France heads into their World Cup quarterfinal on Friday as a significant favorite over Uruguay, who could have to play without one of their star players in the critical match. Striker Edinson Cavani is training with his Uruguayan teammates, but there are doubts that he will be able to play […]
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Belgium Manager Knows His Team Is Huge Longshot vs. Brazil in World Cup Quarterfinal
While Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has expressed doubts about whether or not his team can beat Brazil on Friday in the World Cup quarterfinals, the players are filled with confidence about their chances to upset the Russia 2018 favorites. Brazil is a +110 to win the game, while Belgium is […]
World Cup Awards: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe Lead Candidates for Golden Ball
Harry Kane has provided most of the offense for England at this World Cup, and for those efforts, there’s a good chance he’ll be taking home so personal hardware no matter where his team ends up finishing in the tournament. Kane has already scored six goals in the 2018 World […]
Arbitrator Denies Julian Edelman Appeal of Four-Game PED Suspension
The New England Patriots will likely have to do without wide receiver Julian Edelman for the first four games of the upcoming NFL season, as his appeal of the punishment was denied by the arbitrator who heard the case. Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Rumored to be Headed for Juventus in Colossal Transfer
European media outlets are reporting that Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could be moving from Real Madrid to Italian champions Juventus for the 2018-19 season. Neither side has confirmed these rumors, but various reports have suggested everything from the transfer being a done deal to Juventus having yet to even make […]
Tony Finau Searching for First PGA Tour Victory of Season at Greenbrier
Tony Finau has had a successful PGA Tour season, but is missing a victory, and would like to rectify that at this week’s A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier. The 28-year-old believes The Old White TPC could be the place to break the streak. Oddsmakers tend to agree with him. […]
Seeded Women Falling Fast After First Round of Wimbledon
If the upsets on the women’s side of Wimbledon keep happening, it is possible that no seeded players will be around when the finals happen. The latest two upset victims were former winners of the Grand Slam Event. Maria Sharapova, who won in 2004, was dispatched by world No. 132 […]
World Cup: England Gets Past Colombia in Shootout, Sweden Outlasts Switzerland
England may have a cursed history when it comes to penalty shootouts, but they managed to overcome their past in defeating Colombia to move on to the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. English teams had gone to penalties on three previous occasions at the World Cup, but had been eliminated […]
NBA Free Agent Pieces Falling into Place with LeBron Questions Answered
Now that LeBron James has announced he was leaving Cleveland for the Los Angeles Lakers, other free agents are starting to sign with teams, and they are having an effect on the odds for the NBA Championship. Several high-profile players will be wearing different uniforms next season, having decided to […]
Big Ten Officials Call for National College Football Injury Reports to Protect Game Integrity
According to a report by Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports, the athletic directors of the Big Ten Conference are calling on the NCAA to develop a national injury reporting system for college football, a move that would be designed to improve game integrity in the face of expanded sports betting […]
Roger Federer, Petra Kvitova Are Top Picks to Smash It at Wimbledon
Roger Federer has won eight titles at Wimbledon during his long and storied career, and comes into this year’s tournament as a favorite to take home his record-extending 21st Grand Slam championship. Federer, who is the No. 1 seed in the Wimbledon men’s tournament despite being ranked No. 2 in […]
PGA Tour Wants ‘Royalty’ as Gambling Apps Fuel Golf Betting Boom
PGA Tour Vice President and Assistant General Counsel David Miller last week said his organization has no objection to betting on pro golf events. He sees growth potential for the sport thanks to mobile and online wagering, but also advocates for a “royalty” — as opposed to an “integrity fee” — […]
World Cup: Belgium Stuns Japan with Late Comeback, Brazil Bursts Mexico’s Bubble
Belgium erased a two-goal defecit in the second half, completing a stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2 in their Round of 16 clash at the World Cup in the first round of elimination play. Belgium came into the match as an overwhelming favorite to move into the quarterfinal, but it […]
England Healthy and Rested for Round of 16 Battle with Unpredictable Colombia
Losing its last game in Group G against Belgium might have been better for England than expected as they ready to take on Colombia in the last game of the Round of 16 on Tuesday. A couple of objectives were achieved in the Thursday defeat that may help the team […]
LeBron James Signs with Lakers in Effort to Revive Championship Hopes
LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a totally unexpected move, but the news on Sunday still sent shockwaves through the gambling community. The 33-year-old “point forward” will earn $154 million over four years to try and get his new team their first championship since 2010. Once the […]
Switzerland, Sweden Prepare for Defensive Battle in World Cup Round of 16
An increasingly confident Sweden will face off against Switzerland’s golden generation at the World Cup on Tuesday, with the winner moving on to the quarterfinals. Both sides fared well in the group stages, with Sweden topping their group ahead of Mexico and Switzerland finishing behind Brazil with a win and […]
Kyle Busch Edges Kyle Larson in Thrilling Final Lap at Chicagoland Speedway (Video)
Kyle Busch captured his fifth NASCAR Cup Series win of the year after out-dueling Kyle Larson in a bump-and-grind finish at the Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday. The 267-lap race featured a memorable, heart-pumping finale, as Busch and Larson made contact twice on the final lap as they battled […]
Wayne Rooney Completes Transfer from Everton to DC United in MLS
Former England superstar Wayne Rooney will be taking his talents to the United States, as he has completed a move from English Premier League club Everton to DC United of Major League Soccer. Both clubs confirmed that a transfer agreement had been reached on Thursday, with the Washington Post reporting […]
Seeds of Change? Serena Williams Rankles Wimbledon Ranking System
Despite being outside the top 32 in world tennis rankings, Serena Williams got seeded for Wimbledon at No. 25 — much to the dismay of the player she pushed aside, and causing tennis observers to rethink currently accepted seeding standards. Having played just three events in the past 12 months, […]
Brazil Goalie Alisson Becker Leads Contenders Grasping for Golden Glove
Behind two shutouts, Brazil’s Alisson Becker has shot up as the favorite to win the World Cup’s Golden Glove, awarded to the best goalie by the FIFA Technical Study Group. Known simply as Alisson, he opened as a 5/1 pick behind Spain’s David De Gea at 4/1 and Germany’s Manuel […]