During Shohei Ohtani’s historic 2021 season, a popular meme lampooned the fact that no matter what he and fellow superstar Mike Trout accomplished, the Los Angeles Angels just kept losing. On that note, Ohtani hit two home runs and knocked in eight runs on Tuesday night as the Angels lost […]
Candidates Tournament: Nepomniachtchi Beats Firouzja to Take Solo Lead After Four Rounds
Ian Nepomniachtchi is making his case for a return trip to the World Chess Championship, as the Russian grandmaster holds the lead at the 2022 Candidates Tournament after four rounds. Nepomniachtchi beat young star Alireza Firouzja on Tuesday to move to three points after four rounds. Sicilian Defense goes wrong […]
Las Vegas Aces Find Winning Hand Early in 2022 WNBA Season
Becky Hammon came to the Las Vegas Aces with the intention of coaching her team to a WNBA Championship. So far, the Aces are on track to meet that goal. Las Vegas is off to a 13-2 start this season, and DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Aces as the +120 favorite […]
Lightning Strike Back with 6-2 Win Over Avalanche in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a habit of sticking around in playoff series over the past three years, even when they fall behind early. That pattern continued on Monday night as the Lightning beat the Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tampa Bay won at […]
MMA Notebook: Josh Emmett Outpoints Kattar; Yan, Cejudo Beef on Twitter
Josh Emmett did just enough to get the win at UFC on ESPN 37 in Austin on Saturday, beating Calvin Kattar by split decision in the main event. Two judges gave Emmett a 48-47 win, while the third saw it 48-47 in favor of Kattar. Emmett wants Holloway vs. Volkanovski […]
Fitzpatrick Wins US Open by One Shot; Rory McIlroy Favorite for Open Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick used an incredible approach shot on the 18th hole to scramble for par and avoid a playoff, holding on to a 1-shot lead to win the US Open on Sunday. Fitzpatrick shot a 2-under 68 on Sunday, finishing at six-under-par for the tournament, one shot ahead of both […]
MLB Injury Report: Betts, Machado Injuries Shake Up NL West Race
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list Sunday after the superstar suffered a cracked right rib last week. Betts sustained the injury after colliding with outfielder Cody Bellinger on Wednesday in a 4-1 win over the Angels. Betts injury worse than initially feared The […]
Stanley Cup Final Game 3: Lightning Return to Tampa Bay Down Two Games to Avalanche
The Tampa Bay Lightning have gone 7-1 at home this postseason. They’ll need to continue that form if they hope to get back into the Stanley Cup Final tonight in Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. FanDuel Sportsbook sees Game 3 as a pure toss-up, offering -110 odds on both […]
UFC on ESPN 37: Kattar, Emmett Promise Thriller in Featherweight Main Event
Two of the most violent fighters in the lightweight division will face off in the main event of UFC on ESPN 37, as Calvin Kattar battles Josh Emmett on Saturday. Kattar comes into the fight as a -265 favorite over Emmett (+200), according to odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. Emmett, Kattar […]
Artur Beterbiev Aims to Unify Light Heavyweight Titles vs. Joe Smith Jr. at Madison Square Garden
WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will battle WBO champion Joe Smith Jr. in what should be an action-packed fight at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Beterbiev holds the edge in the fight at DraftKings Sportsbook, where he is a -750 favorite over Smith (+500). Beterbiev holds […]
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning Look to Strike Back Against Avalanche in Game 2
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a living of coming back strong after losses over the past three years of postseason play. They’ll try to do it yet again as they prepare for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The Avalanche stand as […]
US Open Odds: Qualifier Adam Hadwin Leads After First Round; McIlroy One Shot Back
Adam Hadwin went through qualifying to get into the US Open field, and even then, only managed to do so as an alternate. The Canadian proved he belonged on Thursday, shooting a 66 to take a one-shot lead at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Despite his hot start, Hadwin […]
Rookie of the Year Odds: Rodriguez, Gore Take Over as Strong Favorites
Julio Rodriguez has planted himself firmly in centerfield for the Seattle Mariners, quickly becoming one of their most dependable offensive weapons. If he keeps it up, Rodriguez might just claim the AL Rookie of the Year award, too. Rodriguez ranks as the +100 favorite to win AL Rookie of the […]
Burakovsky OT Goal Gives Avalanche Early Lead in Stanley Cup Final
Andre Burakovsky scored the game-winning goal 1:23 into overtime to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. The Avalanche are now -270 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Burakovsky nets […]
Tour Divisions Take Backseat to Golfing Greatness at US Open
Last week, the golfing world focused on the battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. This week, all of the world’s top players will be in one place as they descend on The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts for the US Open. Rory McIlroy comes in off his win […]
MLB Playoffs Tier List: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who’s on the Bubble
Traditionally, mid-June is far too early to declare much about the MLB playoffs. But with the expanded postseason now including 12 teams, there are at least a few squads that have essentially booked their spots in October, even with 100 games remaining in their seasons. More playoff teams also means […]
MLB Injury Report: deGrom, Scherzer Nearing Returns; Tatis Yet to Swing Bat
The New York Mets could bolster their rotation in the near future, as aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are both back with the team and getting closer to returning to the mound. The Mets (41-22) remain the -235 favorites to win the NL East at DraftKings Sportsbook, but have […]
Wimbledon Awards Wild-Card Entry to Perennial Tournament Favorite Serena Williams
Serena Williams didn’t appear on the entry list for Wimbledon when the tournament released its initial fields earlier this month. But, organizers have given the seven-time champion a wild-card entry that will put her straight into the main draw as one of the tournament favorites this July. DraftKings Sportsbook lists […]
SEC Dominates College World Series Field as Conference Sends Four Teams to Omaha
Tennessee suffered a stunning defeat in its super-regional series, but even without the Volunteers, the SEC will have plenty of chances to win a national title at the College World Series in Omaha. For the third time since 2015, the SEC is sending four teams to the College World Series, […]
Ding Liren, Fabiano Caruana Lead Field of Eight Chess Hopefuls at 2022 Candidates Tournament
Eight of the world’s top grandmasters will meet in Madrid starting on Thursday with a trip to the Chess World Championship on the line as they compete in the 2022 Candidates Tournament. The winner of the double round-robin event will potentially take on Magnus Carlsen for the World Chess Championship […]