If actions really do speak louder than words, than the Green Bay Packers management team is shouting that they aren’t willing to bend to quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ will any longer. The NFL Draft being the latest signal that the Packers are head coach Matt LaFleur’s team. Rodgers says he needs […]
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Cincinnati Bengals Release Quarterback Andy Dalton
Cincinnati released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton Thursday, officially turning the reigns over to No. 1 overall draft pick Joe Burrow. Dalton had been the starting quarterback for the Bengals since 2011, and is Cincinnati’s career leader in touchdown passes. Burrow, however, has been tabbed as the next franchise signal-caller, and […]
Kentucky, New York Officials Cautiously Plan Return to Live Racing
Government officials in two of the country’s biggest horse racing states, Kentucky and New York, opened the doors for live, spectator-free racing to begin amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcements came separately and, in both cases, contained few details on exactly when live racing would begin again. But in the […]
DraftKings’ Online Casino Goes Live in Pennsylvania on Friday
DraftKings will launch an online casino in Pennsylvania on Friday after completing a soft launch held on Wednesday and Thursday. DraftKings Continues Gambling Expansion Efforts The company, known more for DFS and sports betting, has expanded into the online casino market, having launched an online casino in New Jersey in […]
NASCAR Schedule Could Resume May 17 at Darlington
NASCAR officials are expected to announce as early as Thursday that live racing will resume on Sunday, May 17. According to several reports, officials have already informed drivers and teams that the NASCAR Cup Series will resume in Darlington, South Carolina, after being on hiatus since March 15 because of […]
Secretariat Installed as 7/2 Favorite in Triple Crown Showdown at Virtual Kentucky Derby
This Saturday will present a unique challenge for veteran oddsmaker Mike Battaglia. Even with 46 years of experience creating morning lines at Churchill Downs, how can that adequately prepare someone to tackle Kentucky Derby numbers equating more to history and novelty than true probability? The easy part of Battaglia’s challenge […]
Semifinalists Set with One Round to Play in Magnus Carlsen Invitational Online Chess Tournament
All four semifinal positions have been sewn up in the Magnus Carlsen Invitational, though seeding and some prize money will still be on the line in the final day of round-robin play on Thursday. World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen will be joined in the knockout rounds by world No. 2 […]
Nevada Sports Betting Handle Plummets 76 Percent in March During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) reported Wednesday that the state’s sportsbooks took in a handle of just $141.2 million in March, down about 76% from March 2019. The Nevada sports betting industry took a dramatic hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, which began impacting leagues, tournaments, and other competitions […]
Baffert, O’Neill Lead Protest for California Racing at LA County Board
Bob Baffert and Doug O’Neill built a rivalry among the Santa Anita Park training colony, fueled by the fact that they’ve trained a combined four Kentucky Derby winners since 2012. But the two training mainstays put aside their rivalry on Tuesday to lead a demonstration outside the Los Angeles County […]
LPGA Tour Aiming for Mid-July Restart to 2020 Season
The LPGA Tour announced Wednesday that it is preparing to restart its 2020 season in mid-July. Tour officials said that they had informed athletes about the targeted date, and noted that these plans are subject to change, depending on conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. New LPGA Schedule Begins with […]
5-Star Prospect Daishen Nix Decommits from UCLA, Headed to G League
Daishen Nix, one of the top high school point guard prospects in the class of 2020, de-committed from UCLA and opted to sign a contract with the G League, otherwise known as the NBA’s developmental league. Nix, a 6-foot-5 point guard from Las Vegas, became the third highly-rated high school […]
Jay-Z’s Three Balls; LaMelo, Lonzo, and LiAngelo Sign with Roc Nation
Jay-Z’s sports management company, Roc Nation, signed all three Ball brothers and will represent LaMelo, Lonzo, and LiAngelo in their professional careers. “This was a family decision,” said Jermaine Jackson, ex-NBA star and Lonzo Ball’s manager. “This is now an extended family. They put together a beautiful game plan with […]
NFL Draft Improving Super Bowl 55 Odds for Several Teams
The NFL Draft did more than just help several teams to improve their rosters; it also changed their odds to win Super Bowl 55. Several squads saw their chances to capture the Vince Lombardi Trophy jump considerably. The biggest movement went to Tampa Bay, whose odds to win Super Bowl […]
Jameis Winston New Backup QB for New Orleans Saints
After Tom Brady signed a lucrative free-agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston landed a new job with the New Orleans Saints as a backup QB to Drew Brees. Winston, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner and former overall #1 draft pick, signed a one-year deal […]
Fasig-Tipton Combines Three Major Horse Auctions Into One Showcase
Recognizing a sagging market for yearlings amid the coronavirus pandemic, renowned thoroughbred auction house Fasig-Tipton announced plans to consolidate three yearling sales into one. The company merged the Saratoga and New York Bred sales scheduled for July into the 2020 Selected Yearlings Showcase, scheduled for Sept. 9-10 at its Lexington, […]
Tokyo Olympics May Be Unrealistic Without Vaccine, Won’t Happen if Delayed Past 2021
Japanese Medical Association President Yoshitake Yokokura told reporters on Tuesday that it will be difficult to hold the Tokyo Olympics before the development of an effective coronavirus vaccine. The International Olympic Committee and local organizers agreed to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics until 2021 in the face of the COVID-19 […]
Blake Snell Takes No. 1 Seed into MLB The Show Players League Playoffs, Two Spots Still Up for Grabs
Blake Snell guided the virtual Tampa Bay Rays to a 24-5 regular-season record in the MLB The Show Players League, a mark that has clinched the No. 1 seed for the league playoffs. He’ll be joined by seven other MLB stars in the postseason, which will be broadcast live on […]
French Prime Minister Announces Major Sports Ban Until September, Ending Soccer Seasons
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that the country will prohibit major sporting events until at least September, a move that puts an end to the Ligue 1 soccer season. The order affects rugby and other league sports as well, though the soccer season will face the most dramatic impact. […]
NASCAR’s Ryan Newman Medically Cleared to Resume Racing
Ryan Newman will be behind the wheel of his No. 6 Ford whenever NASCAR resumes its 2020 racing schedule. That’s the word from NASCAR, which confirmed on Monday that Newman has been medically cleared to drive again. “We share Ryan’s enthusiasm in his return to the track. We look forward […]
Chip Ganassi Racing Replacing Kyle Larson with Matt Kenseth
Chip Ganassi Racing announced on Monday that NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth will replace Kyle Larson behind the wheel. Larson was suspended by NASCAR, and fired by Chip Ganassi Racing earlier this month after uttering a racial slur during a virtual race on April 12. Larson apologized for the remark, but […]