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Could Sir Alex Ferguson Bring ‘Fergie Time’ to Grand National?
The sight of Sir Alex Ferguson anywhere in the Liverpool city limits is one guaranteed to boil the blood of any Liverpudlian. The man once considered evil incarnate when he was leading Manchester United to 13 Premier League titles in 26 seasons – often at the expense of Liverpool – […]
Former Barcelona and Real Madrid Superstar Hagi Dreams of a Future as USMNT Head Coach
Gheorghe Hagi was one of the stars at the 1994 World Cup in the US. Guided by his goals and assists, Romania went through to the quarterfinals in the tournament, only to be knocked out by Sweden after an epic penalty shootout. Hagi, now 56, is fondly remembered by American […]
Everyone Loves Haaland: Spanish Teams Make Their Play for Dortmund’s Young Scoring Machine
Erling Haaland’s staying at Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga for another season looks less likely day by day. The 20-year-old goal machine is in big demand. After Manchester City put him at the top of their summer transfer list to replace outgoing Sergio Aguero (32), Spanish giants Barcelona and […]
Panic in Paris: PSG Afraid of Losing Superstar Mbappe for Free
Alongside Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe is Europe’s most prominent proposal for greatness in the new generation of soccer superstars. Mbappe is just 22, but he’s managed to win the World Cup with France (2018), as well as three French titles, two Cups, two League Cups, and two French […]
Furious Ronaldo Storms Off the Pitch After Controversial Call in World Cup Qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of debate for soccer fans around the world after the game Portugal played in Serbia on Sunday in the World Cup Qualifiers for Qatar 2022. The 36-year-old forward was left fuming after a decision from the referees denied him a goal in the dying moments […]
Recent WNBA Purchases are Latest in Red Hot Sports Franchise Market
Two more pro teams, the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream, recently changed hands. The WNBA purchases are further evidence of a hyperactive sports franchise market. Even as professional sports continue to lose money due to the pandemic, teams are getting snapped up for top dollar. Predictably, billion-dollar sales […]
Canadian Single-Game Betting Gets Big Parliamentary Push
Canada moved one step closer to legalized single-game sports betting this past week when its House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a private measure bill, 303-15. The bill, authored by Conservative MP Kevin Waugh (Saskatoon-Grasswood), would open the windows for legalized single-event sports wagering throughout Canada. Much as the May 2018 […]
Champions League: Barcelona Hosts PSG in Round of 16 Clash of European Titans
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are clubs that frequently make deep runs in the Champions League, with PSG even reaching last year’s final. But one of the two will suffer an early exit this season, as the two European powerhouses face off in the Round of 16 beginning on Tuesday. Barcelona […]
State of Trading Cards Report Shows Massive Growth in 2020
The top-selling online platform for trading cards says the industry reached new heights over the past year. Interest in sports cards and trading card games like Pokemon and Magic the Gathering has reached such a fervor that eBay decided to crunch the numbers for its first State of Trading Cards […]
UK Gambling Commission Implementing New Regulations for Online Casinos
In recent years, the UK Gambling Commission has been tightening the reins on everything from machines in betting shops to advertising on television. Now, the regulator has announced new rules that online casinos will have to implement later this year in an effort to limit the impact of problem gambling […]
COVID Protocols Cancel Men’s Alpine World Cup Stop at Wengen, Kitzbühel to Replace Circuit’s Oldest Venue
Even as economic impacts on tiny European villages, dependent on yearly World Cup stops, are incalculable, the alpine World Cup has soldiered on, creating a safe and COVID-free environment for its athletes and staff thus far this season. So, it came as a bit of a surprise Monday evening to […]
Premier League Alters Midweek Schedule After Rash of COVID-19 Infections
The latest surge in positive COVID-19 cases has forced a change to the Premier League schedule, as Fulham will replace Aston Villa in a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. The EPL previously delayed a match between Spurs and Fulham on Dec. 30, when Fulham was struggling with its own […]
USWNT’s Alex Morgan Contracted COVID-19 Over Holiday Break
Alex Morgan, perhaps the most recognizable athlete on the US Women’s Soccer team, revealed Tuesday she contracted the COVID-19 virus over the holiday break while spending time with family in California. Morgan, 31, had recently come back to the US from England, where she played striker for Tottenham in the […]
Disney Bets on ESPN Plus Subscribers Paying More for UFC Pay-Per-View
UFC regulars will pay more to watch premiere fights starting Friday, as ESPN Plus will up its pay-per-view rates on select matches. The price increase coincides with parent company Disney’s focus on streaming services and partnerships with sports betting operations. ESPN’s streaming service is the exclusive broadcast home of the […]
Caesars Entertainment Acquires Colombian Online Betting Operator Alfabet with Eye on Latin American Expansion
UK sportsbook William Hill, acquired by Caesars Entertainment in September for $2.9 billion, announced Sunday that it picked up a majority stake of Columbia-based Alfabet SAS—an online casino and sports gambling operation run under the BetAlfa name. Alfabet and BetAlfa are relatively new players on the scene, having been in […]
Decoding GOATs: Study Reveals Secrets of Athletes Who Make History
Athletic superstars — or GOATs — share certain traits, according to a recent study. Knowing what they are may help you raise one, or more importantly, draft one. When drafting a player, it may be as important to know if they have an older brother than their average yards per […]
Atletico Madrid Defender Kieran Trippier Banned 10 Weeks for Breaking Betting Rules
The English Football Association suspended Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier for 10 weeks, citing multiple breaches of gambling regulations for soccer players under the FA’s jurisdiction. Trippier, who’s represented England on 25 occasions since 2017, will also pay a fine of £70,000 ($94,400), the FA announced on Wednesday. Violations Remain […]
List of Sports Movies Now Streaming on Disney Plus
If you’re a Star Wars geek like me and subscribed to the Disney Plus streaming platform to watch ” The Mandalorian,” rest assured, the service has plenty of other non-Star Wars content to keep you entertained during the holiday season. Disney Plus offers a vast list and collection of sports […]
Premier League Leaders Tottenham, Liverpool Face Off at Anfield on Wednesday
Tottenham Hotspur leads the Premier League on goal differential over Liverpool, climbing back to the top of English soccer under the leadership of Jose Mourinho. But Spurs will face its toughest test of the season yet on Wednesday when it travels to Anfield for a head-to-head clash with Liverpool that […]