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Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi's catch in Game 4 of the ALCS was the play of the MLB season. (Photo: Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Top 16 Plays of the Year in Major League Baseball (VIDEO)

Picking the best plays from an entire baseball season is no easy task. Thirty teams each play 162 games, so there are thousands of plays to pick from. Here are some of the very best from a memorable season of Major League Baseball. 1. From the Woodwork Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder […]

France came out on top of a tournament that was packed with thrills and surprises. (Image: CBS Sports)

From Russia with Love: A Look Back at the Super-Thrilling 2018 World Cup

If the 2018 World Cup wasn’t the best soccer/football tournament of all time, it was awfully close. From stunning upsets to epic comebacks, tragic meltdowns to Cinderella runs, Russia 2018 had viewers — and bettors — repeatedly on the edge of their seats. Let’s take a look back at what […]

The play was negated due to a penalty, but DeAndre Hopkins' one-handed catch against the Dolphins in Week 8 was one of the best plays of the 2018 NFL season. (Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press)

Feast Now on the Top 10 Plays of the 2018 NFL Season (VIDEO)

The NFL’s regular season is wrapping up. Playoff teams are preparing for the postseason while players and coaches with the remaining 20 squads get ready for winter vacation. Before any of that happens, here’s a look at 10 of the best (in no particular order) individual performances and most memorable […]

Klay Thompson's 14 3-pointers on October 29 broke the NBA record of 13, previously held by his sharp-shooting teammate Steph Curry. Thompson's record-setting performance was one of many brilliant ones by the game's biggest stars in the first half of the NBA season. (Photo: Mike DiNovo/USA Today Sports)

Top 12 Individual Performances in First Half of 2018 NBA Season (VIDEO)

The intensity in an NBA season usually starts to heat up after Christmas. But if you’ve been paying attention this year, we’ve already seen more players get hot in historic proportions than usual. With these sorts of individual performances giving us a glimpse at what’s possible, there’s only reason to […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be without running back Devonta Freeman for the second consecutive week as they host NFC South rival the New Orleans Saints. (Photo: Brett Davis/USA Today)

Injury Report: NFL Week 3 Roster Shifts for Bettors to Think About

The NFL Week 3 injury report is out, and in it are some good reminders for bettors about factors to consider that are most likely to impact four particular games. Indianapolis Colts at Philadelphia Eagles The storyline here is about a return from injury. The Eagles welcome back starting quarterback […]

UFC President Dana White confirmed Thursday that the company has reached an eight-fight deal with fighter Conor McGregor, starting with UFC 229 in October. (Photo: Getty Images)

UFC Locks Down Conor McGregor for Six Fights with Promise of Big Cash

The UFC’s biggest star is sticking around for a while. Conor McGregor has signed a contract with UFC for six fights, beginning with his Oct. 6 bout in the Octagon against Khabib Nurmagomedov, ESPN’s Darren Rovell reported. Without giving details about terms of the deal, UFC president Dana White told […]

The Philadelphia 76ers hired former player Elton Brand to be the team's new general manager. Brand has worked in the organization's front office since 2016. (Photo: Patrick Gorski/USA Today)

Elton Brand Returning to Philadelphia 76ers as New General Manager

The Philadelphia 76ers have their new general manager, and he’s a familiar face. Former 76er big man Elton Brand has been tasked with overseeing the roster of one of his former teams. The 76ers announced the hire on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the team will make the move official […]

A man at the FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey bet $110 to win $82,000 on an in-game wager on Sunday, but the book is saying the line was an error and won't pay the five-figure ticket. (Photo: Bryan Anselm/New York Times)

FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey Won’t Pay Out $82,000 Mistake

One savvy in-game bettor jumped on the line of a lifetime when he grabbed the Denver Broncos +75000 to win the game as the team was embarking on a game-winning drive on Sunday. Anthony Prince was watching the games at the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands in New Jersey when […]

Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Carson Wentz has been medically cleared to play and will start in Week 3 against the Colts, the team announced on Monday. (Photo: Paul Sancya/AP)

Welcome Back Wentz: Eagles Open As 6.5-Point Favorite on QB’s Return

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are making a change at quarterback. Head coach Doug Pederson announced Monday that Carson Wentz is returning to the lineup and will start for the Eagles Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. “He has been cleared. And so we’re all excited about that,” Pederson […]

The status of Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the major injury story line of Week 2 of the NFL season. (Photo: Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY)

Week 2 NFL Betting: Injuries That Impact Sunday’s Action

The Friday injury report is a resource for NFL betting that you can’t afford to overlook when planning their weekend action. Before you make any decisions with your hard earned money, monitor these Week 2 injuries and related roster storylines that have significant implications on the outcomes of their respective […]

The Falcons take on the Panthers this weekend as 6-point favorites at home. (Photo: John Bazemore/AP)

Five NFL Bets: Avoid Week 2 Traps Based on Week 1 Results

Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and the results were a reminder that parity is thriving in professional football. Opening weekend favorites went 7-7-1 against the spread (Tennessee at Miami closed at PK). One of those losses was the upset of the week when the Buccaneers, […]

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released August totals that show bettors placed over $95 million worth of sports bets in the state during the month of August. (Photo: William Barry/AP)

New Jersey Sportsbooks Take Nearly $100 Million in Bets in August

In the second full month of sports betting New Jersey sportsbooks more than doubled the amount of tickets they sold in the first month. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released totals today that show casinos handled $95.6 million in bets during the month of August. That figure […]

Patrick Kane leads the USA into the Semi Finals. (Source: WGN-TV)

Canada, USA Advance to Semifinals of Hockey World Championships

Four teams remain in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Hockey Championships in Denmark, and the two North American sides are both still in the running for the gold medal. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane scored two goals for Team USA to lead them to a 3-2 win over […]