St. John’s could not stop Duke’s Zion Williamson, who scored 29 points and unleashed several thundering dunks during a 30-point rout 91-61. Williamson added six rebounds and five steals. He went 13-for-17 from the field, shooting 76.5 percent from the floor. Duke improved to 19-2 and won five games in […]
Sports Betting
Wacky Super Bowl Wagers Welcome for Crazy Bettors
Tired of betting on the over/under and who will win the MVP of Sunday’s big game? Then click on the internet and peruse some of the Super Bowl 53 wacky wagers. Sites like Bovada and BetDSI are not constrained by U.S. sportsbooks, and the offshore spots are limited only by […]
Super Bowl 53 Preview: Young LA Rams vs. Old Empire Patriots
The New England Patriots are seeking a sixth Super Bowl title with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, but they face the LA Rams, fresh off their controversial victory against the New Orleans Saints. The Rams are led by their wunderkind coach Sean McVay and former first-round draft pick Jared Goff […]
Rematch Between Bantamweight Contenders Assuncao and Moraes Highlights UFC Fight Night 144
Two of the top bantamweight fighters in the world will make their case for a title shot on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 144 in Fortaleza, Brazil. The main event features No. 3 bantamweight contender Raphael Assuncao (27-5) fighting No. 4 ranked Marlon Moraes (21-5-1) in a rematch of […]
Greek Freak and Milwaukee Bucks Beat Toronto Raptors in Best of East Showdown
The top two teams in the Eastern Conference faced each other and the Milwaukee Bucks, led by the Greek Freak, went on the road and handed the Toronto Raptors a rare defeat at home 105-92. The Bucks (37-13) are now the top team in the East ahead of the Raptors […]
NY Knicks Trade Away Their Unicorn, Kristaps Porzingis Going to Mavs in 7-Player Swap
The New York Knicks traded 7-foot-3 center Kristaps “Unicorn” Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks in a seven-player trade that includes Dennis Smith, Jr. and two future first round draft picks. The Knicks will send Porzingis, shooting guard Tim Hardaway, Jr., shooting guard Courtney Lee, and point guard Trey Burke to […]
San Diego Padres Join Bryce Harper Sweepstakes with Las Vegas Meeting
According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of the MLB Network, executives from the San Diego Padres met with outfielder Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on Thursday night, signaling their interest in pursuing the superstar this offseason. The Padres have now been linked with the two biggest free agents on […]
Jack Nicklaus’ Son Gary Gets Invite to Play Champions Tour Event
They are steps too big for any golfer to fill, especially one with the same last name, but Gary Nicklaus has never tried to live up to his dad Jack’s achievements on the golf course. He does, however, enjoy competing and was excited when he turned 50 on January 15, […]
Missouri Hit with Sanctions, but Clemson Transfer Kelly Bryant Apparently Staying
Any aspirations former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant had of playing in the postseason with his new team Missouri, were dashed on Thursday when the NCAA announced sanctions against the university. The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (COI) banned the University of Missouri football team from not only any bowl game […]
Five Recommended Super Bowl Bets: These Picks Have Odds, History on Their Side
The big game is so near we can almost smell the artificial turf at Mercedes Benz Stadium, site of Super Bowl 53. We at OG studied more than 60 pages of proposition bets put out by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and have narrowed the hundreds of offerings down to […]
Transfer Deadline: Newcastle United Makes Club Record Deal for Miguel Almiron
Newcastle United landed the most significant player on a relatively quiet transfer deadline day, signing midfielder Miguel Almiron on a £16 million ($21 million) move from Atlanta United of the MLS. The Paraguayan international signed a contract with Newcastle that will keep him with the English club through June 2024. […]
Michigan State Loses Guard Joshua Langford for Rest of Season With Foot Injury
If the Michigan State Spartans want to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament this year, they’ll have to do it without guard Joshua Langford. On Wednesday, the school announced that the junior will miss the remainder of the season with a left foot injury. That same injury has […]
Quarterbacks Tom Brady, Jared Goff Favorites for Super Bowl 53 MVP
Oddsmakers have gone with probability in the line for Super Bowl 53 MVP. The top two picks are quarterbacks. New England’s Tom Brady is the favorite at even money, and Los Angeles Rams’ Jared Goff is next at 2/1. Brady has won the award a record four times. In fact […]
Former Coach Lamont Evans Pleads Guilty to Bribery in College Basketball Scandal
Former South Carolina and Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans pled guilty to bribery on Wednesday in connection with the college basketball scandal that ensnared coaches, shoe executives, financial advisors and a former NBA referee. The FBI indicted nine individuals in September 2017. Evans was accused of accepting $22,000 […]
Who Will Have More Bets Mix Other Sports with Super Bowl Wagers
It is one of the most popular proposition wagers the sportsbooks offer, and the “Who Will Have More? bets seem to get more voluminous and creative every year. This year the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has 78 of the specialty bets, covering everything from major sports teams to an individual […]
Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Taking ‘Holy Bull’ by the Horns
Race fans and bettors from coast-to-coast continue to be on the lookout for breakthrough performances on the road to the 2019 Kentucky Derby, with eyes on horses like Maximus Mischief and Mihos, two of the expected favorites in the Saturday’s $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park in Florida. Other significant […]
Are Super Bowl 53 Longshot Bets Worth the Risk?
The big game on Sunday will have its share of surprises, and gamblers might be able to cash in on a few of the Super Bowl 53 longshot bets. Several proposition wagers are sporting odds of 3/1 or higher. Not bad when a majority of the prop bets are listed […]
Super Bowl Gossip: What Is Wrong with RB Todd Gurley?
During the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints, running back Todd Gurley was limited to only five touches all game and not the main focal point of the LA Rams offense, which led to speculation about the health of his knee. Todd Gurley missed the final two games […]
Hockey Fights: Boston Bruins Rookie Trent Frederic Rumbles in NHL Debut (Video)
Nothing can make Boston Bruins fall in love with forward Trent Frederic more than the rookie dropping his gloves and throwing down with an old-school hockey fight during his NHL debut at TD Garden in Boston. The Boston Bruins (27-17-6) went on to lose to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in […]
European Tour Under Fire for Upcoming Golf Tournament in Saudi Arabia
The European Tour and its golfers are taking heat ahead of this week’s Saudi International golf tournament, with many critics questioning why the tour is playing in Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in September. Many of the top players in the world have committed to the […]