Most pundits thought Holly Holm had done just enough to win in her return fight on Saturday night. The judges, however, gave a key split-decision victory to Ketlen Vieira instead in the main event of UFC Fight Night 206. Vieira (13-2) won a split decision over Holm by a razor-thin […]
Blues Battling Without Binnington in Goal for Remainder of Series vs. Avalanche
The St. Louis Blues already faced an uphill battle, trailing 2-1 to the Colorado Avalanche in their Stanley Cup playoffs series. Then, on Sunday, they learned that they’ll have to stage a comeback without starting goaltender Jordan Binnington. The Avalanche enter Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series as […]
Tampa Bay Lightning Can Close Out Sweep of Panthers on Monday Night
The Tampa Bay Lightning have four chances to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, but will try to end things quickly on Monday when they face the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their second-round series. The Lightning enter as the -125 favorite to beat the Panthers (+104) and complete […]
Naomi Osaka Drops French Open First-Round Match; Krejcikova, Jabeur Among Early Upsets
Naomi Osaka saw her run at the French Open come to a quick end on Monday after losing to Amanda Anisimova 7-5, 6-4 in her first-round match. Osaka came into the French Open unseeded and wasn’t considered a top favorite to win at Roland Garros this year. DraftKings Sportsbook opened […]
Holly Holm Returns to Octagon to Face Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night 206
Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm missed over a year and a half due to health issues. Finally healthy, she’ll try to fight her way back to another title shot starting with a main event showdown with Ketlen Vieira on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 206. Vieira and […]
Oilers, Flames Back on the Ice After 15-Goal Outburst in Game 1
Everyone expected a high-scoring affair when the Battle of Alberta began on Wednesday. But few could have predicted that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames would combine for 15 goals in the opening game of their series. Both teams will aim to solidify their defense when they suit up for […]
Hurricanes Look to Extend Home Winning Streak in Game 2 vs. Rangers
The Carolina Hurricanes will try to remain undefeated at home in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they host the New York Rangers for Game 2 of their second-round series. The Hurricanes took Game 1 in overtime on Wednesday, beating the Rangers 2-1 on an Ian Cole goal just over three […]
Storytime at Fenway: Trevor Story Breaks Out for Red Sox with Three Home Run Performance
Boston Red Sox fans had been disappointed with new signing Trevor Story, as the shortstop-turned-second baseman seemed unable to reproduce the offensive numbers he put up at Coors Field. But Story showed there’s still life in his bat on Thursday by hitting three homers against the Seattle Mariners. Story went […]
Rory McIlroy Shoots 5-Under to Take Early Lead at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy has emerged as the early favorite to win the 2022 PGA Championship after shooting a five-under-par 65 in the first round at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. DraftKings Sportsbook lists McIlroy as the +300 favorite to win the PGA Championship after Thursday’s round. McIlroy looks for third PGA […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Blues Seek to Hand Avalanche First Postseason Loss
The Colorado Avalanche followed up their sweep of the Nashville Predators by beating the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of their second-round series. They’ll look to move to 6-0 in the playoffs when they host the Blues in Game 2 of their series on Thursday night. The Avalanche enter […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Look to Build on Road Momentum in Game 2 vs. Panthers
The Lightning stole an early road win on Tuesday, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Tampa Bay will look to press its advantage on Thursday night, as the Lightning once again visit FLA Live Arena for Game 2. The Panthers enter Game 2 as […]
Mets Down Another Ace as Max Scherzer Suffers Oblique Injury
The New York Mets are thriving through the first quarter of the season, even without two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. Now, they’ll have to survive for as much as two months without veteran ace Max Scherzer. Scherzer suffered an oblique strain during the sixth inning of his start […]
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Heads to Tulsa as PGA Championship Favorite
Scottie Scheffler hasn’t lost often on tour this year, winning four of his last eight tournaments, including the 2022 Masters. He’ll try to win a second straight major this weekend in the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Scheffler as a +1100 pick to win the […]
Bettors Back Tiger Woods to Win PGA Championship at Southern Hills
Tiger Woods hasn’t won a tournament on the PGA Tour since 2019, and he’s still working his way back to full strength after nearly losing his right leg in a car crash 15 months ago. That isn’t stopping bettors across the globe from backing the 15-time major champion in the […]
Battle of Alberta: Oilers Face Flames in Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
It has been 31 years since the Edmonton Oilers have met the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That streak ends on Wednesday, when the Battle of Alberta begins at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. FanDuel Sportsbook rates the Flames as the -164 […]
After Dramatic Game 7 Wins, Hurricanes, Rangers Battle in Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers both had to battle through seven-game series to get out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Now, they’ll face each other in an effort to get to the Eastern Conference finals. The Hurricanes will host Game 1 of the […]
AL East Odds: Yankees Running Away from Blue Jays, Rays, but Race is Far from Over
The New York Yankees are dominating their competition through the first 35 games of the 2022 season. The Bronx Bombers have opened up a 5.5-game lead in the AL East, and the underlying numbers suggest that gap could be even larger. But there are still a couple of teams that […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: St. Louis Blues Will Try to Outrun Avalanche in Second Round
The Colorado Avalanche rolled over the Nashville Predators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sweeping their overmatched opponents in four games. They expect to face more resistance in the second round, as they’ll battle the St. Louis Blues starting on Tuesday night. The Avalanche open as a […]
DraftKings Drops First Packs for Upcoming Reignmakers NFT Fantasy Football Game
DraftKings is increasingly throwing itself into the sports NFT landscape through its marketplace, which lives alongside its sportsbook, casino, and daily fantasy sports offerings. On Tuesday, the site took its next step toward innovation in this sphere by dropping NFTs for its upcoming Reignmakers fantasy football game. On Tuesday, users […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Face Off Against Panthers in Battle of Florida
The Tampa Bay Lightning will continue their bid for a third straight Stanley Cup on Tuesday, but come into their second-round playoff series as a clear underdog to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers open the series as a -170 pick over the Lightning (+150) at DraftKings Sportsbook. Panthers grew during […]