Sports Betting

Dennis' Moment went off as the 6/5 favorite in the Fountain of  Youth. But a disappointing last-place finish has his camp puzzled. (Image: Holly M. Smith Photography)

Fountain of Youth Favorite Dennis’ Moment Disappoints on Derby Trail

Dale Romans was puzzled. Nothing he trained Dennis’ Moment for at Saturday’s Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park was supposed to play out like this. And unlike past mishaps, Dennis’ Moment’s start was good, his tactics were fine, and jockey Flavien Prat was turning in his usual solid, intelligent ride. […]

FanDuel Sportsbook will begin streaming up to two NHL games a day in its mobile app thanks to a new deal with IMG Arena. (Image: David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire/Getty)

FanDuel to Livestream NHL Games in Mobile Sports Betting App

FanDuel Sportsbook will begin streaming National Hockey League games on a daily basis as part of a deal between the NHL and IMG Arena. The sportsbook will stream up to two games a day through its mobile app, with feeds available only to those who have funds in their sportsbook […]

Dustin Johnson is skipping the Olympics, citing a desire to be fresh for the FedEx Cup Playoffs. (Image: Getty)

Dustin Johnson Chooses Cash Over Country by Skipping Olympics

Citing schedule concerns and desire to focus on the FedEx Cup playoffs, Dustin Johnson said on Monday that he will not participate in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. In a statement sent to Golfweek, his agent, David Winkle, said Johnson wants to concentrate on the PGA Tour’s season-ending tournaments that […]

Sungjae Im, who was 30/1 at the Honda Classic, became the second first-time winner this year, as PGA Tour favorites are coming up short so far in tournaments. (Image: Tannen Maury/EPA)

PGA Tour Favorites Failing Bettors Early in 2020

When it comes to betting on golf, wagering on PGA Tour favorites thus far has been a losing proposition. Of the 10 events in 2020, only one of the favorites has cashed. That was Viktor Hovland in the Puerto Rico Open, a second-tier tournament the same week as the WGC-Mexico […]

LeBron James and Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo during the 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte, NC (Image: Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty)

2020 NBA MVP Odds: LeBron James or Back-to-Back for Greek Freak?

With 20 games remaining in the NBA season, Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo leads the MVP race with LeBron James as his closest contender. According to a recent update by William Hill, the Greek Freak is a huge MVP favorite at 1/7 odds, while LeBron is 9/1 odds to win the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry during the 2019 NBA Finals in Toronto, Ontario. (Image: Getty)

Warriors Injury Update: Steph Curry (Hand) Return Delayed

Golden State Warriors All-Star, Steph Curry, expected to return to the lineup on Sunday, but had a setback while recovering from a hand injury. Curry might return later this week or, possibly, this upcoming weekend. Curry played in the first four games of the season before he broke his left […]

Former Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert impressed many at last week’s NFL Combine and could have upped his draft stock. (Image: Logan Bowles/NFL)

Justin Herbert, Isaiah Simmons Big Winners at NFL Combine

With the NFL Combine over, it’s time to assess the winners and losers from the four-day event. Many of the biggest names coming into April’s NFL Draft chose not to participate in workouts. Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow elected not to throw, but that was expected. It shouldn’t hurt the […]

Free agent Tom Brady, left, Julian Edelman and Jimmy Fallon watch from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Syracuse and North Carolina on Saturday. (Image: AP)

Free Agent Tom Brady Toying with Public, Sportsbooks about Future?

Free agent Tom Brady has 16 days until he decides where he’ll play in the 2020 season. In the meantime, however, he is driving those trying to predict his next team nuts. Every aspect of Brady’s life is seen by bettors and oddsmakers as an indicator of what team he […]

The Cheltenham Festival attracts upwards of 260,000 people a year. It's 2020 future is in doubt because of the Coronavirus. (Image: Edward Whitaker)

Will Cheltenham Festival Be Canceled Due to Coronavirus Threat?

The global-wide Coronavirus has infected the horse racing markets in Great Britain with news that two Gloucestershire residents have contracted the virus ahead of the annual Cheltenham Festival, scheduled to begin March 10. Betfair is now taking action on Cheltenham Festival races being canceled, with odds shortening from 5/2 to […]

Baseball Betting Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies (Over/Under 86.5 Wins)

Baseball Betting Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies (Over/Under 86.5 Wins)

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be an above-average team competing in a division with as many as four possible playoff contenders. Their win total for the upcoming season is projected at 86.5, ranking third-highest in the National League East, and the same as their rival New York Mets. The […]

Baseball Betting Forecast: New York Mets (Over/Under 86.5 Wins)

Baseball Betting Forecast: New York Mets (Over/Under 86.5 Wins)

With the 2020 Major League Baseball season beginning on March 26, teams have already reported to spring training and have played a few exhibition games. I’m sizing up all 30 squads for bettors, with a breakdown of the rosters and projections for how they’ll fare. Today, this exclusive series continues […]

Hall of Fame jockey John Velasquez is usually a thumbs-up option in the Fountain of Youth. He's won five times in 12 starts. (Image: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Here is the Predictable Path to the Fountain of Youth’s Winner’s Circle

There are several elements you can expect from this week’s top Kentucky Derby prep race, the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The track will be fast, Hall-of-Fame jockey John Velasquez will figure in the mix, and local knowledge is golden knowledge. These factors are all givens in the […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he's "open to changing partners" as media rights deals expire. (Image: Cliff Hawkins/Getty)

NFL’s Two-Minute Drill to Renew Broadcast Rights at Risk

The NFL is eager to renegotiate its television rights on the heels of a good season. But improving ratings may not impress media buyers who worry the coronavirus could hurt advertisers. The NFL had a relatively good year, with television ratings up roughly 5% during the 2019 regular season. As […]