Jan Blachowicz got the win he needed to re-enter the light heavyweight title picture on Saturday night, but the biggest story coming out of the fight was the injury Aleksandar Rakic suffered during the bout. Blachowicz scored a TKO win at 1:11 into the third round when Rakic injured his […]
Taylor Ward Joins Teammates Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani in AL MVP Conversation
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani came into the 2022 season as favorites to win the AL MVP award, alongside familiar foes like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge. As it turns out, they might face competition from an unexpected contender on their own team: Taylor Ward. Ward may not rank […]
Rookie of the Year Candidate Hunter Greene Offers Rare Bright Spot for Floundering Reds
Hunter Greene threw 7.1 innings of no-hit ball against Pittsburgh on Sunday, part of a game in which the Pirates would ultimately fail to get a single hit. The Reds would still manage to lose the game 1-0, a fitting outcome for Cincinnati in what already feels like a lost […]
Jermell Charlo, Brian Castano Both Looking for Decisive Win in Super Welterweight Rematch
Ten months ago, Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano fought to a split decision draw as they vied to become the unified super welterweight champion. Now, both say they want to clarify who’s the top dog in the division when they face off at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California […]
Top Light Heavyweights Blachowicz, Rakic Face Off at UFC on ESPN 36
Rising star Aleksandar Rakic can see a title shot coming in the near future, but he’ll need to beat former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in the main event of UFC on ESPN 36 Saturday to get that chance. Rakic, the No. 3 contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, […]
Bellator 281: Page, Storley Fight for Interim Welterweight Title in Main Event
Michael “Venom†Page expected to fight for the Bellator Welterweight Championship on Saturday in London. Instead, he’ll face off with Logan Storley for the interim version of that title in the main event of Bellator 281. Welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov dropped out of the bout, as he’s fighting for his […]
Sorare Forges Partnership with MLB to Create NFT-Based Fantasy Game
Sorare became the first big name in sports NFTs when it launched its fantasy soccer game in 2019. Now, the company will expand its reach thanks to a new deal with Major League Baseball. MLB and Sorare have announced the launch of an NFT-based fantasy game sometime this summer, though […]
Lightning Try to Keep Stanley Cup Defense Alive in Game 6 vs. Maple Leafs
The Tampa Bay Lightning have won two straight Stanley Cup titles, but unless they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, that streak will come to an end. The Lightning face elimination in Game 6 of their first-round playoff clash against Toronto, as the Maple Leafs lead the series […]
COVID-19 Cancels First MLB Game of 2022 as Guardians Suffer Organizational Outbreak
Major League Baseball declared its first COVID-19 postponement of the season on Wednesday as the Cleveland Guardians reported multiple positive tests for the coronavirus within their organization. The league chose to postpone the game to allow for additional testing and contact tracing. Francona tests positive for COVID-19 The Guardians announced […]
Dominant Scottie Scheffler Heads Into AT&T Byron Nelson as Favorite
Scottie Scheffler has already won four times in 2022, culminating in his victory at Augusta National in the Masters last month. He’ll look to continue that incredible run this week in the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas. Scheffler comes into the Byron Nelson as a +700 […]
Rangers Fighting for Playoff Survival in Game 5 vs. Penguins
The New York Rangers are home favorites against the Penguins on Wednesday night, but they’ll need to improve in a hurry if they want to win their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against Pittsburgh. DraftKings Sportsbook sees New York as a -135 favorite in the critical Game 5, as the […]
PGA Tour Blocks Players from Taking Part in Debut LIV Golf Event in London
The PGA Tour has denied releases to players who want to participate in the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series event in London beginning on June 9, a move that could intensify the tensions between the two organizations. The LIV Gold International Series plans to kick off with a London-based tournament […]
Angels Pitcher Reid Detmers Throws No-Hitter, Hurls Himself into AL Rookie of the Year Race
It’s hard for a single performance to have a measurable impact on the Rookie of the Year race, but Reid Detmers may have found an exception to that rule by throwing a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. FanDuel Sportsbook now lists Detmers as a +3000 pick […]
Oilers Aim to Bounce Back at Home in Crucial Game 5 Showdown with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings thoroughly dominated the action in a 4-0 victory at home over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The Oilers will try to return the favor at Rogers Place on Tuesday night as the Pacific Division rivals face off in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. The […]
MMA Notebook: Oliveira, Esparza Win at UFC 274; Surprise Results in PFL
Charles Oliveira may not have won the lightweight championship at UFC 274, but he proved that he’s the man to beat in the 155-pound division. Oliveira scored a submission victory over Justin Gaethje just 3:22 into the first round in Phoenix on Saturday night, one day after forfeiting his title […]
Nolan Arenado Slugs His Way into National League MVP Debate
The St. Louis Cardinals knew they were getting a perennial All-Star when they traded for Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies before the 2021 season. In 2022, Arenado isn’t meeting those expectations — he’s exceeding them. With seven home runs over his first 27 games, Arendado has put himself near […]
Avalanche Look to Close Out Sweep of Predators Without Kuemper in Goal
The Colorado Avalanche can advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight with a win in Nashville, but they’ll have to beat the Predators without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Colorado as a -255 favorite to close out the series against Nashville (+205) tonight. Francouz […]
Canelo Alvarez Chases Second Light Heavyweight Title on Cinco de Mayo Weekend vs. Dmitry Bivol
Canelo Alvarez will take center stage on Cinco de Mayo weekend this Saturday, as he returns to Las Vegas to take on undefeated WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. Alvarez comes into the fight as a -490 favorite over Bivol (+360), according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Alvarez: Bivol is ‘best in […]
UFC 274: Rose Namajunas Relishing Chance for Revenge Against Carla Esparza
In 2014, Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas to claim the first ever UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship. Now, eight years later, Namajunas will get the opportunity to run it back in the co-main event at UFC 274 on Saturday night. This time, Namajunas comes into the fight as the strawweight champion, […]
UFC 274: Oliveira Loses Title After Missing Weight; Fight Still On vs. Gaethje
The UFC stripped Charles Oliveira of his lightweight championship on Friday after he failed to make weight ahead of a Saturday title bout against Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274. The lightweight championship is now officially vacant, and only Gaethje can potentially win the belt on Saturday […]