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Johnny Manziel participated in the Spring League games in Texas to try and impress the NFL scouts in attendance. (Image: AP)

Johnny Manziel Impressing Scouts, Still Searching for NFL Team

Johnny Manziel has turned his life around, but is still searching for an NFL team that wants him. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been working out for football scouts, though no organization appears in a hurry to sign the 25-year-old. SportsBettingDime has his odds of playing in the NFL […]

The Warriors will be without Steph Curry for the first round of the NBA playoffs, putting more pressure on Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, and Kevin Durant, among others. (Image: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle)

NBA Playoffs: Breaking Down the Contenders and Pretenders

The Minnesota Timberwolves scored a 112-106 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night to capture the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and finalize the field for the NBA playoffs. While 15 of the 16 playoffs teams had been determined before the final night, Minnesota (47-35) and […]

Bernhard Langer finished tied for 38th at last week’s Masters and is the favorite to win this week on the Champions Tour. (Image: Getty)

Bernhard Langer Back with Seniors After Strong Masters Performance

After finishing higher than half the field at the Masters against younger competitors, Bernhard Langer is ready to play with golfers his own age. The 60 year old is the favorite at this week’s Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, GA. Langer is listed at 7/1 […]

Arsenal is looking to follow up on their 4-1 home victory last week that has put them in excellent position to qualify for the Europa League semifinals. (Image: AP)

Europa League Underdogs Eager to Recreate Roma Miracle Comeback

On Tuesday, Roma pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, coming back from three goals down to eliminate Barcelona and advance to the semifinals. On Thursday, there will be at least one squad looking to recreate that magic as they head into the second leg of […]

Pittsburgh is trying to win the Stanley Cup for the third consecutive year. (Image: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Five Questions Needing Answers for First Round of NHL Playoffs

The NHL Playoffs begin on Wednesday and all eight games expect to have some level of intrigue. Some of the storylines include the Pittsburgh Penguins trying to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup and the Vegas Golden Knights trying to keep its magical season alive. The favorite to win the […]

The New York Mets are off to a 9-1 start this season, and wrapped up a sweep over division rivals the Washington Nationals Sunday night. (Image: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Red Hot New York Mets Off to Best Start in Franchise History

The New York Mets rallied on Tuesday night to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-6, continuing what is now the best start in the history of the team. The Mets are now 9-1, and have won seven straight games. That’s the best record through the first 10 games of the season […]

Dustin Johnson has not played in the RBC Heritage since 2009, but is the 8/1 favorite to win. (Image: Getty)

Dustin Johnson Should Take Advantage of Weak RBC Heritage Field

Call it the Masters hangover, as several top players have decided to take the week off and not play in the RBC Heritage tournament. Dustin Johnson, the world’s top-ranked golfer, is the only player in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings that is entered. After Johnson the […]

Roma celebrates after defeating Barcelona 3-0 to complete one of the most unlikely comebacks in Champions League history. (Image: Ettore Ferrari/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutt)

Roma Stuns Barcelona to Advance to Champions League Semifinals

Roma scored one of the most shocking upsets in Champions League history on Tuesday, defeating Barcelona 3-0 to knock the Spanish powerhouse out of the tournament. Barcelona headed into the second leg of the quarterfinal match with a 4-1 aggregate lead after a dominating performance at home. But while that […]

Xander Bogaerts exits Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with an injured ankle that will keep him out for about two weeks. (Image: Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Red Sox Lose Xander Bogaerts for Two Weeks with Ankle Fracture

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to miss about two weeks after cracking a bone in his left ankle. The injury occurred during the seventh inning of Boston’s 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Bogaerts slid awkwardly down the steps into the Rays’ dugout while […]

Jordan Spieth, left, and Rory McIlroy are two of three favorites to win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in June. (Image: Getty)

Johnson, McIlroy, Spieth Favored to Win US Open

With one major championship completed it is time to speculate who will win the next, and three golfers are the top picks to win the US Open. Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy are 9/1 favorites to win the nation’s championship in June at Shinnecock Hills in June, according […]

Liverpool will look to end Manchester City’s Champions League hopes on Tuesday following their 3-0 victory at Anfield last week. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA/AP)

Second Leg of Champions League Quarterfinals Begin Tuesday

Manchester City will try to climb out of a deep hole on Tuesday when they host Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Man City will be coming into the game trailing 3-0 on aggregate after Liverpool once again proved to be their most difficult English opponent […]

Conor McGregor is led out of jail in handcuffs after his arrest last week in New York City. (Image: Reuters)

Oddsmakers Place Conor McGregor Prop Bets After Tirade

The aftermath of Conor McGregor’s tirade in New York City last week has left the UFC fighter’s future in doubt, but internet sportsbooks are speculating what is next. BetDSI and Bodog are two sites that have put prop bets concerning the consequences of the Irish fighter’s conduct. The 29 year […]

Vegas Golden Knights Forward Ryan Reaves and the rest of the team is expecting a physical battle against the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal)

NHL Playoffs Set, Nashville Stanley Cup Favorites

They have been the favorite of oddsmakers late in the season, and now that the NHL Playoffs are set to begin on Wednesday, the Nashville Predators are maintaining that status. Bovada has the Western Conference winner at 7/2. Sportsbook.ag has them listed as the 9/2 favorite. Tampa Bay, which begin […]

Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, continuing a historically poor start for the reigning NL MVP. (Image: Kathy Willens/AP)

Yankee Fans Boo Giancarlo Stanton After Historically Bad Start

Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in Sunday’s 8-7 loss by the New York Yankees to the Baltimore Orioles, prompting even more boos from Yankee fans who are quickly tiring of the slugger’s poor start. Although the season is only 10 games old, Stanton has already accomplished a major […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have put together a 14-game winning streak behind the play of rookie Ben Simmons. (Image: Martin Cole/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock)

76ers Clinch Home Court Advantage in Playoffs with 14th Straight Win

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to claim their 14th consecutive win, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history. The win also ensured that the 76ers (50-30) would finish as one of the top four seeds in the Eastern Conference, guaranteeing the team home court advantage in […]

Patrick Reed began as a 60/1 longshot to win the Masters Tournament at Augusta National. (Image: Getty)

Patrick Reed Makes Oddsmakers Happy with Masters Tournament Win

Some in the golf world have found Patrick Reed a polarizing figure, but those that operate sportsbooks are quite happy with the Masters Tournament winner. Several of the facilities reported that they made a profit on golf’s first major championship. Reed was not the first choice with fans at Augusta […]

New England Tight End Rob Gronkowski has considered retirement, and is supposedly tired of playing for Head Coach Bill Belichick. (Image: AP)

Rob Gronkowski “Pretty Certain” He’ll Return to New England Patriots

The future of Rob Gronkowski seems a little clearer, and New England Patriots fans should be happy. The 28-year-old has been considering retirement, but ESPN reported that sources now say he is “pretty certain” he’ll return to the team for at least one more year. Two months ago, Gronkowski’s future was […]