Joey Logano held on to the lead for the final laps of the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, earning his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in almost exactly a year on Sunday. The victory came almost a year to the day of his win at Richmond last season on April […]
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Cleveland, Philadelphia Looking to Upset Favorites in Second Round of NBA Playoffs
While the two series in the Western Conference of the NBA playoffs appear to be leaning heavily to the favorites, the two matches in the East could be primed for upsets. Cleveland will be trying to upend No. 1 seed Toronto, while Philadelphia is facing an injury-plagued Boston. The Cavaliers […]
Rafael Nadal Wins in Barcelona to Continue Clay Court Dominance
Rafael Nadal won his 11th Barcelona Open championship without ever seriously being challenged, finishing the job by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1 in the final on Sunday. Nadal didn’t drop a set throughout the entire tournament, extending his record streak of 46 straight sets won on clay courts. The last […]
New England, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Green Bay Expected to Win at Least 10 NFL Games
A pack of five teams, including defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia, have been tabbed to win at least 10 NFL games in the 2018 regular season. Sportsbooks released their win totals for all 32 organizations earlier this week. In addition to the Eagles, Minnesota, New England, Pittsburgh, and Green Bay […]
NASCAR Restrictor Plate Race at Talladega Will Get Even Slower
There have been nine races so far on the NASCAR circuit and Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch have won six of them. Neither, however, is the favorite to win this Sunday’s Geico 500 at famed Talladega Superspeedway, and even more drivers might be in the mix because of a decision […]
After Month Break, Tiger Woods Commits to Consecutive Tournaments
Tiger Woods decided it was time to get back on the golf course. The 42 year old committed on Thursday to play back-to-back events beginning next week with the Wells Fargo Championship, followed by the Players Championship. The Wells Fargo will be the first event since he finished tied for […]
Canelo Alvarez Hair Test Comes Back Negative for Clenbuterol
Since failing two drug tests in February, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) has maintained that he only tested positive for the banned drug clenbuterol due to eating contaminated meat while in Mexico. While many have been understandably skeptical of that idea, new testing results may have lent credence to […]
President Trump Gets Political in Tweet Supporting 2026 World Cup Bid
President Donald Trump tweeted in support of the US-led 2026 World Cup bid on Thursday, while also seemingly threatening nations that didn’t throw their support behind the effort. The United States is leading a joint bid with Mexico and Canada to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America, […]
Dodgers Dive Down Division Deeply Disturbing
The Dodgers struggling season continued and their latest embarrassment also broke a record. Los Angeles lost to lowly Miami on Wednesday after being posted as huge favorites. According to BetLabSports, a company that runs a sports betting database since 2005, it was the biggest favorite to lose since the Washington […]
Teams Spicing Up NFL Draft Day 3 with Picks at Exotic Locales
The NFL Draft has become big business, but after the first round, interest tends to tail off, which is why teams have come up with unusual ways to keep fans watching. Unusual places for Saturday’s picks have now become commonplace and organizations are trying to outdo one another. ESPN treats […]
Las Vegas Aces, Oddsmakers Betting A’ja Wilson Turns Team Around
A’ja Wilson, the newest member of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, wasn’t disappointed going to a team that has had the worst record three consecutive years. The No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft doesn’t believe they will be in the cellar in 2018. The team’s season begins on […]
Independent Review Panel Finds Systemic Integrity Issues in Professional Tennis
A two-year investigation into corruption in the professional ranks of tennis by the Independent Review Panel has found that there is a “tsunami” of integrity issues in the sport, particularly at lower levels of the game. The Independent Review Panel published their findings on Wednesday. The investigation had been ongoing […]
NHL Playoffs Second Round Kick Off With Pittsburgh-Washington, Vegas-San Jose
After Boston’s Game 7 victory over Toronto on Wednesday, the second round of the NHL Playoffs can begin and two games are set for Thursday night. The defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will play at Washington, while San Jose travels to Vegas. The other two conference semifinal series are […]
Internet Sportsbooks Offer Hugging, Crying Prop Bets for NFL Draft
Already made your bet on which quarterback will go first in the NFL Draft and you are looking for more unique action? The internet sportsbooks have you covered. Sites like BetDSI have listed several unusual proposition wagers to go along with the standard offerings. The NFL Draft, which begins Thursday […]
Arsenal Faces Atletico Madrid, Marseille Hosts Salzburg in Europa League Semis
Arsenal is hoping to capture a Europa League title for outgoing manager Arsene Wenger, but they’ll first need to get past a dangerous Atletico Madrid side in the semifinal round, which begins on Thursday. Arsenal will play host to Atletico in the first of two legs, with the second match […]
Pete Rose’s Wife: Autograph Earnings Support His Heavy Gambling Habit
The estranged wife of baseball legend Pete Rose has alleged in court documents that he is still making more than a million dollars a year from autograph signings, and that he spends most of that money on gambling. According to TMZ, these and other allegations are included in new divorce filings […]
Gronkowski (not the Horse) Confirms He Will Return to Patriots for 2018 Season
Star tight end Rob Gronkowski announced on Tuesday that he would be returning to the New England Patriots for the 2018 season, bolstering their chances of winning another Super Bowl championship. “I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats,” […]
PGA Team Format Catching on with Players at Zurich Classic
The Zurich Classic was in a tough spot on the PGA Tour schedule. Three weeks after the Masters and two weeks before the Players Championship, many golfers at the top of the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) were skipping the event. Some were still recovering from the mental and physical […]
Bayern Munich Hosts Real Madrid in Blockbuster Champions League Semifinal
Two of Europe’s most formidable soccer clubs will face off on Wednesday, as Bayern Munich plays host to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Real Madrid are the most successful club of all time in European competition, having won the UEFA Champions League or the […]
Gronkowski (the Horse) Will Not Race in Kentucky Derby Due to Infection
Gronkowski, named after New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, is out of the Kentucky Derby after suffering an infection. Trainer Jeremy Noseda made the decision on Monday to not send the 3-year-old colt to Churchill Downs from where he was training in England. “We’ve had a minor setback and […]