Two-time PGA Tour winner Tony Finau will tee off on Thursday as the clear favorite in the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Finau as the +1100 favorite to win the 3M Open, with no other golfer coming in at shorter than +1600. Stars […]
Magnus Carlsen Gives Up World Chess Championship Title, Not Retiring from Competitive Play
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen announced Wednesday that he won’t defend his title against Ian Nepomniachtchi next year, ending a run of four successful championship defenses. The 31-year-old Carlsen cited a lack of motivation as the key factor in his decision not to defend the title again. Nepomniachtchi to face […]
Sorare Launches MLB Fantasy NFT Game Over All-Star Break, Begins Card Auctions
Sorare launched its previously announced Major League Baseball NFT-based fantasy game on Tuesday, allowing users to start collecting cards representing MLB players ahead of its first contests later in the week. Players earn their first free player cards upon signing up for an account, all of which can be used […]
National League, Kershaw Slight Favorites in 2022 MLB All-Star Game
A hometown hero will be on the mound as the best players in baseball face off against each other at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. FanDuel Sportsbook lists the National League as a slight -116 favorite over the American League (-102) in the Midsummer […]
Home Run Derby Inconsistencies Cause Controversy for Bettors, Sportsbooks
Washington Nationals star Juan Soto defeated Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez in the final of the 2022 Home Run Derby, finishing off a thrilling contest that entertained most fans while kicking off All-Star Game festivities in Los Angeles. But for those who bet on the competition, the results caused controversy […]
MMA Notebook: Ortega Injury Hands Victory to Rodriguez, Edgar Wants Retirement Fight
Yair Rodriguez took the win in a key featherweight matchup on Saturday night when opponent Brian Ortega appeared to dislocate his shoulder, leaving him unable to continue. The injury occurred just over four minutes into the opening round, resulting in a TKO victory for Rodriguez. Rodriguez willing to run it […]
Cameron Smith Surges to Win Open Championship, Now Among Favorites for 2023 Majors
Cameron Smith shot an 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the 150th Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews. Smith finished one shot ahead of Cameron Young and two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy, who finished second and third, respectively. McIlroy can’t keep pace with Smith While McIlroy […]
Pete Alonso Favored to Win Third Consecutive Home Run Derby, Faces 1st Round Test from Acuna
Ken Griffey Jr. is the only player to ever win three Home Run Derby titles, and nobody has ever won the contest in three consecutive years. Pete Alonso will try to do just that on Monday night when he headlines the 2022 field for the annual slugfest as a part […]
Cameron Smith Leads Open Championship, Favored to Win After Second Round
Cameron Smith shot an 8-under 64 on Friday to snag the lead at the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews. After two rounds, Smith is at 13-under-par. DraftKings lists the 28-year-old Australian as the +165 favorite to win the Open Championship and win his first major title. ‘Impatient’ Smith navigates […]
Undefeated Ryan Garcia Looks to Continue Lightweight Ascent vs. Veteran Javier Fortuna
Ryan Garcia may not hold a title belt, but he’s quickly become one of the biggest stars in lightweight boxing. He’ll look to continue building his resume on Saturday when he faces Javier Fortuna at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Garcia enters the fight as a heavy favorite, with […]
UFC on ABC 3: Brian Ortega, Yair Rodriguez Face Off in Critical Featherweight Main Event
Brian Ortega lost his last bout to featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Yair Rodriguez is coming off a defeat to No. 1 contender Max Holloway. Now, Ortega and Rodriguez will fight with a potential title shot on the line in the main event of UFC on ABC 3 this Saturday night. […]
Mariners, Orioles Claw Back into Playoff Race with Long Winning Streaks
Two weeks ago, neither the Seattle Mariners nor the Baltimore Orioles resembled playoff contenders. Today, both have climbed into the midst of the American League wild card race after improbable winning streaks that are still alive as of Friday. The Mariners have won 11 straight games, while the Orioles have […]
Open Championship Odds: Cameron Young Leads, McIlory Favored After Windy Round 1
Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy braved a challenging Old Course at St. Andrews on Thursday to top the leaderboard after the first round of the 150th Open Championship. Young grabbed the lead with an 8-under 64, while McIlroy is two shots back after shooting a 66. McIlroy, Young benefit from […]
Columbus Blue Jackets Pick Up Johnny Gaudreau in Stunning Free Agency Move
Coming off the most productive year of his career, winger Johnny Gaudreau could have resigned with the Calgary Flames, or taken his pick of major cities and Stanley Cup contenders in free agency. Instead, he chose to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, stunning the hockey world in […]
Public Backing Blue Jays as Royals Visit Toronto Without Help of 10 Unvaccinated Players
As teams have traveled to Toronto to play the Blue Jays this season, fans have learned just how many unvaccinated players are on each squad, since those individuals haven’t been able to make the trip. The Phillies, for instance, left four players behind for their recent trip to Toronto. But […]
Open Championship Odds: Rory McIlroy Tees Off as Favorite to Win Second Title
2014 Open Championship winner Rory McIlroy is the top pick to win at St. Andrews this week as the world’s best golfers compete in the 150th edition of the prestigious British tournament. All of the major sportsbooks list McIlroy as the favorite for the Open Championship, with DraftKings making him […]
Toronto Blue Jays Fire Manager Charlie Montoyo After Skid Threatens Playoff Chances
The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday in response to a recent 2-9 stretch that has dropped the team to fourth place in the division. The Blue Jays are now tied for the final AL wild-card spot with the Seattle Mariners, who swept a weekend series over […]
Chris Sale Strong in 5-Inning Return to Red Sox Rotation
The Boston Red Sox lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, but the team might consider the night a win, as it saw Chris Sale return to the rotation as the team fights for a wild-card position in the American League. Sale went five scoreless innings, allowing […]
Spencer Strider Keeps Striking Out Batters, Leads NL Rookie of the Year Race
Atlanta Braves rookie Spencer Strider lasted just 4.2 innings against the New York Mets on Tuesday night, but in that short time, he struck out eight batters in the latest strong performance from the potential National League Rookie of the Year. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Strider as the +200 favorite to […]
MLB Injury Report: Wander Franco Needs Wrist Surgery, Out 5-8 Weeks
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco could miss nearly two months after suffering a wrist injury in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Franco will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday, with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash saying the 21-year-old star will miss five-to-eight weeks. Franco adds […]