Sports Betting

JGary Woodland is known for being a bomber on the golf course, but it is his putting that has put him in the lead of the US Open after two rounds. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Gary Woodland Driving to be Better Putter at US Open

Despite Gary Woodland taking the second-round lead of the US Open, he is not the favorite going into the weekend. Woodland, who has never won a major, is at 5/1, according to adjusted odds put out by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Rory McIlroy is the top pick at 4/1, […]

Arkansas came within one out of winning the College World Series last year, and are determined to take home the title this year. (Image: Getty)

Great Eight Ready for Start of College World Series

The eight teams are set for the College World Series, which begins Saturday, and Vanderbilt and Arkansas are the 3/1 favorites. Vanderbilt was listed with UCLA as the 8/1 favorites before the Super Regionals. The Bruins were upset by Michigan, losing a chance to win its second title. It also […]

Brazil is hosting Copa America and is favored to win the tournament, even without Neymar in the lineup. (Image: AFP)

Copa America: Even Without Neymar, Brazil Still the Team to Beat

The 2019 Copa America begins Friday night in Brazil, with 12 countries aiming to earn the championship of CONEMBOL, South America’s regional soccer federation. With only 10 nations in South America, the Copa America has traditionally invited selected teams from other regions in order to create a larger field for […]

Justin Rose shot the low round of the US Open on Thursday, posting a 6-under 65 at Pebble Beach. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Bettors Miss Big Prop Bet After US Open’s First Round

Bettors were looking at a four-way payday on who would be the leader after the US Open’s first round on Thursday. That is until Justin Rose ruined those gamblers hopes. The morning rounds at the major championship were going low. Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, and Louis Oosthuizen all posted 5-under […]

The Toronto Raptors celebrate winning the 2019 NBA Championship at Oracle Arena in Oakland. (Image: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty)

Toronto Raptors Clinch 2019 NBA Title, First Canadian Champion

The Toronto Raptors, led by Kyle Lowry’s 26 points, defeated the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the series 4-2 and secure the 2019 NBA Championship. The Raptors came out firing in a high-scoring first quarter and connected on seven […]

Tyson Fury (left) will look to avoid a massive upset when he faces Tom Schwarz on Saturday in Las Vegas. (Image: Getty)

Tyson Fury Hopes to Avoid Another Heavyweight Upset vs. Tom Schwarz

Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury will be on his guard Saturday in Las Vegas as he faces undefeated Tom Schwarz at the MGM Grand. Fury will come into the fight as a prohibitive favorite, but will be wary of suffering an upset like the one that befell Anthony Joshua […]

Cal. Gov. Gavin Newsom pushing for increased equine safety at Santa Anita. Image: Rich Pedroncelli/AP

Ramping Up Safety Measures at Santa Anita as Deadly Meet Nears End

When racing resumes at Santa Anita a new set of enhanced safety measures for horses will be in place. Only six racing days remain on the track’s winter/spring schedule. Racing concludes June 23. The track, with the support of various horsemen’s groups, are declining Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request that the track […]

SLS Las Vegas Owner Alex Meruelo Aiming to Buy Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes, one of the worst franchises in the NHL, might be getting new ownership. Alex Meruelo, who owns the casino SLS Las Vegas, is pursuing ownership of the Coyotes, according to spokespeople for both him and the team. Current owner, Andrew Barroway, who became the sole owner in […]

Alex Bowman will be without Nationwide Insurance as a sponsor, after the insurance company announced they were opting out of a deal a year early. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Nationwide Exiting Sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsport

Nationwide has decided it’s not on NASCAR’s side and will not be sponsoring  Alex Bowman and the No. 88 car at Hendrick Motorsport after this season. The insurance company had signed a two-year deal last year, but is exercising an opt out clause. The relationship with NASCAR stretches back to […]

Outfielder Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. (Image: Getty)

Christian Yelich Leads MLB with 25 Home Runs, Mets Rookie Alonso with 22

The hot streak for Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Christian Yelich continues after the MLB home run leader smacked his 25th homer the other night against the first-place Houston Astros. Yelich is competing with the LA Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger for a Triple Crown title in the National League. Yelich leads […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) says he has little interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor (left). (Image: John Locher/AP)

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shoots Down Possibility of Conor McGregor Rematch

Khabib Nurmagomedov dismissed the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor on Wednesday, saying that there were far more worthy opponents for him to face before considering another meeting with the Irish fighter. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, spoke to reporters in London on Wednesday while promoting his September fight […]

The Saint Louis Blues pose with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Finals. (Image: Getty)

St. Louis Blues Win 2019 Stanley Cup, Ryan O’Reilly MVP

After a 52-year journey, the St. Louis Blues finally won the Stanley Cup after the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals by the score of 4-1. Conn Smythe MVP winner Ryan O’Reilly scored the first goal for St. Louis against Bruins’ superstar […]

Leading three-year-old setting sights on Travers Stakes Agu. 24 at Saratoga in Upstate New  York. (Image: NYRA)

Crazy Triple Crown Season Concludes: Who’s Best? Who Knows?

This year’s Triple Crown races are over, but an extraordinary number of contrasts have made this series of races more intriguing than ever. Some of what made 2019 so fascinating: A wide array of winners of the various Kentucky Derby prep races The late scratch of presumptive Derby favorite Omaha […]