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UFC 277 Odds: Amanda Nunes Favored in Julianna Pena Rematch
A pair of title fight rematches headline Saturday night’s UFC 277 in Dallas. The main event at American Airlines Center is a runback of one of the most shocking results in UFC history, as bantamweight champion Julianna Pena (11-4) of Spokane, Wash. puts her newly won crown on the line against featherweight titleholder Amanda Nunes (21-5) of Brazil.
Charles Barkley Pulls Plug on LIV Golf Talks, Staying at TNT
Charles Barkley pulled the plug on talks to join the LIV Golf Series as a broadcaster and will stay with Turner and “Inside the NBA.”. “I want to thank Greg Norman and LIV for their interest in me,” Barkley said in a phone interview with the New York Post. “I wish those guys great success and nothing but the best. But, in my best interest, and being fair to Turner — because Turner and basketball have given me every single thing in my life — it is best for me to move on and I’m staying with Turner for the rest of my TV career.”
Verizon 200 at the Brickyard: Preview & Predictions
The NASCAR Cup Series is making its second foray onto the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, but it will be difficult to rival the chaotic proceedings of last year in Sunday’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard. Competing in the Cup Series in a part-time role for Kaulig Racing, AJ...
Report: Angels Open to Shohei Ohtani Blockbuster Offers
The Los Angeles Angels reportedly have provided a listening ear to teams expressing interest in acquiring two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. The New York Post reported the Angels are telling teams they are willing to listen to offers involving Ohtani, this with the club residing 21 1/2 games behind the first-place Houston Astros in the American League West entering play on Thursday. With fellow superstar Mike Trout holding a no-trade clause, Ohtani has become in play — well, in theory.
2022 Training Camp Preview: Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans had a slightly different flavor when their veterans reported for training camp this week. Looking to save money, the Titans retooled significantly at wide receiver and along the offensive line. Those specific changes may dictate more than anything else how the Titans perform this season. Titans Training...
Kremlin Seeks to Hush Brittney Griner Negotiations with U.S.
Negotiations between the United States and Russia involving a swap of prisoners, including detained WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, must proceed in private and without fanfare, the Kremlin urged Thursday. “We know that such issues are discussed without any such release of information,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a scheduled...
Report: Luke Donald to Replace Henrik Stenson as Europe’s Ryder Cup Captain
Englishman Luke Donald will reportedly be named captain of the 2023 European Ryder Cup team, replacing LIV Golf Series defector Henrik Stenson of Sweden. Stenson was stripped of his captaincy last week after he opted to jump to the lucrative but controversial Saudi-funded rival of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Angels’ Mike Trout Diagnosed with Rare Back Condition
Three-time Most Valuable Player Mike Trout has been diagnosed with a rare back condition that will likely affect him for the rest of his playing career. Los Angeles Angels head trainer Mike Frostad said Wednesday that the 10-time All-Star has been diagnosed with a costovertebral dysfunction at his T5 vertebrae.
2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic: Preview & Predictions
Only two events remain before the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and this week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic presents a critical opportunity for many players on the proverbial “bubble.”. The event begins Thursday at the Detroit Golf Club, and Field Level Media’s golf experts provide important tournament notes,...
Big Ten Adding UCLA, USC in 2024; Chasing Others?
UCLA and USC are being welcomed to the Big Ten in 2024 without the customary waiting period to be recognized as vested members of the conference. The move runs counter to the six-year vesting period the Big Ten established when Rutgers, Maryland and Nebraska were added. Big Ten commissioner Kevin...
NFL MVP Odds: Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert Drawing Strong Support
Bettors are banking on Russell Wilson 2.0. The new Denver Broncos quarterback is garnering massive support in NFL Most Valuable Player futures to the tune of 18.9 percent of the total handle at BetMGM and 18.7 percent of all MVP tickets at the sportsbook. Wilson, at +1400 currently tied for...
2022 Training Camp Preview: Buffalo Bills
On the losing end of one of the most entertaining playoff games ever, the Buffalo Bills are plotting an alternate ending to the 2022 season. One that doesn’t come down to the flip of a coin in a road game in the postseason. Buffalo appears to be the clear...
Tony Finau Passes Dustin Johnson as LIV Golf Players Slide in World Rankings
Tony Finau only climbed one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking following his third career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, but it was notable who he passed. Finau climbed to No. 16 with his come-from-behind victory, which moved him past former No. 1 Dustin Johnson. Johnson, who ended last year at No. 3 in the world, continues his slide after joining the breakaway LIV Golf tour.
Report: Celtics Join Kevin Durant Talks
Add the Boston Celtics to the list of suitors for Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant. ESPN reported Monday the Durant Sweepstakes are still in the browsing stages with no deal imminent, but the Eastern Conference champion Celtics are in the picture along with widely reported teams with interest such as the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors.
Jimmy Garoppolo Next Team Odds: Browns Favored
The Cleveland Browns officially signed journeyman Josh Rosen on Friday, but oddsmakers don’t believe the team is done searching for a veteran quarterback while awaiting the pending suspension of Deshaun Watson. The San Francisco 49ers reportedly gave permission to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo‘s representatives to seek a trade, and SportsBetting.ag...
Padilla: 5 Teams that Pose a Threat to Yankees
LOS ANGELES — The New York Yankees and Houston Astros had a common goal this week, although it evaporated instantly with the end of the All-Star break. The Yankees stood head and shoulders above the rest of baseball in the first half, but as the season winds down over the next 2 1/2 months, New York and Houston will battle it out for American League supremacy. It started Thursday when they met for a doubleheader at Houston, which the Astros promptly swept to climb to within 2 1/2 games of New York in the American League.
NASCAR M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400: News, Notes & Predictions
The intensity is palpable for the NASCAR Cup Series as it begins the summertime regular season turn toward the Playoffs. Sunday’s M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 at Pennsylvania’s Pocono Raceway presents a huge opportunity to solidify a position toward that championship run. And perhaps a chance at some Playoff history.
Cardinals’ Kyler Murray Agrees to 5-year, $230.5M Extension
Arizona Cardinals star Kyler Murray has agreed to a contract extension that will make him among the richest quarterbacks in the NFL, according to multiple reports. The Cardinals officially announced Murray’s five-year contract extension Thursday but did not disclose financial terms. However, the deal is reportedly worth $230.5 million, with $160 million guaranteed.
Kevin Druley: 5 Second-Half Storylines
Baseball officially surpassed the season’s midway point before the just-completed All-Star break, but whatever your semantics, we have entered the stretch run. Intriguing division and wild-card races loom, as do chases for team and individual immortality. And we hardly scratch the surface on the special things reigning American League MVP Shohei Ohtani keeps doing with the Los Angeles Angels.
Georgia, Kirby Smart agree on 10-year, $112.5M extension
Kirby Smart agreed to a 10-year contract extension with Georgia on Thursday, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country. The total value of the deal is worth $112.5 million and keeps Smart on the Bulldogs’ sideline through the 2031 season. Smart will make $10.25 million this season, trailing only Nick Saban’s $10.6 million in the SEC.
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