Miller, was suspended by […]
Messi Scores Twice to Lead Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League Victory Over Liverpool
Lionel Messi scored two goals in just seven minutes late in the second half to lead Barcelona to a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. The win gives Barcelona a comfortable advantage heading into the second leg of the tie, which will […]
Greek Freak Drops 29, Milwaukee Bucks Even Series 1-1 Against Boston Celtics
The Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo scored 29 points for the Milwaukee Bucks in a 123-102 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks evened the series at 1-1. The Bucks needed a win in Game 2 because they struggle to beat the Celtics […]
Dana White Says Brock Lesnar Retired from MMA, Daniel Cormier to Face Stipe Miocic
The buzz about a potential summer clash between Brock Lesnar and UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has come to a halt, as UFC president Dana White told ESPN that Lesnar has informed him that he is retiring from MMA. The 41-year-old Lesnar confronted Cormier after his win over Stipe Miocic […]
Carolina Hurricanes are Winning in NHL Playoffs, but it Comes with Costly Injuries
The Carolina Hurricanes are surprisingly dominating the New York Islanders in the second round of the NHL Playoffs, but it is coming at a price. Carolina has a 2-0 lead going into Wednesday’s Game 3 against the NEw York Islanders, but have several players that are injured. The Hurricanes were […]
Punch Harden in the Eye, Warriors Take 2-0 Lead Over Rockets
The Golden State Warriors won Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals over the Houston Rockets 115-109 in a game where Rockets star James Harden suffered blurry vision most of the night after an inadvertent eye rake from Draymond Green. Harden scored 29 points in a losing cause despite the […]
After Masters Disaster Justin Rose Looking to Rebound at Wells Fargo Championship
Rory McIlroy has ruled the Wells Fargo Championship the past few years, but No. 2 ranked golfer Justin Rose has quietly put together an impressive record at Quail Hollow. The Englishman has finished third and fifth the last two times he has played this event. Still he has a long […]
CC Sabathia Reaches 3,000 Strikeouts, Only Third Lefty in MLB History with 3K
CC Sabathia made history against the Arizona Diamondbacks when he struck out five batters and earned his 3,000th strikeout to become only the 17th player to reach that milestone and only the third lefty to join the 3,000 Strikeout Club. Sabathia, 38, entered the Tuesday night game in Arizona needing […]
Barcelona Seeks Decisive Home Win vs. Liverpool in Champions League Semifinal
Barcelona hosts Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie on Wednesday, with both sides knowing that the winner will emerge as the favorite in the competition final. The Spanish side is seeking its first Champions League title since 2015, while Liverpool hasn’t won the top European […]
Omaha Beach, Baffert Trio Are the Kentucky Derby Favorites
Omaha Beach at 4/1 is now the morning line favorite for Saturday’s highly anticipated $3 million Kentucky Derby. It’s the 145th edition of the US’s most prestigious horse race. Barring any late scratches, the field is now set with Tuesday’s completion of this year’s post position draw. The Kentucky Derby is […]