The XFL will boast some impressive television partners when the spring football league begins play next year, as it will have games broadcast on networks like ABC, Fox, and ESPN. The partnership, which was announced on Monday, will ensure that the startup football league will have a large number of […]
Murray Scores 34, Jokic Posts Triple-Double to Lead Nuggets to Game 4 Win Over Trail Blazers
Jamal Murray scored 34 points and Nikola Jokic recorded his second straight triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets get past the Portland Trail Blazers 116-112 in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series. The win tied the series at two games apiece, setting up a critical Game 5 on […]
UFC Fight Night 151: Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone Face Off in Ottawa
Two veterans of the lightweight division will look to position themselves for a potential title opportunity as Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone fight in the main event of UFC Fight Night 151. The Saturday night card will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada, and features a […]
Canelo Alvarez, Daniel Jacobs Fighting to Unify Middleweight World Championships on Saturday
Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs will look to unify most of the major middleweight championship belts in boxing on Saturday, when the two meet at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez is generally regarded as the top middleweight boxer in the world thanks to his win over Gennady Golovkin last […]
VIDEO: Cleveland Indians Pitcher Corey Kluber Hit by Line Drive, Breaks Right Forearm
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber fractured his right forearm while pitching against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, when Brian Anderson hit a line drive back to the mound in the fifth inning. The Indians say that Kluber will be re-evaluated in Cleveland on Thursday in order to get […]
Andy Ruiz Steps Up on Short Notice to Fight Anthony Joshua on June 1
Andy Ruiz Jr. will get a shot at three of the four major heavyweight boxing championships on June 1, when he steps into the ring against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Ruiz took the fight on short notice after the original challenger, Jarrell “Big Baby†Miller, was suspended by […]
Messi Scores Twice to Lead Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League Victory Over Liverpool
Lionel Messi scored two goals in just seven minutes late in the second half to lead Barcelona to a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. The win gives Barcelona a comfortable advantage heading into the second leg of the tie, which will […]
Dana White Says Brock Lesnar Retired from MMA, Daniel Cormier to Face Stipe Miocic
The buzz about a potential summer clash between Brock Lesnar and UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has come to a halt, as UFC president Dana White told ESPN that Lesnar has informed him that he is retiring from MMA. The 41-year-old Lesnar confronted Cormier after his win over Stipe Miocic […]
Barcelona Seeks Decisive Home Win vs. Liverpool in Champions League Semifinal
Barcelona hosts Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie on Wednesday, with both sides knowing that the winner will emerge as the favorite in the competition final. The Spanish side is seeking its first Champions League title since 2015, while Liverpool hasn’t won the top European […]
Ajax Grabs Advantage in Champions League Semifinal with 1-0 Victory at Tottenham
Ajax scored a critical away goal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal vs. Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, grabbing a 1-0 win that could have been worse for the English hosts. The Dutch side took the lead in the first half thanks to a 15th-minute goal by Donny […]
FanDuel Becoming First US Bookmaker to Stream Live Sports in Mobile Betting App
The FanDuel Sportsbook is aiming to break new ground in the American sports betting market, as it has announced plans to offer live sports broadcasts alongside odds and betting options on the company’s website and mobile betting app. The move will be made possible by a partnership between the FanDuel […]
Tottenham Hotspur Host Ajax in First Leg of Champions League Semifinal Tuesday
Tottenham Hotspur will host the first leg of its Champions League semifinal clash against Dutch side Ajax on Tuesday in a battle between two clubs that few expected to make it to this stage of the competition. The winner of the two-leg semifinal will take on the winner of Liverpool […]
Warriors Grab Game 1 Win vs. Rockets, But Officiating Takes Center Stage in Series
The Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series 104-100. But the game – and perhaps the entire series – appears destined to be remembered more about arguments over officiating than the play of either team. James Harden and Kevin […]
Chase Elliott Wins at Talladega Superspeedway After Larson Flips on Final Lap
Chase Elliott took the lead during a four-lap shootout to win the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, earning the first victory for a Chevrolet this season. Elliott won the race under caution, after Kyle Larson flipped behind him on the final lap of the race. Elliott Follows in […]
March Madness Boosts Nevada Sportsbooks to Record Month Despite Increased Competition
Nevada sportsbooks enjoyed a record March, once again helping to alleviate concerns that the spread of legalized sports betting might have a negative effect on existing operations in the Silver State. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, state bookmakers took in $596.7 million in handle during March, the most […]
From League Winner to Relegation, EPL Races Hang in the Balance in Final Weeks
The lack of playoffs in the English Premier League and other soccer leagues around the world can sometimes lead to unexciting finishes, as the important races can be decided well before the final matches are played. But that’s not a problem for the EPL this season, as every significant race […]
Boston Celtics Legend and Hall of Famer John Havlicek Dies at 79
Former Boston Celtics superstar and eight-time NBA champion John Havlicek died on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, at the age of 79. The Celtics announced Havlicek’s passing in a statement released Thursday evening. Havlicek had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, though no specific cause of death was given in the announcement. […]
UFC Fight Night 150: Ronaldo Souza Can Earn Elusive Title Shot by Beating Jack Hermansson
Ronaldo “Jacare†Souza will try one more time to earn the middleweight title shot he has waited for since joining UFC as he takes on fellow contender Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 150 on Saturday night in Sunrise, Florida. Souza was originally scheduled to face […]
Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: Bills Advance in Indiana, Iowa, and Beyond
Progress was made on several sports betting bills this week as states race towards being part of the next wave of sportsbook expansion in the United States. Bills in states like Indiana, Louisiana, Iowa and Tennessee all saw movement in recent days, though not all of them have the same […]
Commissioners Discuss College Football Playoff, But Expansion Not in the Cards
The College Football Playoff spring meetings took place on Wednesday, and as always, the format of the playoff was a topic of discussion. But while conference commissioners talked about the protocols used to select teams, there was no serious discussion about expanding the postseason field. According to several media reports, […]