2021 Tokyo Olympics News and Updates
Although the opening ceremonies have not taken place, there has still been some action going on over the past 2 days in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
These are the best teams in the Big Ten
Big Ten Football Media Days are scheduled to take place in Indianapolis on Thursday and Friday, which means that we are just a few weeks away from college football starting.
Tokyo 2020: Group D Preview
After meeting each other in a pair of major tournament matchups, Brazil and Germany will be patched together in Group D at Tokyo 2020.
Luis Robert Inches Closer to Return
After suffering the injury back at the beginning of the season Luis Robert is finally one step closer to return!
Why The NL Central is Bad This Season?
The NL Central division wasn’t expected to be very good this season, but few expected it to be as bad as it currently is. Check why the NL Central is so bad this season?
Softball Returns to the Olympics; Predicting the Top Teams
Softball will make its return at the Tokyo Olympics after being excluded from the games since the 2008 Beijing Olympics when Japan took the gold medal.
Atlanta United FC Sack Gabriel Heinze
Atlanta United FC decided to replace their head coach Gabriel Heinz. The coach will be replaced by Assistant Coach Rob Valento.
2021 MLB News: Brewers Division Lead | Can They Increase it?
Is the Brewers division lead a short-term thing? Let’s see some of the key players and stats and try to figure out just how good the Milwaukee boys really are!
Top Four Heading Into Second Half of MLB Season
The second half of the MLB season is just arriving, as we check the power rankings and look at who is setting the tempo for this stretch of the season.
The NBA Players Heading to Tokyo Olympics Should be Required to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Everyone who enjoys sports is excited about the Tokyo Olympics! However, athletes should be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Possible Landing Spots for Ben Simmons if the Sixers Move On
What are the best potential landing spots for Ben Simmons? Let’s talk about that!
MLB All-Star Game Bets That Cashed In
Did you enjoy the AS game yesterday? What about your bets – did you win something? Here’s a quick look at MLB All-Star Game bets that cashed in!
Flutter Entertainment Sells Oddschecker Global Media for Over $200 Million
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel and Paddy Power, sold Oddschecker Global Media to Bruin Capital for over $200 million.
Bets That Made You Money in the Home Run Derby
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso won his second consecutive Home Run Derby, defeating the Baltimore Orioles’ Trey Mancini in the final round.
Betting Against Djokovic in a 2021 Grand Slam is Not a Good Idea
The GOAT tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has won the 2021 Wimbledon! In that spirit, let’s see why you should never be betting against Djokovic in a Grand Slam!
Argentina Takes Copa America Title Home
Argentina Takes Copa America Title Home – Argentina took on the difficult challenge of playing Brazil in Brazil on Saturday. Both teams were in fantastic form coming into the game.
MGM Resorts International and USA Basketball Announce Partnership
MGM Resorts International and USA Basketball have announced a partnership that will make MGM Resorts the Official Training Camp Home of USA Basketball.
Phil Mickelson Pumps the Brakes After Alleged $500,000 Gambling Controversy
The Detroit News has linked Phil Mickelson to an alleged mob bookie that was reported to have cheated Mickelson out of $500,000 in gambling winnings.
As Sports Betting Grows Will NFL Team Values Increase?
Can the rapid growth of sports betting across the USA result in increased NFL team values? Let’s find out, shall we!?
Weekend Carryovers July 2, 2021: TWO Mandatory Payouts
There are six-figure carryovers heading into the July Fourth holiday weekend, so let’s see if we can get some money going our way via good old horse racing wagers!
Impressive Brook Lopez Turned Back the Clock in Bucks’ Huge Win
Let’s see just how impressive Brook Lopez was in Bucks’ massive win against the Hawks last night. Here’s a closer look!
The NL West – A Battle of Three
The NL West continues to be dominant. The top 3teams are the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Francisco Giants, some of MLB’s best.
MLB Odds and Futures Update – June 24, 2021
With All-Star weekend just less than a month away we have gathered a firm understanding of what teams can capture the 2021 MLB season pennant. Let’s check MLB Odds and see where each team stands! While the Dodgers were hit hard with injuries early in the season they have maintained a high level of play…
Jordan and Nike Announce Partnership with WNBA Athletes
Jordan Brand and its parent company, Nike, announce a partnership with WNBA and its 11 emerging players, the brand’s largest female roster ever.
Does Chris Paul Return in Game 3 Affect Suns Betting Odds?
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is listed as probable for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing the first two games of the series.
England Running on Borrowed Time at the European Championship
England entered the 2020 European Championship as one of the top favorites in the eyes of oddsmakers and fans alike but has been a disappointment so far.
Sha’Carri Richardson is America’s Next Star on the Track
Sha’Carri Richardson, the talented 21-year-old, delivered the biggest win of her young career last staturday. The U.S. Olympic Trials women’s 100-meter dash winner could be America’s next star on the track!
Tom Stoltman Wins World’s Strongest Man, Holds Off Brian Shaw’s Comeback
England’s Tom Stoltman captured his first World’s Strongest Man title Saturday afternoon by out-dueling four-time champion Brian Shaw in the final event.
NBA News and Notes – Changes in the Celtics Organization
In NBA News this week, after the Brooklyn Nets eliminated the Boston Celtics in five games, we saw plenty of changes around the Celtics organization.
Opinion: The Addition of the Women’s 1500-Meter Freestyle Event Is a Step Forward, But It Does Not Fix Gender Inequality in Swimming
The 1500m freestyle event in the Olympics has been held only for men, with women limited to swim 800m events, perceiving gender inequality.
Brian Shaw Dominates World’s Strongest Man Qualifying as Defending Champion OUT
The World’s Strongest Man competition travel to Sacramento, California for two days of qualifying Wednesday and Thursday, and the final set on Saturday, June 19.
McGregor vs Poirier Trilogy Will Determine the Future of MMA
McGregor vs Poirier 3 could be the biggest fight in UFC history. With both fighters holding a 1-1 record, this fight will settle their rivalry once and for all.
MLB Has Just Cracked Down on Substances. Hard.
After noticing pitchers throwing faster, batters striking out more, and an almost record low batting average, the MLB has cracked down on foreign substances.
Hawks Stun Sixers in Phili, Look to Close Out Series at Home
The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 26-point deficit on the road Wednesday night to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Good Old Days of the Chicago Bulls
In the 1990s, the Chicago Bulls were often known as the gold standard led by the greatest player of all time, Michael Jordan, and running mate Scottie Pippen.
NHL Free Agency 2021: Who’s on the Market?
2021 NHL free agency offers several promising names. Let’s see who are the best unrestricted free agents in NHL this year!
More Fans Being Allowed Into Stadiums Boosts Home Team Advantage, Kind Of
More and more atendees are being allowed at MLB stadium. What does this do for the matches? Does it boost home team advantage in any way? Let’s take a closer look!
Jacob deGrom Looking For his 3rd Cy Young
Despite being in his seventh season in the Majors, spending all of them with the Mets, Jacob DeGrom shows no signs of slowing down.
The Fastest Woman Alive: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Historic Performance Sends a Message about Motherhood and Determination
The Fastest Woman Alive: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Historic Performance Sends a Message about Motherhood and Determination.
NFL Division Rankings | A Closer Look
Let’s have a closer look at the significance and ongoing action in our in-depth NFL Division Rankings piece!
2021 Big Ten Football Preview
Read our preview of the 2021 Big Ten football season. Which teams stand a chance to win this year and why?
Unprecedented Offseason for Illinois Basketball
Illinois is facing unprecedented turnover on their coaching staff this offseason with all three on-court assistant coaches leaving the Illini for two of the premier programs in the country.
Yankees Poor Form | What’s Happening to Them?
Yankees poor form still going strong with 3-10 record in their last thirteen. What’s going on?
Leonard Leads LA Past the Mavericks: Luka Drops 46 Points in Loss
The #4 Los Angeles Clippers defeated the #5 Dallas Mavericks in Game Seven Sunday afternoon, 126-111, advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs in the process.
Opinion: Why Naomi Osaka Withdrew from the French Open
Number 2 women’s tennis player Naomi Osaka has announced her decision to withdraw from participating in the French Open due to her struggles with mental health.
The Patriots Dynasty
For almost two decades long, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and former star quarterback Tom Brady sat side by side on top of the Mount Rushmore of Football.
MLB Experiencing the Lowest BA Since 1968
It seems that batting in the MLB has taken a significant dip. Fans have noticed and the statistics are there to back it up.
USMNT Hopeful For the Future
The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) is finally showing a bit of promise. They are currently ranked as the 20th world team according to FIFA.
American League Central News & Notes
The American League Central has been one of the weaker divisions in baseball over the past few seasons. However, it has been getting stronger as many of the teams are starting to become threats in the league.
The AL East Among the Most Interesting Divisions in Baseball Right Now
If I were to only watch a single division play baseball for the rest of the season, and want to watch good teams play, you would definitely pick the AL East.
Curt Miller Suspended for Liz Cambage Remarks
The WNBA fined and suspended Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller after making a negative remark to a referee Sunday about Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage.
Stupid Fan Pours Popcorn on Russell Westbrook
A fan dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook while he was exiting the floor due to an injury. But he wasn’t the only NBA star targeted by the fans in the stands.
Harry Kane Wins the Golden Boot
The English Premier League season came to an end over the weekend, and with 23 goals, Harry Kane was awarded the Golden Boot.
Is the NFL 17-Game Schedule Great for Books and Bettors?
In case you missed it, the NFL 17-game schedule will begin in the 2021-22 NFL regular season. While players aren’t amused, bookies and bettors are happy.
Man City Premier League Dominance Continues
Manchester City has had the PL clinched for a good bit now, but how do they continue their dominance that they have had over the past seasons.
James Harden Moves up to 6th All-Time in Made Threes
James Harden moved into 6th place on the all-time 3-pointers made in NBA Playoff history, passing Reggie Miller, and just 1 behind Manu Ginobili for 5th place.
Is Justin Herbert ‘That Guy’?
Justin Herbert was unexpectedly thrown into the starting lineup in week two last season, then went on to win the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of The Year award.
Does Giannis Need More Help for a Deeper Playoff Run?
“Does Giannis need more help?” has been the constant question surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks since they lost to the Miami Heat in the playoffs last season.
Are the San Francisco Giants for Real?
The San Francisco Giants are officially one of the best teams in baseball, and it surely was unexpected at the beginning of the 2021 season.
Hicks Out For Months with Wrist Injury
Aaron Hicks, the Yankees’ center-fielder, will undergo wrist surgery and probably miss the rest of this season.
It’s Still The Los Angeles Lakers Title to Lose
As we approach the start of the NBA playoffs, remember one thing; don’t sleep on LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers.
Soccer: La Liga And Serie A Title Race
Check out the current La Liga and Serie A standings. Which teams are still in the race for the title and who will qualify for UEFA Champions League?
NFL News and Notes: NFL Schedule, Aaron Rodgers, and Super Bowl odds
For today’s NFL News and Notes, we feature the schedule for the 2021 NFL season, the Aaron Rodgers saga, and the initial outright odds for Super Bowl LVI.
AL Central Weekly Recap 2
MINNESOTA TWINS AL Central Weekly Recap: The Minnesota Twins (5-7) have fallen to the last spot in the AL Central as they went the opposite way. After a strong 10-2 win over the Seattle Mariners back on Saturday, they went on a five-game losing streak before today’s afternoon game against the Boston Red Sox. The…
NL Central Weekly Recap 2
PITTSBURGH PIRATES NL Central Weekly Recap: The Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8) have won four of their last six games as they took two out of three from the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres. During those four games, they put a total of 28 runs and only gave up 8 runs. The Pirates’ bats have…
National League Central Weekly Recap
National League Central Weekly Recap – Check out our weekly recap of the National League Central action.
Final 4 Picks and Preview
Final 4 Picks and Preview: This has been an interesting Tourney so far, to say the least. There were so many upsets in the first round and many of the powerhouses were taken down early. The tournament also saw Oregon move on against VCU due to COVID Protocols. There were so many critics saying that…
Mike Wilbon Wants Bears GM Ryan Pace Fired After Andy Dalton Signing
NFL News and Notes – Mike Wilbon Wants Bears GM Ryan Pace Fired After Andy Dalton Signing. Check it out and stay tuned for more NFL news!
Sister Jean Does it Again: Loyola Advances
Eighth Seed Loyola-Chicago is still alive in the NCAA tournament. The magic of Sister Jean continues.
Big Ten has Terrible 1st Weekend Showing
The Big Ten had nine teams in the NCAA Tournament breaking a record that was previously held by the Conference. The Big Ten had the best chance to secure a title in the Dance since the year 2000. However, the Big Ten’s success has been underwhelming this tournament as the teams have suffered big upsets….
Illinois Tournament Disappointment
Illinois Tournament Disappointment – Illinois Fighting Illini were heading into the Tournament as the 1 seed, but sadly they failed to deliver!
9 Big Ten Teams Make the Tournament
Let’s take a look at the 9 Big Ten Teams that will make the tournament this year! Many college basketball fans…
Road to the Final Four: Illinois’ Toughest Challenges to Make History
I should warn you off the start – this one is going to be light and airy and maybe bittersweet. Something you can laugh with while reading about your favorite college basketball team. I’m not deep diving into analytics. I’m not going to be scheming, telling you each matchups strengths and weaknesses. If you want…
Pacers 1st Half Recap and Second Half Moving Forward
Pacers 1st Half Recap: Happy Thursday to the Pacer faithful! Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful March weather and the NBA break because the second half of the season is set to return, and the Pacers are back in action on Friday night against Lebron James and the L.A. Lakers. First Half Summary: Struggled late…
NHL Game of the Week: Maple Leafs at Canucks
Maple Leafs at Canucks: The NHL game of the week will be the St. Louis Blues travelling to Los Angeles and taking on the Los Angeles Kings on Friday 3/5 at 10 pm EST. One major reason this is the NHL game of the week is because it is on primetime on a Friday night…
NFC North Draft Outlook Part 2
NFC North Draft is ready! In the last addition of the draft outlook, the draft outlook and needs for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears were identified. This addition of the draft outlook will continue with an in depth look at the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. Minnesota Vikings 2021 Draft Guide Vikings…
Eagles Trade Carson Wentz to the Colts
So far the biggest news in the 2021 NFL offseason is the trade of quarterback Carson Wentz to the Colts ending his five-year tenure in Philadelphia.
Big Ten Matchups of the Week
Historically, the best conference in NCAA Men’s Basketball has been the Big Ten. Here are the Big Ten matchups of the week…
How Todd Bowles Shut Down the Kansas City Offense
Tom Brady won the Super Bowl LV MVP Award, but the Buccaneers 31-9 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs was a total team effort. The only thing the Chiefs won on Sunday was the coin toss. The Buccaneers defense, led by DC Todd Bowles, was sensational. His game plan disrupted the Chiefs, and it made…
Did Vegas Win or Lose on Super Bowl Sunday?
Did Vegas Win or Lose Super Bowl Sunday? It is a little early to tell how well Vegas fared in Superbowl betting last night as all the numbers are not out yet. However, it looks like they did just fine. In a historic Super Bowl, the Tampa Bay Bucs beat the Kansas City Chiefs last…
The Joe Burrow Injury: What A Healthy Joe Burrow Could Do For Cincinnati In 2021
The Joe Burrow Injury: What A Healthy Joe Burrow Could Do For Cincinnati In 2021: Lets take a look a see what the Bengals look like with a healthy Joe.
Eric Bieniemy: Head Coach in Waiting?
The 2021 NFL coaching carousel is now complete. Seven first time NFL head coaches will get their shot at steering their franchises to the coveted Super Bowl. It is too early to grade how each will fare in their new roles. But it is time we spoke about a coach who has been passed over…
Can the New Orleans Saints Really Survive the 2021 Salary Cap?
2021 Salary Cap Can the New Orleans Saints Really Survive the 2021 Salary Cap? The New Orleans Saints are in a load of trouble. Above all other teams, the Saints were truly in the most “must-win now” situation. Given the short window left with their Hall of Fame leader Drew Brees, the last thing the…
Chicago Bulls Greatest Point Guards – NBA Central Starting Point Guards Series
Chicago Bulls Greatest Point Guards: When you look back through the history of the Chicago Bulls, you’re generally looking at Michael Jordan, and at his guys…
Indiana Pacers Greatest Point Guards – NBA Central Starting Point Guards Series
Indiana Pacers Greatest Point Guards: Another week is in the books, which means it’s time to examine the historic point guard play of another NBA franchise. Whereas there were clear-cut #1 choices in Milwaukee and Detroit, the situation with the Indiana Pacers is a little different. There isn’t much debate about who the top point…
3 Things the Browns Must Do to Upset the Chiefs on Sunday
3 Things the Browns Must Do: The Browns have a tall task ahead of them on Sunday. They’ll head to Kansas City to face the Chiefs inside Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs haven’t competed in the playoffs yet because they earned a Wild Card Round bye from capturing the one seed in the AFC. Momentum favors the…
NBA Trade Extravaganza: Nets Acquire Harden
Nets Acquire Harden: It was just another Wednesday afternoon in January. And then, it wasn’t. Because after voicing his unhappiness on Tuesday in the postgame press conference, James Harden was finally traded by the Houston Rockets, over to the Nets. If the trade had involved only Houston and Brooklyn, then things might be simple. But,…
3 Ways to Beat Alabama 3 Things that Must Happen for Ohio State to Upset Alabama
3 Ways to Beat Alabama 3 Things that Must Happen for Ohio State to Upset Alabama. On Monday night, #1 Alabama will meet #3 Ohio State in Miami for the National Championship. Alabama is a heavy favorite to win their eighteenth national title, but I don’t believe the Buckeyes should be counted out so easily. Ohio…
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings…for Jerseys: The Hottest Uni’s in the Business
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings…for Jerseys. The best college basketball conference in the country deserves this. We, the people, are owed…
Detroit Pistons Greatest Point Guards – NBA Central Starting Point Guards Series
Detroit Pistons Greatest Point Guards of all time. Last week, I broke down all of the top point guards to play for the Milwaukee Bucks. Seeing as it’s a new week, it’s time to take a look at another team in the central division. The lucky winner is the Detroit Pistons. From Chauncey Billups, to…
Milwaukee Bucks Greatest Point Guards – NBA Central Starting Point Guards Series
The first team on the docket is the Milwaukee Bucks. So let’s talk about the Milwaukee Bucks greatest point guards of all-time.
Justin Fields and the Ohio State Buckeyes Shine in the Sugar Bowl
The Ohio State Buckeyes punched their ticket to the National Championship Game last night after a dominating victory over the Clemson Tigers in the Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes, who were led by Justin Fields, routed the Tigers by a score of 49-28. Ohio State will meet Alabama to decide the champion of college football on…
The Drama Surrounding Dwayne Haskins: From Ohio State to Unemployed
Dwayne Haskins, who was Washington’s first round pick in 2019, is officially unemployed. The team released Dwayne Haskins on December 28th…
College Football Playoff: Rose Bowl Game Recap
Alabama embarrassed Notre Dame inside AT&T Stadium in the Rose Bowl Game Friday. The Tide rolled to a 31-14 victory over the Irish. Alabama is now sixty minutes away from being crowned the Kings of the College Football. They will play the winner of tonight’s Sugar Bowl on January 11th in Miami. Rose Bowl Game –…
Why We Will See Alabama vs Clemson for the Fourth Time in the 2021 National Championship Game
Why we will see Alabama vs Clemson, again.
Cleveland Cavs Preview – Opening Week
March 10th was the last time we saw Cleveland in action, when they were defeated by the Chicago Bulls. Here is my Cavs Preview for opening week.
What’s Wrong with Bob Diaco?
Bob Diaco was one of the best assistants in the country before he was offered the head coaching job at UConn. Diaco began his career at Iowa as a graduate assistant and then worked his way up from mid major assistant coaching stints to the defensive coordinator position at Notre Dame.
Indiana Pacers Season Preview
It’s that time of the year again folks, and with less than a week until the 20-21 NBA season starts, let’s take a dive into the Indiana Pacers’ upcoming season in Betting Midwest’s NBA season preview.
The Stepien Rule
The Stepien Rule Origins.
Imagine inheriting a franchise that doesn’t have a first-round pick for the first four years you’re there. That is what Cavs owner Gordon Gund had to deal with when he purchased the team from the infamous(late) Ted Stepien.