More U.S. states could swarm into legal sports betting next year
At least a dozen more U.S. states could legalize sports betting in the coming year, and up to eight could have operational sports books ready to take wagers before the start of the 2019 football season, industry experts said at a conference on Thursday…
Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis
A few days after it appeared as though a Roger Federer impersonator had gatecrashed the 02 Arena, the Swiss great resumed normal service to outplay Kevin Anderson and reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday.
Pair of women among five new full-time NBA referees
The NBA on Thursday promoted five referees to full-time status, including the fourth and fifth women in league history to achieve full-time status.
Green: Warriors not going to ‘crumble’ over Durant dust-up
Addressing the confrontation with teammate Kevin Durant that earned him a one-game team suspension, Golden State forward Draymond Green said the Warriors are not “going to crumble off of an argument.”
MLB Commissioner Manfred gets five-year contract extension
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred received a five-year contract extension that will run through the 2024 regular season, the league announced Thursday.
Penguins captain Crosby out with upper-body injury
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby will miss the Penguins’ Thursday night game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury.
Take 5: Chiefs-Rams take center stage
Monday night’s battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams is a doozy, as just the fifth matchup since 1970 featuring two teams without multiple losses after Week 10.
La Liga takes case for regular-season game in U.S. to fans
In the face of growing opposition, La Liga pleaded its case to stage a regular-season match in the United States to the fans on Thursday, wrapping the front page of the Miami Herald with a full-page advertisement declaring “Bring Us The Game”.
Colts QB Luck shoots for 10-0 mark vs. Titans
Look at the 4-5 Indianapolis Colts. Or take a quick glance at the 5-4 Tennessee Titans.
Broncos back from bye, visit quietly contending Chargers
After being set adrift for nearly a month, the Los Angeles Chargers finally return home this weekend to the NFL’s smallest venue.
