Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday, January 5 Amorim blasted the United board for not backing him after a 1-1 draw at Leeds. That was the last straw in a number of issues United had with their Portuguese head coach.  Manchester United fired head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday, January 5, after he called out the board following a poor display at Leeds. That...

Chicago Blackhawks partner with Kalshi in predictions markets NHL partnered with Kalshi and Polymarket in October Other leagues have resisted The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and predictions market exchange Kalshi, announced a marketing partnership this week. The Blackhawks have named Kalshi as their official predictions market partner, making them the first pro sports team in North Americ...

Kalshi, a prediction market, is offering odds for college players in the transfer portal, which you can also find at offshore sportsbooks. NCAA president Charlie Baker says that he is “vehemently opposed” to this, even though the NCAA has partnerships with sportsbooks. Is it fair of the NCAA to be against these types of odds, yet have their partnerships with betting sites? Kalshi, a pr...

Los Angeles Rams’ receiver Puka Nacua has had a tough week, starting with criticizing officials during a live stream. Nacua also tried to bring live streamers into the Rams’ facility, which was denied by head coach Sean McVay. His brother was arrested for allegedly stealing a car, and Nacua could be a distraction as the Rams head towards the playoffs. Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams...

Terence Crawford has announced he is retiring from boxing at 38 years old. Crawford is 42-0, and the first male boxer to be the undisputed champion in three weight classes. Crawford says he is done, but boxers are always willing to come out of retirement for a big payday. Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing after a legendary career that saw him go undefeated, and ...

Texas quarterback Arch Manning will return for his junior season with the Longhorns. Manning has had an up-and-down season after starting as the Heisman favorite. The Longhorns could see a boost in their 2026 odds with Manning back. Texas quarterback Arch Manning is returning for his junior season after an inconsistent season that saw him begin as the Heisman favorite. Manning shoul...

Former heavyweight king Tyson Fury is retired but has said he’d fight fellow former champ Anthony Joshua if the money is right. Joshua will face Jake Paul on December 19, 2025. There are no odds for this potential superfight yet, and it would be interesting to see who the bookies would favor. Retired former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has told his promoter he would fight another fo...

The Oklahoma City Thunder romped to a 138-89 win over Phoenix to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals. The Thunder are now 24-1, matching Golden State’s start in 2015-16. There are genuine thoughts that the Thunder can beat Golden State’s 73-win record from the same season. Oklahoma City is chasing history after a blowout win over Phoenix to reach the NBA Cup semifinals. The Thunder are 2...

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...