Kyle Busch led 377 of the 400 laps on his way to winning the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday. The win was his first in Charlotte, and gives Busch at least one win at every single track on the NASCAR Cup Series. It was a dominating performance […]
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Wild, Upset-Filled First Round for Women in French Open
The field for the women’s side of the French Open looked to be wide open this year, but after the first round, it got closer to a free for all. Three seeded players, Venus Williams, Jelena Ostapenko, and Johanna Konta all were upset during the first day. The men’s side […]
Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors Face Off in Game 7 for Western Conference Title
The Houston Rockets will play host to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night for Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. With the back-and-forth series tied at three games apiece, both teams have reason to believe that they should […]
Improbable Vegas Golden Knights Begin Stanley Cup Finals as Favorites
It is a Stanley Cup Finals no one could have predicted, not only for the first-year expansion Vegas Golden Knights, but also for the Washington Capitals. The Capitals were the third pick to win the Eastern Conference, behind Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay. Now the Capitals make their second only finals […]
LeBron James Carries Cavs to NBA Finals with Epic Performance vs. Celtics
Heading into Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, there was one thing everyone was sure of: LeBron James would come to play. James certainly didn’t disappoint, and his teammates added enough support to allow the Cleveland Cavaliers to put away the Boston Celtics 87-79 and advance to the NBA […]
Businesses, Fans Capitalize on Vegas Golden Knights Success
You can get a sense of how Las Vegas feels about the city’s newest hometown heroes, the Golden Knights, outside the New York New York hotel on the Strip — where Lady Liberty proudly dons her giant Golden Knights jersey. Her supersize display of civic pride measures 60 feet tall, […]
College Football Week 1 Betting Lines Moving, and It’s Barely Summer
Though the lines have been out at some sportsbooks since February for the first week of the upcoming college football season, sharps have started moving the lines on some key games. Several high profile games are seeing odds moving in different direction than when they were initially posted. South Point […]
Indy 500 Odds Favor Tony Kanaan, but Ed Carpenter Could Be Best Bet
Ed Carpenter doesn’t believe in superstition, but taking the pole position for the third year at Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 might be the good luck charm he needs. His other starts at No. 1 were in 2013 and 2104. This is his 15th go at the Brickyard. The veteran driver failed […]
Rafael Nadal Seeks 11th French Open Title, Serena Lurks in Women’s Draw
Rafael Nadal comes into the French Open as a heavy favorite to continue his clay-court dominance and pick up his 11th career title at Roland Garros. According to William Hill, Nadal is a 2/5 favorite to defend his title at Roland Garros, far ahead of anyone else in the field. […]
Real Madrid Seeks Third Straight Champions League Title in Kiev
Real Madrid could become the first team to win three straight Champions League titles on Saturday, but they’ll first have to get past a Liverpool side that is looking for their first European championship since 2005. While three clubs – including Real Madrid – have won three straight continental club […]
Coca Cola 600 Favorites Harvick, Busch Face Challenges Winning in Charlotte
The Coca Cola 600 is the longest NASCAR race of the season, but there is a short list of favorites to win on Sunday. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has Kevin Harvick a +275 to win the 400-lap race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch is next at +300 and […]
NBA Draft Picks Shuffle After Performances at Combine
The NBA draft is less than a month away and with the conclusion of the combine on Wednesday some players helped their stock, while others saw executive opinions sour on them. Arizona’s DeAndre Ayton is still projected to be the No. 1 pick. Sportsbooks have him at anywhere from a […]
Rockets Hold Off Warriors, Take 3-2 Lead in Western Conference Finals
The Houston Rockets are just one win away from the NBA Finals after sixth man Eric Gordon came off the bench big in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Thursday to help his team gut out a 98-94 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets now have a shot […]
NHL Expansion Team in Seattle Could Become Reality Next Month
As amazing as the success has been for the Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle could actually top Sin City’s efforts. Probably not on the ice, but definitely off it. The Emerald City is vying to join the NHL as the 32nd franchise, with play to begin in 2020. Seattle’s KOMO TV […]
Celtics Coast Past Cavs, Take 3-2 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals
Jayson Tatum turned in another big playoff performance for the Boston Celtics, who scored a 96-83 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics now have a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting them just one win away from earning a spot […]
Turn Out the Lightning: Washington Capitals Snuff Tampa Bay 4-0 to Advance to Stanley Cup Finals
The Washington Capitals will play for the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in the decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Capitals will now advance to take on the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, with both teams standing just four […]
New National Anthem Policy: NFL Players on Field Must Stand
NFL owners unanimously approved a new policy that will require players to stand for the national anthem if they choose to be on the field while the song is being performed. Players do still retain the option to remain in the locker room during the anthem if they prefer to […]
Miguel Angel Jimenez Shooting for Back-to-Back Champions Tour Majors
Winning two consecutive major championships on the Champions Tour is not unheard of, but winning them back-to-back is a different matter. That’s what Miguel Angel Jimenez will attempt to do this week at the Senior PGA Championship. Jimenez won his first major on the senior circuit when he captured the […]
Houston Rockets Win Game 4, Even Series with Golden State Warriors at Two Games Apiece
The Houston Rockets overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 95-92 in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, tying the series at two games each. The win ended Golden State’s 16-game home playoff winning streak, a record run that dated back to last season’s […]
If Kevin Kisner Is Your Pick for Fort Worth Invitational, FYI Defending at Colonial Is a Hoganesque Task
Defending a tournament victory is never easy, but at the Fort Worth Invitational it is nearly impossible. In the event’s 72-year history it’s been accomplished only twice, and by the same person. The great Ben Hogan won two successive years in 1946-47 and 1952-53. That doesn’t exactly look good for […]