The Denver Broncos traded former-starting quarterback Case Keenum to the Washington Redskins to clear much-need cap space after acquiring Joey Flacco in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Washington will send a sixth-round draft pick in next year’s draft in exchange for Keenum. In addition, the Denver Broncos will send […]
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UFC Fight Night Wichita: Derrick Lewis Takes on Junior dos Santos in Heavyweight Clash
No. 3 heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis will face off against No. 8 contender Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita on Saturday. Lewis is coming off a loss to UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 230, while Dos […]
Derby Fever Spiking, Hopefuls Test Mettle in Florida, New York, Kentucky
Kentucky Derby hopefuls are gathering Saturday in Florida, New York and Kentucky. The mission: test their speed, stamina and heart attempting to earn a spot in the Derby starting gate on May 4. A fourth key prep, the $500,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita remains on hold as track […]
Santa Anita Horse Deaths Puzzle Track Investigators, Racing Stakeholders
Twenty-one equine fatalities in less than three months at Santa Anita Park have forced an indefinite suspension of all racing and training activities. As officials try to determine if they’re looking at a statistical anomaly, deteriorating track conditions in the face of unprecedented rain and cold, or something else, the […]
Devin Booker Torches Knicks for 41 Points, Phoenix Suns Win Battle of NBA’s Cellar Dwellers
In what Howard Cosell would describe a “study of futility”, the two worst teams in the NBA met and the Phoenix Suns defeated the New York Knicks 107-96. The Knicks (13-52) have the worst record in the NBA. The Suns (15-51) are the worst team in the Western Conference and […]
LeBron James Passes Michael Jordan as NBA’s Fourth-Best Scorer
LeBron James achieved another milestone this season when he passed Michael Jordan to become the fourth-best scorer in NBA history. In a game against the Denver Nuggets (43-21) in Los Angeles, James passed Jordan in the second quarter. He finished the game with 31 points but the Lakers (30-35) lost […]
NASCAR Awards Show Moving to Nashville from Las Vegas
After a 10-year run, the NASCAR awards show is leaving Las Vegas. The annual celebration of the sport is moving to Nashville, officials said in a release. The postseason awards are scheduled to be held on Dec. 5 at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Steve Phelps, NASCAR president, […]
Champions League Knockout Matches Decided by Late VAR Controversies
Tuesday’s Champions League matches were exciting affairs, with advancement to the quarterfinals hanging in the balance into the final minutes. But players and fans are more likely to remember them for the fact that VAR played a decisive role in determining the winners. VAR – the Video Assistant Referee – […]
First Prison Sentences Handed Out in College Basketball Scandal
The first three of eight defendants in the 2017 college basketball scandal received sentences ranging from six to nine months on Tuesday, by U.S. District Court Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in a Manhattan courtroom. Adidas executive James Gatto was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, while former Adidas consultant […]
NASCAR Officials Happy With New Rules Package, Drivers Still Have Doubts
The Pennzoil 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway was a success, according to NASCAR officials, but drivers weren’t as enthusiastic about Sunday’s race and the new rules package. Second-place finisher Brad Keselowski was frustrated about the changes, and was joined by fellow driver Kyle Busch, who finished third. There […]
Fred Couples Returns Home with Hoag Classic Three-Peat in Mind
Fred Couples hasn’t won a PGA Tour Champions event since the 2017 American Family Insurance Championship, but is the favorite at this week’s Hoag Classic. Couples is 10/1, while Scott McCarron, Kevin Sutherland and David Toms are all 12/1. Miguel Angel Jimenez is at 14/1. There is a good reason […]
Major League Baseball Changing Pregame Lineup Procedures in Response to Expanded Sports Betting
Major League Baseball has announced that teams will first be required to submit their starting lineups to the commissioner’s office before they are made public, a move that will standardize the release of lineup information while also providing more value for the league’s official data feed. In a statement released […]
March Madness Bubble Watch: Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State (20-9) is currently on the March Madness bubble, but can almost guarantee themselves an at-large bid with a victory against rival Arizona (17-13) this weekend. Arizona State started the season 8-1, but have gone 12-8 since then during an erratic season that included a couple of huge wins […]
Yankees Ace Luis Severino to Miss Opening Day with Shoulder Injury
The New York Yankees are shutting down their star pitcher Luis Severino for two weeks after a shoulder inflammation diagnosis, and he’s expected to miss a start on Opening Day. Severino, 25, went 19-8 last season with a 3.39 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. He recently signed a four-year contract extension […]
Chiquita Evans Becomes First Woman Drafted to NBA 2K League, Joining Warriors Gaming
Chiquita Evans was drafted by Warriors Gaming in the fourth round of the NBA 2K League draft on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to join the esports league. The former collegiate and semipro basketball player was one of two women who were eligible to be drafted after evaluation in the […]
Manchester United Must Overcome Two Goal Deficit at PSG to Advance in Champions League
Manchester United will need something just short of a miracle to advance through to the Champions League quarterfinals, as they head to Paris down 2-0 against PSG in their Round of 16 tie. United has a mountain to climb on the scoreboard, and its task is even more difficult thanks […]
Honda Classic Winner Keith Mitchell Seeks Recognition at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Keith Mitchell is aware that most golf fans at the Arnold Palmer Invitational don’t know who he is, and the winner of last week’s Honda Classic is okay with that. Mitchell enters this week with more people being able to recognize him than two weeks ago. Mitchell is not getting […]
NFL Scouting Combine Works Out for Tyree Jackson, Kyler Murray
The NFL Scouting Combine concluded on Monday, and with the draft coming up on April 25, team executives are working on their draft board to see who they will try and get. The combine is usually a good barometer of the talent and where it fits in the draft. But […]
Bryce Harper Breaks LeBron’s Record for Best Selling Jersey After Signing with Phillies
LeBron James may be the king, but Bryce Harper has surpassed him when it comes to pure popularity, at least for one day. According to retailer Fanatics, Harper broke James’ record for the best-selling jersey in any sport in the first 48 hours after its launch, with Philadelphia Phillies fans […]
Dodgers Say Clayton Kershaw May Not Be Ready to Make Opening Day Start
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted on Monday that it seems unlikely that ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be able to make the Opening Day start for Los Angeles. While Roberts told reporters that Kershaw continues to make progress while recovering from shoulder inflammation, he also acknowledged that the timeline is […]