New York City FC defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in the first round of the MLS playoffs on Wednesday, allowing NYCFC to move on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the third consecutive year. NYCFC will now play a two-leg conference semifinal against Atlanta United beginning on November 4. NYCFC […]
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Jon Gruden, Oakland Raiders Battle 49ers for Bay Area Bragging Rights
Week 9 of the NFL season kicks off with the Battle of the Bay Area. Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders (1-6) visit the San Francisco 49ers (1-7) in a game that pits a pair of one-win teams against each other. The Raiders are coming off a 42-28 thrashing against […]
Mike D’Antoni Says Houston Rockets Need to Get ‘Swagger’ Back After 1-5 Start
After compiling a league best 65-17 record last season, the Houston Rockets are off to a disappointing 1-5 start this year, leading head coach Mike D’Antoni to speculate that his team has lost the confidence that propelled them to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals last year. Houston has […]
New York Jets Sign Gaming Partnerships with MGM Resorts, 888 Holdings in First for NFL Team
The New York Jets became the first NFL team to sign a full partnership with a gaming firm, announcing Wednesday that they will be teaming up with MGM Resorts for promotional efforts and a free predictions game that will live inside the official Jets app. While some teams had previously […]
Jordan Spieth Tees Off New Season Looking to Hit Jackpot in Las Vegas
Last season was a rough one for Jordan Spieth, but the 25-year-old is hoping he can start his year successfully at this week’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. Spieth is a 12/1 pick to win, right behind favorites Tony Finau, who lost in a playoff in last […]
College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama, Clemson, LSU then Notre Dame?
The teams expected to be in the top four when the College Football Playoff committee released its initial ranking of the 2018-2019 season Tuesday were all there. The lone surprise was the order they were ranked, with LSU, the only non-undefeated team in the bunch, placed ahead of 8-0 Notre Dame. […]
New York Mets Hire Agent Brodie Van Wagenen as General Manager
The New York Mets announced Tuesday that agent Brodie Van Wagenen would become their next general manager, ending a four month effort to fill the position. The 44-year-old Van Wagenen has been an agent at CAA Sports since 2006, during which time he has represented several Mets players, including Cy […]
College Football Betting Hidden Gems: South Florida, Army, Dartmouth, Appalachian State, UTEP
In Week 10 college football action, Dartmouth (7-0) heads to Princeton (7-0) with an undefeated season and Ivy League title on the line. Meanwhile, Army and Air Force are battling for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. In other under-the-radar games this week, South Florida has an undefeated season online against Tulane, Appalachian […]
Demaryius Thomas, Golden Tate, Dante Fowler, and Ty Montgomery Traded Before NFL Deadline
The NFL trade deadline is over and five high-profile players switched teams including WR Demaryius Thomas, WR Golden Tate, DE Dante Fowler Jr., S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, and RB Ty Montgomery. Those five join the likes of other players traded in the last couple of weeks: Amari Cooper, Damon “Snacks” […]
WWE Will Hold Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, But John Cena Won’t Be Making the Pilgrimage
World Wrestling Entertainment is going forward with its Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia on Friday, but John Cena will not be making the trip, and it remains possible that other top stars could also bail on the show. Cena was booked to take part a World Cup tournament at […]
NFL Halfway Point: LA Rams Wow at 8-0, Saints Prove Legit, and Bad Teams Are Really Bad
Week 8 of the NFL season has come to an end and the LA Rams are still undefeated at 8-0. The New Orleans Saints avenged a playoff loss in Minnesota and they’re now headed on a collision course with the Rams in Week 9. The other big storylines from Week […]
NHL Embraces MGM Resorts as League’s First Official Sports Betting Partner
The NHL has announced that MGM Resorts will be its first official sports betting partner, making it the second major professional sports league in the United States to strike a deal with the gaming operator. The NBA announced a similar deal with MGM in September, making the firm its “official […]
Cleveland Dumps Coach Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley as Cleveland Losses Mount
The Hue Jackson reign is over, as the Cleveland Browns fired their head coach, as well as offensive coordinator Todd Haley on Monday. The team lost its third consecutive game on Sunday, 33-18 to Pittsburgh. But that was more of a symptom than the direct cause. Jackson had compiled a […]
Three of Top 5 Have Bye Week, but Plenty of Movement in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Despite three of the top 5 teams having bye weeks, there was more than enough excitement in rest of the AP Top 25 college football poll. A record 11 teams were upset on Saturday, and as a result seven new teams make appearances in the weekly poll. The Top 5 […]
Rookie QB Report: Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield Starting to Shine?
The NFL season reached its midway point, and quarterback Sam Darnold has made the biggest impact out of his rookie contemporaries by starting all eight games for the New York Jets. Darnold, along with Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns and Josh Rosen from the Arizona Cardinals, are among the […]
Breeders’ Cup Returns to Churchill Downs with New Bets, Lower Takeouts, Tough Euro Competition
Two new, low-takeout late Pick 5 wagers and what many are calling the strongest European contingent ever highlight the 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, set for Churchill Downs, Nov. 2-3. Consisting of 14 races over two days with more than $30 million in purses and special awards, the Breeders’ Cup, […]
Klay Thompson Sets NBA Record with 14 Three-Pointers in Golden State Win Monday
Klay Thompson broke an NBA record previously held by teammate Steph Curry on Monday night by hitting 14 three-pointers in a single game during the Golden State Warriors’ 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Thompson went 14-for-24 from long range on his way to scoring 52 points in just 27 […]
See Two Questionable Decisions by NFL Players Yield Different Results (VIDEO)
Two NFL players decided to go against their coach’s orders in Week 8 of the football season, each with different results for their teams, not to mention gamblers. Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson was a hero to teammates, while Green Bay Packers kick returner Ty Montgomery might be getting released […]
Watch Joey Logano Wedge His Way into NASCAR Playoff Finals by Pushing Martin Truex Aside (VIDEO)
Joey Logano bumped Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap of the First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway to take the checkered flag and clinch a spot in the Championship 4 Round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Logano used the bump-and-run maneuver against the defending champion as they came […]
Notre Dame, Texas Continue to Disappoint College Football Bettors
Two top 10 teams that have been spotty against the spread, managed to disappoint bettors again in Week 9 of the college football season. No. 5 Notre Dame won its game against Navy, but failed to cover the 23.5 points, while No. 6 Texas lost outright to unranked Oklahoma State. […]