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2023 Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard Slight Favorite to Repeat
Jonas Vingegaard from Jumbo-Visma is a slight betting favorite at +110 odds over Tadej Pogacar (+115) from Team Emirates UAE to win the 2023 Tour de France in back-to-back years. The stoic Dane and the Slovenian wunderkind will slug it out in...
NFL Suspends Four More Players for Gambling Violations
The NFL has issued one-year suspensions to Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry, and Demetrius Taylor for violating the league’s strict gambling policy by betting on NFL games. Nicholas Petit-Frere earned a six-game suspension for betting on non-NFL games while at a club facility....
Damian Lillard Trade Rumors Won’t Go Away
All-Star guard Damian Lillard stated multiple times that he hasn't requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, but that hasn't stopped the Miami Heat from relentlessly pursuing him, which in turn, has fueled trade rumors. Lillard signed a super-max contract extension...
New York Yankees’ Domingo German Pitches Perfect Game in Rout
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German achieved perfection Wednesday night. He threw only the 24th perfect game in MLB history in an 11-0 victory against the Oakland A's. German needed only 99 pitches to retire 27 consecutive batters. The Yankees scored 11...
Los Angeles Angels Two-Way Star Shohei Ohtani Leads AL MVP Race
The Los Angeles Angels have reached the midpoint of the 2023 MLB season, and two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is running away with the American League MVP. Ohtani is currently -1200 odds to win the AL MVP, according to DraftKings. Ohtani is looking...
Atlanta Hawks Finally Trade an Unhappy John Collins
The Utah Jazz acquired forward John Collins from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for forward Rudy Gay and a second-round draft pick. The move was financially motivated and a salary dump. The Hawks needed to get under the luxury cap and were...
New York Yankees See a Futures Dip, Aaron Judge Out Indefinitely
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge sustained a big toe injury when he crashed into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium three weeks ago. There's still no specific timeline for his return and the Yankees saw a huge dip in their World...
Washington Wizards Trade Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for Jordan Poole
The Washington Wizards continue to revamp their team. They sent point guard Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Jordan Poole and multiple first-round draft picks. The Warriors will send the Wizards a protected first-round pick in the...
Boston Celtics Trade Point Guard Marcus Smart in Three-Team Deal
The Boston Celtics agreed to trade point guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzles in a three-team deal. The Celtics acquired center Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards, and the Grizzles shipped point guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards. The Celtics will...
Cincinnati Reds Extend Winning Streak to 10
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, and the hottest team in baseball extended their winning streak to 10 games. The Reds lost 100 games last season, but they momentarily seized first place in the NL Central thanks to...