NBA strikes sports betting deal with MGM as official partner
The National Basketball Association on Tuesday announced its first-ever official sports betting partner, MGM Resorts International , with the league agreeing to sell its official game data to the casino operator for undisclosed terms.
Tennis: Wozniacki withdraws from Citi Open with leg injury
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki was forced out of the Citi Open with a leg injury on Tuesday, withdrawing from the Washington, DC tournament just ahead of her first round match.
MGM Resorts signs sports betting agreement with NBA
MGM Resorts International said on Tuesday it signed an agreement with the NBA to become the basketball league’s first sports betting partner.
Indians acquire outfielder Martin from Tigers
The Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Leonys Martin from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for a pair of prospects, both teams announced.
Darvish’s agent call’s A-Rod’s comments ‘classless’
The agent of Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish had a harsh rebuke for ESPN analyst Alex Rodriguez after the latter criticized Darvish during the “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcast of the Cubs’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tiger commits to first two legs of FedExCup playoffs
Tiger Woods has committed to play in the first two events of the FedExCup playoffs, the PGA Tour confirmed Tuesday.
Cardinals send outfielder Pham to Rays for three prospects
The St. Louis Cardinals — still within striking distance of the postseason — were sellers rather than buyers hours before the non-waiver trade deadline Tuesday morning, sending outfielder Tommy Pham to Tampa Bay.
Nats GM: Harper staying put
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo likely calmed the nerves of anxious fans Tuesday morning with this brief statement about the immediate future of star outfielder Bryce Harper:
Bears general manager: Smith holdout ‘a little bit new for all of us’
Roquan Smith remains the only unsigned 2018 NFL Draft selection, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said the sides are “working through” the items holding the contract up.
Vikings wide receiver Diggs agrees to five-year contract extension
Stefon Diggs and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a five-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
