There have been concerns over the quality of the ice for hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The construction of the facilities has also been under the microscope. The NHL is “cautiously optimistic” that the event will move forward, but it’s not a good look for the International Olympic Committee. The hockey tournaments at the Olympics have come under scrutiny because of conce...

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza leads a group of four finalists to the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night in New York City. Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin will join Mendoza at the Downtown Athletic Club. Mendoza leads the odds, but Pavia is trying to make a late charge. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza leads four finalists who will head...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish didn’t make the 12-Team CFP Playoff. They decided to opt out of a bowl game, calling the decision a “farce”. Some wonder if the rumors of head coach Marcus Freeman going to the NFL had something to do with it. Notre Dame is opting out of playing a bowl game after being snubbed for a CFP Playoff spot. The Fighting Irish have called the decision a “farce”. ...

U.S. President Donald Trump won the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. He was presented the award at the FIFA World Cup draw. Trump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela. U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, the first of its kind, at the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Trump failed to win the Nobel P...

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks suffered a non-contact injury, but avoided a major health issue with a calf strain. The two-time NBA MVP will be out for 2-4 weeks, as he attempts to sort out his future with the Bucks. This injury hasn’t affected the odds of Antetokounmpo being traded, or what team he could move to. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has suffered ...

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has suffered a dip in form recently and was an unused substitute in their 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday.   Saudi Arabian clubs have reignited their interest in the Egyptian forward, specifically Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah. Could Liverpool look to cash in on Salah with one year left on his contract? Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is wanted by Saudi Arabian club...

Tiger Woods is back chipping and putting, but says he’s “a ways away” from figuring out when he will play competitive golf again. Woods is recovering from his seventh back surgery, and missed all of 2025 due to Achilles surgery. There is a good chance Woods won’t play in 2026, and the future is unclear. Tiger Woods announced that he was chipping and putting again after his seventh back...

December 1 marks the beginning of the regulated online sports betting era in Missouri. This ends a seven-year mission to allow online sports betting in Missouri. Missouri bettors should be aware of the tax difference between betting sites and prediction markets. Missouri has finally approved online sports betting in the state. Starting December 1, 2025, players in the Show-Me State wil...

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announced that he won’t fight for the first quarter of 2026 due to personal issues. The UFC has announced an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. Many, including #1 contender Arman Tsarukyan, are questioning the matchup. The UFC has set an interim lightweight title bout for UFC 324, as champion Ilia ...

Some are forecasting that it could be a record day in the television ratings for the NFL. There are two big divisional matchups, as well as a matchup between possibly the two most popular teams in the NFL, Dallas, and Kansas City. It’s also looking to be a busy day at the online sportsbooks, as most other sports have cleared out for the NFL.  It should be a massive Thanksgiving Day in ...

A player in Michigan hit a $22.4 million jackpot at an online casino. This is now the largest online casino jackpot win of all time, beating a $20.7 million win in 2015. Progressive slot games give players a great chance to win a massive jackpot. A player in Michigan won a $22.4 million jackpot at an online casino, making it the biggest jackpot win in the United States. It’s another...

Cristiano Ronaldo was given a three-match ban by FIFA for an elbow on Ireland’s Dara O’Shea in a World Cup qualifier. However, FIFA determined the Portugal captain would serve a one-game suspension, and the two remaining games would be served “under a one-year probationary period”. This is a rare occurrence, with only a couple of examples to draw from, but this could look like FIFA is appl...

Vinícius Júnior has struggled for Real Madrid since Xabi Alonso took over from Carlo Ancelotti. The Brazilian star has reportedly told the club he won’t renew his contract, with his situation with Alonso up in the air. At 25 years old, the Ballon d’Or runner-up would be highly touted by many clubs. Real Madrid ace Vinícius Júnior has reportedly told the club he won’t renew his contract...

MMA legend Anderson Silva was to fight rival Chris Weidman on the undercard of the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua event. Weidman is injured, and has been replaced by another former MMA champion, Tyron Woodley. The odds for this match will likely favor Silva, who has more boxing experience. Anderson Silva gets a new opponent for his spot on the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua undercard. Chris Weidma...

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a fractured left wrist. The Steelers’ QB will attempt to practice this week and hopes to play against Chicago on Sunday. There has been a change in Pittsburgh’s odds this week, but not the way you’d think. Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a wrist fracture against Cincinnati, and will try to practice with an eye on playing on Sun...

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get his first career start for the Cleveland Browns. The much-hyped rookie was taken in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but was pushed down the depth chart. The announcement of Sanders’ start hasn’t moved the needle at sportsbooks just yet. The Cleveland Browns have announced Shedeur Sanders will make his first career start this week against the ...