Erling Haaland spoke to the media about Chelsea’s rumored plans to offer $210 million so that he can transfer from Borussia Dortmund sometime this summer. The German club remains firm in its refusal to negotiate, but could be tempted by an offer of these proportions. Dortmund has already sold Jadon […]
Manchester United sealed Raphael Varane’s transfer from Real Madrid on Tuesday, paying $60 million for the 28-year-old world-class defender. The English club confirmed that Varane will sign a four-year contract at Old Trafford once he completes his medical. A club statement from United announced the successful finalization of the talks […]
Brazil only got a 0-0 draw against Cote D’Ivoire in the second round of group games, but bookies believe they are in the best position to win the gold at the Olympics. Spain had a slow start, beating Australia 1-0 and drawing with Egypt, 0-0. But their star-studded team is […]
The ticking clock on Arlington Park’s 97-year history of racing sped up this weekend when employees for the iconic suburban Chicago track were issued layoff notices. According to the notice, which the Chicago Daily Herald reported, track workers will lose their jobs within 14 days of the Sept. 25 season […]
Maracuja and Malathaat put on such a show in last Saturday’s Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga, that you can’t wait to see the rematch between the two 3-year-old fillies. And, it’s looking like we will at the Aug. 21 Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga. Trainers for […]
Lionel Messi is expected back to Barcelona at the end of the week, with training planned to resume for him on Monday. Messi hasn’t signed a contract extension at Barcelona yet, even though he reached a deal with the club almost two weeks ago. Sources close to the club claim […]
World No. 1 Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will both miss the men’s golf tournament at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the event, eliminating two of the top medal hopefuls in the field. Rahm opened as the clear +500 favorite to win a gold medal […]
The Glasgow Rangers won a friendly against Real Madrid on Sunday, 2-1, handing Real its first defeat under new Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti. Madrid took the lead early in the game thanks to Rodygo, but couldn’t keep their advantage in the second half. Goals from Fashion Sakala and Cedric Itten […]
Fiji’s men’s rugby sevens team made history in 2016, winning the country’s only medal in Olympic history when it took gold in Rio. Now, the team is back for the Tokyo Olympics and favored to win another gold medal for the island nation. FanDuel Sportsbook rates Fiji as a +230 […]
Paul Pogba (28) is unwilling to extend his deal at Old Trafford, so he’s available for a transfer. His contract with Manchester United runs out next summer and the English giants could end up losing him on a free a year from now. Wanted in the past by Real Madrid, […]
27-year-old Harry Kane asked to leave Tottenham this summer after another dismal domestic campaign from the North-London club. Chairman Daniel Levy is firm in his refusal to let him go. On Thursday, The Sun reported that Tottenham finally approved Kane’s departure for an English record transfer fee of $220 million. […]
Familiar names such as Jolie Olimpica, Split Then Double and Merveilleux, along with promising newcomers like Chileno, Watasha and Volcanic play their parts in Saturday’s Cross Country Pick 5 wager. This week’s New York Racing Association’s Cross Country Pick 5 comes with international flavor. The wager encompasses races from Saratoga, […]
If you remember back in May, the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks is the race that Todd Pletcher put on Malathaat’s calendar. This was the race Pletcher and owner of the undefeated 3-year-old circled – as they were crossing off any Belmont Stakes plans. Now, because of Malathaat’s considerable […]
The 2021 NBA Finals just ended with the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first NBA crown in 50 years, but oddsmakers already set the futures for next season. The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets head into the offseason as the top two favorites to win the 2022 NBA championship, with […]
One of the ways Kenny McPeek made his bones as a trainer was to never doubt himself or his charges. This explains one reason why he plans on running star filly Swiss Skydiver in the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. “Someone brought up the word ‘can’t’ to me the […]
Brazil started their push for gold in the men’s football tournament at the Olympics with a spectacular 4-2 win over Germany. Mexico beat France 4-1, while Spain were held by Egypt, 0-0. Richarlison, the man of the day It was Brazil 3, Germany 0 after just half an hour in […]
French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain are ready to offer Kylian Mbappe a staggering $36 million yearly salary, the same money Neymar is earning at Parc des Princes. Mbappe (22) is out of contract in 2022. PSG will lose him for free next summer if they don’t convince Mbappe […]
Bobby Flay knows a good dish when he sees one, makes one or – in the Thoroughbred horse world — buys one. And the celebrity chef/horse owner is nothing, if not quick on the uptake. Five years ago, Flay bought into the colt Creator five days before the 2016 Belmont […]
The last couple of head coaching vacancies in the NBA were filled in the last week after the Orlando Magic hired Jamahl Mosley and the New Orleans Pelicans hired Willie Green. Instead of the old-school coaching carousel where teams recycle the same dozen or so head coaches, the Magic and […]
Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo erupted for 50 points in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Bucks knocked out the Suns in six games and won the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years. Antetokounmpo added […]
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