Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will fight for a third time in front of 20,000 fans on July 10, when the two meet in a rubber match for the main event of UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Poirier defeated McGregor by second-round TKO in January, avenging a […]
How Does the NBA Play-In Tournament Work? A Guide to the Changes for the 2021 Playoffs
Luka Doncic says he doesn’t understand it. Mark Cuban says it’s “an enormous mistake.†But like it or not, the NBA play-in tournament will make its debut this year, giving more teams one last chance to make the playoffs. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, you’re not […]
Masters Betting: Sportsbooks Clean Up on Hideki Matsuyama Win
Bettors backed a wide range of favorites at the Masters this year. From world No. 1 Dustin Johnson to the surging Jordan Spieth, gamblers parked their money with familiar names. So when Hideki Matsuyama won his first major on Sunday, sportsbooks reaped the profits of his unlikely victory. Matsuyama finished […]
NBA Top Shot: Legendary Holo Icons Return, Rebound Packs Improve Access
Collectors had the opportunity to pick up a legendary pack on NBA Top Shot for the first time in two months on Monday, though even those who weren’t among the lucky few with good queue positions were able to pick up a consolation prize. NBA Top Shot released its second […]
Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Done for Season After Tearing ACL in Left Knee
Jamal Murray will miss the remainder of this season – and possibly most or all of the 2021-22 campaign – after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the Denver Nuggets’ 116-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Murray went down in pain while clutching his left […]
Evander Holyfield Stepping Back in the Ring to Face Kevin McBride
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will fight for the first time in a decade when he takes on Kevin McBride in an exhibition bout on June 5. Holyfield and McBride will fight on Triller as part of the undercard for Teofimo Lopez’s lightweight title defense against George Kambosos. Holyfield dominant […]
UFC Notebook: Poirier, McGregor Spar Over Promised $500K Donation
Before their rematch at UFC 257 in January, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier built more of a friendly rivalry than a heated feud. Much of that goodwill came from McGregor’s promise to donate $500,000 to The Good Fight Foundation, Poirier’s personal charity. On Sunday, Poirier accused McGregor of never making […]
Red Sox Revival: Boston Wins Six Straight to Claim Early Lead in AL East Race
When the Boston Red Sox lost their first three games of the season – at home, no less, and to the Baltimore Orioles – we wrote that the team might be in for another long year. But the Sox have given their fans plenty to cheer for over the last […]
Joe Smith Jr., Maxim Vlasov Battle for Vacant WBO Light Heavyweight Crown
Two of the world’s top light heavyweight boxes will face off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday night in the hopes of capturing their first major world titles as Joe Smith Jr. takes on Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt. Vlasov has won his past three bouts, while […]
World Men’s Curling Championship: USA Faces Switzerland, Canada vs. Scotland in Quarterfinals
Six teams have reached the playoffs and clinched 2022 Winter Olympics qualification at the World Men’s Curling Championship in Calgary. But all six are still fighting for the right to call themselves world champions as the quarterfinals begin on Friday night. Sweden and the Russian Curling Federation (RCF) each earned […]
UFC on ABC 2: Kevin Holland Steps Up on Short Notice to Challenge Marvin Vettori
Kevin Holland saw his momentum come to a crashing halt on March 20 when he lost a one-sided, unanimous decision to Derek Brunson. Now, the middleweight contender will step back into the Octagon just three weeks later to battle Marvin Vettori in the main event of UFC on ABC 2 […]
Bellator 256 Odds: Ryan Bader Looks for Revenge Against Lyoto Machida
When Lyoto Machida met Ryan Bader for the first time in 2012, the two men were both in UFC, and Machida finished the fight with a second-round knockout. Now, a much more seasoned Bader is looking to avenge that loss when the two meet in a rematch at Bellator 256 […]
Dustin Johnson Favored to Win Masters, Bettors Flock to Surging Jordan Spieth
Dustin Johnson won his first green jacket in 2020 and comes into Augusta National this weekend as the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world. That’s more than enough to make him a co-favorite to win the tournament for the second year in a row when the Masters begins on […]
Gambler Beats Betfred in Court Battle Over £1.7 Million Online Blackjack Jackpot
A British gambler won a three-year court battle with online casino operator Betfred on Wednesday, successfully claiming a £1.7 million ($2.34 million) blackjack jackpot that the firm had refused to pay. A UK High Court judge found that Betfred had no grounds on which to deny the payment to the […]
Gonzaga Returns as March Madness Betting Favorite in 2022 After Championship Game Loss
The Gonzaga Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking end to their season, losing to Baylor in the national championship game to end their quest for a perfect season. But oddsmakers still see the Zags as the team to beat when it comes to picking the winner of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. BetMGM […]
Brooks Koepka Comes to Augusta Off Knee Surgery, Plans to Win the Masters
Brooks Koepka underwent surgery on his right knee on March 16 to repair ligament damage and a kneecap dislocation. Just three weeks later, the 30-year-old says he’s not only ready to play the Masters, but to win the major. Koepka hasn’t played since his surgery, but arrived at Augusta National […]
NBA Top Shot: Is the Era of Free Money Over for Investors?
By any objective measure, prices for NBA Top Shot moments are still high. As I’ve talked about before, opening a new pack still guarantees investors a profit, something that can rarely be said about sealed product for physical collectibles. But there’s no doubt that prices on the Top Shot marketplace […]
Sportsbooks Remove Fernando Tatis Jr. from NL MVP Odds After Shoulder Injury
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. left the game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night after reinjuring his left shoulder in the third inning. Tatis fell to the ground in pain after swinging at — and missing — a 2-2 curveball from Anthony DeSclafani during the third […]
Boston Uncommon: Orioles Hand Red Sox Second Season-Opening Sweep at Fenway in Team History
The Boston Red Sox came into 2021 with a faint glimmer of hope that they might rebound from their 2020 struggles and contend for a playoff spot. But an opening weekend sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles poured cold water on that picture in a hurry. The Orioles […]
Canucks Pause Season After Majority of Roster Lands on COVID Protocol List
For most of the NHL season, the North Division – made up of only the seven Canadian teams in the league – avoided COVID-19-related issues far better than its American counterparts. But that situation changed dramatically over the past two weeks, and now the Vancouver Canucks have stopped playing indefinitely […]