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The joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup early defeated Morocco’s effort to host the tournament in a vote held in Moscow on Wednesday. (Image: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty)

Joint North American Bid Wins Vote to Host 2026 World Cup

A combined bid from the United States, Canada, and Mexico soundly defeated a competing proposal from Morocco to win the right to host the 2026 World Cup. In a vote held in Moscow on Wednesday, the member nations of FIFA voted 134 to 65 in favor of the North American […]

Lionel Messi of Argentina is the favorite to win the World Cup’s Golden Boot and Golden Ball award. (Image: Getty)

World Cup Prop Bets Add Excitement to Russia 2018

The World Cup kicks off Thursday when host Russia faces Saudi Arabia and 30 other teams take to the pitch in pursuit of the world’s most coveted trophy. And though the odds on the favorites — Brazil and Germany — have changed little, plenty of betting opportunities abound. Brazil is […]

Delaware Governor John Carney shows off his ticket after placing the first single-game sports bet in the state at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. (Image: Patrick Semansky/AP)

Delaware Becomes First State to Take Single-Game Sports Bets Outside of Nevada

The new era of American sports betting officially kicked off on Tuesday, as Delaware became the first state outside of Nevada to offer full-scale sportsbooks at its casinos. The quick pivot to single-game betting in Delaware was made possible after the Supreme Court decision that repealed the Professional and Amateur […]

Arsene Wenger has been rumored to be the next manager at Real Madrid. (Image: Getty)

Arsene Wenger Not Ready To Retire: Is Real Madrid His Next Stop?

It was assumed when Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger stepped down after 22 years with the English Premier League club, he did so because he was retiring. But the 68-year-old told the media he has no intention of spending his remaining days rocking in a chair on a porch. The Gunners […]

Dover Downs Casino has a race and sportsbook, but will now be offering single-game wagering on all sports in addition to their existing NFL parlay cards. (Image: Dover Downs Casino)

Sports Betting in Delaware Casinos to Begin on Tuesday

The race to see which state would be first to offer sports bets after the May Supreme Court ruling that overturned PASPA has been decided, with Delaware keeping true to its nickname. On Thursday, the state known as the First State announced that it will start accepting wagers on single-game outcomes […]

FC Cincinnati forward Jimmy McLaughlin celebrates after a win over Chicago Fire in the 2017 US Open Cup. FC Cincinnati will be joining MLS as an expansion franchise in 2019. (Image: The Enquirer/Kareem Elgazzar)

MLS Upping FC Cincinnati as Newest Expansion Team for 2019 Season

Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that FC Cincinnati would be ready to take the pitch for the 2019 season, making them the 26th MLS team. FC Cincinnati already exists as a professional soccer franchise. The team currently competes in the United Soccer League (USL), which is considered to be on […]

Manchester United and Chelsea will battle for the FA Cup trophy at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

FA Cup: Manchester United Meets Chelsea in Evenly Matched Final

English soccer fans will be treated to an even battle between two of the country’s most storied sides on Saturday, when Manchester United and Chelsea face off in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. For both teams, winning the FA Cup would be something of a consolation prize at […]

Wayne Rooney's career at Everton may be short lived. (Source: Premierleague.com)

Wayne Rooney Strikes $16.2 Million Deal to Join DC United

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 […]

A second-half goal by Manolo Gabbiadini gave Southampton a 1-0 win over Swansea. Southampton is now all but assured of avoiding relegation this season. (Image: Getty)

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 acknowledges the crowd in his final home game as Arsenal’s manager. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Donald Trump tweeted his support for the US-led 2026 World Cup bid on Thursday, while also seeming to threaten countries who didn’t back the effort. (Image: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

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, […]

Cristiano Ronaldo will look to lead Real Madrid past Bayern Munich in a titanic Champions League clash between two of Europe’s historic powerhouses. (Image: Getty)

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’s Mohamed Salah will lead his team against his former side, Roma, in their Champions League semifinal clash. (Image: Nigel French/PA/AP)

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 […]

By acquiring Sky Betting and Gaming (which sponsors the lower three tiers of professional soccer in England), the Stars Group will gain a significant presence in the UK’s regulated sports betting market. (Image: Paul Carroll Photography)

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 was as good as advertised for Paris Saint-Germain before breaking his foot. (Source: goal.com)

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 […]

Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus heads in a shot to score the only goal in a friendly match against Germany on March 26. (Image: AFP/Getty)

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 […]

Atletico Madrid will take on Sporting CP as they look to inch closer to their third Europa League title in the past decade. (Image: Denis Doyle/Getty)

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 […]