TJ Dillashaw told ESPN on Monday that he would be willing to put his UFC bantamweight title on the line in order to get a rematch with flyweight champion Henry Cejudo. Those comments came just two days after Cejudo stopped Dillashaw just 32 seconds into their flyweight championship bout on […]
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Phil Mickelson Lets Down Bettors Again by Wilting in Final Round
Oh, Phil Mickelson, why must you break the hearts of bettors yet again? You seemed like such a sure thing, going into the final round of the PGA Tour’s Desert Classic, up by two strokes with mostly no names and non-winners chasing you. Before the final round, the Westgate Las […]
Super Bowl Prop Bets Start Trickling Out of Sportsbooks
It didn’t take long for a couple of sportsbooks to put out some Super Bowl prop bets, much to the delight of gamblers. Caesars released several on Monday, as did internet betting site, Bovada. Jeff Davis, the director of trading for Caesars Entertainment, posted on Twitter that the sportsbook had released […]
Yankees Trade Starting Pitcher Sonny Gray to Cincinnati Reds for Prospect, Draft Pick
Sonny Gray will get the opportunity to revitalize his career with a new team, as the former All-Star pitcher was dealt from the New York Yankees to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. In exchange, the Yankees received a competitive balance draft pick and minor league second baseman Shed Long. New […]
Tennessee New No. 1 Ranking in AP College Basketball Poll
After the top-two ranked teams, Duke and Michigan lost last week, Tennessee (16-1) jumped to the top of the new AP Poll for the first time in over a decade. Duke, previously #1, slipped to #2. Michigan slipped from #2 to #5 overall. “Tennessee basketball hasn’t been ranked No. 1 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Hit with €18.8M Fine in Tax Fraud Agreement, Avoids Jail Time
Cristiano Ronaldo reached an agreement on Tuesday with a Madrid court that will see the Juventus superstar pay an €18.8 million ($21.4 million) fine in order to avoid prison after pleading guilty to tax fraud. Ronaldo spent about 15 minutes in court to sign the agreement, which also includes a […]
New York Knicks Lose 19 of Last 21 Games, Tanking for Zion?
The Knicks (10-35) are currently the second-worst team in the NBA after losing six-straight games and 19 out of their last 21 games. Despite the ugly record, the Knicks have a bright future next season with the return of Kristaps Porzingis, potentially drafting Duke’s Zion Williamson with a lottery pick, […]
James Harden’s Hot Streak Continues, Notches 20th Consecutive 30-Point Game
James Harden scored his 20th consecutive 30-point game with a 37-point performance for the Houston Rockets (26-20) in a 121-93 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers (31-17). Harden dropped 27 points in the first half and finished the game with 37 points, despite sitting out most of the fourth quarter in […]
Underdogs Upset Bettors, Favorites in NFL Conference Championships
The underdogs kept several sportsbooks healthy in the NFL Conference Championships, as bettors went with the favorites in many cases, and ended up losers in both Sunday games. The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams won outright in the AFC and NFC title games. It was the first time […]
NFL Teams Interested in Ex-Kansas City Chief Kareem Hunt
While his former team was battling New England in the AFC Championship, ex-Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt was looking at a way to get back into the NFL. He may have found it, as an ESPN report said that several teams were interested in him. The Chiefs released the […]
NFL Will Hold Four Regular Season Games in London, One in Mexico City in 2019
The NFL will play five games outside of the United States during the 2019 season, with the league announcing four matchups to take place in London and one more in Mexico City. The schedule is a sign of the NFL’s increasing efforts to expand its audience outside of the USA. […]
New England Patriots Win AFC Championship, Advance to Third-Consecutive Super Bowl
The New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in overtime to win the AFC Championship and advance to their third-straight Super Bowl. The Patriots lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII last year. The Pats defeated the Atlanta Falcons to win Super Bowl LI. This marks […]
Roger Federer Ousted by Stefanos Tsitsipas in Fourth Round of Australian Open
Two-time defending champion Roger Federer is out at the Australian Open after losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round of the Grand Slam on Sunday. Tsitsipas came back from a set down to beat Federer 6-7 (11), 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (5) in four sets at Rod Laver Arena […]
LA Rams Win NFC Championship in OT, Advance to Super Bowl on Blown Call
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-23 in overtime to win the NFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl LIII, but their victory was not without controversy over a blown pass interference call late in the fourth quarter. The Rams will take on the New England Patriots, […]
LA Rams and the New England Patriots Meet in Super Bowl LIII, Patriots Open as 2-Point Favorite
Oddsmakers in Las Vegas set the opening line for Super Bowl LIII with the Los Angeles Rams (15-3) as a two-point underdog against the New England Patriots (13-5), who are appearing in their third consecutive Super Bowl. Both road teams won their respective conference championships in overtime games. The Rams […]
Updated MLB Odds: Yankees New Favorites to Win 2019 World Series
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in less than four weeks and the New York Yankees are the new favorite to win the 2019 World Series. According to a recent update from the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Yankees are 11-2 odds to win […]
Undefeated Michigan Wolverines Upset by Ethan Happ and Unranked Wisconsin
After winning their first 17 games of the season, #2 Michigan lost a road conference game to the Wisconsin Badgers 64-54. Wisconsin center Ethan Happ led all scorers with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, the swarming Badgers defense held Michigan’s leading scorer, freshman Iggy Brazdeikis, to zero points. The […]
Boogie Cousins Scores 14 Points in Debut with Golden State Warriors
DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins, who missed the first half of the season recovering from a blown Achilles tendon, made his debut with the Golden State Warriors during their 112-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (24-21). Cousins scored 14 points in 15 minutes of action. The Warriors acquired Cousins in the […]
UFC Fight Night: Henry Cejudo Defends Flyweight Championship vs. T.J. Dillashaw
Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw will come down a weight class to challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight belt at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The bout is the main event of the first UFC card to be featured on ESPN+, marking the beginning […]
Don Schnell and Escape Clause: New Do-It-All Duo Scores at Santa Anita
The do-it-all duo of owner/trainer Don Schnell and his swift mare Escape Clause are getting Southern California thoroughbred racing fans buzzing. That’s because Escape Clause –$4.20, $2.80, $2.40 — was the dominant winner of the $100,000 La Canada Stakes Jan 12 at Santa Anita. As Schnell, 66, remarked, “I said […]