Light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill will attempt to move himself into the elite of the division when he battles former title contender Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC on ESPN 40 this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Hill comes in as a commanding -300 favorite over the 38-year-old […]
Sandy Alcantara Solidifies Status as Cy Young Favorite with Shutout Over Reds
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara continued his brilliant 2022 season on Wednesday night by throwing a complete game shutout in a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Alcantara (10-4) allowed just six hits while striking out three batters and walking one on the way to picking up his third complete […]
Russian Court Sentences Brittney Griner to Nine Years in Prison
Brittney Griner is facing nine years in prison after a Russian court convicted the basketball star of drug possession and smuggling on Thursday. Judge Anna Sotnikova announced the sentence, which also included a fine of one million rubles ($16,700). Griner sentence prelude to further negotiation Legal observers expected Griner to […]
Wyndham Championship Odds: Can Will Zalatoris Claim His First PGA Tour Win?
Twice this season, Will Zalatoris has reached a playoff in a PGA Tour event. Both times, he came up short, including in the PGA Championship. That means Zalatoris will still be looking for his first big league win when he tees it up at the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country […]
MLB Trade Deadline: The Five Biggest Moves on a Busy Tuesday for Baseball
Contenders across Major League Baseball made a flurry of moves on Tuesday, as teams raced to beat the MLB trade deadline and fill holes before the final push for the playoffs. One deal in particular dominated the conversation today, but it was far from the only impactful move. Here’s a […]
San Diego Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell from Washington Nationals
The San Diego Padres bolstered their chances of winning a World Series this year by picking up Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, according to multiple media reports. The Padres will also acquire first baseman Josh Bell in the deal. Nationals pick up prospect haul In exchange, San Diego is sending […]
MMA Notebook: Nunes, Moreno Win Titles at UFC 277; MMA Rules Update
Amanda Nunes avenged her surprising loss to Julianna Pena last December with a dominant performance to reclaim her bantamweight title on Saturday night at UFC 277 in Dallas. Nunes (22-5) won a unanimous decision over Pena (12-5), with judges scoring the bout 50-45, 50-44, and 50-43 in her favor. Southpaw […]
MLB Injury Report: J-Rod Moves to DL; Trout Optimistic on Back Issues
The Seattle Mariners placed rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a right wrist contusion during a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Rodriguez hurt his wrist when a pitch hit him in the eighth inning of the Saturday game. Seattle planning cautious […]
Tony Finau Picks Up Second Straight Victory, Wins Rocket Mortgage Classic by Five Strokes
If golf fans questioned whether Tony Finau could close out professional tournaments, those questions have rapidly come to an end over the past two weeks. Finau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club this past weekend to pick up his second consecutive victory on the PGA Tour. […]
Danny Garcia Fighting for First Time Since 2020 in Super Welterweight Clash vs. Jose Benavidez Jr.
Danny Garcia will step into the boxing ring for the first time in 19 months on Saturday night when he takes on Jose Benavidez Jr. in a super welterweight matchup at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Garcia, who is coming off of a welterweight title loss to Errol Spence Jr., […]
UFC 277: Amanda Nunes Looks to Reclaim Bantamweight Crown in Rematch vs. Julianna Pena
Julianna Pena stunned the world when she beat Amanda Nunes by rear-naked choke in their women’s bantamweight title fight at UFC 269. Now, she’ll have to pull another upset if she wants to hold on to her championship at UFC 277 this Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. […]
Shohei Ohtani Trade Rumors: Could the Angels Pull the Trigger on Moving Their Two-Way Star?
Defending American League MVP Shohei Ohtani may offer more value to an MLB team than any other baseball player on the planet. He’s a star-level hitter and pitcher, is on a low-paying contract through 2023, and is right in his prime. That’s why, as shocking as it may seem, the […]
MLB Playoffs Tier List: Atlanta, Milwaukee Rise; Giants, Red Sox Tumble
As we head towards the end of July – and teams near the 100 games played mark – the MLB playoff races are clarifying themselves on an almost daily basis. That makes it time to update our MLB playoffs tier list, where I evaluate who’s in, who’s out, and who […]
Yankees Land Benintendi from Royals in First Major Move Ahead of Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees made the first significant addition of MLB trade deadline season on Wednesday night, as they traded for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The Yankees sent three minor league pitching prospects – Beck Way, Chandler Champlain, and TJ Sikkema – to Kansas City in exchange for […]
LIV Golf Expanding to 14 Tournaments in 2023; Bubba Watson Joining Saudi-Backed Tour
LIV Golf announced that it will expand its tour to 14 tournaments with a total prize pool of $405 million next year, a significant increase over the $255 million in prizes and eight events on its 2022 schedule. The tour made its announcement on Wednesday, ahead of its upcoming tournament […]
Rocket Mortgage Open Odds: Cantlay Seeks Second Win of 2022 Before FedExCup Playoffs
Some of the top golfers on the PGA Tour will be jockeying for position in the FedExCup standings this week as they head to Detroit Golf Club to play in the Rocket Mortgage Open. World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay comes in as the +850 favorite at the tournament, according to […]
Chess Olympiad Odds: USA Opens as Massive Favorite; Host India Primed to Take Women’s Gold
The United States will bring a stacked lineup into Chennai for the 44th Chess Olympiad, which begins on Friday, July 29. Greek betting site Stoiximan – the only site I found offering odds on the Chess Olympiad – pegs the United States as the -500 to win the gold medals […]
MLB Injury Report: Padres Starter Gore Leaves Game with Elbow Soreness; Sano Makes Return
MacKenzie Gore has made a strong impression for the San Diego Padres this season, even putting himself into contention for the NL Rookie of the Year award. But the Padres will have to do without their 23-year-old southpaw after Gore left his start Monday night with elbow soreness. The Padres […]
Juan Soto Trade Rumors: Top Five Destinations for the Nationals Superstar
While dozens of players will move at the upcoming trade deadline, there’s only one name at the center of the MLB trade rumor mill: Juan Soto. And while almost any team could benefit from the outfielder’s bat, not every franchise will be willing to pay the steep price in players […]
MMA Notebook: Injuries Continue to Plague UFC Main Events as Blaydes Beats Aspinall
Curtis Blaydes earned an important win over Tom Aspinall on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night 208, but he felt little satisfaction with his victory due to an injury that occurred just seconds into the opening round. Aspinall suffered a right knee injury 15 seconds into […]