Sports Betting

Duke freshman Zion Williamson dunks during a game against Stetson in Durham, North Carolina. (Image: Lance King/Getty)

Zion Williamson Scores 29 Points for No. 2 Duke in Blowout (Video)

St. John’s could not stop Duke’s Zion Williamson, who scored 29 points and unleashed several thundering dunks during a 30-point rout 91-61. Williamson added six rebounds and five steals. He went 13-for-17 from the field, shooting 76.5 percent from the floor. Duke improved to 19-2 and won five games in […]

Maroon 5 is the headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show and might get a special appearance from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. (Image: Getty)

Wacky Super Bowl Wagers Welcome for Crazy Bettors

Tired of betting on the over/under and who will win the MVP of Sunday’s big game? Then click on the internet and peruse some of the Super Bowl 53 wacky wagers. Sites like Bovada and BetDSI are not constrained by U.S. sportsbooks, and the offshore spots are limited only by […]

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski catches a pass in the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.  (Image: David Butler II/USA Today Sports)

Super Bowl 53 Preview: Young LA Rams vs. Old Empire Patriots

The New England Patriots are seeking a sixth Super Bowl title with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, but they face the LA Rams, fresh off their controversial victory against the New Orleans Saints. The Rams are led by their wunderkind coach Sean McVay and former first-round draft pick Jared Goff […]

Bryce Harper met with the San Diego Padres in Las Vegas on Thursday night. (Image: Nick Wass/AP)

San Diego Padres Join Bryce Harper Sweepstakes with Las Vegas Meeting

According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of the MLB Network, executives from the San Diego Padres met with outfielder Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on Thursday night, signaling their interest in pursuing the superstar this offseason. The Padres have now been linked with the two biggest free agents on […]

Former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant had transferred to Missouri in December, but the program just got his with a 2019 postseason ban. (Image: AP)

Missouri Hit with Sanctions, but Clemson Transfer Kelly Bryant Apparently Staying

Any aspirations former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant had of playing in the postseason with his new team Missouri, were dashed on Thursday when the NCAA announced sanctions against the university. The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (COI) banned the University of Missouri football team from not only any bowl game […]

Newcastle United signed Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron at the transfer deadline in a bid to stay out of the relegation zone this season. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Transfer Deadline: Newcastle United Makes Club Record Deal for Miguel Almiron

Newcastle United landed the most significant player on a relatively quiet transfer deadline day, signing midfielder Miguel Almiron on a £16 million ($21 million) move from Atlanta United of the MLS. The Paraguayan international signed a contract with Newcastle that will keep him with the English club through June 2024. […]

New England tight end Rob Gronkowski is listed at 40/1 to win the Super Bowl 53 MVP award. (Image: Getty)

Quarterbacks Tom Brady, Jared Goff Favorites for Super Bowl 53 MVP

Oddsmakers have gone with probability in the line for Super Bowl 53 MVP. The top two picks are quarterbacks. New England’s Tom Brady is the favorite at even money, and Los Angeles Rams’ Jared Goff is next at 2/1. Brady has won the award a record four times. In fact […]

Former South Carolina and Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans pled guilty to bribery charges in connection with accepting money to steer players to certain financial advisors. (Image: AP)

Former Coach Lamont Evans Pleads Guilty to Bribery in College Basketball Scandal

Former South Carolina and Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans pled guilty to bribery on Wednesday in connection with the college basketball scandal that ensnared coaches, shoe executives, financial advisors and a former NBA referee. The FBI indicted nine individuals in September 2017. Evans was accused of accepting $22,000 […]

Duke forward R.J. Barrett is one of the leading scorers for Duke, but will he have more points than Los Angeles Rams first downs? (Image: Getty)

Who Will Have More Bets Mix Other Sports with Super Bowl Wagers

It is one of the most popular proposition wagers the sportsbooks offer, and the “Who Will Have More? bets seem to get more voluminous and creative every year. This year the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has 78 of the specialty bets, covering everything from major sports teams to an individual […]

Holy Bull winning the 1994 Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park | Equi-Photo

Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Taking ‘Holy Bull’ by the Horns

Race fans and bettors from coast-to-coast continue to be on the lookout for breakthrough performances on the road to the 2019 Kentucky Derby, with eyes on horses like Maximus Mischief and Mihos, two of the expected favorites in the Saturday’s $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park in Florida. Other significant […]

New England quarterback Tom Brady is more likely to slide for a loss than try and run with the football. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Are Super Bowl 53 Longshot Bets Worth the Risk?

The big game on Sunday will have its share of surprises, and gamblers might be able to cash in on a few of the Super Bowl 53 longshot bets. Several proposition wagers are sporting odds of 3/1 or higher. Not bad when a majority of the prop bets are listed […]

LA Rams running back Todd Gurley stiff arms Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie in the NFC Divisional Game at the LA Coliseum in Los Angeles. (Image: Robert Hanashiro/USA Today Sports)

Super Bowl Gossip: What Is Wrong with RB Todd Gurley?

During the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints, running back Todd Gurley was limited to only five touches all game and not the main focal point of the LA Rams offense, which led to speculation about the health of his knee. Todd Gurley missed the final two games […]

Justin Rose is among the elite golfers that are taking heat for deciding to participate in the Saudi International golf tournament this weekend. (Image: Getty)

European Tour Under Fire for Upcoming Golf Tournament in Saudi Arabia

The European Tour and its golfers are taking heat ahead of this week’s Saudi International golf tournament, with many critics questioning why the tour is playing in Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in September. Many of the top players in the world have committed to the […]