The Milwaukee Bucks (60-22) won the most games in the NBA this season and even though the Bucks are the favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the playoffs, Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo has yet to win a playoff series during his previous three trips to the postseason. Since drafting […]
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Western Playoffs Preview: Denver Nuggets Beating the Warriors a Pipe Dream?
The 2019 NBA playoffs tip-off on Saturday with the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets securing the top two seeds in the Western Conference. The Warriors are on course to win their third-straight NBA title. Oddsmakers and pundits all say the Warriors are the team to beat this year. […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: History Against Tampa Bay and Canadian Teams
A team from Canada has not won the Stanley Cup since 1993, and although Tampa Bay won 62 games in the NHL this season, only two teams with the most regular season wins went the distance in the playoffs to win the Cup in the last 13 years. Only a […]
Cody Bellinger Finds Groove Again, But LA Dodgers Home Run Streaks Ends
The LA Dodgers jumped out to an 8-2 start and belted homers in the first ten games of the season during an infectious home run streak, while Cody Bellinger rediscovered his swing by hitting seven home runs. The Dodgers kicked off the season with a huge bang. They hit eight […]
Last Chance Saturday: Kentucky Derby Destiny at Stake
Omaha Beach and Improbable at Oaklawn Park and Anothertwistafate and Sueno at Keeneland are leading the way into the final weekend of Kentucky Derby prep races. Saturday marks the final day to earn points towards one of only 20 starting stalls for the race every owner, jockey and trainer covets. […]
NBA Playoffs Begin with Warriors Favorite to Three-peat and Bucks Best from East
The NBA regular season is over with 16 teams qualifying for the playoffs and according to the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Golden State Warriors are -230 favorites to win their third championship in a row, while the Milwaukee Bucks are 9/2 odds as the […]
Winx’s Last Race: One of the Best Horses Ever Calling It a Career
Winx, generally regarded as one of the greatest equine athletes ever to look through a bridal, takes her final bow Saturday at Royal Randwick Racecourse, in suburban Sydney. The “mare beyond compare,†now age 7, is in search of a 33rd straight victory as a farewell celebration on her way […]
NBA Playoff Hunt: Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets Fighting for #8 Seed in Eastern Conference
On the last day of the NBA regular season, two teams are vying for the final spot in the Eastern Conference Finals with the Detroit Pistons having the upper hand on the Charlotte Hornets. If the Pistons defeat the New York Knicks on Wednesday evening, then the Pistons are in […]
Rory McIlroy Looks to Break First-Time Major Winners Masters Streak
The Masters is usually the best place for a first-time major championship winner, but will a rookie win the green jacket, or will a veteran come through this year. The oddsmakers believe it will be someone who has captured a major, before, though not a Masters. Rory McIlroy is the […]
Trump Administration Rejects Agreement Between MLB and Cuban Baseball Federation
An agreement between Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation (FCB) was canceled by the Trump administration, with officials saying that the deal would have violated United States trade laws. The agreement, which would have allowed Cuban players to move to MLB teams in a manner similar to players […]
Virginia Defeats Texas Tech in Overtime to Win 2019 March Madness College Basketball Championship
De’Andre Hunter scored 27 points and led Virginia (34-3) to an 85-77 overtime victory over Texas Tech (31-6) to win the 2019 men’s college basketball championship. Last season, Virginia suffered a humiliating defeat when they became the first #1 seed in NCAA March Madness history to lose to a #16 […]
Baffert’s ‘TMZ Horse’ Roadster Heading to Kentucky After Santa Anita Derby Win
Trainer Bob Baffert’s Roadster was the most impressive Thoroughbred in a trio of key Kentucky Derby prep races Saturday, each worth 100 points to the winner, guaranteeing an invitation to the US’s most prestigious horserace, now just four weeks away. Kentucky Derby officials limit the field in the 1 1/4 […]
Beyond the Point Spread: A Look at NCAA Tournament Championship Prop Bets
When the Virginia Cavaliers take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the final of the NCAA Tournament on Monday night, even many casual fans will go into the game knowing that Virginia is a 1.5-point favorite, according to the FanDuel Sportsbook. But there are a litany of other prop […]
Gary Sanchez Hits Three Home Runs, Yankees Belt Seven HRs to Sweep the Orioles (Video)
The Kraken went yard thrice. Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez hit three two-run home runs to lead the Yankees to a 15-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, which secured a three-game sweep. The Yankees won three in a row thanks to the long ball. The Bronx Bombers crushed seven home runs […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Wednesday with Tampa Bay Favored to Win it All
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Wednesday and the team that was supposed to challenge for the Stanley Cup, the Tampa Bay Lightning, are once again favorites to win it all. The Lightning finished with the most points in the regular season, and are the 5/2 favorite, according to William […]
Baltimore Orioles Fans Boo Chris Davis, Hitless Streak Reaches 0-for-44
Chris Davis, first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, is 0-for-23 this season and has not recorded a hit since mid-September of last season. His hitless streak reached 0-for-44, which is two shy of the all-time record for a position player. Davis got booed by his hometown fans during a blowout […]
Baylor Lady Bears and Kim Mulkey Win the 2019 Women’s College Basketball Championship
Despite an injury to Lauren Cox, Kim Mulkey’s Baylor (37-1) held off a late rally by defending champions Notre Dame (35-4) to win the 2019 Women’s College Basketball Championship by the score 82-81. The Lady Bears won their second title since 2012 and their third overall title since 2005. Only […]
Two Excellent Defenses Meet in Men’s College Basketball Championship, No. 3 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Virginia
March Madness will come to an end with the 2019 men’s college basketball championship game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday night with #3 Texas Tech vs. #1 Virginia. Neither school has won a championship in men’s college basketball. Texas Tech, primarily a football school out of […]
Milwaukee Bucks Claim NBA’s Best Regular Season Record as Giannis Scores 45 in Win Over Sixers
The Milwaukee Bucks will enter the playoffs with the best record in the NBA for the first time since 1974, clinching the overall top seed with a 128-122 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. The Bucks traveled to Philadelphia and won before another huge day from MVP candidate […]
Final Four Betting Preview: #3 Texas Tech vs. #2 Michigan State
The 2019 Final Four concludes on Saturday evening at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota with #3 Texas Tech Raiders (30-6) battling #2 Michigan State Spartans (32-6) for the final spot in the championship game. The top team from the Big 12 will take on the best team from […]