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Nashville reeled off a record time winning the Perryville Stakes last November. He returns for the first time in nearly a year in a Friday Oaklawn Park allowance race. (Image: Keeneland/Coady Photography)

After a Year Away, Nashville Returns to Play an Oaklawn Park Allowance

It’s only an allowance sprint, not Nashville’s usual company. But the standout sprinter returns for the first time in nearly a year Friday afternoon, taking on six rivals in an Oaklawn Park 5 1/2-furlong dash. You’ll find Nashville on the rail in Oaklawn’s eighth race. As of now, he’s the […]

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis kvetches about a bad call from an official. (Image: Trevor Ruszkowski/USA Today Sports)

NBA Trade Rumors: Indiana Pacers to Dump Sabonis, LeVert, Turner?

The latest batch of NBA rumors features the Indiana Pacers, who are on the brink of rebuilding the team and who are fielding offers to trade three of their best players, Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, and Myles Turner. Shams Charania and Bob Kravitz from The Athletic reported that Pacers president […]

Rookie Davis Mills should get the start in Houston this week and could be worth rostering in DFS. (Image: Houston Chronicle)

Week 14: COVID-19 Throws Wrench in NFL DFS Roster Construction

Injuries and COVID-19 complications could make for interesting roster construction challenges in Week 14. We also get some viable options at quarterback in the value range this week. Here are five players under $5,000 on DraftKings to consider this week: Davis Mills, Texans QB ($5,000) The injured wrist (and ineffectiveness) […]

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) dives for a first down against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. (Image: Thomas Shea/USA Today Sports)

NFL Week 14 Home Dogs: Texans, Jets, WFT, Bengals

We’re looking at the usual suspects once again in this week’s Home Dog Alert. NFL Week 14 home dogs include the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Washington Football Team, and the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s no surprise to see the Jets and Texans listed as home dogs once again. They’re two […]

Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets makes a move against center Jonas Valanciunas of the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. (Image: Stephen Lew/USA Today Sports)

NBA High Guys: Nikola Jokic Nips Pels with Triple-Double in OT (VIDEO)

The Joker schooled everyone down in the Big Easy on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic unleashed a 39-point triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling 120-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. Jokic scored 11 out of the Nuggets’ 14 points in overtime and outgunned the Pelicans 11-9 […]

Mike Williams catches a pass for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Getty)

LA Chargers Send Mike Williams, Chris Harris to COVID Reserve List

The Los Angeles Chargers are attempting to contain a COVID-19 outbreak in their locker room. After putting Keenan Allen on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier in the week, the Chargers added wide receiver Mike Williams and cornerback Chris Harris, Jr to the list on Wednesday. Williams caught 55 passes for […]

Beyond Brilliant's victory in the Grade 2 Hollywood Derby was one of the highlights of Del Mar's 2021 Bing Crosby Meet. (Image: Benoit Photo)

Del Mar Closes 2021 as Safest Major Racetrack in America

Del Mar took in record handle of more than $943 million in 2021, but that buries the lead of what became the most important feature of the suburban San Diego track during the two-session, 2021 racing season. The track endured just one fatality in 426 races, encompassing 3,552 starters, making […]

Pele is receiving treatment for his colon condition at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo. (Image: Twitter/varskysports)

Pele Hospitalized for Colon Cancer Treatment

Brazilian legend Pele underwent surgery to have a colon tumor removed in September, spending almost a month in the hospital. Now, the 81-year-old returned to the Albert Einstein hospital to continue his treatment. He is expected to be discharged over the next few days, the medical institution revealed. In a […]

Carles Gil won the MLS MVP award thanks to his excellent performances in the Revs shirt this season. (Image: Twitter/MLS)

New England Revolution’s Carles Gil Named 2021 MLS MVP

Twenty-nine-year-old Spanish midfielder Carles Gil is the MLS’ Most Valuable Player of the year, the league announced on Tuesday. The New England Revolution player also received the league’s 2021 Comeback Player of the Year award and was nominated in the 2021 Best XI, a selection of the MLS’ best players […]

Leeds United's celebrate a last-second goal which gave them a point in a 2-2 home draw to Brentford at the weekend. (Image: Twitter/diego_2llorente)

49ers Enterprises to Buy Leeds United for $530 Million

The ownership of the 49ers group has a deal in place to buy Premier League club Leeds United in a deal valued at more than $530 million. The Athletic reports that the San Francisco 49ers investment arm has the option to acquire 100% control of the Yorkshire club until January […]