The Times of London reported on Thursday that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – already postponed to July 2021 – will be canceled, but organizers still say they plan on holding the Games this year. The local organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee have both pushed back on the report, […]
Tata Steel Chess Tournament Odds: Carlsen Favored Heading Into First Rest Day
The fourth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament failed to produce any decisive results, meaning that the five-way logjam at the top of the standings remains intact heading into the first rest day. Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Nils Grandelius, and Pentala Harikrishna each sit on 2.5 points […]
Toronto Blue Jays Sign George Springer, Target Fellow Former Astro Michael Brantley
The Toronto Blue Jays are raiding the Astros’ outfield this week, signing George Springer and closing in on a deal with Michael Brantley. ESPN reported Tuesday that Springer agreed to a $150 million, six-year contract with the Blue Jays, the largest in franchise history. Toronto Finds a Star in Springer […]
Chiesa, Magny Headline Wednesday UFC Card After COVID Cancellations
The UFC has rescheduled or canceled several bouts that it intended to be a part of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN card — its second of three events on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this January. But, even after those changes, the promotion has still put together a solid welterweight headliner […]
Woman Files Personal Injury Lawsuit in Ireland Against Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from a woman over an alleged personal injury incident, according to multiple media reports. Attorney Dave Coleman told ESPN that his client filed suit on Monday in the High Court in Dublin, Ireland. Civil Charges Follow Police Investigation The case involves an alleged […]
Tata Steel Chess Tournament: Carlsen, Caruana, Giri Among Five Tied for Lead After Three Rounds
Fabiano Caruana narrowly missed a golden opportunity to take the outright lead at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament on Monday, but the American grandmaster remains tied with four other players at the top of the standings. Caruana, Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Pentala Harikrishna, and Nils Grandelius make up the lead […]
OG’s Complete List of World Chess Champions from Steinitz to Carlsen
Humans have been playing chess for well over 500 years now. If you count the earlier versions of the game, its origins date a millennium earlier. But, only in the past 200 years have the top players battled for the title of World Chess Champion. The history of the World […]
Promoter Eddie Hearn: Fury vs. Joshua Title Fight Nearly Confirmed for 2021
Heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury haven’t signed the contracts for their highly anticipated title unification bout just yet. But Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, says that it’s only a matter of time before the two sides work out the details for what would become the biggest boxing match of […]
Liverpool Favored Over Man United in Battle for Premier League Lead
Someone will walk out of Anfield topping the Premier League table on Sunday, as Liverpool hosts Manchester United in a critical midseason match. United currently leads the Premier League on 36 points, while Liverpool sits in third at 33. Solskjaer: United Win Would be ‘Shock’ Liverpool holds an edge in […]
Yankees Sign Corey Kluber, Close Gap on Dodgers in World Series Odds
The New York Yankees solidified their position as the favorites to win the American League pennant in 2021 by signing two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million deal. Multiple media outlets reported Friday night that Kluber will join the Yankees pending a physical. Kluber Coming […]
UFC on ABC Odds: Holloway Battles Kattar in UFC’s Return to Network Television
In December 2018, FOX televised a UFC card for the final time. That’s also the last time that the world’s premier MMA organization aired on network TV. That will change on Saturday when Max Holloway battles Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC on ABC 1. The card also […]
Fabiano Caruana Aims for Back-to-Back Titles at Tata Steel Chess Tournament
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament stands as one of the most prestigious chess events in the world. For over 80 years, top grandmasters have traveled to Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands to battle for one of the game’s true major titles. And while organizers have diminished the spectacle this […]
NHL Opening Day Odds: Lightning, Avalanche Favored in Home Openers
Two of the top contenders for the 2021 Stanley Cup are in action on Wednesday night, with both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche beginning their seasons at home on NHL Opening Day. The Lightning will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avalanche will battle the […]
PogChamps 3: Third Edition of Celebrity Chess Tournament Adds Mainstream Stars to Field
The first two PogChamps online chess tournaments surpassed all expectations. Featuring lineups of Twitch celebrities, they became two of the most-watched events in chess history. Now, PogChamps 3 will attempt to push the envelope even further in February. Chess.com announced on Monday that PogChamps 3 will begin on Feb. 14, […]
Stanley Cup Odds: Colorado, Vegas Biggest Threats to Tampa Bay Title Defense
When the NHL season begins on Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning will look to fight their way back to a second straight title. But the defending champions won’t enter the season as the favorites to retain the trophy, according to the preseason Stanley Cup odds. Instead, the Colorado Avalanche will […]
NHL Fantasy Hockey Draft Tips and Advice for Newbies and Lapsed Fans
The NHL returns to action on Wednesday for a season that should provide a bit of normalcy for fans, while still retaining a few changes in deference to the COVID-19 pandemic. That means that this week is NHL fantasy hockey draft time, a daunting prospect if you’re not up to […]
UFC Notebook: Fans on Fight Island, White Working on Potential Superfights
The UFC became the first major sports organization to return to action after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most leagues in March. Since that time, most competitions have resumed, some even inviting fans while UFC fighters continue to battle in empty arenas. That dynamic will change in January, as the […]
Premier League Alters Midweek Schedule After Rash of COVID-19 Infections
The latest surge in positive COVID-19 cases has forced a change to the Premier League schedule, as Fulham will replace Aston Villa in a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. The EPL previously delayed a match between Spurs and Fulham on Dec. 30, when Fulham was struggling with its own […]
Mets Trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco, Leap into World Series Contention
Mets owner Steven Cohen made another huge splash on Wednesday as New York acquired both Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians. The Mets sent infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario, along with minor league prospects Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene in exchange for […]
MMA Notebook: UFC January Schedule, Viral Video Leads to Bellator Signing
The UFC returns to action after its holiday break on Jan. 16 when the world’s premier MMA organization airs on network television for the first time in over two years. ABC will televise the main card of UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar. The UFC last aired on network television […]