Seven games into a 162-game season and already players and teams are distinguishing themselves. Major League Baseball’s opening week gave fans a glimmer of what’s ahead, as some players showed they were ready to live up to the hype, while others are already facing harsh criticism from fans wondering whether […]
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Nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta Now UFC 223 Main Event After Four Bouts Cancelled
A series of bizarre events that seemed to culminate with Conor McGregor headed to jail led to the cancellation of four bouts at UFC 223 and the creation of a new main event that will headline the makeshift card. Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0) will now fight Al Iaquinta (13-3) in the […]
Kyrie Irving Out for Season, Boston Celtics See NBA Title Odds Plummet
The Boston Celtics’ playoff chances took its second major blow of the season when the team announced Kyrie Irving needs an additional procedure on his surgically repaired left knee and will miss the rest of the season. The surgery is expected to be performed by doctors on Saturday and will […]
GGG Searching for Opponent in May 5 Fight After Canelo Alvarez Withdrawal
Gennady Golovkin has had his fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). But the man known as GGG has one problem: he still needs to find an opponent. Golovkin, the middleweight world champion, was planning on […]
Horse Racing: ‘Justify’ Striving to Improve Kentucky Derby Odds at Santa Anita
He was a late addition, but Justify is the top pick to win one of the most prestigious Kentucky Derby prep races on Saturday. The 6/1 pick to win the Run for the Roses is a 4/5 favorite at Santa Anita over Bolt d’Oro, who is listed at 6/5. The […]
Conor McGregor Charged with Assault for Attack at UFC 223 Media Day (Video)
UFC star Conor McGregor is reportedly in police custody and facing criminal charges following a bizarre incident at the UFC 223 media day at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. McGregor was seen on camera throwing a hand truck through a window on a bus that was carrying a number of […]
Augusta National Introduces Women’s Amateur Championship
The Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, has announced the establishment of the Women’s Amateur Championship, a historic undertaking for the legendary links with a reputation for being slow to accept social change. Scheduled to be held annually the week before the Masters starting in 2019, the tournament marks the […]
A Masters to Remember: So Many Surreal Moments at Augusta and It’s Only Thursday
The first round of the 2018 Masters Tournament usually provides some unique moments, but Thursday’s opening day produced some unreal feats. There was everything from a golf ball landing in a patron’s beer cup to the defending champion’s tying a dubious record. And, of course, there was Tiger Woods. He […]
Injuries Taking Toll on NBA Championship Favorite Golden State
Before the NBA season began, the only variable that could derail the Golden State Warriors from winning the NBA Championship in June were a barrage of injuries. Well, that’s what’s happened to the defending champions, and now we’ll see how the team reacts to adversity. It was a topic the […]
Giancarlo Stanton Swings and Misses in NY Yankees Home Debut
New York Yankee fans gave a loud Bronx cheer to Giancarlo Stanton in his home debut after the slugger struck out five times on Tuesday. He had more whiffs in that one game than he had in his previous four. It was an indication there will be no honeymoon period […]
Former NFLer Clinton Portis Agrees to Payment Plan with Borgata Casino to Settle $190K Gambling Debt
Former NFL running back Clinton Portis has reached an agreement with the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City that will see him pay $190,000 to the casino over the next few years. The agreement stems from a 2011 gambling trip in which the Borgata extended Portis $200,000 in credit to play. […]
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid Headline Europa League Quarterfinals
The Europa League might play second fiddle to the Champions League, but that won’t matter on Thursday, as some of the most prestigious clubs on the European continent will battle in the quarterfinals of the international tournament. The eight remaining teams come from eight different leagues across the continent, from […]
Patriots Trade WR Brandin Cooks to Rams for 1st Round Draft Pick
The New England Patriots have sent wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a first round pick in this year’s NFL draft. The deal will see New England get the 23rd overall pick in the draft, along with the Rams’ sixth-round pick. Meanwhile, Los Angeles will […]
Could a Longshot Be Your Best Bet for Winning the Masters?
With the glut of favorites clogging the top of the betting board for the 2018 Masters Tournament, which starts Thursday, it might be smart for bettors to set their sites on a longshot to win at Augusta National. These golfers further down the list at sportsbooks feature attractive odds of […]
Duke Early Favorite to Win 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
Duke is the favorite to win the NCAA Men’s basketball championship in 2019, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, even though the Blue Devils will be losing several starters. They’re listed at 5/1 to triumph in next year’s March Madness. Defending champs Villanova opened as 8/1 picks, the same […]
Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors Swirl as Tensions Grow in San Antonio
The continuing absence of Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs lineup has been an ongoing source of tension for the team. It appears that other NBA teams have noticed, and may try to turn that into an opportunity to pry the star forward away from San Antonio. According to […]
Shohei Ohtani Records First Win as Angels Pitcher, Then Hits First Homer as DH
The two-way MLB career of Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani is off to a strong start, as he not only won his first game on the mound, but also hit a home run in his first home at-bat with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani’s bid to become the first major league […]
Tiger Woods King of Masters Prop Bets, But Other Fun Options Could Pay
It’s hardly a shock that the majority of Masters prop bets would involve Tiger Woods, but there are still plenty of others to choose from that could prove more lucrative. While the speculation on how Woods will fare, other favorites at the Augusta National have been lumped into an interesting […]
Ronda Rousey Teaming with Kurt Angle for WWE Debut at WrestleMania 34
Ronda Rousey will make her in-ring debut and several championships will be on the line as the WWE descends on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Sunday for WrestleMania 34. WWE’s flagship event once again features virtually all of the biggest names in the company’s wrestling stable. But the most […]
Esports: NBA 2K League to Hold Inaugural Draft Wednesday, Pro Contracts at Stake
The NBA 2K League, an esports competition made up of 17 teams linked to NBA franchises, will hold its first significant event on Wednesday when 102 players are drafted to fill out the league’s rosters. The 17 NBA teams that decided to participate in the esports league were announced last […]