From an outside perspective, curling can seem like a truly bizarre sport. There are people sweeping in front of a 42 pound rock, all while another player screams at them from the other end of the ice. It’s a spectacle that captures the attention of the world every four years […]
Manchester City’s nightmare December continued on Boxing Day, as the defending English Premier League champions fell 2-1 at Leicester City. The loss was City’s third defeat in four matches, and dropped them into third place on the EPL table. Leicester Downs City on Late Goal City was coming off a […]
The three main contenders for the English Premier League title are all favored to pick up wins on Wednesday, as almost the entire league is in action as part of the traditional Boxing Day slate of matches. Liverpool and Manchester City have established themselves as the clear favorites to win […]
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, captured the world’s attention in February, giving viewers across the globe a chance to watch elite athletes compete for their countries in a wide range of cold weather pursuits. From popular pastimes like hockey and figure skating, to niche activities like skeleton […]
When 2018 began, there was only one place in the United States where bettors could legally place bets on sporting events: Nevada, which had been allowing the practice for decades. But when the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May, the doors were opened […]
The Vegas Golden Knights weren’t expected to make much noise in their first NHL season. But by the time 2018 rolled around, it was clear that Las Vegas’ first major league professional sports team was defying expectations in a big way, taking the city on a magical run that ended […]
Several news outlets reported Thursday that Daniel Murphy had agreed to a two-year contract with the Colorado Rockies that would pay the veteran second baseman $24 million. The 33-year-old Murphy started last year with the Washington Nationals, but was traded to Chicago Cubs late last season. Mid-Career Adjustments Make Murphy […]
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give the federal government oversight of the sports betting industry. The move comes seven months after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which had prevented states from […]
Liverpool will look to maintain its slight advantage in the English Premier League title race on Friday evening, as the Reds head to Molineux to take on a Wolverhampton side that has put together a solid first half of the season itself. Liverpool will be favored to keep its undefeated […]
American swimming legend Missy Franklin announced on Wednesday that she was retiring from the sport, making the announcement via a letter published on ESPN.com. Franklin won five gold medals in the Olympics, including four in the 2012 London Olympics, and was twice named the FINA World Swimmer of the Year. […]
Major League Baseball, the Cuban Baseball Federation, and the MLB Players Association jointly announced an agreement on Wednesday that will allow baseball players from Cuba to join MLB teams without having to defect from their country. The deal will remain in place through at least October 2021, and is modeled […]
During last season’s NHL playoffs, Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson was criticized for backing down from a fight with Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jamie Oleksiak. But in Wilson’s first opportunity to play the Penguins this season, he wasted no time in showing that he wasn’t afraid to square up with Oleksiak. […]
The NBA and FanDuel announced on Tuesday that they would expand their existing partnership to include sports betting services, making FanDuel the third authorized gaming operator of the NBA. FanDuel was already the official daily fantasy partner of the NBA, a role it has held since 2014. Innovation Key to […]
The Council of the District of Columbia has passed legislation that authorizes sports betting in Washington, D.C., paving the way for the nation’s capital to become the latest jurisdiction to take legal wagering on sports. The bill now needs the signature of Mayor Muriel Bowser, after which it will need […]
Manager Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United after more than two years with the club, ending a tenure with the team that featured some minor successes, but also plenty of criticism. During his time with United, Mourinho won both the Europa League and the EFL Cup. United Out […]
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it would be restructuring its postseason system, creating an expanded single-elimination bracket for the MLS Cup playoffs. Under the new format, home field advantage will play a larger role in the playoffs, as will the race to finish first in each conference. MLS […]
The New Orleans Saints pulled out a 12-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, putting the Saints one game closer to clinching home field advantage in the NFC playoffs. But bettors who put their money on New Orleans’ second half performance last night suffered a bad beat […]
Freshman quarterback Justin Fields was the No. 1 college football recruit in the nation for 2018 according to ESPN, which landed him a scholarship to play with the Georgia Bulldogs. But after a season on the bench, Fields is now considering transferring away from Georgia to get out from under […]
The New York Mets are continuing to improve their roster this offseason, signing veteran catch William Ramos to a two-year contract worth $19 million. While the Mets have yet to confirm the deal, Ramos’ agent Gustavo Marcano tweeted on Monday to say that his client had passed his physical and […]
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Monday that they were firing head coach Dave Hakstol, ending his run in the position after more than three years. Hakstol had joined the Flyers for the 2015-16 season after spending 11 seasons coaching the University of North Dakota. Flyers Clean House After Disappointing Start Under […]
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