For a few hours on Tuesday night, it appeared as though Congress would be holding a hearing to discuss sports betting on Capitol Hill next week. But those plans were quickly scuttled, as the House Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday morning that the inquiry would be postponed. As of yet, no […]
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Can a Rested Jordan Spieth Take Advantage of Tired Travelers Championship Favorites?
Missing the cut at the US Open might actually give Jordan Spieth an advantage at this week’s Travelers Championship. While other golfers were grinding over the weekend, getting more frustrated by the minute, the defending champion was relaxing in New York. Spieth was able to go into Manhattan and enjoy […]
Neymar Leaves World Cup Practice with Ankle Pain, Spurring Injury Fears (Video)
Brazilian superstar Neymar left a training session on Tuesday after just 15 minutes with an ankle injury, sparking concerns about the striker’s health going forward in the World Cup. According to team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, Neymar left practice after first feeling soreness while he was jogging. Injury Follows Foot Surgery […]
Five World Cup Bets for a Winning Wednesday with Groups A, B
How have you done so far with your World Cup betting? The online and Las Vegas sportsbooks are more than happy with all the upsets seen in the first round. But trying to pick a Cinderella story is hardly a winning strategy, especially at this point in the group stage. […]
World Cup Upsets See Japan, Senegal at Top of Group H Table
Japan and Senegal scored a pair of major upsets at the World Cup on Tuesday, sending the two surprise winners to the top of Group H after the first round of games. Both teams won by identical 2-1 scores, meaning they are currently tied for first place in the group […]
Deandre Ayton Expected to Be First Pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft
Arizona center Deandre Ayton is widely expected to be selected first by the Phoenix Suns at the NBA Draft, though at least a couple other players are still hoping that their name could be the first one called on Thursday night. Ayton, who grew up in the Bahamas before moving […]
Washington Capitals Coach Barry Trotz Walks Away After Winning Stanley Cup
Less than a month after guiding the Washington Capitals to the their first ever Stanley Cup Championship, head coach Barry Trotz resigned on Monday. No official reason was given, though supposedly he and team executives could not come to terms on a new contract. In four seasons under Trotz, the […]
Washington Nationals Trade for KC Royals Reliever Kelvin Herrera to Bolster Bullpen
The Washington Nationals sent three minor league prospects to the Kansas City Royals for closer Kelvin Herrera in a move designed to shore up their bullpen. Herrera is expected to slot in to the back of the bullpen alongside current Nationals closer Sean Doolittle, adding a right-handed option to close […]
World Cup: Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Squeaks By Tunisia, 2-1
Harry Kane scored two goals, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner to help England take a 2-1 victory over Tunisia in its World Cup opener. The late goal allowed England to overcome a 35th minute penalty scored by Tunisia’s Ferjani Sassi, which was nearly enough for the African side to escape […]
Can Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs Patch Up Relationship Rift?
With reports last week that San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard wants a trade, speculation began on exactly where the 26-year-old would end up. Rumors have him going to Los Angeles, but oddsmakers see his future differently. BetDSI has the favorite destination team as the Boston Celtics at +200. The […]
Roger Federer Opens Grass-Court Season with Win in Stuttgart, Regains No. 1 Ranking
Roger Federer reaffirmed his status as the man to beat at Wimbledon next month as he defeated Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (-7-3) to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, Germany. The victory also allowed Federer to regain the world No. 1 ranking over French Open champion Rafael Nadal, who did […]
Golf: Brooks Koepka Quietly Repeats as US Open Champion
Brooks Koepka kept his head down and his mouth shut, quietly winning the US Open for the second consecutive year. While others were loudly complaining about the conditions at Shinnecock Hills, the defending champion showed he could handle just about any course conditions. Koepka became the seventh player to win […]
Houston Astros Perfect on Road Trip, Extend Winning Streak to 11 Games
The Houston Astros came from behind to defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Sunday, finishing off a perfect 10-game road trip and extending their winning streak to 11 games. The defending World Series champions completed sweeps over the Texas Rangers, Oakland A’s, and the Royals on their way to […]
Chevrolet’s New Camaro ZL1 Sputtering in 2018 NASCAR Season
It’s only 15 races into the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series, but it might be time for Chevrolet to start panicking. The new Camaro ZL1 introduced this year has disappointed, to say the least, winning only one of the series’ 15 races so far this season. The car replaced the […]
First Two Rounds at Shinnecock Tear Up Top Contenders in US Open Field
They came to the US Open as top picks to win golf’s second major championship of the year. Many left Friday as victims of Shinnecock Hills’ punishing layout — failing to make the 8-over cut. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and John Rahm all missed out on […]
Conor McGregor Appears in Brooklyn Court, Says He Regrets Barclays Center Assault
Conor McGregor appeared in Kings County Supreme Courthouse in Brooklyn on Thursday for a hearing related to his attack on a bus of UFC fighters at a UFC 223 media event in April. McGregor’s legal team says they are currently in negotiations with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office over a […]
World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo Nets Hat Trick for Portugal in Dramatic 3-3 Draw vs. Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 51st hat trick in World Cup history on Friday, bagging all three goals for Portugal in their 3-3 draw against Spain. At 33, Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score a hat trick in a World Cup match. Ronaldo Runs Rampant The scoring started early, […]
William Hill Signs First US Sports Sponsorship Deal with Las Vegas Lights Soccer
William Hill has become the first ever official betting partner of a professional sports team in the United States after coming to an agreement with the Las Vegas Lights FC of the United Soccer League (USL). The bookmaker will promote its mobile betting platform at matches played by the second-tier […]
Colombia, Belgium Should Breeze Through Group Play in World Cup
Betting on Groups G and H in the World Cup present some of the biggest challenges in the tournament. Belgium in Group G is an overwhelming favorite to win, with odds at -120. England is next at +120. It is a little tighter in Group H, but Colombia is expected […]
NHL Referee Proud to Be Rank Amateur Competing with Golf’s Best at US Open
NHL Referee Garrett Rank is trading hockey skates for golf shoes this week, after qualifying for the US Open. It’s a dream come true for the 30-year-old amateur, even if his final results at Shinnecock Hills don’t leave him anything he can take to the bank. His first round was a […]