2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

We are entering the business portion of the World Baseball Classic. Here’s how it’s shaping up. Entering Monday night’s games, Japan and Korea have already qualified out of Pool C. The Dominican Republic and Venezuela have clinched the quarterfinal spots out of Pool D. That leaves four more teams (two from Pool A and B, … Read more

NFL Confidential: League Execs Not Happy with Ravens After Nixing Maxx Crosby Trade

The Baltimore Ravens’ decision to call off the Maxx Crosby trade not only surprised the NFL world but also upset several people around the league.  We surveyed several people around the league for their thoughts on Tuesday’s news that Crosby was going back to the Las Vegas Raiders (at least for now). The consensus was … Read more

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

Two quarterfinal spots, three contenders. Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire with the USA, Mexico and Italy looking to advance to the next round.  The USA beat Mexico, 5-3, in Monday’s game but lost to Italy, 8-6, on Tuesday.  Italy and Mexico play each other on Wednesday. The … Read more

4 Takeaways from Italy’s Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

Daikin Park (Houston) — In the fourth inning of Italy’s 8-6 stunner over Team USA, Jac Caglianone hit the Azzurri’s third home run of the game. Returning to the dugout, he put on the Armani jacket waiting for him, downed a shot of espresso and received the due baci greeting from Vinnie Pasquantino, who placed … Read more

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia’s Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

In a game that featured some top talent, it was the full-time electrician on the mound who shined brightest in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Czechia.  Catching up on Tuesday’s action from around the WBC: JUMP TO: Japan Rests Ohtani In Win  No Ohtani? No Problem For Japan Japan gave Shohei Ohtani … Read more

How Cal Raleigh Responded To Randy Arozarena After USA-Mexico WBC Game

Cal Raleigh insisted Tuesday he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle Mariners teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic. “I love Randy, I do,” Raleigh told FOX Sports’ Rowan Kavner. “I hate that this is a thing. There’s … Read more

NASCAR Betting Guide: Best Betting Sites, Apps, Sportsbook Promos, and How to Bet on NASCAR

NASCAR betting has become increasingly popular as sportsbooks expand their motorsports markets. In addition to wagering on the race winner, bettors can place wagers on driver matchups, top-finishing positions, stage winners, and other prop bets tied to individual drivers. Because NASCAR races feature large fields and unpredictable outcomes, betting markets often offer longer odds than … Read more

Big Bets Report: Pocket-Change Parlays Pay Major Dividends for Bettors

In sports betting, major wagers will always get attention from the public masses. For many of us, it’s kind of a way to live vicariously through high-rollers. Some people even find satisfaction in rooting for those bets to lose. But all of us can root for a winning wager when the amount bet is more … Read more

NASCAR Power Rankings: Ty Gibbs Finding Rhythm, Making Moves

Ty Gibbs has entered the Top-10 power ranking chat while one of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates has left it. While Chase Briscoe has shown speed, he already has three races where he has either not finished or finished several laps down. He’ll be back on this list with a solid finish or two. But … Read more