Brandon Moreno defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by submission in the third round of their June 2021 fight at UFC 263 to claim the UFC’s flyweight championship. Now he’ll have to back up that win with another victory if he wants to hold on to his crown at UFC 270 on Saturday […]
Sports Betting
Whale Watch: Mattress Mack Bets $1.1 Million on Cincy Bengals in AFC Divisional Round
Mattress Mack returns with another seven-figure bet, but this time he targeted the NFL playoffs. Jim McIngvale, a Houston-based furniture store salesman otherwise known as Mattress Mack, bet $1.1 million to win $1 million on the Cincinnati Bengals against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional round. Mattress Mack backed […]
Super Bowl MVP Odds: Rodgers, Mahomes, Allen, Brady Early Favorites
Eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs heading into the Divisional Round. You can place an early wager on the next Super Bowl MVP with Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes the co-favorites at +450 odds, followed by Josh Allen at +550, and Tom Brady at +600. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry attempts […]
NBA Rumors: John Wall and Russell Westbrook Trade Reprise?
Trade rumors involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers were taken off the table after a Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons swap were shot down. However, there’s been a lot of chatter in Hollywood about the Lakers acquiring John Wall in a trade with the Houston Rockets for Westbrook. […]
Cue Round Six for Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon in Louisiana Stakes
The Louisiana Stakes, starring Mandaloun vs. Midnight Bourbon, sounds like deja vu all over again. And again. And again. And again. And, yes, again. This latest duel — the sixth between the newly minted 4-year-olds and 2021 Triple Crown rivals — returns the pair to Fair Grounds and the $150,000 […]
USMNT Star Josh Sargent Scores First Premier League Goal in a Highly Spectacular Way
21-year-old Josh Sargent netted twice as Norwich City came out 3-0 winners over Watford on Friday evening. These were Sargent’s first Premier League goals and might turn out to be a season-changer for Norwich in a tough relegation battle. Sargent first scored after 51 minutes thanks to a brilliant backheel […]
D.C. United and FC Dallas Agree on Record Deal for Paul Arriola
Winger Paul Arriola will play for FC Dallas in the new MLS season after the club reached a deal with D.C. United for his transfer. The Athletic reports that the trade will send $2 million in general allocation money to D.C. United, the highest return in the history of the […]
Naomi Osaka Out at Australian Open, Clearing Path for Ashleigh Barty
Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty both marched towards an epic fourth-round clash between the tournament favorites at the Australian Open during their first two matches. But Osaka couldn’t get past third-round opponent Amanda Anisimova on Friday, ending her hopes for a repeat win in Melbourne. The defending Australian Open women’s […]
Back-to-Back Blues: Hornets, Rockets, Magic, Nuggets the Worst B2B Teams
In the COVID-19 era, with the NBA postponing several games in December, there will be more instances of back-to-back games in the second half of the season. The worst back-to-back (B2B) teams in the NBA this season are the Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and New Orleans […]
NFL Divisional Playoffs Prop Bet: Who Will Catch for the Most Receiving Yards?
The NFL playoffs continue with the Divisional round this weekend and DraftKings has posted a cool prop bet involving the most receiving yards. You can wager on whether a top wide receiver like Cooper Kupp, Davante Adams, or Ja’Marr Chase will catch for the most yards this weekend, or you […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Bulls/Bucks, Grizzlies/Mavs, Lakers/Heat
The Quickie Betting Preview is back. Friday night in the NBA features a fun Central Division throwdown between the Chicago Bulls visiting the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. On Sunday, LeBron James returns to South Beach when the struggling Los Angeles Lakers visit the surging Miami Heat in a tale of […]
NFL Divisional Round DFS: Pair Stafford and Kupp
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs will prove tricky for DFS and requires close monitoring of status reports. Some of the potential top players this weekend remain on injured reserve as of Friday morning, but are likely to play. With that being said, here are some players to consider […]
AFCON 2021: Algeria Crashes Out, Comoros and Equatorial Guinea Advance to Round of 16
The 2019 AFCON champions Algeria failed in their attempt to conquer another continental title in this year’s contest. Regarded as the favorites ahead of the tournament, they only earned one point in three games, drawing Sierra Leone and losing to Equatorial Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire. On Thursday, Algeria desperately needed […]
‘Seabiscuit’ Star Popcorn Deelites Dies of Colic Complications at 24
With 11 victories in 58 races and a modest $56,880 in career earnings, Popcorn Deelites defined journeyman on the racetrack. But as one of several Thoroughbreds to portray Seabiscuit in the 2003 film of that name, he was a star on the screen. The 24-year-old gelding died Thursday of complications […]
Aqueduct Announces Derby Prep Purse Twist to Spring Stakes Schedule
The first Grade 1 of the New York Racing Association’s 2022 season, and the possibility of a boosted purse in the track’s flagship Kentucky Derby prep, headline Aqueduct Racetrack’s Spring Meet stakes schedule. The 15-day spring meet opens Thursday, March 31, and runs through Sunday, April 24. Aqueduct’s Spring Meet […]
Dapper Labs Looks to Land Knockout Punch with First UFC Strike NFT Release
The long-awaited partnership between Dapper Labs and the UFC has finally come to fruition, as the sports NFT leader will drop its first UFC Strike packs on Sunday, Jan. 23. The first drop will feature 100,000 “Fully Loaded†packs at a cost of $50 each. UFC Strike follows in Top […]
Australian Open: Muguruza, Kontaveit Upsets Shake Up Women’s Draw
Two of the top six seeds on the women’s side of the 2022 Australian Open lost on Thursday, with two other seeded players also falling on a day that busted the women’s draw wide open. No. 3 seed Garbine Muguruza lost her second-round match to France’s Aliza Cornet, falling 6-3, […]
Atlanta Hawks Trade Rumors: John Collins to the Mavs, Spurs, Bulls, 76ers?
The Atlanta Hawks need to shake things up after an ugly season, and there are rumors that they’re considering trading power forward John Collins to the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, or Philadelphia 76ers. Collins has grown frustrated with his role within the offense, specifically standing around and […]
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball (MCL Tear) to Miss 6-8 Weeks
The bad beats continue for the Chicago Bulls as point guard Lonzo Ball needs surgery to repair a left knee injury. Ball banged knees with an opponent in a game against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. He scored 15 points in just 24 minutes of action in an ugly […]
Will the 76ers Trade Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris to the Sacramento Kings?
With the NBA trade deadline in three weeks, the latest rumor suggests that the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings are working on a deal that could send Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris to the West Coast in exchange for a slew of players, such as Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and […]