Cheick Kongo will attempt to become the oldest first-time champion in Bellator history at age 46 when he takes on Ryan Bader for the heavyweight title at Bellator 280 on Friday in Paris. Bader enters as a significant -525 favorite over Kongo (+385), according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Bader signs new […]
Las Vegas Aces, Becky Hammon Favored to Win First WNBA Championship
The Las Vegas Aces built themselves into a perennial contender under head coach Bill Laimbeer. Now, former San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon will try to lead them to their first WNBA Championship in 2022. The Aces come into the 2022 season as the +350 favorite to win the WNBA […]
2022 College World Series Odds: Can Anyone Stop Tennessee?
The Tennessee Volunteers have never won the College World Series and only reached the final once in 1951. But unless something changes dramatically in the next month, they’ll head into Omaha as the clear favorites to win a national championship in college baseball this year. Tennessee currently rates as the […]
Dodgers Make Early Statement in NL West Race with Sweep of Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent most of the 2021 season looking up at San Francisco in the standings, with the Giants ultimately pulling off a massive upset by winning the NL West crown. On Wednesday, the Dodgers showed they had no interest in watching that story play out again. Los […]
Rory McIlroy Rolls into TPC Potomac as Favorite in Wells Fargo Championship
Rory McIlroy has won the Wells Fargo Championship three times in his career, including last season at the Quail Hollow Club. And while the tournament will move to a new course for this year, McIlroy still enters as the clear favorite to pick up a fourth title. DraftKings Sportsbook lists […]
MMA Notebook: White Blasts Boxing Pay, Harrison Responds to Pena Callout
UFC president Dana White addressed fighter pay and potential crossover fights in a couple of media appearances on Tuesday, defending his own organization while taking some potshots at the sweet science. White appeared on The Pivot Podcast where he discussed the issue of UFC fighter pay with former NFL players […]
WNBA MVP Odds: A’ja Wilson, Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart Each Looking for Second Trophy
In each of the past six seasons, a different woman has won the WNBA MVP award. Oddsmakers don’t expect that trend to continue and are pegging a trio of former winners as the top picks to earn MVP honors in 2022. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson […]
With Three Wins in a Month, Cincinnati Reds Heading for Historically Bad Season
The Cincinnati Reds started the year with a weak roster and little chance of making the playoffs, let alone winning their division or competing for a World Series title. Yet few could have possibly predicted just how horrid the Reds would be through the first four weeks of the 2022 […]
Minnesota Twins Ride Strong April to Top of AL Central Division Race
Heading into the 2022 season, most observers regarded the Minnesota Twins as the only threat to the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, albeit a long shot to actually win the division. Expectations are rising after a month of play, however, as the Twins now lead the AL Central […]
Colorado Avalanche Open NHL Playoffs as Favorites to Win First Stanley Cup Since 2001
The Colorado Avalanche dominated the Western Conference this season, piling up 119 points to easily top the Central Division. They’ll look to capitalize on that success by winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in over two decades, though it’ll be far from an easy road in the playoffs. The Avalanche […]
Top Players Slam Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players
Some of the world’s top players are angry over a Wimbledon ban that would prevent Russian and Belarusian players – including some betting favorites – from playing in the grass-court Grand Slam event this year. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are among those who spoke out in recent […]
MLB News and Notes: Mets Designate Cano for Assignment, Ohtani Could Miss Next Start
The New York Mets still owe Robinson Cano $40.5 million over the next two seasons. That didn’t stop the team from designating the 39-year-old second baseman for assignment on Monday. All MLB teams needed to cut their rosters from 28 players down to 26 on Monday, and Cano was a […]
Five Mets Pitchers Combine for Second No-Hitter in Franchise History vs. Phillies
The New York Mets threw the first no-hitter of the 2022 season on Friday night, as five pitchers combined to stymie the Phillies in a 3-0 win. Tylor Megill threw the first five innings before giving way to Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Seth Lugo and final closer Edwin Diazo to […]
Katie Taylor Battles Amanda Serrano in History Women’s Boxing Match
Women’s boxing has improved its stature and visibility dramatically over the past two decades. But no previous fight can compare to the hype, anticipation, and money of the lightweight championship bout between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Serrano comes in as the slight […]
Undefeated Champions Shakur Stevenson, Oscar Valdez Face Off for Super Featherweight Titles
WBO super featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson comes into the weekend as a superstar in the making and a heavy favorite. But he’ll have plenty on his hands on Saturday night when he takes on undefeated WBC title holder Oscar Valdez in a title unification bout at the MGM Grand Garden […]
UFC on ESPN 35: Rob Font Misses Weight, Fight with Marlon Vera Still On
Rob Font lost his four-fight winning streak last December when Jose Aldo beat him by unanimous decision. He’ll look to get back on track Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 35 when he battles fellow bantamweight contender Marlon Vera in the main event. Font (19-5) weighed in at 138.5 pounds, […]
Jorge Masvidal Accused of Inflicting Brain Injury to Colby Covington as Rivalry Spills Outside Octagon
Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal were once friends and sparring partners at American Top Team. Later, they became bitter rivals in the UFC. Now, Masvidal faces felony charges that he caused a brain injury to Covington in an incident in Miami Beach last month. Masvidal allegedly punched a man – […]
Braves Activate MVP Candidate Ronald Acuna Jr. Ahead of Schedule for Thursday Night Game
Ronald Acuna Jr. will man right field for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, marking an earlier-than-expected return for the superstar after undergoing knee surgery. Acuna rates as the +600 second choice to win the National League MVP at FanDuel Sportsbook, trailing only Juan Soto (+400). Those odds shortened on […]
NFL Draft Odds: Will Jaguars Take Walker, Ekwonu, or Hutchinson with First Pick?
With the 2022 NFL Draft just hours away, there’s still an open question when it comes to who the Jacksonville Jaguars will take with the first overall pick – and how that will impact how the draft plays out after that. BetMGM lists Georgia defensive end Travon Walker as the […]
Mexico Open Odds: Jon Rahm Looks to Get Back on Track at Vidanta
Picking the winner of a golf tournament is notoriously difficult. The top contenders are often on nearly equal footing, and everyone in the field has a chance if they get hot. But when it comes to this weekend’s Mexico Open, everyone sees the same favorite: Jon Rahm. Rahm will try […]