To the surprise of nobody who has seen him run, Flightline was installed as the 3/1 favorite for the first of two Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager pools. This first Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager pool opens Friday at noon ET. It closes Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The wager is […]
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Wyndham Championship Odds: Can Will Zalatoris Claim His First PGA Tour Win?
Twice this season, Will Zalatoris has reached a playoff in a PGA Tour event. Both times, he came up short, including in the PGA Championship. That means Zalatoris will still be looking for his first big league win when he tees it up at the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country […]
XFL and Its New Host Cities Hope the Third Time is the Charm
Recently, the XFL announced eight cities that will host the league’s teams next year. Coaches have been assigned. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster is lined up to sell tickets for the 43-game season. But the troubled league will have to do more than just plan to find vindication. The XFL plans to start […]
2022 EuroBasket Odds: Serbia, France, Slovenia, Greece Betting Favorites
Led by the two-time reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets, Serbia is the betting favorite at +300 odds to win the 2022 EuroBasket, and listed ahead of France (+450), Slovenia (+450), and Greece (+500). Defending champion Slovenia defeated Serbia in the 2017 EuroBasket championship game. They’re a […]
PSG Wants Messi to Stay Beyond 2023, Despite Comeback Offer from FC Barcelona
Leo Messi won the ‘Man of the Match’ award after the French Supercup on Sunday, reminding fans of his best version. Paris Saint-Germain beat Nantes 4-0, with Messi in a starring role. The PSG board made it clear to the player’s entourage that they want to open talks over a […]
Chelsea Start Talks With Barcelona to Sign Frenkie De Jong
Chelsea has entered negotiations with FC Barcelona for the signing of midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The 25-year-old is also a target for Manchester United. Chelsea is “optimistic” about agreeing a deal, with the player also preferring a move to Stamford Bridge instead of Manchester. United has previously agreed a fee […]
Legendary Baseball Announcer, Voice of LA Dodgers Vin Scully Passes Away at 94
The sporting world and baseball lost one of its iconic voices when Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully passed away at age 94. Scully had been the long-time voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years before he finally retired in 2016. Scully operated with an air of gravitas, […]
Denver Broncos Lose WR Tim Patrick to Season-Ending ACL Injury
The Denver Broncos have terrible luck when it comes to wide receivers blowing out their knees. The latest victim is Tim Patrick, who led the Broncos in touchdowns last season, when he went down with a knee injury in training camp on Tuesday. The Broncos had high hopes for Patrick […]
NFL Penalizes Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross for Brady/Payton Tampering
The NFL stripped the Miami Dolphins of a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and a third-rounder in 2024 for tampering with quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Sean Payton when they were both under contract with different teams. The NFL also fined Stephen Ross — the widely-loathed owner […]
Ten Hag Says Ronaldo’s Decision to Leave Rayo Match Early is ‘Unacceptable’
On Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo played his first 45 minutes in Man. United’s pre-season friendlies. He started against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford, only to be subbed off at half-time. The Portuguese left the stadium early, while the match was still in progress. A club spokesperson played down critics, saying Ronaldo […]
Premier League Captains Decide Against Taking the Knee Before Matches This Season
The captains of every Premier League club decided together that teams will no longer be taking the knee ahead of all their matches next season. The anti-racism manifesto will still be made on dedicated occasions throughout the campaign. Ahead of the new season, #PL club captains have reaffirmed their commitment […]
Depay Wants to Leave Barcelona on Free Transfer
Memphis Depay’s lawyers are talking to Barcelona about a potential cancellation of the contract between their client and the club. Depay could leave the Catalan giants after just a year. The Dutchman arrived as a free agent in the summer of 2021 and penned a two-season deal with Barcelona. Despite […]
West Virginia Derby Comes With Three Familiar Names
Yes, this is the Grade 3 West Virginia Derby. Do not adjust your eyes when you see the likes of Triple Crown ex-pats Simplification, Skippylongstocking and We the People entering the starting gate for Saturday’s featured race at Mountaineer Park. The 1 1/8-mile West Virginia Derby headlines a seven-stakes, nine-race Saturday card. […]
Seeking Confidence Boost, Victory, Helium Lifts Off at Ellis Park
Helium last won a race on March 6, 2021. That came at 15.40/1 in the Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs. That was eight starts and nearly 17 months ago. It was before he ran in the 2021 Kentucky Derby and before he was gelded. And it provides […]
MLB Trade Deadline: The Five Biggest Moves on a Busy Tuesday for Baseball
Contenders across Major League Baseball made a flurry of moves on Tuesday, as teams raced to beat the MLB trade deadline and fill holes before the final push for the playoffs. One deal in particular dominated the conversation today, but it was far from the only impactful move. Here’s a […]
Man. City’s $80 Million Bid for Gvardiol Rejected by RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig was not impressed with Manchester City’s offer for Josko Gvardiol. The English Premier League champions saw their $80 million offer for the Croatian defender rejected by Leipzig, according to Bild. The German club discouraged City from returning with an improved offer, saying Gvardiol is not available for transfer […]
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Joins Denver Broncos Ownership Group
On Tuesday, Lewis Hamilton announced he has joined the Denver Broncos ownership group. The legendary F1 driver just missed out on a first place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix this week. But Hamilton won’t be missing out on the hottest investment trend, professional sports teams. Sports franchise ownership is […]
USWNT to Play European Champions England at Wembley in October
The United States Women’s National Team will meet recently-crowned European Champions England at Wembley on 7 October, US Soccer announced. The game will be live on FS1. The match is subject to England reaching the World Cup during the final qualifiers in the September international window. The Lionesses are virtually […]
HBO Casting Roles of Byron Scott, James Worthy, Kurt Rambis for Season 2 of “Winning Time”
Are you at least 6-foot-2, love basketball, and want to work in Hollywood? If so, HBO is holding open casting auditions for the second season of “Winning Time” and specifically need to cast the roles of memorable Lakers sch as James Worthy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis, and Mitch Kupchak. “Winning […]
Fabregas Becomes Part-Owner of Serie B Side Como After Signing Two-Year Contract at the Club
Former Barcelona, Arsenal, and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas penned a two-year deal with Serie B side Como. The 35-year-old became a free agent this summer after three and a half years at AS Monaco in the French Ligue 1. Fabregas is a World Cup winner in 2010 and a two-time […]