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UFC Knocks Out Marijuana Ban: Major Shift In Professional Athlete Drug Policy
Friday, December 29, 2023 - 7:05pm | 560The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially removed marijuana from its list of banned substances for professional fighters. This move builds on a 2021 policy that largely shielded athletes from penalties for THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis. The change aligns the UFC with...
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Sports Betting Weekly Wrap: NFL Playoff Race Heats Up, Pistons Streak Hits 28 Losses, Bettor Turns $5 Into Nearly $500K And More
Friday, December 29, 2023 - 3:38pm | 901Here's a look at the top stories for the week, top bets cashed and what's next in the world of sports betting. NFL Playoff Race Heats Up: NFL Week 17 is here, with all 32 teams playing and several playoff spots still to be decided. The Cleveland Browns won the Thursday Night Football matchup...
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Detroit Pistons Break Losing Streak Record: Here's How Much You Could Have Made Betting On 27 Straight Losses
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 4:10pm | 956The 2023-2024 NBA season began with top storylines of LeBron James' age, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and several players joining new teams. While those storylines are still alive, a top story for the season has emerged with a historically bad season from the Detroit Pistons. What Happened:...
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Mark Cuban's Slam Dunk Deal: Mavericks Majority Stake Sale Clears The Net, What's The Next Play?
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 3:01pm | 571NBA team owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban surprised many people when it was announced in November that he would be selling majority control of the Dallas Mavericks. The NBA has approved the sale. Here's what things look like moving forward. What Happened: Cuban, who has owned the Mavericks since...
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Amazon To The Rescue? Potential Diamond Sports Deal May Bring 30 MLB, NBA, NHL Teams To Prime Video
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 5:40pm | 875Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), a major player in ecommerce, is set to enhance its sports media portfolio by potentially striking a deal with a leading regional sports provider. This agreement could boost Amazon's coverage in Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the...
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Sports Betting Weekly: $5 Bonus Bet Wins $48K, College Football Playoff Set, 49ers Dominate Eagles And Brock Purdy Now MVP Favorite
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 11:16am | 927Here’s a look at the top stories for the week, top bets cashed and what’s next in the world of sports betting. College Football Playoffs: After the completion of the 2023 NCAA Football season and conference championship games, the four-team playoff has been decided. A selection...
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Mark Cuban Mulls Mavericks Sale As He Prepares To Leave Shark Tank: Is He Teasing A 2024 Presidential Election Face-Off With Trump?
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 5:12pm | 1049The sports world was shocked Tuesday night with reports that NBA team owner Mark Cuban is in the process of selling majority control of the Dallas Mavericks. The news comes alongside another recent development from Cuban and has led to rumors of his next move. What Happened: Cuban could be in the...
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NBA Bet Turns $166 Into Nearly $1M Payday For Bettor: Here's What The Bet Was, How LeBron James Factored In
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 4:01pm | 759The 2023-2024 National Basketball Association season kicked off in October and one of the many storylines was star player LeBron James being the oldest player in the league. Here's a look at how James and the Los Angeles Lakers helped a bettor win big. What Happened: With more states legalizing...
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Bob Iger On ESPN, Streaming, Hollywood Strike: Post Q4 Earnings Comments, Highlights From Conference Call
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 7:06pm | 790Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results and an update on its Disney+ streaming platform. Here are more highlights from the fourth quarter and what's ahead with details coming from Disney CEO Bob Iger and the company's earnings call. Iger on ESPN: Disney...
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NBA Bench Player's Best Night In Blowout Win Crushes 1,000-To-1 Bet For $50,000 Windfall
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 5:36pm | 711The 2023-2024 NBA season kicked off recently and many sports bettors will be looking to bet on player stats of stars like LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, Nikola Jokic and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. But, one sports bettor had another plan of action on Wednesday night, targeting the...
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Sports Betting Weekly Wrap: Rangers Win World Series, Wembanyama Shines, Travis Kelce Doesn't Want Sportsbooks To Know If Taylor Swift Is Attending Games
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 5:18pm | 1275Fans of sports and sports betting were in for a treat this past week with the 2023 Sports Equinox occurring on Monday, Oct. 30. The event saw the day feature MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS games for the only day of the year this happens. Here's a look at other top sports betting stories for the past...
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James Harden Traded To Los Angeles Clippers: How Are The NBA Championship Odds Impacted?
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 2:40pm | 967A big trade happened in the National Basketball Association (NBA) that is having a big impact on the sports betting odds for the 2023-2024 season. Here's a look at the deal and the odds impacted. What Happened: Many NBA fans were excited to see the debut of San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor...
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Happy Sports Equinox 2023! Betting Odds For MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS Contests On This Rare Holiday
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 3:48pm | 1286Sports fans and sports bettors are in for a treat Monday Oct. 30 with the annual Sports Equinox holiday. Often occurring only one time a year, the rare sports holiday comes as several major North American sports leagues are kicking off their 2023-2024 seasons. What is Sports Equinox: On Monday, all...
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Wembanyama Mania Is Here: NBA Rookie Draws More Viewers Than LeBron James — Betting Odds Breakdown
Friday, October 27, 2023 - 4:12pm | 718One of the key storylines for the 2023-2024 National Basketball Association season is already unfolding, as rookie Victor Wembanyama garners heightened attention. Here's a look at the NBA rookie's first game and future betting odds. What Happened: Wembanyama’s premiere game this week drew a...
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LeBron James Could Team Up With Obamas, Peyton Manning Ahead Of 2023-2024 NBA Season: Here's Why Sports Fans, Netflix Investors Should Be Excited
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 6:54pm | 834Some of the most recognized names in sports and politics are teaming up to bring National Basketball Association (NBA) content to fans. The news comes shortly before the 2023-2024 NBA season is ready to tip off Tuesday night with four teams. What Happened: Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX...