#Civil War

Horse racing owners, trainers and jockeys will try to get their hands on the most valuable trophy in American sports on Saturday when they compete for the Woodlawn Vase, which will be presented to the winner of the 2020 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Standing 34 inches and weighing 29 pounds, 12 ounces, the elegant silver vase was…

The official state song "Maryland, My Maryland" will not be performed before the Preakness next month because the lyrics are perceived by some to be racist. A spokesperson for Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness, said Friday the tradition of playing the song before the race will be scrapped on Oct. 3, when the Triple Crown series comes to…

THE problem with Graham Potter is that he still sounds like he's the Brighton manager. After Chelsea were trounced at Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday, the Blues boss listed the teams his injury-ravaged side had been beaten by during their miserable run of three wins in 12 matches. He noted that Chelsea had lost four Premier League games -…

On Monday afternoon, Gareth Bale announced his retirement from football at the age of 33. Wales' record goalscorer of all-time will be remembered for many things, golf springs to mind, but it shouldn't be forgotten that he was one of the best footballers of his generation. Bale won 16 major trophies during his time at Real Madrid, including five…

To say golf has had a whirlwind year in 2022 would be an understatement. The launch of LIV Golf has sparked a split in the heart of the men's game, with some of the biggest names in the world lining up on both sides of the path, ready and willing to sling mud. How that particular situation plays out in 2023 will of course be the sport's biggest…

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known to the world as Pelé and nicknamed by his admirers as O Rei (The King), is hailed by many as the greatest icon of the football world. Many of the numerous records and other achievements that Pelé set in his stellar career of 21 years from 1956 to 1977 remain unbroken to this day. The Brazilian legendary…

A former film student, Mary Dixon Reynolds, lists her top-rated horse racing films and documentaries. 1983 Before there were Winx and Black Caviar, Australians were transfixed by a big chestnut horse named Phar Lap. The horse reigned during the 1930s depression and gave the nation something its pride. Trainer Harry Telford, played beautifully by…

Rugby League's men's World Cup kicks off on Saturday when England take on Samoa in Newcastle. It's the 16th iteration of a tournament first played in France in 1954. But, if 10 years previously, you'd asked any French player taking part in that inaugural competition whether they'd ever foresee playing a World Cup on home soil they'd have laughed…

As we count down to the winter holidays, the world shifts into gift-giving mode. Whether you light a menorah, gather around a nativity scene, or simply look forward to quiet time with loved ones, the focus is on finding and sharing something special with those on your list. As you plan your holiday gifts, consider the ultimate consumable for the…

Once Rivalry Week concludes Saturday night, next week's conference championship games will be all that is standing between some of the top teams in the nation and the College Football Playoff. Those opportunities are dwindling with every Saturday that passes as the penultimate week of the season continues, and some of those aforementioned…

In the world of professional tennis, there are a few superstar players that everyone knows. And while many of these top-tier athletes come from more traditional tennis hotbeds like California and Florida, Maryland has its fair share of famous tennis stars too. In fact, some of the best players in the world hail from right here in The Old Line…

Each day, one of our experts at bet.NOLA.com will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks in Louisiana are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. A reminder for those who haven't signed up yet: New users can get a risk-free bet at Caesars Sportsbook,…

Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. A reminder for those who haven't signed up yet: New users can get a risk-free bet at Caesars Sportsbook, meaning that if your first bet…

Headed into Saturday's big rivalry game in Reser Stadium we got the inside scoop on Oregon Football from Badwater over at Addicted to Quack. The Ducks got a huge win over Utah last weekend, despite Bo Nix being a game-time decision with an ankle injury. No need to put extra emphasis on this game, everyone knows what this matchup means. 1. What's…

College football rivalry week is always so bittersweet: It's what we've been waiting for, and the buffet of games we get on this week is incredible. Meaningful games, day after day, hour after hour, with bowl or championship implications in so many of them. But then, when Saturday ends, it's just about over. Sure, championship week is fun, and who…

College football rivalry week is always so bittersweet: It's what we've been waiting for, and the buffet of games we get on this week is incredible. Meaningful games, day after day, hour after hour, with bowl or championship implications in so many of them. But then, when Saturday ends, it's just about over. Sure, championship week is fun, and who…

The Oregon Ducks face the Oregon State Beavers in a Week 13 Pac-12 college football game on Saturday in Corvallis. Which team will win the Civil War rivalry game? Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ABC. Oregon is a 3-point favorite in the game, according…

The College Football Experience ( @TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the upcoming Week 13 college football slate. Pick Dundee aka ( @TheColbyD), Patty C ( @PattyC831) & NC Nick ( @NC__NicK) break down each and every FBS game on the slate and even talk FCS College Football playoffs as well.

8. Clemson 9. Oregon 10. Tennessee 11. Penn State 13. Washington 14. Utah 17. UNC 19. Tulane 22. UCF 23. Texas 24. Cincinnati 25. Louisville Georgia Overview Georgia defeated Kentucky 16-6 to cap an undefeated SEC regular season for the second straight week. The Dawgs didn't look as sharp as they have in other games, which you could attribute to…

Season Record: 10-2 Against-the-Spread Record: 6-6 Conference: Pac-12 Offense Yards Per Play Rank: 19 Defense Yards Per Play Rank: 15 S&P+ Special Teams Rank: 111 Analysis: The betting market was way down on Oregon before its Pac-12 Championship Game meeting with Utah. The Ducks had lost to Arizona State and really struggled on offense against…

The College Football Playoff dream died with the stumble against Arizona. Returning to the Rose Bowl game for the first time since 1999 was out after the heartbreaker against USC. Back-to-back losses have left UCLA to ponder something a lot less fun than a path to the Pac-12 championship game. Now it's all about which mid-tier bowl game the…

After much assumption an undefeated Michigan will meet an undefeated Ohio State in Columbus. Is it for all the marbles though? The talk of the town is, can a 1-loss Michigan or Ohio State still get into the college football playoff? Also, we saw former No. 5 Tennessee's playoff hopes drown away in a South Carolina beat down. Lots of talking heads…

John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Controversial LIV Golf Tour has created a divide in the sport Situation is getting ugly, as Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter, among LIV stars to file lawsuits against PGA Tour The divide that the LIV Tour has created in the world of golf shows no sign of stopping, as more players look set to defect to the Saudi-backed…

Every Saturday, I actively commit the biggest sin known to Trojans: I root for a football team that isn't called the USC Trojans. Where might my loyalties lie, you ask, if not with Lincoln Riley and what feels like a brand-new Trojan football team? It lies in between the hedges with the Georgia Bulldogs, of course. Whether it was Thanksgivings…

With the new racing season underway we've put it to our stable of experts to lay their reputations on the line and hand out some predictions for the next 12 months, including their early selections for The Everest and Melbourne Cup plus what's the next'big thing' we've got to look forward to. THE NEXT BIG THING RAY THOMAS - Dylan Gibbons: The son…

The Sports Gazette caught up with the Lebanese rugby league squad ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against Australia on Friday. They spoke about hybrid nationalities, singing the anthem like you mean it and growing the game in Lebanon. The 2021 Australian census found that almost 250000 people in the country claim some form of Lebanese…

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has signed on with MaximBet in a. Meanwhile, baseball's lifetime ban on Pete Rose for betting grows more ridiculous daily. You could have once probably gotten 1000000-1 odds that someday a professional baseball player would endorse a legal sportsbook and casino while still in uniform with the blessing of…

Ohioans have watched and waited for their state legislature to pass a sports betting bill over the past several years. Previous attempts struggled to gain footing. Why did it take so long? The state's betting bills hit several speed bumps on the way, including missed votes, delays and last-minute amendments. But in December 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine,…

Well, we believe in exit velocity, bat flips, launch angles, stealing home, the hanging curveball, Big League Chew, sausage races, and that unwritten rules of any kind are self-indulgent, overrated crap. We believe Greg Maddux was an actual wizard. We believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment protecting minor league baseball and that…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Matt Jones gives his best bets and runs the rule over the Quaddie legs at Gosford and Armidale. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! BEST BET Race 5, No.2: EDGE OF REWARD He's racing under new trainer…

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. But it's not just the race that has everyone planning their trips to Churchill Downs. It's the traditions and pageantry that have captivated millions across the globe. Catch these traditions live at the 2022 Kentucky Derby, which will air on Saturday, May 7 from 12 to 2:30…