Apparently the animosity between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor wasn’t just pre-fight hype. At least from the McGregor side. The Irish MMA fighter blasted his opponent of a year ago on social media after it appeared the undefeated boxer was offering to help McGregor. The incident began on Monday when […]
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Everyone Has Their Price: Knicks Fan Sells Loyalty for $3,450, Will Root for Lakers Instead
For fans who hold a deep emotional connection to their teams, no amount of money could make them root for a rival franchise. But for one New York Knicks fan, it took only $3,450 to change his allegiance. Disgruntled Knicks fan Evan Perlmutter says he will root for the Los Angeles […]
Oddsmakers Still Not Sold on Vegas Golden Knights to Repeat Opening Year Magic
Last season oddsmakers misjudged the Vegas Golden Knights, and with the recently released NHL points total for the 2018-2019 season, it appears they could have underestimated the expansion team again. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has put the line on how many points the Golden Knights will have at the […]
Sweltering Temperatures at US Open Lead to Early Retirements, Calls for Heat Policy Changes
Five men’s players retired from their matches at the US Open due to the heat on Tuesday, leading to calls from some players for changes that would make it safer to play in extreme temperatures. The temperatures were well over 90 in New York on both Tuesday and Wednesday, and […]
Ignoring Favorites at Dell Technologies Championship Might Pay Off
After 80/1 Bryson DeChambeau won the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at The Northern Trust, should gamblers move on past the favorites and look a little deeper down the board for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship? It might prove to be worth looking at some of the other […]
Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg Still Have Work to Do on Wednesday in Champions League Playoffs
Portuguese side Benfica will need to score at least one goal against PAOK when they travel to Greece on Wednesday if it wants to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. PAOK exceeded expectations last week when they managed a 1-1 draw in Lisbon. Now, the Greek side […]
Jose Mourinho Firing Odds Plunge Further After 3-0 Man United Home Loss to Tottenham
If Jose Mourinho was on a short leash after Manchester United’s 3-2 loss to Brighton, he may have just run out of rope after enduring what might be the worst defeat of his managerial career. Man United suffered a 3-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, the largest home […]
Trio of Unusual Prop Bets Tempt Daring Gamblers
Internet sportsbooks usually offer some unusual prop bets that cover anything from what color shirt a golfer might wear to President Donald Trump’s chances of winning a Nobel Peace Prize. MyBookie has three wagers currently available that are slightly outlandish. OG has taken a look, and offers some advice for bettors […]
Contract Extension Makes Odell Beckham Jr. Highest-Paid Wide Receiver in NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a contract extension with the New York Giants on Monday, working out a deal that will make him the highest-paid wide receiver in professional football. According to an ESPN report, sources say the deal could be worth as much as $95 million over six years, […]
Injured NFLers, Now Healthy, Make Case for Comeback Player of the Year
It was a brutal 2017 in the NFL, especially for star players. Several experienced season-ending injuries and had to go through surgery and rehab in the offseason. But as painful as all that may have been, it sets up some promising situations for glorious comebacks, with bettors likely to benefit. […]
US Open Shocker: No. 1 Seed Simona Halep Eliminated in First Round by Kaia Kanepi
Simona Halep became the first No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of the US Open in the 50 years of the Open Era, falling to Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets. It was the second straight year with a first-round loss for the Romanian who won […]
Boston Red Sox Take Over Top Spot as World Series Favorites
The Boston Red Sox have been the dominant team in baseball the last two months and are finally being rewarded for their play. Oddsmakers have dropped their World Series odds from a high of 11/1 to 3/1, the lowest of any team in the league — and putting them ahead […]
Richard Sherman Launches New ‘Daily Number’ DFS App
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman announced the launch of a new daily fantasy sports app last week, one that promises a slightly different kind of action than what’s found at DraftKings or FanDuel. Known as Daily Number, the site asks participants to build teams of players with the goal […]
FedEx Cup: 80/1 Longshot Bryson DeChambeau Convincingly Captures Northern Trust, Ryder Cup Attention
Bryson DeChambeau cruised to a 4-stroke victory at The Northern Trust on Sunday, but may have picked up something more valuable to him. Sure, he collected enough points in the first of four playoffs of the FedEx Cup to land at No. 1, but a bigger prize may be waiting […]
Esports Community Shaken as Mass Shooting at Madden NFL 19 Tournament Unfolds Live on Twitch (Video)
The esports community suffered a multi-fatality shooting that aired live on Twitch when one gamer opened fire on a Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, killing two innocent players and injuring 11 more before using the gun to end his own life. The two victims who lost their lives […]
Upcoming NBA Rule Changes Could Include Quicker Shot-Clock Resets, Simplified Clear-Path Foul Standards
Fans and bettors can expect a few slight differences when they watch the NBA this coming year, as the league’s board of governors is expected to pass several rule changes before the season begins. According to ESPN, areas under consideration include shortening the amount of time on the shot clock […]
Addition of Free Agent John Tavares Gives Toronto Best Stanley Cup Odds
Despite losing in the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs have leapfrogged the Tampa Bay Lightning as favorites to win the 2019 championship, according to Bovada. The Maple Leafs began as a 10/1 pick, but now are the top selection at 7/1. The Lightning, […]
Philadelphia Eagles Coach Doug Pederson Favorite to Win Coach of the Year
Winning the Super Bowl has its perks, as Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson is finding out. First it gives the head man of an NFL team job security, at least through the next year. Since 2009, only two coaches are not with the team that they led to a Super Bowl […]
Le’Veon Bell Might Not Ring True for Pittsburgh Steelers (Video)
Running back Le’Veon Bell might be a Pittsburgh Steeler right now, but oddsmakers believe he might land somewhere else before the start of the regular season in two weeks. The disgruntled NFL player has not shown up to training camp for the second consecutive year. The organization classified Bell with […]
Tennis Betting: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams Favored at US Open Despite Low Seeds
Novak Djokovic might only be the No. 6 seed in the men’s draw of the US Open, but oddsmakers believe he’s the man to beat in the year’s final Grand Slam event. Djokovic has been the hottest player on tour over the past two months, winning Wimbledon for the fourth […]