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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah will lead his team against his former side, Roma, in their Champions League semifinal clash. (Image: Nigel French/PA/AP)

Liverpool and Roma Meet in Unexpected Champions League Semifinal Match

Neither Liverpool nor Roma were expected to get past their prestigious opponents in the Champions League quarterfinal round. But not only have the two clubs reached the final four of European soccer, they will now face off for a spot in the Champions League final. Roma made it to the […]

The first-round playoff series between Toronto and Washington is a lot more competitive, and scrappier, than oddsmakers thought it would be.  (Image: USA Today Sports)

Eastern Conference Favorites Struggle in First Round of NBA Playoffs

Three teams expected to battle it out for the NBA Eastern Conference Championship are experiencing first-round skirmishes much more difficult than they expected. Instead of bowling over their opponents, Toronto, Cleveland, and Boston are all tied 2-2 in their best-of-seven series with teams they were heavily favored to defeat. Instead […]

The Boston Bruins are hoping they can close out the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday and advance to the second round. (Image: AP)

Second Round of NHL Playoffs Taking Shape as Four More Teams Advance

The San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights were able to rest up after breezing through their first-round in the NHL playoffs — unable to play each other in round two until after the 14 remaining teams finished their best-of-seven series. By the end of the weekend, four teams had advanced, and […]

Kyle Busch celebrated his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory on Saturday after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. (Image: Robert Laberge/Getty)

Third Straight NASCAR Victory Puts Kyle Busch on Historic Streak

Kyle Busch pulled away during an overtime sprint to the finish at Richmond Raceway to win the Toyota Owners 400 and score his third straight NASCAR Cup Series victory. Busch won the race despite starting all the way back in 32nd position. Of Busch’s 46 NASCAR wins, that is the […]

Neymar Jr was as good as advertised for Paris Saint-Germain before breaking his foot. (Source: goal.com)

Neymar Jr. Transfer Rumors Flying Ahead of Offseason

As Paris Saint Germain was claiming its seventh Ligue 1 title with a crushing 7-1 victory over Monaco on Sunday, their would-be star striker was at home in Brazil, apparently playing online poker. Neymar Jr. had posted on his Instagram pictures of himself playing poker before (as well as pictures […]

Boxer Manny Pacquiao split from legendary trainer Freddie Roach then seemed to change his mind. (Image: Getty)

Manny Pacquiao Back-Pedals After Firing Trainer Freddie Roach

After 16 years and 34 fights, Manny Pacquiao decided he needed a new trainer. The welterweight made it official on Saturday, firing longtime corner manFreddie Roach, then four days later appeared to change his mind. In a press release four days ago talking about his July 15 fight against Lucas […]

The Los Angeles Rams made upgrades to both their offense and defense are should be playoff contenders again. (Image: Getty)

Early 2018 NFL Betting Odds Raise Many Questions in Run-Up to Draft

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and internet sites wasted no time setting odds for the 2018 NFL season. The league announced its schedule on Thursday, and oddsmakers were publishing lines for the first week of the season shortly afterward. Jeff Sherman at the Westgate hit Twitter midafternoon with his employer’s […]

Snoop Dogg has played at the NHL All-Star Game, and now he's trying to attract new hockey fans. (Source: SB Nation)

Buzz Factor: See Snoop Dogg Explain Hockey Slang for New Fans (Video)

It’s 4/20, and what a better way to celebrate than with Snoop Dogg and Lord Stanley? Though the rap legend probably won’t be singing any American or Canadian national anthems anytime soon, the NHL is hoping that hiphop icon and television personality can gin up some enthusiasm juice for the […]

Bryan Price was fired Wednesday as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Price Not Right: Cincinnati Reds Manager Fired After 18 Games

Rumors about Cincinnati Manger Bryan Price losing his job had been bandied about for the past three years, and Wednesday they finally came true. After four seasons with the worst winning percentage in baseball, .419, the club finally fired their skipper — before the end of the first month of […]

Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus heads in a shot to score the only goal in a friendly match against Germany on March 26. (Image: AFP/Getty)

Germany No. 1 in FIFA Poll, But World Cup Odds Leaning Toward Brazil

FIFA might believe that defending World Cup Champion Germany is No. 1, but sportsbooks have their doubts. Oddsmakers have tightened up the line for Germany and at most places they are now tied with Brazil to win. Most internet sportsbooks have both sides at 9/2 to win the 2018 World […]