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Jim Furyk has won two straight PGA Tour Champions events, and could be the first to win three in a row if he captures the SAS Championship. (Image: Getty)

Furyk Gunning for Historic Third Straight Win at SAS Championship

The SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina is the first tournament on the PGA Tour Champions since Sept. 20, and no one is more anxious to get on the golf course than Jim Furyk. The senior rookie has dominated the PGA Tour Champions, winning both events […]

Two NFL quarterbacks, Washington’s Dwayne Haskins, and Sam Darnold of the New York Jets, are not playing this Sunday, but for two different reasons. (Image: Getty)

NFL: Quarterback Drama as Haskins Benched, Darnold Hurt

Two NFL quarterbacks won’t be behind center on Sunday, but for different reasons. Washington’s Dwayne Haskins was benched and the New York Jets’ Sam Darnold is hurt. News of both quarterback’s fate was announced by their respective head coaches on Wednesday. Haskins, who was +550 to be the first NFL […]

Can future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul turn around the Knicks? (Image: Clutch Points)

CP3 MSG Rumors: Will the Knicks Snag Chris Paul in a Trade?

A rumor, which we reported on back in May about Chris Paul going to the Knicks in a trade, gained momentum in the last few days. Knicks general manager Leon Rose used to work as an agent for CAA where one of his high-end clients was none other than Paul. […]

Ian Anderson threw 5.2 shutout innings to give the Braves a 2-0 NLDS series lead over the Miami Marlins. (Image: Eric Gay/AP)

Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers Aim for NLDS Sweeps on Thursday

The National League Division Series could come to an early end on Thursday, as both the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have built 2-0 leads in their respective NLDS contests. The Braves continued to show off their pitching strength on Wednesday, blanking the Marlins 2-0 to earn their third […]

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30:  Kyle Trask #11 of the Florida Gators looks to pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Can You Win in DFS This Week Avoiding the Red River Shootout?

Week 6 of college football DFS provides us with the likely high-scoring affair between Texas and Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout, and an expected team total of 49 points for BYU against the University of Texas-San Antonio. You can expect the core components of those offenses to be highly […]

Sistercharlie won her sixth consecutive race at last year's Flower Bowl. That is one of four Grade 1 races on Belmont Park's Saturday card. (Image: Coglianese Photo/NYRA)

Belmont Park Takes the Stakes Spotlight This Weekend

Two weeks ago, Santa Anita put on a stakes-packed weekend card that sent seven horses to various Breeders’ Cup races. This weekend, Belmont Park captures the spotlight, featuring five graded stakes races on Saturday, including four Grade 1s. Among Belmont Park’s 11 Saturday races are four Breeders’ Cup “Win and […]

The playful Into Mischief is all business in the breeding shed. The sire of Kentucky Derby champion Authentic will command a $225,000 stud fee in 2021. (Image: Coyle Photo/Spendthrift Farm)

The Stud of Studs: Into Mischief’s Fee Raised to $225,000

One of the many byproducts of Authentic’s Kentucky Derby win came this week when Spendthrift Farm increased Into Mischief’s stud fee to $225,000 for the 2021 breeding season. The sire of Authentic, Into Mischief’s 2020 published stud fee was $175,000. To give you an idea of how sizzling hot Into […]

Bryson DeChambeau has won the last two tournaments, but is not the favorite at the BMW Championship. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Shriners DFS Golf Picks: DeChambeau, Simpson Lead Field

The PGA Tour heads to the famed TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, a staple on the schedule for nearly 30 years. After a couple of dull weeks without many stars, eight of the top-20 golfers in the world will play here this week. […]

Nelly Korda is the favorite to win the Women’s PGA Championship this week at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.  (Image: The Desert Sun)

One Bet, $100: Nelly Korda Peaking at Perfect Time for First Major

Nelly Korda is the favorite to win the Women’s PGA Championship, but with odds at 9/1, it makes the 22-year-old a desirable pick for the major championship. Korda might get bet down, however, because of the attractive odds for her to win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. […]

Tom Brady has Tampa Bay clicking and they travel to face the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. (Image: AP)

Buccaneers Look to Deliver Bad News to Bears

Week 5 of the NFL kicks off with the Thursday night game featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Chicago Bears. The Bucs are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under is 43.5. Can Chicago bounce back after losing its first game of the season last Sunday to Indianapolis? Tom […]

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit a home run, then nearly got into an altercation with Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara in Game 1 of their NLDS series. (Image: Eric Gay/AP)

NLDS: Dodgers, Braves Look to Take Commanding 2-0 Leads on Wednesday

The favorites started off strong in the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Tuesday, as both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves posted Game 1 wins. The Braves posted six runs in the seventh inning to rally against the upstart Miami Marlins. Meanwhile, the Dodgers combined strong pitching […]

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat defends LeBron James of the LA Lakers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. (Image: Kevin C Cox/Getty)

NBA Finals: LA Lakers Take 3-1 Lead, Miami Heat in Huge Hole

Los Angeles Lakers won Game 4 of the NBA Finals 102-96 to take a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat. LeBron and the Lakers are one win away from the NBA Championship, while the Heat sank into a deeper hole. Goran Dragic attempted to play for the Heat after […]

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes attacks the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3.  (Image: Nick Wass/AP)

Kansas City 4th Straight 4-0 Start, Now 7/2 Super Bowl Odds

The Kansas City Chiefs set a new NFL record by starting the season with a 4-0 record for the fourth consecutive season. They regained the top spot on the NFL futures board after defeating the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football in Week 3. Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas lists […]

Authentic and John Velazquez's Kentucky Derby stretch duel with Tiz the Law came in front of an empty Churchill Downs. Yet, a September Derby boosted the month's and quarter's racing handle. (Image: Horsephotos/Getty)

September Derby Brings Bettors, Handle Boost to Racing Economic Totals

A September Kentucky Derby produced stronger third-quarter numbers in 2020 vs. 2019, according to the Equibase Economic Indicators in Thoroughbred Racing. Horseplayers wagered more than $3.2 billion in the third quarter. That represents a 12.7% bump from 2019’s figures of $2.92 billion. At the same time, America’s most wagered upon […]