A month ago, Kylian Mbappe’s future looked sealed. Reports in Spain revealed the player’s family was looking for a new home in Madrid, with his mother visiting several properties. The superstar forward had also reportedly agreed to terms with Real Madrid on a long-term contract and a $55 million per […]
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Joker 2K/1K/500 Guy: MVP Favorite Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History
Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets became the first player in NBA history to score 2,000 points, pull down 1,000 rebounds, and dish 500 assists in a single season, making him the lone member of the newly-minted 2K/1K/500 club. Jokic passed 1,000 rebounds for the first time in his career […]
NBA High Guys: Minny’s Ant Man Career-High 49 Points (VIDEO)
Anthony Edwards, the former #1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft otherwise known as “Ant Man,” dropped a career-high 49 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 127-121 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. When the buzzer sounded, Edwards tallied 49 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and a thunderous dunk […]
How Much Does Ronaldo Pay To Partner Georgina for Monthly Expenses and Child Care
Georgina Rodriguez earns around $17 million per year as a social media influencer, according to estimates. Still, Ronaldo’s girlfriend gets a hefty paycheck from Manchester United’s superstar to cover daily expenses and child care. According to the Spanish TV show “Viva la Vida,” Ronaldo transfers close to $110K to Rodriguez’s […]
Carter Handicap, NYRA’s First Grade 1, Sounds Like a Speaker’s Corner
The Carter Handicap is one of only two Grade 1s on Aqueduct’s schedule, with the other being December’s Cigar Mile. Yet, the seven-furlong sprint isn’t the headliner on the Big A’s 11-race card on Saturday. That would be the Grade 2 Wood Memorial, which gets top billing thanks to its […]
Cross Country Pick 5 Goes High Stakes With Derby, Oaks Preps
One of the strongest New York Racing Association Cross Country Pick 5 offerings of the year awaits horseplayers this week. It presents an all-graded stakes sequence featuring two Grade 1s, two Grade 2s, and a strong Grade 3. And Kentucky Derby trail watchers, this wager is for you. Two of […]
Masters: Sungjae Im Leads After Round 1, Tiger on the Prowl at 1-Under
Tiger Woods impressed in his return to competitive golf on Thursday, shooting a 1-under 71 at Augusta National to sit in a tie for 10th place at the 2022 Masters after one round. Woods started by carding pars on the first five holes before birdieing the sixth. Woods in contention […]
MMA Notebook: Suspicious Bets on PFL Challenger Series; McGregor Charged with Driving Offenses
On Friday night, FuboTV promoted a live broadcast of the PFL Challenger Series 7. But in reality, the matches took place a week earlier, casting doubt on many suspicious bets made on the card in the leadup to the show. US Integrity, a company that monitors betting markets, sent an […]
The Architect of the Showtime: Who is Jack McKinney from the LA Lakers?
Pat Riley gets a lot of credit for engineering the Showtime-era LA Lakers in the 1980s, but it’s former head coach Jack McKinney who deserves all the credit for introducing run-and-gun offensive concepts that would help lead the Lakers to five championships between 1980 and 1988. McKinney is a former […]
Atlantic Division Odds: Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers in Fierce Fight
With a couple of days remaining in the regular season, the Atlantic Division is still up for grabs with the Boston Celtics the current betting favorite at -140 odds, and the Philadelphia 76ers trying to catch them at +110 odds. The Celtics (50-30) hold a half-game lead over the 76ers […]
New NIL Agreement Merges Kentucky QB Levis With War of Will
Taking the NIL landscape from the green turf of the football field and merging it with the bluegrass of Kentucky’s horse country, Claiborne Farm signed a NIL (name, image, likeness) partnership with University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. The unique NIL partnership will pair Levis with War of Will, Claiborne […]
Masters Odds: With All Eyes on Tiger, Rahm and Thomas Rate as Tournament Favorites
The top story of the 2022 Masters – virtually the only story this week – is undoubtedly Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf after a serious car accident and 14 months off. But despite how much bettors want to back him, Woods isn’t one of the favorites to win at […]
NHC Moves from January, Adds to 2023’s March Madness in Las Vegas
As if Las Vegas wasn’t already awash in March Madness, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Wednesday it’s moving the 2023 National Horseplayers Championship from January to March. Next year’s NHC will run from March 10-12 at the rebranded Horseshoe Las Vegas, the hotel formerly known as Bally’s. That weekend […]
Masters DFS: Avoid Tiger, but Roster These Guys
To roster Tiger or not? That’s but one of many questions for DFS players as the first golf major occurs beginning Thursday. Thanks to his middling salary and very strong course history at Augusta, Woods will likely be highly rostered in Masters DFS contests, which means he may be best […]
LA Clippers Injury Report: Norman Powell (Fractured Foot) Returns to Action
Swingman Norman Powell played only three games with the Los Angeles Clippers before he fractured his foot in mid-February. He’s slated to return to action tonight after completing rehab for the injury. Prior to his injury, Powell looked great after the Portland Trail Blazers traded him to the Clippers. He […]
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Becomes Available, Auction Could Set Price at Over $5 Million
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the match against England at the 1986 World Cup is up for sale. Auctioneer Sotheby’s says the jersey could end up costing more than $5.2 million. The auction opens on April 20. Brahm Wachter, the head of streetwear and modern collectibles at Sotheby’s, […]
Ajax Boss Ten Hag on Verge of Being Appointed Man. United Manager
Manchester United found its man. Erik Ten Hag is set to be appointed manager at Old Trafford, sources close to the deal told ESPN. The 52-year old was interviewed in March. United also had Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino, Spain’s Luis Enrique, and Sevilla’s Julen Lopetegui among their options. Chelsea’s Thomas […]
Stefon Diggs Gets $104 Million Contract Extension from Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills made Stefon Diggs the NFL’s second-highest-paid wide receiver with a lucrative extension worth $104 million over four years, including a whopping $70 million in guaranteed salary. The Bills wanted to lock up Diggs through 2028 after he became a favorite target for quarterback Josh Allen. Only Tyreek […]
Shakhtar Owner Ahmetov Donated $50 Million to Help Ukrainian Army and War Victims Since Russia Invaded
Shakhtar Donetsk, its owner Rinat Akhmetov, and his foundation have made donations worth $50 million in the 40 days since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to numbers published by the club. Akhmetov’s support included humanitarian aid to civilians, as well as support to the military. The billionaire […]
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball (Knee) Out for Playoffs
Lonzo Ball suffered a left knee injury in January and the Chicago Bulls thought he could return in six to eight weeks, but Ball had a setback in his rehab and won’t be ready to return to the Bulls for the playoffs. The Bulls (45-34) currently occupy the #6 seed […]