He may be an aging superstar who is past his prime, but apparently that hasn’t stopped DC United of Major League Soccer (MLS) from throwing big bucks at Wayne Rooney. According to multiple reports, the former Manchester United star has agreed to a deal in principle to join Major League […]
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Three Teams Fighting to Dodge Relegation in English Premier League
As the English Premier League season winds down, there’s no real drama at the top of the table after Manchester City ran away with the league title. But there’s still some question when it comes to EPL relegation, with three teams fighting to avoid becoming the final team to drop down […]
Arsene Wenger Bids Farewell, but Who Will Succeed Him as Arsenal Boss?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looked out to the capacity crowd of more than 60,000 fans chanting, “There’s only one Arsene Wenger,” and smiled. His 22-year run as the Premier League soccer team’s head man was coming to an end, and he acknowledged the fan’s adulation in his final home game […]
President Trump Gets Political in Tweet Supporting 2026 World Cup Bid
President Donald Trump tweeted in support of the US-led 2026 World Cup bid on Thursday, while also seemingly threatening nations that didn’t throw their support behind the effort. The United States is leading a joint bid with Mexico and Canada to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America, […]
Bayern Munich Hosts Real Madrid in Blockbuster Champions League Semifinal
Two of Europe’s most formidable soccer clubs will face off on Wednesday, as Bayern Munich plays host to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Real Madrid are the most successful club of all time in European competition, having won the UEFA Champions League or the […]
Liverpool and Roma Meet in Unexpected Champions League Semifinal Match
Neither Liverpool nor Roma were expected to get past their prestigious opponents in the Champions League quarterfinal round. But not only have the two clubs reached the final four of European soccer, they will now face off for a spot in the Champions League final. Roma made it to the […]
Stars Group to Acquire UK Sports Betting Giant Sky Bet for $4.7 Billion
The Stars Group announced that it has agreed to purchase Sky Betting and Gaming for $4.7 billion, a move that will create the world’s largest publicly traded online gambling company in the world and give Stars a larger presence in the sports betting world. SBG is currently owned by CVC […]
Neymar Jr. Transfer Rumors Flying Ahead of Offseason
As Paris Saint Germain was claiming its seventh Ligue 1 title with a crushing 7-1 victory over Monaco on Sunday, their would-be star striker was at home in Brazil, apparently playing online poker. Neymar Jr. had posted on his Instagram pictures of himself playing poker before (as well as pictures […]
Germany No. 1 in FIFA Poll, But World Cup Odds Leaning Toward Brazil
FIFA might believe that defending World Cup Champion Germany is No. 1, but sportsbooks have their doubts. Oddsmakers have tightened up the line for Germany and at most places they are now tied with Brazil to win. Most internet sportsbooks have both sides at 9/2 to win the 2018 World […]
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid Headline Europa League Quarterfinals
The Europa League might play second fiddle to the Champions League, but that won’t matter on Thursday, as some of the most prestigious clubs on the European continent will battle in the quarterfinals of the international tournament. The eight remaining teams come from eight different leagues across the continent, from […]
Europe’s Best Set to Clash in Champions League Quarterfinal Matches
Eight of the best teams in European soccer are in action this week as the UEFA Champions League reaches the quarterfinal round. The eight remaining sides come from the four strongest leagues in Europe. Three play in Spain, while two each hail from England and Italy. The final team, Bayern […]
See Emergency Goalie Scott Foster Make Seven Saves for Blackhawks in NHL Debut (Video)
Hockey fans know well that NHL teams always have an emergency goalie in the building, just in case the two they normally keep on the roster both go down in the same game. But they rarely ever see action, and they’ve never made a significant impact on a game – […]
2018 World Cup Heavyweights Square Off in International Friendlies
Several of the top teams in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and some of the best teams that failed to qualify for the tournament will be in action this weekend for high-profile international friendlies. Most of the world’s prominent soccer leagues are on break this weekend so that international teams […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Scraps Plans to Promote Online Betting Site, Will Move to MLS
Veteran Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic abandoned plans to become the face of a new European betting firm after it was made clear that being an ambassador for the company would violate a Football Association (FA) rule against players promoting gambling on the sport. Ibrahimovic was lined up to be […]
UK Betting Shops Going Wild on British Royal Wedding, Baby Odds
The UK royal family is going to be busy for the next couple of months, and gamblers can actually profit on the upcoming milestones. The future King of England is expecting his third child, while his princely younger brother is getting married. So much to bet on. British betting shops and […]
EPL Weekend: Man City, Chelsea, Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Winter Weather Threats
English Premier League leaders Manchester City are hoping to take another step towards clinching their fifth EPL championship by taking care of Chelsea at home on Sunday. It’s just some of the featured action that will surely catch the attention of international football fans and soccer bettors. In the current […]
Germany World Cup Odds Shorten, Brazil Looking Stronger Despite Neymar Injury
Odds on Germany winning the Russia 2018 World Cup dropped from 5/1 to 4/1, but betting shops also are eyeing Brazil, which improved from 8/1 to 5/1 despite losing superstar Neymar to a fractured toe. The World Cup begins June 14 and concludes on July 15. There are 32 countries represented in […]
Political Tensions Could Jeopardize US-Led Bid to Host 2026 World Cup
While it once seemed all but certain that the 2026 World Cup would be in North America, ESPN is reporting that an upset may be brewing when voting occurs at the FIFA Congress this June. The United States is the lead partner in a bid to host the 2026 World […]
Oddsmakers Pick Defending Champs Toronto FC to Win 2018 MLS Cup
Toronto FC will bring back a roster similar to the one from their 2017 championship campaign as they attempt to defend their MLS Cup title. Toronto is coming off of one of the best seasons in MLS history, finishing the regular season with a league best 20-5-9 record on their […]
Oddsmakers Pick Minnesota Lynx to Defend WNBA Championship
The Minnesota Lynx won the 2017 WNBA Championship and sports books are betting they can defend their crown. BetOnline has them as a 5/4 selection to win their fifth title in the organization’s history. It was the same odds the Westgate LV SuperBook had the Lynx at when they opened […]