After a three-year layoff, Michael Jordan laced up his sneakers and unretired for the second time in his storied NBA career when he joined the Washington Wizards for the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons. While the ESPN documentary series “The Last Dance” covered Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls, his […]
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Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson Win Driving Relief Exhibition in Playoff vs. Fowler, Wolff
Rory McIlroy knocked a ball to within 13 feet of the pin on the 17th hole at Seminole Golf Club to win a closest-to-the-pin playoff and clinch victory alongside Dustin Johnson in Sunday’s TaylorMade Driving Relief exhibition match. Johnson and McIlroy defeated Matthew Wolff and Rickie Fowler in the match, […]
New ESPN 30 for 30 Docs: Lance Armstrong, Bruce Lee, and Mark McGwire/Sammy Sosa
Over the next four Sundays, ESPN will air three new “30 for 30” documentary films on Lance Armstrong, Bruce Lee, and the magical summer Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa were chasing the home run record. Between the lack of live major sports and the insane popularity of “The Last Chance” […]
John Oliver and Marble Racing, Last Week Tonight to Sponsor Jelle’s Marble Runs
John Oliver from HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” developed a penchant for marble racing and will now be the new sponsor for the next season of Jelle’s Marble Runs, known as the 2020 Marble League (#ML2020). With major sporting events shuttered around the globe for the past two months, marble racing […]
Under Armour Delaying Payments to Athletes as Losses Mount
The athletic apparel company Under Armour said it’s negotiating with athletes to delay their sponsorship payments. While Under Armour didn’t name any of the athletes it is working with on payment deferrals, the pros it has under contract include Stephen Curry, Jordan Spieth, Tom Brady, and Bryce Harper. Under Armour’s […]
2020 Preakness Stakes Finally Gets Its New October Date
On the day the Preakness Stakes would normally run, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the 2020 race’s new date of Oct. 3 – a move made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. That puts the 1 3/16-mile Preakness, the shortest of the Triple Crown events, four weeks after the Kentucky Derby. […]
One Bet, $100: Look for High Finish for Kurt Busch at Real Heroes 400
The Real Heroes 400 could be the hardest NASCAR race I will ever handicap. The drivers haven’t been on the track since March 8, and I haven’t made a bet on the sport since Feb. 22. So, in shaking off the rust, I’ve decided I’m going to pick Kurt Busch […]
Prop Bets to Consider at the TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Game
While there might not be much value in backing the favorites at Sunday’s TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Game, there are several attractive prop bets to be made. The team of Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson are big favorites over Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff to win the most money at […]
Logano Going All Out at The Real Heroes 400
Live racing returns on Sunday at The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway, and both drivers and gamblers, are going to have to shake off the rust. Two months and 10 days after the last NASCAR Cup Series race was held, the sport has implemented new rules that will affect […]
PUBG Mobile: Miramar Survival Guide, Loot Map and Tips
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds revamped its second map, Miramar, with a recent update dubbed Miramar 2.0 by mobile users. After playing nonstop Miramar over the last week, we have plenty of insight and loot tips to share about the revised desert map on PUBG Mobile. Out of all of the various maps […]
New York Racing Resumes in June After Governor’s Approval
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo put his state back in the horseracing game Saturday when he announced during his daily coronavirus briefing New York may resume spectator-free racing June 1. Along with Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields resuming in California and Churchill Downs resuming in Kentucky, this is […]
Drivers’ Nerves Racing as Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Approaches
Live NASCAR racing returns on Sunday at The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway, and drivers are admitting emotions ranging from eagerness to nervousness. The last time drivers were in a competition was March 8 at the FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway. The season was suspended the following week because […]
TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Game Details Announced
The details of the TaylorMade Driving Relief skins game were announced on Wednesday and should give golf-starved fans some interesting television viewing on Sunday. The match pits wold No. 1 Rory McIlroy and No. 5 Dustin Johnson against No. 27 Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff, who is ranked No. 110. […]
The Bundesliga Returns: Betting Odds, Preview for Saturday’s Matches
The Bundesliga will become the first elite soccer league to return to action during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as the German league plays nine matches over three days beginning on Saturday. The action starts with six matches on Saturday, with all 18 teams in Germany’s top tier competing over the […]
Bob Arum, Top Rank Building Card for Boxing’s Return in Las Vegas
Promotor Bob Arum and Top Rank Boxing are finalizing a boxing card for June 9 in Las Vegas, an event that would mark the return of boxing to the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic reported that the main event of the proposed card will […]
UFC on ESPN: Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris Headline Third Jacksonville Card
The UFC will put on its third show in eight days on Saturday night as heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris meet in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9 in Jacksonville, Florida. The two ranked contenders headline a surprisingly deep show for a card that’s airing on cable […]
She’s Back: Standout Mare Monomoy Girl Returns After Lengthy Absence
Adding more prestige to Churchill Downs’ long-awaited Spring Meet opening on Saturday, champion 3-year-old Monomoy Girl returns to action for the first time in 18 months. In terms of class and competition, Monomoy Girl won’t be running against the elite fields she’s used to competing against. She’s entered as the […]
NASCAR’s Race at Kansas Speedway Postponed, Other Tracks Affected
NASCAR and Kansas Speedway officials announced Thursday that the race scheduled for May 31 will not run as planned. No specific reason was given for the postponement, but it is believed to be because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. NASCAR is set to return to the track this Sunday following […]
Football Movies: ‘Draft Day’ (2014) with Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner, finally appeared in a football movie in Ivan Reitman’s ‘Draft Day’, a 2014 film with Costner playing Sonny Weaver, the general manager of the Cleveland Browns. The movie takes place as a glimpse into a single day in the life of a pro football GM during the NFL […]
PGA Tour Announces COVID-19 Procedures to Mixed Player Reactions
The PGA Tour on Wednesday outlined its COVID-19 procedures for conducting tournaments, and they were met with both enthusiasm and trepidation from professionals. Speaking on a conference call, senior PGA officials outlined how the tour will operate when it returns. The first tournament back will be the Charles Schwab Challenge […]