Geoff Walker

Vince McMahon announced the return of the XFL in 2020, promising a league that’s fast paced and family-friendly. (Image: YouTube/ESPN)

Video Promoting New XFL Gives Nods to Betting, Fantasy Sports

WWE founder Vince McMahon tried to revolutionize professional football with the launch of the XFL in 2001. Now he’s trying again, with a new league by the same name, but taking a slightly different approach. Last week, McMahon announced that he will be relaunching the XFL in 2020, and released […]

Ladbrokes firms that have agreed to be more transparent about their online promotional terms and conditions. (Image: Racing Post)

Betting Houses Embrace Transparency, as UK Cracks Down on ‘Unfair Promotions’

Gamblers in the UK will start to see more transparency in bonuses and promotions offered by betting firms at their online gambling sites. following an agreement between major gambling companies and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Ladbrokes, William Hill, and PT Entertainment (operator of Titanbet) have agreed to change […]

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins (left) believes that legalized sports betting would present a unique opportunity for his company. (Image: Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

DraftKings Hopes to be Part of Legal Sports Betting Landscape

Along with FanDuel, DraftKings has been one of the two names that has dominated the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry over the past five years. Now, the company is hoping that it will get the opportunity to expand its offerings into taking bets on games. As the Supreme Court considers […]

Lyoto Machida will try to bounce back from two knockout losses in front of a home crowd in Belem, Brazil at UFC Fight Night 125. (Image: Getty)

Machida vs. Anders Headlines UFC Fight Night 125 Card

Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will head back to his hometown of Belem, Brazil to face off against the undefeated Eryk Anders for the main event of UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday night. Machida (22-8) is a former Light Heavyweight champion in UFC, but may be reaching the end of […]

Floyd Mayweather posted a video that hinted at a future in MMA, though he has dismissed the possibility in the past. (Image: Esther Lin/Showtime)

Is Floyd Mayweather Thinking MMA? Video Shows Boxing Champ in Octagon

Floyd Mayweather may have retired from boxing with a perfect 50-0 record, but that doesn’t necessary mean he’ll never fight again. The 40-year-old Mayweather posted a video that suggested he could try his hand at mixed martial arts, just weeks after saying such a move would never happen. The video, […]

Nevada sports books had their best year ever in 2017, setting records for both handle and the amount they won from bettors. (Image: Covers Media Group)

Nevada Sports Books Set Records for Bets, Winnings in 2017

If other states need any proof that sports betting could generate serious revenues for their coffers, they need only take a look at what Nevada sports books did last year. According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control board, the state’s sports books took in $4.8 billion in wagers […]

Alex Smith led the Chiefs to the playoffs four times in the past five years, and will look to replicate that success in Washington. (Image: Getty)

Kansas City Chiefs Trade QB Alex Smith to Washington Redskins

The 2018 NFL offseason hasn’t even begun yet, but the first major trade of the year has already happened. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to send quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. According to a report by […]

Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance at Royal Rumble, marking her debut under a new contract with the WWE. (Image: Twitter/WWE)

Ronda Rousey Moves from MMA to Pro Wrestling by Inking Contract with WWE

Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with WWE, a new direction for the mixed-martial artist that was announced simultaneously with her surprise appearance at the end of Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Rousey didn’t speak and didn’t wrestle, but instead appeared at the conclusion of […]

The Chief Wahoo logo has been downplayed in recent seasons, and the Indians will remove it entirely from on-field uniforms in 2019. (Image: Doug James/Icon SMI/Corbis/Getty)

Chief Wahoo to be Dropped from Cleveland Indians Uniforms

The controversial “Chief Wahoo” logo that has adorned the uniforms of the Cleveland Indians since 1948 will soon be gone from Major League Baseball games. On Monday, the team announced that the logo will be removed from the uniforms worn by players starting in the 2019 season. The logo, a […]

Betting sponsorships are common in UK sports, but some would like to see daytime gambling ads removed from live events on TV. (Image: WHUFC.com)

Church of England Wants to Ban Gambling Ads on TV for Sporting Events

The Church of England is calling for the end of gambling ads on TV in the UK, claiming they are a bad influence on children. In response to a new study about adolescent gambling behaviors, the Church last week submitted a recommendation that the government remove a broadcast exemption that […]

Roger Federer was emotional after winning the Australian Open to capture his 20th career Grand Slam title. (Image: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty)

Roger Federer Wins 20th Grand Slam Title at Australian Open

Roger Federer survived a five-set battle against Marin Cilic to claim his sixth Australian Open title and his 20th overall Grand Slam championship. The finalists battled throughout a back-and-forth affair, with the Swiss legend eventually coming out on top 6-2, 6-7 (7-5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Federer looked to be just about […]

Roger Federer is on the verge of winning his 20th career Grand Slam and his sixth Australian Open championship. (Image: Reuters)

Roger Federer, Simona Halep Favored to Win Australian Open Finals

Roger Federer will look to win his sixth Australian Open championship and 20th Grand Slam title when he takes on Marin Cilic Sunday. Federer eased into the finals after Hyeon Chung retired while trailing 6-1, 5-2 in their semifinal match. Chung was suffering from blisters on his left foot when […]

Chelsea is hoping to bounce back from a midweek loss to Arsenal as they take on Newcastle United in the FA Cup. (Image: Getty)

FA Cup 4th Round: Premier League Heavyweights Likely to Advance

Just 32 teams remain in the FA Cup, and all of them will be in action this weekend as they attempt to capture the oldest soccer cup championship in the world. The top Premier League teams are all clear favorites to win their matches and advance, though some will start […]

The Seoul Dynasty will look to stay undefeated in Overwatch League on Friday as they take on the New York Excelsior. (Image: Blizzard)

Overwatch League: Undefeated Seoul Takes on New York in Week 3

Esports may be relatively new, but rivalries are already beginning to take shape. Two of the three teams that entered Week 3 of the Overwatch League undefeated will face off on Friday night, as the Seoul Dynasty takes on the New York Excelsior. Heading into the week, both Seoul and […]

One bettor has placed a multimillion-dollar bet on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LII. (Image: USA Today)

MGM Takes First Multimillion-Dollar Super Bowl Bet on Underdog Eagles

An unnamed gambler has made a multimillion-dollar bet on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of 2018 Super Bowl, according to officials from MGM Resorts, kicking off what promises to be a busy couple weeks for Nevada sportsbooks. The bet, made at an MGM property, appears to be one of the largest […]