Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal were once friends and sparring partners at American Top Team. Later, they became bitter rivals in the UFC. Now, Masvidal faces felony charges that he caused a brain injury to Covington in an incident in Miami Beach last month. Masvidal allegedly punched a man – […]
Sports Betting
Churchill Downs Unveils Exotics Betting Menu for Derby/Oaks Weekend
An All-3-Year-Old Pick 3 and an All-Dirt, All-Stakes Pick 5 join a crowded wagering menu of bets Churchill Downs is offering for Kentucky Derby/Oaks Weekend on May 6-7. The All-3-Year-Old Pick 3 comes with an uncommon $3 minimum wager. The bet, which also comes with a 22% takeout, requires you […]
Monmouth Park Institutes Fixed Odds in Time for Opening Day
Nearly nine months to the day since it was signed into law, fixed odds wagering will finally be available to horseplayers at Monmouth Park. Bettors can partake in the new format when the New Jersey track opens its 2022 season on May 7. When the windows open that Saturday, Monmouth […]
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Devin Booker to Play Game 6 vs Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns upgraded shooting guard Devin Booker from out to questionable in Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans, but despite a right hamstring injury, a couple of sources indicate that Booker play tonight. The #1 Suns hold a 3-2 lead over the #8 Pelicans and have a chance […]
Braves Activate MVP Candidate Ronald Acuna Jr. Ahead of Schedule for Thursday Night Game
Ronald Acuna Jr. will man right field for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, marking an earlier-than-expected return for the superstar after undergoing knee surgery. Acuna rates as the +600 second choice to win the National League MVP at FanDuel Sportsbook, trailing only Juan Soto (+400). Those odds shortened on […]
NFL Draft Odds: Will Jaguars Take Walker, Ekwonu, or Hutchinson with First Pick?
With the 2022 NFL Draft just hours away, there’s still an open question when it comes to who the Jacksonville Jaguars will take with the first overall pick – and how that will impact how the draft plays out after that. BetMGM lists Georgia defensive end Travon Walker as the […]
Defending Champion Milwaukee Bucks Advance to East Semis Without Khris Middleton
The #3 Milwaukee Bucks continued their NBA title defense after knocking out the #6 Chicago Bulls in five games in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The series win came at a huge cost for the Bucks when they lost starting forward Khris Middleton to an MCL sprain. […]
Super Agent Raiola Takes to Twitter, Denies Rumors of His Death
Several online publications announced on Thursday that football super-agent Mino Raiola died at the age of 54. In a message published on Raiola’s Twitter account, there’s a firm denial of the information. “The status of my health at the moment: I am angry because I was pronounced dead for the […]
Early Voting May Give Up His Kentucky Derby Spot, Wait for Preakness
Trainer Chad Brown said Wednesday that Early Voting will likely skip the Kentucky Derby and head straight to Baltimore for the May 21 Preakness Stakes. This, despite the fact Early Voting has the points for a starting gate berth in the May 7 Derby. This, despite the fact that Brown hedged […]
NYRA Hearing Officer Recommends Two-Year Ban for Bob Baffert
Retired Justice O. Peter Sherwood, who presided over the January hearing pitting Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert against the New York Racing Association issued a report recommending Baffert be banned from NYRA tracks for two years. That 54-page report was issued to the media on Wednesday. In it, Sherwood […]
Mexico Open Odds: Jon Rahm Looks to Get Back on Track at Vidanta
Picking the winner of a golf tournament is notoriously difficult. The top contenders are often on nearly equal footing, and everyone in the field has a chance if they get hot. But when it comes to this weekend’s Mexico Open, everyone sees the same favorite: Jon Rahm. Rahm will try […]
NBA Championship Odds: Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics New Betting Favorites
What a difference one week makes. The Golden State Warriors are the new consensus betting favorite to win the 2022 NBA championship at +300 odds, and the Boston Celtics aren’t far behind at +380 odds after an impressive sweep of the Brooklyn Nets. The Phoenix Suns, defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, […]
Braves Lose Eddie Rosario for 8-12 Weeks Due to Vision Issues
Eddie Rosario struggled to find success at the plate in the early weeks of the 2022 season. A visit to the doctor revealed that his problems are far more serious than anyone realized. Rosario will miss eight to 12 weeks as he recovers from a laser procedure on Wednesday to […]
Dallas Stars Need One Point to Clinch Final NHL Playoff Spot, Golden Knights Still Alive
The Dallas Stars didn’t quite clinch a playoff berth with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, but they only need to reach overtime in one of their last two games to snag the final spot in the NHL postseason. Dallas could have eliminated Vegas by […]
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso Out for Game 5
Bad news for Da Bulls, who will miss two starters in a must-win elimination game tonight against the defending champions. Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso won’t suit up for the #6 Chicago Bulls, who are on the brink of elimination from the first round of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference […]
DC United Looking to Sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid
Gareth Bale runs out of contract at Real Madrid this summer and the 32-year-old won’t be offered another deal at Santiago Bernabeu. Bale enjoys life in Spain and could end up staying with another La Liga club. Several sources also claim he’s spent time thinking about retirement, but the player […]
What Do Odds Predict On the Passionate Serie A Title Race?
Inter and AC Milan have it all to play for in the final rounds of the Italian Serie A. Just two points separate the Milan-based arch-rivals. AC Milan has a slight advantage, but Inter holds a game in hand and could go top if they beat Bologna away on Wednesday […]
Nevada Racebooks, Churchill Downs Inc. Reach Agreement
The three-year conflict between Churchill Downs Inc. and Nevada racebooks finally ended Tuesday when the two formerly bickering entities signed a contract that will allow Nevada horseplayers access to the entire Kentucky Derby wagering menu this year. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the deal between the Nevada Pari-Mutuel Association […]
Ward’s Decorated Duo Lead an American Invasion of Royal Ascot
Wesley Ward’s decorated duo of Golden Pal and Campanelle headline a 16-horse American contingent of nominees for this year’s Royal Ascot Group 1 races. A customary presence at the mid-June meet, Ward is one of four American trainers nominating horses to one of the eight Group 1 races. Graham Motion, […]
Offensive Firepower Propels Seattle Mariners to Early AL West Lead
The Mariners came into the 2022 season as a fringe playoff contender, a potential wild-card team that would struggle to compete with the Houston Astros for the AL West title. But Seattle is already exceeding those expectations, showing that it has an offense that can compete with anyone in the […]