Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani reached back for the heater and found it, blazing a 99-mph fastball past Willy Adames for his first strikeout of the afternoon on Wednesday. For a guy who hasn’t spent much time on the mound over the past 2 1/2 years, he doesn’t seem remotely rusty. The Japanese two-way … Read more
With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, many fans are asking themselves this: Is my team better or worse? Of course, the roster-building process for 2026 is far from over. The draft starts April 23. Late free-agency moves will happen. Injuries in the offseason program this spring and training camp in the … Read more
As I wrote this on the eve of Round 1 of March Madness, I realized there are not many game lines worth taking. The best numbers have left us. However, I do have a few I will make a case for. What makes this Tournament fun from a gambling perspective is the different options for … Read more
MLB fans who tuned into the World Baseball Classic were expecting big-time performances from superstars Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. They came away learning more about Venezuela’s title-winning squad and one espresso-loving Italy slugger. Ahead of the 2026 MLB season, some players have already boosted their profile by thriving on the worldwide stage. … Read more
Yes, the 2026 World Baseball Classic is over, but don’t go into a cave just yet: The 2026 MLB season commences March 25, and there are plenty of big names who will debut in new places. With that in mind, here’s a ranking of how the top 10 MLB free agent signings – as measured … Read more
We’re about five months out from the 2026 college football season, but there are already a handful of futures wagers we can dive into. You’ve got Heisman futures, championship odds, and we’ve got some markets for teams’ win totals. I’m always intrigued by the win-total market at this point in the offseason because so much … Read more
U.S. national team stalwart Weston McKennie is one of three global soccer stars who will feature in “Destination World Cup,” a forthcoming original docuseries from streaming service Tubi. McKennie, who also stars for 36-time Italian champion Juventus, joins Marc Cucurella of defending European champions Spain and Premier League forward Harry Wilson of Wales. Weston McKennie … Read more
Maikel Garcia was consistency personified for Venezuela in its run to its first World Baseball Classic title, and he was honored for it. The Venezuelan third baseman was named MVP of the 2026 World Baseball Classic following his nation’s 3-2 win over the USA in Tuesday’s Final. Garcia went 10 for 26 (.385) at the … Read more
After leading Venezuela to a victory in the World Baseball Classic Final, Salvador Perez feels there’s not much more he needs to complete. “Now I feel like I can retire,” Perez joked to the FOX Sports WBC panel following Venezuela’s 3-2 victory over Team USA. Perez had a significant impact on Venezuela’s win on Tuesday. … Read more
Venezuela is your new World Baseball Classic champion. After a dramatic back-and-forth affair at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win its first-ever World Baseball Classic title. Venezuela was in complete control through eight innings before the U.S. made things interesting with a two-run home run from Bryce … Read more