Three major Kentucky Derby preps Saturday saw two heavily hyped favorites fail to get to the winners’ circle. The third prep, at Turfway Park in Northern Kentucky, produced an impressive winner in Somelikeithotbrown for trainer Mike Maker. A fourth key prep Saturday, the $500,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita […]
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Baseball Movies: ‘Eight Men Out’ and the Chicago Black Sox Scandal
In 1988, John Sayles wrote and directed “Eight Men Out”, a baseball movie starring John Cusak and Charlie Sheen, which chronicles the Chicago Black Sox scandal after the team fixed the 1919 World Series. The Chicago White Sox won the World Series in 1917 but were favorites to win the […]
MLB Season Prop Bets Do No Favors for Chicago Cubs
Opening Day is the earliest it has ever been, with teams in action on March 28, and that doesn’t give those wanting to put down money on MLB season prop bets much time. Several sportsbooks have put out a list of win totals for all 30 teams, as well as […]
Injury Report: Zion Williamson Will Not Play in Rematch Against UNC
Zion Williamson will not suit up for #4 Duke (26-4) in their final game of the regular season against rival #3 North Carolina (25-5) at Chapel Hill. Duke lost the first meeting of the season 88-72. Williamson injured his knee in a freak sneaker mishap in the opening minute of […]
Derby Fever Spiking, Hopefuls Test Mettle in Florida, New York, Kentucky
Kentucky Derby hopefuls are gathering Saturday in Florida, New York and Kentucky. The mission: test their speed, stamina and heart attempting to earn a spot in the Derby starting gate on May 4. A fourth key prep, the $500,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita remains on hold as track […]
Santa Anita Horse Deaths Puzzle Track Investigators, Racing Stakeholders
Twenty-one equine fatalities in less than three months at Santa Anita Park have forced an indefinite suspension of all racing and training activities. As officials try to determine if they’re looking at a statistical anomaly, deteriorating track conditions in the face of unprecedented rain and cold, or something else, the […]
March Madness Bubble Watch: Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State (20-9) is currently on the March Madness bubble, but can almost guarantee themselves an at-large bid with a victory against rival Arizona (17-13) this weekend. Arizona State started the season 8-1, but have gone 12-8 since then during an erratic season that included a couple of huge wins […]
Honda Classic Winner Keith Mitchell Seeks Recognition at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Keith Mitchell is aware that most golf fans at the Arnold Palmer Invitational don’t know who he is, and the winner of last week’s Honda Classic is okay with that. Mitchell enters this week with more people being able to recognize him than two weeks ago. Mitchell is not getting […]
Real Madrid Eliminated from Champions League After Shock Home Loss to Ajax
Real Madrid’s run as the three-time defending European champions has come to a stunning end, as the Spanish side was defeated 4-1 at home by Ajax on Tuesday, eliminating them from the Champions League in the Round of 16. Madrid held a 2-1 lead heading into the second leg of […]
Vijay Singh Sees Chance to be Oldest PGA Tour Winner Get All Wet
Vijay Singh had a chance to make history for himself, and a whole lot of money for those that backed him in the final round of the Honda Classic. The 56-year-old was trying to break Sam Snead’s record as the oldest winner on the PGA Tour. Snead was 52-years-old when […]
Lakers, Celtics, Pelicans in Tailspin in Wake of Anthony Davis Trade Request
A month after All-Star Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, three teams involved in the drama have all posted losing records, including potential suitors with the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. The combined teams have gone only 16-23 since Anthony Davis’ agent mentioned his client […]
Roger Federer Wins Dubai Championships to Claim 100th Career Singles Title
Roger Federer became only the second man in history to win 100 singles titles in his tennis career on Saturday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 to win the Dubai Championships. Federer joins Jimmy Connors as the only men to hit the century mark, with the American holding the all-time record […]
Joey Logano Back in Victory Lane After Win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Joey Logano held off a late charge from teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The win was the first of the season for Logano, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion. Team Penske Dominates Vegas The race between Logano and Keselowski, both […]
New York Jets Looking to Trade No. 3 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft
During an NFL combine workout of future draft picks, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan admitted to reporters that the Jets are open to trading down in the 2019 NFL Draft to relinquish the #3 overall pick if the price is right. The Jets finished the 2018 season with […]
Kentucky Derby Hopes Spring From Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream
Just who will sip from the Fountain of Youth? The legend of a spring that supposedly restores the vitality and vigor of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters may be a myth, but the horse race Saturday at Gulfstream Park, near Miami, is quite real. All eyes will be […]
Johnny Manziel’s CFL Comeback Abruptly Ends, Canada Pulls Plug on Johnny Football
2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel’s attempt to jump start his professional football career in Canada has come to an end after the Montreal Alouettes cut their quarterback while under a special directive from the Canadian Football League. Apparently, Manziel violated undisclosed terms of his contract to play north of […]
Even Without a Team, Bryce Harper Favored to Win NL MVP Award
There’s still no telling where Bryce Harper will end up playing for the 2019 MLB season. But despite that uncertainty, at least one major sportsbook is already making the 26-year-old outfielder its favorite to win the National League MVP award this year. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has installed Harper […]
Improved Rockies, Padres Threat to Dodgers National League West Dominance
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League West and got to the World Series again, only to fall short for the second consecutive year. Now the Dodgers have to worry about an improved division, and fighting for the top spot in the West. Oddsmakers believe they will make it. […]
March Madness Bear Watch: Montana Grizzlies from the Big Sky
The Montana Grizzlies (20-7) hold down the top spot in the Big Sky Conference and former point guard turned head coach Travis DeCuire is on the verge of leading the Grizzlies to consecutive March Madness appearances. The University of Montana, located in Missoula, might be most known because of their […]
No. 3 Duke Loses Second Game Without Zion Williamson, Virginia Tech Wins 77-72
With Zion Williamson nursing a sprained knee and sitting on the bench in street clothes for a game against VaTech, #3 Duke lost for the second time in the last three games since Williamson unexpectedly went down with a sneaker blowout against North Carolina last week. Duke’s other super-frosh, RJ […]