Marble Racing has become a huge hit after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered almost nearly every live sporting event in the world. In the latest race on the Marbula One circuit, hosted by Jelle’s Marble Runs, Smoggy from Hazers won Race 7 at the Razzway Grand Prix track. The Hazers regained […]
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Israeli Hoops Star Deni Avdija Potential Lottery Pick in NBA Draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers heavily scouted Israeli basketball star, Deni Avdija of the Maccabi Tel Aviv, who is expected to become a sleeper lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Avdija, a 6-foot-9 swingman, is an excellent shooter who can create his own shot off the dribble and in the post. […]
Former Pitcher Dan Haren Auctioning Bobblehead Collection for Charity
Former MLB All-Star pitcher Dan Haren is auctioning his massive bobblehead collection on eBay. Bidders have until April 1 for a chance to own a unique piece of baseball history and help charities during this time of need. Dan Haren is one of the few pitchers to have beaten all […]
County Health Officials Abruptly Close Santa Anita Park
With 30 minutes to go before first post, officials from the Los Angeles County Health Department shut down racing at California’s Santa Anita Park Friday morning. The move came in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Track officials at Santa Anita, who worked hard to keep the track open for racing […]
Harlem Globetrotters Legend Curly Neal Passes Away at 77
Fred “Curly” Neal brought a tremendous amount of joy and entertainment to millions of fans around the world as a member of the traveling basketball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters, between 1963 and 1985. Neal passed away Thursday at the age of 77. Neal was a true globe trotter playing in […]
Wood Memorial Becomes Latest Derby Prep Shelved Due To COVID-19
With the New York Racing Association’s decision to suspend live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack through at least April 5 because of the coronavirus, another Kentucky Derby prep race went on the shelf. The latest postponed marquee race is the Grade 2 $750,000 Wood Memorial. Previously set for April 4, the […]
Florida Derby Offers Talent, Versatility, History, and Best Derby Prep Field
Now, we’re getting serious. Now, we’re into the varsity of Kentucky Derby prep races and with Saturday’s Florida Derby from Gulfstream Park, we’re going to see a healthy helping of this year’s best 3-year-olds. The 1 1/8-mile Grade 1 Florida Derby offers a hearty helping of Derby Qualifying points: 100 […]
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Arrested, Charged with Aggravated DWI
Police officers arrested UFC legend Jon Jones in New Mexico early Thursday morning on charges of aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, Jones tested “at or above twice the legal limit†on a breathalyzer test after his […]
Baseball Movies: ‘The Natural’ (1984) with Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs
In 1984, Barry Levinson directed “The Natural” starring Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, a mysterious middle-aged rookie with a checkered past who comes out of nowhere to lead the worst team in the National League, the New York Knights, to the pennant. TriStar made “The Natural” on a budget of […]
Legislative Roundup: Washington Passes Sports Betting Bill, No Mobile Wagering in NY Budget
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill on Wednesday that authorizes sports betting at Native American tribal casinos in the state. Tribal casinos in Washington have closed, as have gambling venues throughout the United States, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tribes Must Negotiate Compacts with Washington State The COVID-19 outbreak […]
Now You Can Bet on the Weather
With sports shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic, bettors are turning to something that can never be canceled – the weather. Highs and Lows of Temperature, Precipitation Bets A few operators have turned to such things as temperatures and precipitation as the basis of wagers to tempt players to bet […]
Chess: FIDE Postpones Remainder of Candidates Tournament Before Round Eight
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has postponed the remainder of the Candidates Tournament, citing new Russian travel restrictions put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, Russian officials announced a prohibition on international air travel beginning on Friday, March 27, with no prescribed end date for that restriction. […]
Going Pro: Player of Year Obi Toppin (Dayton) Declares for NBA Draft
The AP Player of the Year, Obi Toppin from the Dayton Flyers, declared himself eligible for the 2020 NBA Draft. Toppin led the Flyers to a 29-2 record and a projected #1 seed in March Madness. Toppin used social media to share his intentions. “I hope everyone is safe and […]
2021 Super Bowl Odds Update: Tampa Bay Bucs Brady Bump
After the first week of NFL free agency, the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs continue to be the favorite to win the 2021 Super Bowl at 11/2 odds, according to an update from William Hill. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped to 16/1 odds to win the Super Bowl, once they […]
Clippers’ Steve Ballmer Avoids Lawsuits with $400M Forum Purchase
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer will fork over $400 million in cash for the Forum in Inglewood, California. The purchase, announced Tuesday, paves the way for the Clippers’ new arena at a nearby location, but most of all, it ends Madison Square Garden’s (MSG) contentious legal battle with the City […]
Silence Deafening in Brad Keselowski Contract Talks
This has already been an interesting season for NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, but it could get much more fascinating for the soon-to-be free agent who will be without a contract in eight months. Keselowski’s contract with Team Penske expires at the end of the year, but there doesn’t seem to […]
Japanese Soccer to Return Gradually, J. League Set for May 9 Start
J.League chairman Mitsuru Murai announced Tuesday that Japanese soccer leagues will restart beginning in late April, with the top-tier J. League coming back in early May. The staggered restart will begin with the third-tier J3 league opening again on April 25, followed by J2 on May 2, and J. League […]
City Official Threatens Legal Action Against Gulfstream Park for Racing
Despite threats from a Hallandale Beach city official to take “legal action†if racing isn’t stopped, Gulfstream Park has no plans to close its doors this week and intends to run Saturday’s Florida Derby without any spectators in the grandstands. Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Sabrina Javellana said Broward County’s ban […]
Two Aces Down, Noah Syndergaard and Chris Sale to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Two prime-time pitchers will be going under the knife and are expected to miss the 2020 baseball season and part of the 2021 season. Chris Sale (Boston Red Sox) and Noah Syndergaard (New York Mets) will undergo Tommy John Surgery to repair elbow-related injuries in their respective pitching arms. Players […]
Kentucky Derby Qualifying Trail Becomes Longer, More Unpredictable
With the postponement of the Kentucky Derby from May to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Derby Trail just got a lot longer. That means the Derby’s qualifying points system figures to get a lot steeper in terms of how many points are required to earn a spot […]