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 […]
Sports Betting
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
Packers Wide Receiver Trevor Davis Arrested After Making Bomb Joke at LAX
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested on Sunday after making a joke about a bomb while at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to an ESPN report, it appears that the situation was caused by bad decision making rather than any sort of malicious intent on Davis’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kyle Busch Takes First Checkered Flag of 2018 at Texas Motor Speedway
Kyle Busch held off Kevin Harvick to win his first NASCAR Cup Series of the year, capturing first place at the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Busch had yet to win a race this season, part of a nine-race losing streak dating back to late in 2017. […]
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 […]
Golf Wants Integrity Fee, Too! PGA Tour Joins NBA, MLB on Sports Betting Stance
With Illinois the latest state to consider legalizing sports betting, the PGA Tour took the opportunity to voice its support for initiatives backed by the NBA and Major League Baseball. The revelation of professional golf’s stance on the issue of gambling was disclosed at a hearing of the Illinois Senate […]
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 […]