Rumblings out of Southern California – not the earthquake variety – indicate Triple Crown winning trainer Bob Baffert may be rolling out his three-year-old star Game Winner Saturday at Los Alamitos. Baffert has yet to confirm his exact plans. Entries for the race are taken Wednesday. If he runs, expect […]
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Home Run Derby Odds: Josh Bell Is Favorite with 2019 Slugging Leaders Out
Monday’s MLB All Star Game Home Run Derby might be more noteworthy for who is not participating, rather than who will be competing. The top two leaders in home runs this season chose not to participate. Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, who leads the majors with 31 homers, had to pull out […]
Justin Haley Wins First NASCAR Cup Series Race in Rain-Shortened Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
Justin Haley earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in just his third career start by winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. The race was delayed a day due to rain, which had interfered with practice and qualifying all week. Busch Pits Just Before […]
Clippers, Lakers Restock with Big Guns in Battle for Los Angeles
The Battle for Los Angeles between the Lakers and the Clippers got very interesting when the Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard and Paul George over the weekend. Who will eventually prevail in this war remains to be seen, but one big winner is basketball fans in Southern California. Oddsmakers believe the […]
Gold Cup: United States Rues Missed Chances in 1-0 Loss to Mexico in Final
Mexico used a second-half goal by Jonathan dos Santos to defeat the United States 1-0 in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday night in Chicago. The win gave Mexico its eighth Gold Cup title, extending its record as the most successful side in the continental competition. Fast […]
United States Beats Netherlands 2-0 to Win 2019 Women’s World Cup Title
The United States won its fourth Women’s World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the tournament final on Sunday. The win makes the United States only the second nation to win back-to-back Women’s World Cup championships, joining Germany, which accomplished the feat in 2003 and 2007. […]
Langer Not Ready to Give up No. 1 Spot on PGA Tour Champions
For the last 10 years Bernhard Langer has ruled the PGA Tour Champions, but Steve Stricker has established himself and could try and knock off Langer from the top of the hill. The season began strong for Langer as he looked to extend his dominance. He won once, and finished […]
William Hill Folds UK Shops, But Wins Big On Caesars Merger
Britain’s largest bookmaker announced on July 4 that it would close 700 UK betting shops. But William Hill’s US business should see an upturn once Eldorado Resorts buys Caesars Entertainment. William Hill’s shop closures have been anticipated since the UK slashed the maximum wager allowed on betting terminals. That same […]
Books: James Patterson Melds Assassins with Esports in ‘Target Alex Cross’
Author James Patterson might just be on to something with his prediction of wagering on esports. He certainly knows enough about the genre to use esports as a storyline in his latest novel. “Consider these facts. E-sports are the fastest growing participatory and spectator sport in the world. The […]
Mexico, United States Renew Classic North American Soccer Rivalry in Gold Cup Final
The United States will look to earn a second straight continental title when it takes on favored Mexico in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday. The United States is coming off of a 3-1 victory over Jamaica on Wednesday night, while Mexico grinded out a 1-0 win […]
DeMarcus Cousins Finds Himself Man Without a Team
While NBA teams were stepping over each other to try and get marquee free agents, DeMarcus Cousins sits unsigned. The Golden State Warrior center has had little interest from teams, though he remains undeterred. The 28-year-old played half a season last year after coming back from tearing his Achilles. In […]
Bucks, Lakers, Sixers and Jazz Lead Next Season NBA Win Totals
NBA win totals for next season have been released by various sportsbooks and Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to win the most games with an over/under at 55.5 win total. The Utah Jazz, Philadelphia Sixers, and LA Lakers with Anthony Davis are also among the top projected […]
Brad Keselowski Makes Good on Wrecking Vow at Coke Zero Sugar 400
Last year at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Speedway, Brad Keselowski vowed he wouldn’t be pushed around. At Thursday’s practice for this year’s edition, Keselowski was true to his word. He got into an altercation with 21-year-old William Byron at the iconic racetrack. The two were on a […]
Jimmer Fredette Quits Warriors Summer League, Heading Back to China?
Jimmer Fredette, who became a cult hero playing in China for the Shanghai Sharks, quit the Golden State Warriors summer league team after two games to avoid risking injury while he weighs his options to accept a lucrative contract to return to China. Fredette returned to the NBA last season […]
Gleyber Torres Joins Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle as Only Yankees Under 23 to Make 2 All-Star Teams
After getting snubbed for this year’s All-Star Game, New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres got named as an alternate to make his second consecutive All-Star teams. Torres, 22, joined Hall of Famers and Yankees legends Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle as the only Yanks to Make two All-Star squads before […]
NWSL Strikes Deal with ESPN for More Women’s Soccer on TV
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on Thursday unveiled a deal with ESPN to broadcast the remainder of its 2019 season. The NWSL had been without a broadcast partner since the premature termination of its contract with A&E Networks back in February. Under the agreement, ESPN will broadcast the National […]
Copa America: Peru Looks to Upset Heavily Favored Host Brazil in Final
Peru will try to win its first South American title since 1975 when it takes on host Brazil in the final of the 2019 Copa America on Sunday. The Brazilians are a heavy favorite going into the match, and are looking to win their first Copa America title since 2007, […]
United States Seeks Second Straight Women’s World Cup Title in Final vs. Netherlands
The United States is just one step away from winning its second consecutive Women’s World Cup, but will have to deal with the reigning European champions when they take on the Netherlands in Sunday’s final. While the matchup may not be as tantalizing on paper as the USA’s earlier clashes […]
Women’s World Cup: England, Sweden Must Regroup for Third Place Game
England and Sweden won’t have much time to get over their disappointing semifinal losses before they meet in the third-place match at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday in Nice. England suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the United States on Tuesday, while Sweden lost 1-0 to the Netherlands after […]
UFC 239: Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes Look to Defend Titles in Las Vegas
Two of the most prolific champions in mixed martial arts will put their titles on the line on Saturday, as both Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes will face serious challengers at UFC 239 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event features Jones taking on Thiago Santos for […]