If you have an account at one or more online sportsbooks, you’ve probably taken advantage of at least one free bet promotion. Whether through deposit bonuses, rewards programs, or “bet-and-get†offers, free bets are one of the most common ways that bookmakers entice customers to keep playing. You might treat […]
Becky Hammon didn’t get a head coaching job in the NBA, something she and many basketball fans had dreamed of for years. But she has landed a job as the coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, a move that could lead to titles in her immediate future. DraftKings Sportsbook […]
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has floated the idea of competing as a boxer in the past. Now, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he wants to take on Ngannou, and is willing to throw a twist into the mix to entice the MMA star. Fury and Ngannou traded potential […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and 20 other members of the first team bubble have contracted COVID-19, the latest round of testing at the club has shown. As a result, the team will be unable to prepare for, or feature in, City’s FA Cup third-round match against Swindon Town (League […]
The New York Times plans to acquire The Athletic for $550 million. The acquisition of the sports media company solves two problems for the 170-year-old newspaper. The NYT’s sports coverage has always been thin. Meanwhile, the paper has been looking for ways to expand its digital subscription base. Buying The […]
The NFL has a contingency plan in case it’s unable to play Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles due to COVID-19, or for any other unforeseen reason, and it’s called AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Super Bowl 56 is scheduled for Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in […]
We’ve reached the final week of the NFL season and, once again, the majority of home teams are underdogs. Heading into Week 18, the nine home dogs include the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and the Las Vegas […]
With a month left to go, a campaign to let voters decide whether to legalize sports betting in Florida remains well short of the required signatures, but organizers insist they’re making enough progress to capture the required minimum. Florida Education Champions, the campaign pushing an amendment of Florida’s Constitution to […]
Diontae Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 and the Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver will miss quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s final game before he retires at the end of the season. In addition to Johnson, the Steelers also added center Kendrick Green to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Neither player will have enough time […]
While Fanatics’ $500 million acquisition of Topps’ card manufacturing business didn’t come as a big surprise to most industry insiders, the announcement this week was certainly a momentous occasion for the hobby. In the ensuing years, Fanatics will become the license holder to use team logos and player likenesses in […]
After missing the last 1.5 seasons due to two injuries, five-time All-Star Klay Thompson will return to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in a home game against the Cleveland Cavs. It’s the hottest ticket in the NBA right now, with the Warriors/Cavs game fetching $15,000 on the secondary market […]
FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association announced Wednesday that the network now owns the exclusive media rights to one of the jewels of the Triple Crown. FOX Sports acquired the exclusive media rights to the Belmont Stakes beginning in 2023. The eight-year agreement with the New York Racing […]
Glasgow Rangers announced they have reached a deal with New York City FC for James Sands. He will move to Ibrox Park for an initial 18-month loan. Rangers hold the option to make the move permanent in June 2023. The agreement is subject to a work permit and international clearance. […]
The Australian Border Force has denied entry into the country to Novak Djokovic, jeopardizing the defending champion’s quest for a 10th Australian Open title. Djokovic applied for a medical exemption to Australia’s vaccination requirement. His application was granted by Victorian state officials, who acted independently of national officials. Djokovic files […]
39-year-old Antonio Cassano, one of the most gifted Italian players of his generation, was hospitalized after his oxygen levels dropped to dangerous levels due to a bout with COVID-19. “I had a real scare, but I’m happy to be going home,” Cassano told his friend Daniele Adani on Instagram, after […]
Lorenzo Insigne’s contract with Napoli expires on June 30, and the player has already signed his contract with Toronto FC in the MLS starting on July 1. The Italian international will be on a $13 million gross salary for each of the next four years, with the option to extend […]
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar from UAE Team Emirates won the coveted yellow jersey twice with back-to-back victories at the Tour de France, and he’s the early betting favorite to win Le Tour 2022 at +110 odds. The 2022 Tour de France is set to begin with a Grand Depart in Copenhagen, […]
Last year’s PGA Tour winners will take to the links in Kapalua, Hawaii starting on Thursday to compete for an $8 million prize fund at the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions. A total of 39 players qualified to take part in the Tournament of Champions, though only 38 will tee […]
Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday that he will defend his Australian Open title later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting a COVID-19 vaccine. But, one day later, his participation remains in doubt as Australian officials vow to examine Djokovic’s request more closely. Djokovic has repeatedly declined to reveal […]
The Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) locked up a playoff spot and the AFC North division title last week. The Bengals have a meaningless game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18, and they’re lucky because running back Joe Mixon tested positive for COVID-19, and quarterback Joe Burrow is nursing a leg […]
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