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XFL Week 5 Odds: Undefeated Roughnecks Two Touchdown Favorites Over Seattle Dragons
The Houston Roughnecks have established themselves as the team to beat in the early going of the XFL season, and the West Division leaders will be heavily favored in their Week 5 matchup. The Roughnecks come into the home game vs. the Seattle Dragons as a 12.5-point favorite according to […]
As Coronavirus Spreads, IOC to Decide by May Whether or Not to Cancel the 2020 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee is giving real consideration to the possibility of canceling the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus outbreak. IOC official Dick Pound told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the group probably has until May to make a decision, and that delaying the start of the […]
LAFC Leads the Race for 2020 MLS Cup
LAFC stands as the clear favorite to win the 2020 MLS Cup, but the unforgiving Major League Soccer playoff format means that many teams could be considered legitimate contenders to win the title. LAFC had a monster regular season in 2019, breaking the MLS record by compiling 72 points after […]
Champions League Round of 16 Kicks Off Tuesday with Liverpool, PSG in Action
Europe’s top soccer teams return to the pitch on Tuesday, as Champions League play continues with the start of the Round of 16. The first leg of two matchups will be held on Tuesday, as Liverpool visits Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain heads to Germany to take on Dortmund. EPL […]
With European Ban, Odds Shrink On Pep Guardiola’s Future at Manchester City
Manchester City’s two-year ban from the UEFA Champions League has already sent ripples through the betting markets, starting with Pep Guardiola’s future. The Man City manager, considered one of the premier soccer bosses in the world, is now 1/5 to leave the Citizens in the summer, according to SportNation. He […]
Unusual Pairings: ‘Who Will Have More’ Betting Explained
One of the unique Super Bowl wagers offered at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook is “Who Will Have More?†The concept is simple: take a sport that isn’t football, and then make a proposition bet between that and something that will happen in the Super Bowl. For example, “Who Will […]
Super Bowl Betting and Smart Money: Don’t Be Swayed by Lots of Zeros
I don’t give a damn what team some anonymous millionaire bet on, nor do I care how much he wagered. What I want to know is — which side does the bettor who actually earns his living from sports gambling like? A few years ago, a highly respected sports gambler […]
Liverpool Faces ‘Most Important Game of the Year’ as Man United Comes to Anfield
Liverpool is surging toward its first English top division title in 30 years, but manager Jurgen Klopp says there are still critical games to play, including a Sunday clash at Anfield with Manchester United. Liverpool sits atop the Premier League standings, with a massive 14-point gulf separating the Reds from […]
Inexperienced Liverpool Squad Handles Everton in Third Round of FA Cup
With Liverpool performing well in virtually every competition it is in – from the Premier League to the Champions League to the Club World Cup – nobody was surprised to see manager Jurgen Klopp rest his stars and give some young players a run in a third round FA Cup […]
Top Photos of 2019: The Year in Sports
The end of the year offers us the ideal time for reflection. CBS News just released its Top Photos of 2019: The Year in Pictures. Of the 53 photos selected, nearly a dozen relate to sports. Accordingly, this seems like the perfect occasion to ponder and marvel at these 11 […]
Quickie Recap NFL Week 16: Michael Thomas Reception Record, Ravens No. 1 Seed in AFC
During the penultimate week of the NFL regular season, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas set a new single-season record for most receptions, breaking Marvin Harrison’s record of 143 catches. The Baltimore Ravens (13-2) won their ninth game in a row and locked up the #1 seed in the […]
NBA Trends: Losing Streaks Continue for New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves
The New Orleans Pelicans (6-22) lost 13 games in a row, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-15) are stuck in the middle of a seven-game skid. You can also keep fading the San Antonio Spurs (10-16), who continue to be the worst team in the NBA with a 7-18-1 record against […]
Champions League Draw Results: Liverpool, Man City Face Madrid Clubs in Round of 16
The Champions League draw took place on Monday, with both Liverpool and Manchester City being assigned tough Spanish opponents in the Round of 16. Liverpool will face off against Atletico Madrid in the first knockout round, while Man City will take on Real Madrid. Liverpool Returns to Site of Champions […]
Doping Ban: How Russia’s Athletes Will (and Won’t) Be Impacted at 2020 Olympics
The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ban Russia from major international competitions for the next four years, including the Olympics, has sent shock waves through the sporting world. But the biggest losers of the Russian doping ban could be the clean athletes who stand to pay a […]
Russia Doping Sanctions = Four Years in Olympic Penalty Box
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has banned Russia from the Olympics and other major, international sporting events for four years — due to organized efforts to execute and cover up a doping scheme. The WADA executive committee voted unanimously in favor of the ban, finding that Russian officials in a […]
Inter Miami, Nashville SC Assigned to Conferences as Relentless MLS Expansion Continues
Officials announced Monday that MLS expansion team Inter Miami CF will be playing in the league’s Eastern Conference next year, while Nashville SC will set up shop in the Western Conference. The addition of the two new teams will bring the league total to 26, a new high for MLS. […]
Quickie Recap NFL Week 12: Pats and Niners First Teams to 10 Wins
The New England Patriots (10-1) and San Francisco 49ers (10-1) became the first teams in the NFL this season to reach double-digit victories. The Niners and Patriots secured the “10 win” milestone in only 12 weeks of action. The Niners are at the onset of a difficult three-game stretch, but […]
Harvard/Yale Big Game Preview, Outside Shot at Ivy League Title
Harvard (4-5) and Yale (8-1) square off in the second-oldest rivalry in college football Saturday, when they meet for the 136th time since 1875. This year’s “Big Game” has Ivy League title implications for Yale, which needs a victory over Harvard, and a Dartmouth loss to claim the Ivy championship. […]
United States Hosts Canada in Must Win CONCACAF Nations League Matchup Friday
The United States men’s national team (USMNT) faces a must win situation at home against Canada on Friday in a critical CONCACAF Nations League match. The Americans must win their final two games and make up a goal differential deficit against Canada in order to win their Nations League group […]