BETTING

May 03 2026SPORTS

DraftKings Gives You a $100 Boost for the Kentucky Derby Weekend

The first Saturday of May is special because it brings one of the biggest races in horse racing, the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Fans can also watch intense NBA Game 7 matchups and the ongoing NHL and MLB playoffs, so screens will be full. For those who want a bonus, DraftKings offers a $100 welcome credi

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May 03 2026SPORTS

Game 7 Showdown: Who Wins When Teams Brace for a Slow Game?

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics face off tonight in a must-watch Game 7, after Philly defied expectations with back-to-back double-digit wins to force a deciding match. Boston entered the series as heavy favorites, but their struggles from three-point range and Jayson Tatum’s early exit in

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May 03 2026SPORTS

When Race Day Arrives Without The Puma

The Kentucky Derby, set for this Saturday evening at 6:57 p. m. ET in Louisville, Kentucky, will see 19 horses instead of the usual 20. A late scratch removed The Puma from the lineup due to a swollen leg caused by a skin infection. Trainers Gustavo Delgado Sr. and Jr. had entered the horse at 10-1

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Big Upsets and Tight Games to Watch This Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Protest banner over Fenway shows team ownership under fire

A plane dragged a protest banner over Fenway Park last Friday while players warmed up below. The banner asked fans to push for the manager’s removal and for the team to be sold. The stunt happened just days after the club fired its skipper and most coaches following a rough start to the season. Whil

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May 01 2026CRIME

From Bars to Betting: A Mobster’s Return to Crime

Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Chimaev vs. Strickland: What the Stats and Odds Really Say

The fight everyone’s talking about pits two middleweights against each other—but the story isn’t just about who’s the better fighter. Khamzat Chimaev, a 31-year-old powerhouse from the UAE, steps into the cage undefeated at 15-0. His opponent, Sean Strickland, a 35-year-old American with 30 wins, br

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Sports betting isn’t a shortcut to riches—it’s a losing game

Sports betting has grown into a massive industry in recent years, with billions flowing through legal markets. But few people understand just how one-sided this game really is. Even billionaire investors like Warren Buffett have called it "a tax on stupidity, " a harsh way of saying most people lose

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Teen Athlete’s Gamble: Why Sports Betting Hits Young Minds Hard

The story of a Texas Tech quarterback who has decided to seek help for a gambling problem is a wake‑up call about how easy it is for young people to fall into betting traps. Experts explain that teenagers’ brains are wired for excitement and still learning how to control impulses, making them esp

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