If the NBA or NHL cancel the rest of their regular seasons because of the coronavirus outbreak and go right to the playoffs when (and if) they resume play, the Westgate SuperBook USA has set first-round matchup odds for gamblers to mull over. The Las Vegas sportsbook issued the odds, […]
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ESPN to Air NBA 2K Esports Tournament with NBA Players
The relationship between the NBA and esports continues to strengthen during the coronavirus pandemic. With the NBA season shuttered indefinitely while America is under quarantine, the league planned a special, players-only esports tournament on the popular hoops video game, NBA 2K. ESPN plans to air the NBA 2K tournament that […]
DraftKings Adds Rocket League, Counter-Strike to eSports Choices
DFS operators are turning toward the sports that continue to be played by expanding their offerings of esports like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Rocket League. With Traditional Sports on Hiatus, eSports Continue Both DraftKings and FanDuel have boosted the number of contests they offer on professional gamers competing in League […]
How (And Why) The Belarusian Premier League Keeps Playing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the world, sports leagues have chosen to shut down in the face of the coronavirus pandemic as a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But bettors around the world have noticed there’s one notable exception: The Belarusian Premier League, where soccer teams continue to compete every weekend. […]
Organizers Select July Start Date for Rescheduled 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics
The IOC and local organizers have agreed on a new start date for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, scheduling the opening ceremonies for July 23, 2021. Organizers postponed the Summer Olympics last week, citing concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Summer Olympics Reject Spring Start Date The IOC had planned […]
Australian Sports: AFL, NRL Remain Active, Play Games in Empty Arenas
While most leagues and competitions worldwide have stopped playing due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australian sports are still going strong, with both the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) continuing to compete in empty stadiums Down Under. Both leagues are playing a full schedule of matches this […]
Report: Premier League Committed to Finishing Current Season Before Starting 2020-21 Campaign
ESPN reported Thursday that Premier League and English Football League (EFL) officials have decided that the current 2019-2020 season will conclude before the 2020-21 competition can begin. ESPN cited sources who said that issues of relegation and promotion must be resolved at all levels of the English soccer pyramid before […]
Five YouTube Channels to Help You Through Coronavirus Sports Withdrawal
I miss live games, and I imagine that I’m not alone in suffering from coronavirus sports withdrawal. While there are a handful of soccer leagues still moving forward, and the Australian Football League is playing in empty stadiums, there really isn’t much left for us to watch — and won’t […]
Will the Coronavirus Shutdown be a Boon for US Online Gambling?
With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down nearly all large events in the United States – and authorities increasingly asking people to avoid holding even smaller gatherings – much of our day-to-day entertainment and social activity will likely be moving to the internet for the time being. Along with virtual happy […]
FantasyDraft Temporarily Ceases DFS Operations
FantasyDraft has temporarily stopped offering DFS contests as a result of the mass sports cancellations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. FantasyDraft ‘Unable to Offer Contests’ In an email sent to users, FantasyDraft CEO Stephen Krombolz wrote that the suspension of all US professional sports leagues has left the […]
DFS Operators Soldier On With Few Contests to Run
DFS operators are continuing to run contests, even as the pool of available sports is shrinking due to leagues canceling games because of coronavirus-related concerns. Limited DFS Slates Available In a statement emailed to users and attributed to company president Matt Kalish, DraftKings said that it would “continue to offer […]
What’s Left to Bet On? Options Dwindle as Coronavirus Sparks Cancellations
By and large, the coronavirus has shut down the world of sports, with competitions across the globe canceled or postponed in an effort to slow the pandemic. And while sportsbooks remain open – and online betting sites likely will even in the most heavily impacted areas – the menu of […]
Are Vegas Sportsbooks Becoming Coronavirus Ghost Towns?
The coronavirus scare is sports gambling’s worst nightmare. Virtually all major American sporting events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, which means sports gamblers won’t have much to bet on, at least for a while. So, how long will this last and how bad will things get? On most afternoons, […]
March Madness, Other NCAA Championships to be Held Without Fans Due to Coronavirus
The NCAA announced Wednesday that its championship events, including the men’s and women’s March Madness basketball tournaments, would be held without most fans in attendance going forward due to the coronavirus pandemic. The move came shortly after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared that NCAA tournament games in Dayton and Cleveland […]
Champions League: Liverpool, PSG Need Home Comebacks to Reach Quarterfinals
Liverpool must overcome a one-goal deficit at Anfield against Atletico Madrid if it hopes to move on to the quarterfinals and keep its hopes of a second straight Champions League title alive. Atletico scored the only goal back in Spain, giving it a slight edge heading into the second leg […]
Ivy Madness Canceled, Ivy League Shutters Tournament Due to Coronavirus
The Ivy League canceled its upcoming Ivy Madness conference tournament for both men’s and women’s basketball due to escalating concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Ivy League regular season champions will earn the automatic bid to March Madness. Yale (23-7) secures the men’s basketball automatic bid, while Princeton (26-1) […]
La Liga Playing Next Two Weeks of Matches in Empty Stadiums, Is Premier League Next?
La Liga officials have announced that teams will play their matches without fans in attendance for at least the next two weeks due to the spread of the coronavirus across Europe. The policy applies to each of the top-two divisions in Spanish soccer and follows similar decisions for Champions League […]
Italy Suspends All Domestic Sporting Events due to Coronavirus, US Cancels Its First
The cancelation of major sporting events is spreading. On Monday, the Italian national Olympic committee (CONI) announced that all domestic team sporting competitions, at all levels of play in Italy, are suspended until at least April 3 in response to a growing coronavirus outbreak in the country. It’s the most […]
Tiger Roll Favored to Win Unprecedented Third Straight Grand National Race
Tiger Roll could make history next month at Aintree, as the Irish-bred horse attempts to win his third straight Grand National. The 10-year-old Tiger Roll currently stands as the 5/1 favorite to win the world’s most prestigious National Hunt race, according to William Hill, after earning the title in both […]
Psyonix Cancels Rocket League World Championship Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Developer Psyonix has canceled the Rocket League Champions Series (RLCS) World Championship, citing the coronavirus outbreak as the reason for its decision. The Curtis Culwell Center, located just outside of Dallas, planned to host the Rocket League World Championship from April 24-26. Alternatives Under Consideration Psyonix announced the decision on […]