Football

The Los Angeles Rams made upgrades to both their offense and defense are should be playoff contenders again. (Image: Getty)

Early 2018 NFL Betting Odds Raise Many Questions in Run-Up to Draft

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and internet sites wasted no time setting odds for the 2018 NFL season. The league announced its schedule on Thursday, and oddsmakers were publishing lines for the first week of the season shortly afterward. Jeff Sherman at the Westgate hit Twitter midafternoon with his employer’s […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is one of several star players rumored to be on the trading block. (Image: Getty)

Could NFL Superstars End Up Being Traded in Offseason?

Could NFL marquee players Rob Gronkowski and Odell Beckham Jr. be traded in the offseason? BetDSI believes it is a possibility and has posted odds on several athletes getting dealt to new squads. There have been several high-profile players traded this year. The first was Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith […]

The Washington Valor are one of the four teams slated to compete in the 2018 Arena Football League season. (Image: AFL)

Arena Football League Announces Partnerships with DraftKings and VSiN

That Arena Football League has announced a series of partnerships designed to improve fan engagement over the next two seasons, including deals with DraftKings and the Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN). The overall goal of these partnerships is to provide a more interactive experience for AFL fans, who will […]

Drew Doughty prepares to deliver a check to William Carrier that was ruled an illegal hit to the head. (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kings Task to Even Series Tougher With Drew Doughty Suspended

If the Los Angeles Kings are going to even the best-of-seven NHL Playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights, they will be doing it without Drew Doughty. The team’s star defenseman was suspended Thursday by the NHL for a hit to the head of William Carrier in the teams 1-0 […]

Johnny Manziel participated in the Spring League games in Texas to try and impress the NFL scouts in attendance. (Image: AP)

Johnny Manziel Impressing Scouts, Still Searching for NFL Team

Johnny Manziel has turned his life around, but is still searching for an NFL team that wants him. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been working out for football scouts, though no organization appears in a hurry to sign the 25-year-old. SportsBettingDime has his odds of playing in the NFL […]

New England Tight End Rob Gronkowski has considered retirement, and is supposedly tired of playing for Head Coach Bill Belichick. (Image: AP)

Rob Gronkowski “Pretty Certain” He’ll Return to New England Patriots

The future of Rob Gronkowski seems a little clearer, and New England Patriots fans should be happy. The 28-year-old has been considering retirement, but ESPN reported that sources now say he is “pretty certain” he’ll return to the team for at least one more year. Two months ago, Gronkowski’s future was […]

Brandin Cooks is being traded to the Los Angeles Rams, with the Patriots picking up a first-round draft pick in exchange. (Image: AP/Michael Dwyer)

Patriots Trade WR Brandin Cooks to Rams for 1st Round Draft Pick

The New England Patriots have sent wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a first round pick in this year’s NFL draft. The deal will see New England get the 23rd overall pick in the draft, along with the Rams’ sixth-round pick. Meanwhile, Los Angeles will […]

Penn State’s Sequon Barkley will definitely be the first running back selected in the NFL Draft, but he is also the second choice to be the No. 1 overall selection. (Image: Christopher Sanders)

NFL Draft Prop Bets Return for Second Year at Nevada Sportsbooks

For the second consecutive year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved sportsbooks in the state to offer NFL Draft prop bets. And this year’s approval includes an expanded , though, they have expanded what will be offered to bettors. Last year, GCB approved 17 specific bets related to the […]

NFL owners approved a new catch rule that would have allowed plays like Calvin Johnson’s 2010 catch against the Bears to stand. (Image: Tom Cruze/AP)

NFL Owners Unanimously Approve New Simplified Catch Rule

All 32 NFL owners voted unanimously on Tuesday at to make changes to the league’s catch rule in hopes of simplifying the concept for players, officials, and fans. The change comes following a smattering of high-profile controversies that have cropped up over the last few seasons. Commissioner Roger Goodell had […]

The Los Angeles Rams have signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, a move that could give them one of the league’s best defensive lines. (Image: Bob Leverone/AP)

Ndamukong Suh Signs One-Year, $14 Million Contract with LA Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have beefed up their defensive line by signing Ndamukong Suh to a one-year contract worth $14 million. Suh may have been the most prominent free agent still available on the NFL market. The five-time Pro Bowl selection has 51.5 sacks and 289 tackles in his eight-year […]

The places free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins could end up at are down to four with the Minnesota Vikings the favorite.  (Image: USA Today Sports)

Sweepstakes for Free Agent QB Kirk Cousins Down to Four Teams

The list of suitors trying to sign free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins apparently is down to four: the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos. Bovada has the Vikings as the -205 favorite to land his services. The Jets are next at +300, followed by the Broncos […]

Despite missing his left hand, University of Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin wowed NFL personnel at the NFL Scouting Combine last week and improved his draft status. (Image: Getty)

Scouting Combine Winners and Losers: NFL Draft Prospects Strut Their Stuff

First impressions matter. And at the NFL Scouting Combine last week, future professional football players got to essentially audition for their next gridiron roles, with some players exceeding expectations, and others delivering subpar efforts that should see their names slip down the board at the upcoming NFL draft, to be […]