We break down rules and regulations by sport to see how each is navigating the evolving betting scene.
Author: Michael
Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrated’s in-depth look at MMA. Every week, this column offers insight and information on the most noteworthy stories in the fight world.
A new contender for the heavyweight title has emerged in Bellator.
Vadim Nemkov, the reigning light heavyweight champion, put forth another decisive showing two weeks ago, this time against Yoel Romero at Bellator 297.
The newly anointed No. 1 fighter in Bellator’s pound-for-pound rankings, Nemkov (17–2, 1 NC) has bulldozed through the light heavyweight division.
The NFL suspended four players — three for at least the 2023 season — for violations of the league’s gambling policy.
Kyrie Irving will reportedly meet with the Suns among other teams when NBA free agency begins on Friday, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.
The news comes as Phoenix seeks to build a super team that includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and its most recent acquisition in Bradley Beal. However, with the addition of Beal, the possibility of signing Irving could be difficult due to the league’s salary cap and collective bargaining agreement.
A Class AA Minor League Baseball game between the Arkansas Travelers and the Wichita Wind Surge produced a viral moment on a seemingly routine play.
In the sixth inning, Travelers first baseman Robbie Tenerowicz hit a ground ball to third base. On pace to be out by multiple steps, the throw came in up the line, pulling the first baseman off the bag. To avoid the tag, Tenerowicz turned around and started running back towards home plate.
As anticipated, the NFL has handed down its latest round of suspensions for violations of the league’s gambling policies.
Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers and tight end Rashod Berry, as well as free agent defensive tackle Demetrius Taylor, have all been suspended indefinitely through at least the 2023 season for betting on NFL games last season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Rodgers, Berry and Taylor join Jags wide receiver Calvin Ridley as players who have all received at least a one-year ban for betting on NFL games.
As it continues its crackdown on players gambling on games, the NFL has announced the suspension of four more players for violating the league’s betting policy. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts have been suspended for at least the 2023 season along with free agent Demetrius Taylor, who last played for the Detroit Lions in 2022.
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Peti-Frere has received a six-game suspension for betting on other sports while at the workplace.
1. Elaine Benes was once famously told, “I’m Keith Hernandez.”
It seems the Seinfeld star is also sending that same message to Shohei Ohtani.
With the Angels superstar headed for free agency, there’s been much speculation that the Mets would be in play for his services. During Wednesday’s Mets game, SNY play-by-play voice Gary Cohen asked Hernandez about the possibility of Ohtani becoming a Met and wanting to wear Hernandez’s No. 17, which was retired last season.
Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens is back with a quintet of waiver wire considerations ahead of Week 14.
Dasan McCullough is a big, strong dude. He always has been.
However, the transformation in his physique over the last six months is eye-popping.
McCullough, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2022, was born and raised in Kansas while his dad served as the running backs coach for the Chiefs. They later moved to Indiana when his father was hired by the Hoosiers.
After one impressive year in Bloomington, he had over 42 offers from everywhere in the country, including Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, Nebraska and Oregon, among others.