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Conspiracy theory emerges about Brandon Aubrey’s rare missed FG

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey had a rare miss in the second half of Thursday night’s game against the New York Giants, and some conspiracy theorists are convinced the result was not an accident. The Cowboys were leading the Giants by …

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Incredible Alabama football streak could come to an end against Georgia

An incredible Alabama football streak is set to come to an end when the Crimson Tide face Georgia on Saturday night. Alabama, the No. 4 team in the nation, will host No. 2 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday. As of …

Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes about to take a knee against the Falcons

Patrick Mahomes bettors had incredibly bad beat vs. Falcons

Anyone who bet on Patrick Mahomes’ rushing total on Sunday unwittingly hopped on a wild roller coaster of emotions. The Chiefs survived a Week 3 upset bid from the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. The line for …

Carlos Alcaraz at the podium

Bettor loses big money on Carlos Alcaraz upset at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz lost in the second round of the US Open on Thursday night in what was a big upset. The loss also cost a sports bettor big money. Alcaraz, who was seeded third in the major, was defeated by Botic Van De Zandschulp in straight sets 6-1, …

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Broncos DL gets big news from NFL following gambling suspension

The NFL shared big news on Monday for one player who had been serving a year-long suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. Eyioma Uwazurike was suspended by the NFL in July 2023 indefinitely after he was found to have bet on NFL …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut’s absence had huge impact on Hot Dog Eating Contest betting

Joey Chestnut did not compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July for the first time in two decades, and gambling markets were a lot quieter because of it. According to ESPN gambling reporter David Payne Purdum, the BetMGM …

Drake in a suit

Drake’s tragic betting slips resurface after Oilers lose Stanley Cup Final

The “Drake Curse” appears to be alive and well. Drake has been known to bet pretty large sums on sporting events whenever he gets a chance. The Toronto native has also developed a reputation for being notoriously bad at picking winners. …

Pat Hoberg umpiring a game

Umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined by MLB for violating gambling rules

Umpire Pat Hoberg has been disciplined by MLB for violating the league’s gambling rules. The Athletic reported Friday that MLB had taken disciplinary action against Hoberg, who is appealing. The exact punishment handed to Hoberg has not been …

Jontay Porter in a raptors uniform

New twist develops in Jontay Porter sports betting scandal

A new twist has developed in the Jontay Porter sports betting scandal. Porter in April was banned from the NBA for life after it was discovered he was betting on NBA games, including ones involving his Toronto Raptors. The former NBA player was found …

Bronny James in a tank top

Bronny James receiving notable gambling action ahead of NBA Draft

Bronny James is not a lock to be selected in the 2024 NBA Draft, but there are plenty of people out there who are willing to take a chance on him being the first overall pick. According to sports betting reporter Ben Fawkes, BetMGM sportsbooks has …

Jontay Porter in an interview

Jontay Porter committed the 1 cardinal sin of sports betting

Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA on Wednesday, and the biggest factor in the decision is that the Toronto Raptors center committed what is widely considered to be the cardinal sin of an athlete gambling on games. The NBA has …

Dave Portnoy on the phone

Dave Portnoy cashes $2.7 million sports betting ticket in ‘biggest win’ of his life

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Monday pocketed a massive chunk of change thanks to what he called “the greatest bet of my life.” Portnoy backed UConn in their quest for back-to-back titles, and his faith in the Huskies netted him …

UConn basketball logo

UConn has been an absolute sports betting monster against the spread

UConn’s men’s basketball team is a straight wagon for the second year in a row. They were a dominant force during last year’s NCAA Tournament, which they won. This year, they’re looking great again. And they’ve been a …

Michael Porter Jr takes a shot in warmups

Michael Porter Jr. has notable comments about investigation into brother Jontay

Michael Porter Jr. had something interesting to say this week about the investigation into his younger brother. Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter is currently out of the lineup and under NBA investigation over alleged irregularities with prop bets …

Celtics' Jayson Tatum warming up

Jayson Tatum shares his thoughts on fans heckling him about parlays

Sports betting has exploded in popularity over the past few years as more and more states have legalized it, and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says the way many fans interact with players has been changed as a result. Tatum was asked by a reporter …

Jontay Porter in a raptors uniform

Everyone made the same joke amid Jontay Porter prop betting fiasco

Toronto Raptors big man Jontay Porter is at the center of a serious prop betting scandal. But some fans tried to see the humor in the ordeal. Porter was taken out of the Raptors’ lineup on Monday as the NBA began an investigation on the …

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