Borna Coric scored the biggest victory of his career on Sunday, defeating Roger Federer 7-6 (8-6), 3-6, 6-2 to win the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. Federer was attempting to win his 10th career title in Halle, as well as his 99th career title overall. Coric Dominates Third Set […]
Sports Betting
Ease or Angst: Five World Cup Bets Fitting for Group Finales
Some teams know their fate, others need to win this week, but both scenarios present five World Cup bets that gamblers can take advantage of as Russia 2018 wraps up the group phase. Teams like England and Belgium can relax, while Australia and Argentina will have to win and get help […]
Hard-Fought Draws Send Spain, Portugal Through to Knockout Round at World Cup
It may not have been pretty, but both Spain and Portugal did just enough to see themselves through to the knockout round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Both teams faced surprisingly robust opposition from opponents they were heavily favored to defeat, with the final results remaining uncertain until the […]
Bubba Watson Snags Third Win of Season at Travelers Championship
Bubba Watson became the first three-time winner on the PGA Tour this season, and did so in incredible fashion. The two-time major champion came from six shots back in Sunday’s final round to win the Travelers Championship by three strokes. Watson, has captured this event three times in his career, […]
Pit Crew Bluff Helps Truex Capture Victory in Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
Martin Truex Jr. used a crafty gambit and a little bit of acting from his crew to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. The win gave Truex his third victory on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this season. Pit Stop Fake Out Heading into the […]
Oddsmakers: LeBron James Will Have Tough Time Earning Six NBA Championships
LeBron James has won three NBA championships, and is contemplating what team he wants to join to try and get another. How many titles could James win before his career is over? The internet sportsbook 5dimes has put that number at six or more. The favorite at -2600 is that […]
Bellator Books Superfight Between Champions Gegard Mousasi and Rory MacDonald
According to ESPN, Bellator has scheduled a fight between middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi and welterweight champion Rory MacDonald for September 29 in San Jose, California. The fight, which has yet to be officially announced, will be fought at 185 pounds, meaning that MacDonald will have the chance to win Mousasi’s […]
Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia Pegged as 2018-19 College Football Playoff Favorites
Alabama is the favorite to win the College Football Playoff National Championship next year, so it’s not surprising that they are the top pick to be one of the four teams in the postseason. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released odds on Tuesday for teams to make the College Football […]
Wild Turns of Sonoma Might Break Up NASCAR Power Trio
If you’re a fan of Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, or Martin Truex Jr., it’s been a great NASCAR season so far. Those three have dominated, winning 11 of the 15 races so far. That might change on Sunday, however, at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the Sonoma Raceway in California — the […]
Must-Win Group Matches Create Five World Cup Must Bets
Germany, Poland, and Colombia lost in upsets in the first round and now find themselves in a position of facing must-win games to have any chance of moving on to the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup. The teams that upset them, Mexico, Senegal, and Japan, can punch their tickets […]
Brazil Returns to Winning Ways Against Costa Rica and Other Round 2 Results
After some upsets in the first round of group play at the World Cup, order was restored a bit in the second round. Brazil, who was stunned with a draw against Switzerland on Sunday, rebounded with a 2-0 victory against Costa Rica on Friday. Iceland, who tied heavy favorite Argentina […]
Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks Big Winners in NBA Draft
As expected, the Phoenix Suns used their first pick in the NBA draft on Thursday to take center Deandre Ayton of Arizona. But the picks that followed were where general managers were really put to the test, and these selections gave insight into how different teams are approaching the upcoming […]
Tampa Bay QB Jameis Winston Facing Three-Game Suspension for Allegedly Groping Uber Driver
According to ESPN, the NFL plans to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for three games at the start of the 2018 season. The suspension, which would be for a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy, stems from a March 2016 incident in which an Uber driver in […]
Homegrown Pros Looking to Capture American Family Insurance Championship
Two Champions Tour golfers with Wisconsin roots are hoping it works to their advantage at this week’s American Family Insurance Championship at the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, both of whom were born in the Badger State, will be looking for another victory this […]
Argentina on Verge of World Cup Elimination After Embarrassing 3-0 Loss to Croatia
Argentina suffered a disastrous 3-0 loss to Croatia on Thursday, leaving the South American side in serious danger of missing out on the knockout stage of the World Cup. Croatia is guaranteed to advance to the Round of 16 after having won its first two matches, while Argentina will likely […]
Vegas Golden Knights Take Four of 13 NHL Awards
The Las Vegas Golden Knights capped off an incredible season by taking home four of the 13 trophies at the NHL Awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Coach Gerard Gallant won the Jack Adams Award, and General Manager George McPhee was awarded […]
Erik Tammenpää Crowned 2018 NHL Gaming World Champion at Esports Arena Las Vegas
Six of the best virtual hockey players in the world competed at the 2018 NHL Gaming World Championship on Tuesday, with Finland’s Erik Tammenpää ultimately leaving with the trophy and the $50,000 first prize. The event was held at the Esports Arena Las Vegas at Luxor, just two weeks after […]
Phil Mickelson Apologizes for Putting Moving Ball at US Open
Phil Mickelson issued an apology for his decision to hit a ball that was still in motion at the US Open, a move that earned him a two-stroke penalty and was widely criticized by fans, commentators, and fellow players. The Wednesday apology came a full four days after the incident, […]
World Cup: Uruguay and Russia Qualify for Knockout Round, Spain and Portugal Book First Wins
The first two teams qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup on Wednesday, as Uruguay defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0. The win sent both Uruguay and Russia through to the knockout round, while eliminating Saudi Arabia and Egypt from contention in Group A. Uruguay Doesn’t Impress, But Gets Job […]
Goal-Oriented: Five Good Bets for World Cup Gamblers
Goals have been stingy so far in the 2018 World Cup, making betting on the world’s favorite soccer tournament a little tricky. But specific picks about who will score, and where on the field they’ll score from have been posting some attractive odds. . Knowing this, OG took a deeper look […]