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Kevin Durant Undergoes Surgery to Repair Torn Achilles, Now What?

Kevin Durant confirmed, via his Instagram feed @easymoneysniper, he underwent successful surgery to repair a torn Achilles, which he suffered in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Kevin Durant went to New York City for an MRI on his Achilles to confirm the severity of the tear. […]

Dustin Johnson is the favorite to win the US Open, but has not been getting a lot of attention leading up to the major championship. (Image: Getty)

Favorite Dustin Johnson Quietly Preparing to Make Noise at US Open

Brooks Koepka has been talking about getting no respect, and Tiger Woods is grabbing a huge amount of attention as usual, but favorite Dustin Johnson is flying under the radar. Johnson is the 7/1 favorite at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, and is quietly plodding along, aiming to win his […]

Tiger Woods gets in some practice at the US Open on Monday, and is joined by a buck who decided to wander on the course. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Tiger Woods Still Enjoys Public Backing for US Open

Oddsmakers have Tiger Woods as the third choice to win the US Open, but bettors are backing the 15-time major championship winner. Woods has odds of 10/1, along with Rory McIlroy, but is behind Brooks Koepka at 8/1, and top pick Dustin Johnson at 7.1, Jeff Sherman, vice president of […]

Brooks Koepka is trying to win his third consecutive US Open, and is using some perceived disrespect as motivation. (Image: Getty)

Koepka Fueled by Slights in Quest for Third Consecutive US Open

If Brooks Koepka needed any more motivation to win his third consecutive US Open, Fox Sports gave it to him. The network, which has been roundly criticized for their coverage of the major championship, appeared to create another faux pas when they left the two-time defending champion out of one […]

Fifty years ago, in Super Bowl III, Joe Namath helped crystallize the myth of the underdog in American sports. (Image: New York Post)

The Underdog Illusion: Why Sports Fans Love Betting Longshots

The underdog Toronto Raptors will get two more chances this week to take out the champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. In the NHL, the St. Louis Blues get one last opportunity to take home their first Stanley Cup, after 52 years of frustration. But if these feelgood […]

Phil Mickelson is part of a proposition bet that has him competing against Tony Finau, Bryson DeChambeau, and Matt Kuchar for the best score. (Image: AP)

Overseas, Internet Best Place for US Open Prop Bets

Usually to get some of the more exotic wagers sports gamblers must look at the overseas sportsbooks, and the US Open prop bets are no different. The Golden Nugget’s venue doesn’t even have any offered on its mobile app. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has limited theirs to match ups […]

Norway’s Viktor Hovland won the US Amateur last summer at Pebble Beach, and now is playing in the US Open at the famed golf course before turning pro. (Image: Getty)

Amateur Viktor Hovland Spending US Open Getting Advice on Being Pro

If soon to be pro Viktor Hovland wanted to learn about life on the tour, he couldn’t have two better professionals to get advice from as playing partners. The Norwegian golfer has been paired with two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka, and international superstar Francesco Molinari. An incredible year is […]

Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans is seeking a new team next season. (Image: Tyler Kaufman/AP)

Anthony Davis’ Choice: ‘Trade Me to the Lakers or Knicks’

Disgruntled New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis, who expressed interest in getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, and New York Knicks, recently narrowed down his trade choices to the Lakers and Knicks. The 2019 NBA Draft occurs on June 20 so any deal involving draft picks […]

David Ortiz is expected to fly back to Boston for further treatment after being shot outside a club in Santo Domingo. (Image: Maddie Meyer/Getty)

David Ortiz in Stable Condition After Shooting in Dominican Republic

Former Red Sox star David Ortiz is said to be in stable condition following surgery after he was shot on Sunday at a club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. According to local authorities, Ortiz was shot in the back at nearly point-blank range just before 9 pm local time at […]

Aerial view of historic Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Cal. (Image: Santa Anita)

Trouble in Paradise: Santa Anita Denies Request to Halt Racing

Santa Anita Park is refusing a request by state regulators to immediately end its current Thoroughbred meeting. The historic track located in suburban Los Angeles is currently experiencing an unprecedented number of equine fatalities during its winter/spring season – now totaling 29 since its Dec. 26 opening. The California Horse […]