Australian Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) edged out Dylan Groenewegen (Jumbo-Visma) at the finish line in Toulouse for his first stage victory during Tour de France Stage 11’s 167 km ride from Albi to Toulouse. Ewan became the tenth rider to win a stage at the 2019 Tour de France. Following the […]
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Will the Hot Oakland A’s Cool Down with 10 Games vs. Astros, Twins, and Brewers?
The Oakland A’s (54-41) are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, while riding a five-game winning streak and winning 18 out of their last 23 overall games. However, they have 10 games on deck against a trio of division leaders including the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, and […]
Nets GM Says Kevin Durant Picked Brooklyn Because He Likes How the Team Plays
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks told New York sports talk radio station WFAN that Kevin Durant indicated his choice to join the team in free agency came down to the style of basketball they play. Marks made the comments on Tuesday, saying that he hadn’t talked to Durant before […]
Tacko Fall Summer League Highlights with Boston Celtics (Video)
Tacko Fall became an instant fan favorite in Las Vegas during the 2019 NBA Summer League when the 7-foot-6 incoming rookie played for the Boston Celtics. Fall went undrafted out of UCF but he put together enough impressive plays for the NBA to create a full highlight video reel. Fall […]
Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: North Carolina Bill Passes, New York Takes First Legal Bets
The North Carolina House passed Senate Bill 154, which had already gained approval in the state Senate, which means the sports betting legislation will now head to the desk of Gov. Roy Cooper. The governor now has 10 days to sign the bill into law. He may also choose to […]
Hossein Ensan Wins 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event, $10M Prize with Pocket Kings
Germany’s Hossein Ensan overcame Italy’s Dario Sammartino after a long heads-up session to win the 2019 World Series of Poker main event, winning $10 million and the traditional gold bracelet. The 55-year-old Ensan clinched the tournament on the 100th hand of heads-up play. Pocket Kings Hold Up for Ensan On […]
Sports Gambling and Players’ Mental Health: Hot Topics at SEC Media Days
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey opened the SEC’s annual Media Days event by touching on some tough topics. Rather than speak about the 2019 Football season, he chose to speak first to the mental health of SEC athletes. He followed those comments with some concern and insight into potential effects […]
Inside NFL Rookie Camp: What New Football Pros Learn First
The National Football League opens 2019 training camps for rookies this week. Besides the drills and sweat and inevitable hazing when the veterans get to camp, the NFL also mandates a Rookie Transition Program for all new players. Let’s see how the NFL welcomes its new recruits. Welcome to the […]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Swapping Clint Frazier for Marcus Stroman or Zack Wheeler?
The New York Yankees are looking to trade outfielder Clint Frazier for a starting pitcher before the trade deadline and the latest rumors out of the Big Apple suggest that GM Brian Cashman is eying Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays or Zack Wheeler from the NY Mets. The […]
World Series Odds: Don’t Sleep on the Atlanta Braves at 8/1
At the start of the second half of the season, the Atlanta Braves are 8/1 odds to win the 2019 World Series according to William Hill. The Braves (58-37) hold the second-best record in the National League and also boast the best road record in the NL. The Braves are […]
Former Boxing Champion Pernell Whitaker Dies at 55 After Being Hit by a Car
Pernell Whitaker, a former four-division world champion who is widely regarded as one of the finest boxers of all time, was killed on Sunday night after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Whitaker was 55. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, the […]
2019 Tour De France Odds: Ineos’ Bernal and Thomas Favorites Thru Stage 10
The 2019 Tour de France paused for the first rest day this year and Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe holds a slim lead over defending champion Geraint Thomas after ten stages, but Thomas is still the favorite to win the Tour de France at 4/6 odds. Thomas’ teammate at Ineos, Egan Bernal, […]
Defending Open Champion Francesco Molinari Wants Tours to Speed Up Slow Golfers
Defending Open champion Francesco Molinari took his opportunity at his Monday press conference to bring up slow play. The issue has become a crusade with him, and his brother and fellow pro Edoardo. Both Molinari’s believe not enough is being done to penalize habitual slow players on the PGA and […]
Open Championship Prop Bets Gamblers Should Take, Avoid
Open Championship prop bets can be a tricky process into not getting sucked in to ones that should be avoided. The overseas and internet betting sites that offer them produce a number of interesting side bets, but they all aren’t equal. The challenge is wading through the lines that are […]
Chicago Cubs Add Catching Depth by Trading for Veteran Martin Maldonado
The Chicago Cubs have added veteran catcher Martin Maldonado, acquiring the 32-year-old from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery. The move will give the Cubs a third viable option at catcher, and in the short term, will help cover for the foot injury to All-Star […]
Memphis Grizzlies Defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 95-92 in NBA Summer League Championship
Brandon Clarke tallied 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 95-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the title game of the NBA Summer League on Monday night. The performance earned Clarke championship game MVP honors to go along with having already been named the […]
Line Change: How the NHL Flipped Its Position on Gambling
Slowly American sports leagues are coming around to the fact that gambling on their product is inevitable. Nowhere has this realization come faster than with the National Hockey League. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has done a complete about-face on the subject. The League has embraced the gaming options completely. The […]
Can Del Mar Summer Season Prove California Racing Is Safe Again?
Thoroughbred racing returns Wednesday to the Del Mar Fairgrounds, outside of San Diego, with a renewed focus on equine safety. Considered one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world, the historic oval created by Bing Crosby and his pals in the 1930s is presenting a full, 10-race card opening day […]
Rory McIlroy Wants to Capitalize on Home-Course Advantage at Royal Portrush
Last week, Rory McIlroy went to his home in Northern Ireland expecting to see a different Royal Portrush, site of this week’s Open Championship. He was going to check it out before playing in the Scottish Open. He even delayed dinner with his mom because he thought he would be […]
Tiger Woods Dismisses Concerns Ahead of Open Championship
Tiger Woods came to the Open Championship on Sunday morning, going from his private plane to Royal Portrush. The 43-year-old wanted to get his first look at the course, playing a practice round with Ryder Cup partner Patrick Reed. During the round, Woods focused on chipping and putting. Afterwards, he […]