The Pac-12 is on the verge of sending only one team, the Washington Huskies, to the college basketball tournament this season, which would be the first time in its history that an at-large team from the Pac-12 did not advance to March Madness. The Pac-12 does not have any teams […]
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Denny Hamlin Dedicates Daytona 500 Victory to Emotional Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs has been a three-time Super Bowl winning coach in the NFL, but said not even that was as satisfying as watching his driver Denny Hamlin win last Sunday’s Daytona 500. Hamlin, who was an 11/1 pick to win the race was part of 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs […]
March Madness Bubble Watch: Iceland’s Jon Axel Gudmundsson and Davidson
If Davidson (19-7), led by Jon Axel Gudmundsson from Iceland, does not win the Atlantic 10 conference tournament, the Wildcats might not have enough wins to gain an at-large bid to March Madness this year. Davidson and VCU (20-6) are the two best teams in the A10 right now. Their […]
More Stars at WGC Mexico, but Puerto Rico Open Might Have Better Betting Opportunities
This week gives golf bettors two PGA Tour events to wager on with the elite World Golf Championships Mexico Championship and the alternate event the Puerto Rico Open. While the WGC event has 47 of the top 50 players in the world, the Puerto Rico Open will have few recognizable […]
Champions League: Atletico Madrid Hosts Ronaldo and Juventus, Man City Visits Schalke 04
The first legs of the Champions League Round of 16 will wrap up on Wednesday, as Atletico Madrid plays host to Juventus and Manchester City travels to Germany to take on Schalke 04. The matchup in Madrid promises to be closely watched, as the Italian champions are coming to Spain […]
Big Rivalry Games: No. 8 North Carolina Visits No. 1 Duke
The #8 North Carolina Tarheels (20-5) are nine-point underdogs heading into Durham to take on Zion Williamson and the #1 Duke Blue Devils (23-2) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The ACC rivals located 26 miles apart from each other are playing their first of two meetings of the season. This meeting […]
Carolina Hurricanes Owner Invests $250M Into Alliance of American Football, Becomes League Chairman
The Alliance of American Football has announced that Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has become the league’s new chairman after investing $250 million into the league. According to a report from The Athletic, the investment was a lifeline for the AAF, which was in danger of missing its payroll obligations […]
Manny Machado Signs 10-Year, $300M Contract with San Diego Padres
The Manny Machado sweepstakes is over, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that the San Diego Padres signed the superstar shortstop to a 10-year, $300 million deal on Tuesday. If made official, the contract would be the largest free agent contract in the history of American sports, and one of […]
Horses Moving Up or Moving Out in Kentucky Derby Points Chase
Mid-February remains a key time of year for Kentucky Derby hopefuls. Aspirants must soon be moving forward in any of the multitude of prep races, stepping up training to attain fitness for longer, more testing March and April Derby preps. Or, head for the exit ramp on the road to […]
Kings and Little Men: Sacramento on NBA Playoff Bubble
The Sacramento Kings (30-27) are the biggest surprise in the NBA, and the young Kings, led by Buddy Hield and De’Aaron Fox, are currently on the playoff bubble heading into the final 25 games of the season. In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently on the bubble. The Kings […]
Oi Oi Oi! Winx Notches 30th Win in a Row Down Under
The “Down-Under Wonder†Winx gave her fans what they wanted to see Saturday, notching her astounding 30th straight win. Her victory by two lengths in the 7/8 mile Apollo Stakes on the turf came at odds of 1/9 at her home track Royal Randwick in suburban Sydney. And once again the […]
Colin Kaepernick Settles Collusion Case, No Guarantee He’ll Play in NFL Again
Now that Colin Kaepernick has settled his collusion case against the NFL, his lawyer said the quarterback wants to play in the league again, and predicted teams would be interested in signing him for the 2019 season. That would be surprising to oddsmakers. Internet sportsbook MyBookie had the odds of […]
Duke Regains No. 1 Ranking, Tennessee Plummets After UK Loss
In the latest college basketball AP Poll, Duke (23-2) returned to the #1 ranking after an impressive victory over Virginia (22-2), coupled with top-seeded Tennessee being upset by #5 Kentucky over the weekend. Gonzaga (25-2) moved into the #2 spot, Virginia moved up a spot despite the loss to Duke, […]
J.B. Holmes Cashes as 100/1 Longshot at Genesis Open
It was a rough weekend for betting on the PGA Tour’s Genesis Open. With the rain delays, necessitating suspensions, restarts and longer days of play, readjusting odds for later rounds became difficult. Sunday, player’s finished up the third round, and then after a short break, went right into round four. […]
Mike Daum and South Dakota State Jackrabbits Seeking First March Madness Win
Mike Daum, the all-time leading scorer from the South Dakota Jackrabbits (21-7), is closing in on 3,000 points and the senior forward hopes he can secure the Jackrabbits their first victory in March Madness after SDSU lost their five previous games in the annual college basketball tournament. SDSU, located in […]
Champions League: Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool Take On Bayern Munich, Lyon Hosts Barcelona
Liverpool will take a break from their tight English Premier League title race to focus on the Champions League on Tuesday, as the Reds play host to German side Bayern Munich in the Round of 16. The match could hold special meaning for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who managed Borussia […]
MLB Free Agency Rumor Mill: Phillies Favored to Land Harper, Padres Prepared to Spend Big
Top free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado may not have found new homes just yet, but there are signs that the two superstars may be getting closer to finally signing deals that will get them with their teams early in spring training. According to multiple media reports, talks between […]
Denny Hamlin Holds Off Kyle Busch in Overtime to Win Daytona 500
Denny Hamlin outraced two of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates in a two-lap overtime session to win his second career Daytona 500 title on Sunday. The win marked Hamlin’s 32nd career victory on the NASCAR Cup Series, and his first on the series since 2017. Hamlin Hangs On After Final […]
Mid-Majors Watch: Lottery Pick Ja Morant and Murray State
Sophomore guard Ja Morant is having a sensational season for the Murray State Racers (21-4) and he’s poised to become the first college player to average 20 points and 10 assists over a full season. Morant leads Murray State in scoring with 24.3 points and 10.2 assists per game. NBA […]
Francis Ngannou Finishes Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez in Just 26 Seconds
Francis Ngannou spoiled Cain Velasquez’s return to the UFC Octagon on Sunday night, finishing the former heavyweight champion in just 26 seconds. Ngannou (13-3), currently ranked as the No. 3 contender in the UFC heavyweight division, landed a flurry of punches early on against the 36-year-old Velasquez before the former […]