Brazilian forward Neymar will miss up to 10 weeks with an injured right foot, meaning that he will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s matches against Manchester United in the Champions League round of 16. PSG is headed to Manchester on Feb. 12, then hosts the Red Devils on March 6 in the […]
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Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov Hit With Suspensions by NSAC for UFC 229 Melee
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were each suspended and fined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission Tuesday for their roles in the brawl that took place after their lightweight championship fight at UFC 229 in October. Nurmagomedov was hit with a nine month suspension and a $500,000 fine for his […]
Mid-Majors Watch: No. 13 Houston Cougars with 30 Consecutive Wins at Home
The #13 Houston Cougars (20-1) are currently riding the best home-winning streak in the country with 30 straight victories and the AP Poll ranked then in the Top 15 for the first time since the infamous Phi Slamma Jamma days in the early 1980s with Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. […]
New England, Los Angeles Defenses Need to Shine in Super Bowl 53
Much has been made about the offenses of New England and the Los Angeles Rams entering Sunday’s Super Bowl 53, but the defenses might be the key to one team coming away with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Defense might also give those making proposition wagers some unique bets that could […]
Phil Mickelson Doesn’t Want Party to End at Waste Management Phoenix Open
It is a party disguised as a golf tournament, and no one has been the guest of honor at the Waste Management Phoenix Open more than Phil Mickelson. The 48-year-old has played in the event for the last 29 years as a professional. As he embarks on his 30th tournament […]
Jake Muzzin Moves to Toronto as Maple Leafs Look to Strengthen Blue Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded two prospects and a first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for veteran defenseman Jake Muzzin in an effort to improve their chances of contending for the Stanley Cup this season. Muzzin has played for the Kings since debuting in the NHL […]
Andy Murray Undergoes Hip Surgery That Could Allow Tennis Career to Continue
Andy Murray has undergone a surgery on his injured hip that could potentially allow him to continue his tennis career once he recovers from the procedure. Murray previously told tennis fans that he was likely to retire after Wimbledon, but noted that he might decide to give surgery a try […]
NASCAR Establishes Betting Policy Banning Drivers, Officials from Gambling on Races
NASCAR released its new policies on betting Monday, putting into place a new policy that will prohibit those closely associated with the sport from wagering on it. Under the new rules, drivers, team members and NASCAR officials are all banned from gambling on series events, with penalties that the be […]
Madden NFL 19 Video Game Simulation Predicts LA Rams Will Win Super Bowl
In a simulation created by Madden NFL 19 video game system, the LA Rams defeated the New England Patriots 30-27 courtesy of a late touchdown drive. The LA Rams are currently 2.5-point underdogs against the New England Patriots, who are appearing in their third consecutive Super Bowl. The Madden video […]
New Masters Favorite Justin Rose Keeps Grip on No. 1 Ranking with Farmers Insurance Win
While much was made of the season debut of Tiger Woods at the Farmers Insurance Open last week, the attention by bettors should have been on Justin Rose. Woods opened the event at 16/1, but had several factors going against him, while in hindsight, Rose should have been the favorite […]
New England, Los Angeles Should Light Up Scoreboard in Super Bowl 53, but How?
When the over/under for Super Bowl 53 opened at 59 points at most sportsbooks, oddsmakers believed it was going to be an offensive affair. Bettors disagreed and have driven the line down to 56. That is still close to the record of 57, set at Super Bowl 51 between the […]
Anthony Davis Requests Trade from New Orleans Pelicans
Even though Anthony Davis is under contract until the summer of 2020, his agent informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he has no interest in signing a contract extension with the team and thereby requesting a trade. Davis, a 6-foot-10 power forward and center, is currently sidelined with a broken […]
Dallas Mavs Rookie Luka Doncic Explodes for 35-Point Triple-Double (Video)
Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic became the first teenager in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double after he dropped 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Toronto Raptors. The Mavs lost to the first-place Toronto Raptors 123-120, but Doncic scored a career-high 35 points. Doncic, 19, scored […]
City of Light Closes Career with Dominating Pegasus Win, Hidden Scroll Steals Thunder with Maiden Score
City of Light — $5.80–$4.30–$3.00 –  lit up a dreary, rainy South Florida Saturday in commanding style, dispatching eleven rivals in the $9 million Pegasus World Cup. His final time was 1:34.35 for the one mile and one eighth over a surface labeled sloppy (sealed). However, it was Hidden Scroll […]
Bill Belichick Quietly Marks 19 Years with New England Patriots
With the New England Patriots readying for Super Bowl 53 in less than a week, the man who will coach them in the big game for the ninth time observes19 years at the helm. How Bill Belichick became the head coach of New England on Jan. 27, 2000, was both […]
Five Questions as NHL Begins Second Half of Season
The NHL has seen some surprises in the first half of the season, but what awaits for the second half? Calgary and the New York Islanders have outperformed expectations. The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins have underperformed. Will that trend continue? There has already been on coaching change, and others […]
Super Bowl 53 Odds: Patriots Still the Favorite, Will the Line Move to 3-Points?
The New England Patriots are the consensus 2.5-point favorites to defeat the LA Rams and win Super Bowl LIII. Some bookmakers opened the Patriots as a 1-point dog, but the line quickly shifted with a significant flow of money wagered on the Pats. Will there be any late money on […]
Updated Stanley Cup Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning Are Favorites
The Tampa Bay Lightning (37-10-2) are the top team in the NHL with 76 points and are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup at 4-to-1 odds, according to the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas. With the NHL All-Star Game in the books, the second half […]
Sidney Crosby Wins MVP at NHL All Star Game
Sidney Crosby from the Pittsburgh Penguins was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the 2019 NHL All Star Game in San Jose, California after he scored two goals and added three assists to lead the Metropolitan Division to a victory over the Central Division 10-5. Crosby, a seven-time All Star, […]
25-Year Old Sidney Gilstrap-Portley Poses as High School Hoops Player in Dallas
Sidney Gilstrap-Portley, 25, tried to relive his high school glory days by posing as a 17-year old homeless teenager in Dallas, Texas displaced by Hurricane Harvey. Sports Illustrated recently profiled Gilstrap-Portley, who became the star player at Hillcrest High School in Dallas. He played for a full season under the […]