Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 A series of recent big bets on an NBA long shot has showed at sportsbooks in multiple states. DraftKings reported that a bettor in Colorado on Tuesday placed a $20,000 bet on the Atlanta Hawks to win the NBA title at 100-1 odds. According to DraftKings, the same bettor placed […]

TIMO WERNER and Mason Mount were the Chelsea heroes as Thomas Tuchel's men saw off Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final. The Blues dominated and should arguably have won by more, with Werner's first-half header and Mount's late tap-in setting up an all-Premier League final. Final score: Chelsea 2-0 Real Madrid (3-1 agg). Goals: Werner 28', Mount 88'. Follow […]

In the latest Bumble’s Blog, David Lloyd reflects on some of the outstanding performers from the opening month of the County Championship season, the postponement of the IPL and hopes for a more ‘normal’ summer… The County Championship streams seem to have been a raging success – and it is great that the Middlesex versus Gloucestershire game will be shown […]

JIMMY WHITE is eyeing a Crucible hat-trick this weekend – after confirming he will play into his 60s. The Whirlwind will face Bolton potter Tony Knowles, 65, in the first round of the World Seniors, which he has dominated over the past two seasons. The Londoner, 59, has accepted a two-year Tour Card and is determined to carry on playing […]

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal fans are hoping to be able to attend the Europa League final in Poland later this month – if they both qualify of course. Gdansk is gearing up to host the showpiece final on May 26 with up to 10,000 supporters at the 41,000-seat arena. That includes an allocation of up to 2,000 for each team […]

MANCHESTER UNITED chief Avram Glazer refused to apologise for the European Super League farce. The American owner was tracked down in his home town in Palm Beach, Florida. But he had nothing to say to when confronted by a Sky News reporter. Glazer was asked whether he had anything to say to Man Utd fans and if it was time […]

Political advocacy group founded by Bernie Marcus pressures MLB to move All-Star game back to ATL: Gasparino FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino reports group president Alfredo Ortiz wrote a letter to MLB commissioner; wants meeting on minority business economic damage. The Job Creators Network, a conservative political advocacy group founded by Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, is trying to convince Major […]

A LOT of footballers let themselves go after hanging up their boots – but not Jimmy Bullard. The 42-year-old former Premier League ace insists there is no better or fitter “washed-up” player his age who can still do a job on the pitch. And he puts it down to the mantra he lives by — “look good, play good” — […]

A MAN allegedly punched by cops during the Man Utd protests has been left with a broken jaw, his partner claims. The 28-year-old was arrested as 200 fans blocked the entrance to the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, on Sunday, where the team was staying. His partner says he has cracked ribs and had to go to hospital before being interviewed. She […]

THE Champions League is down to the last four and Man City and Chelsea are both in strong positions to qualify for the final. City were 2-1 winners away to PSG while Chelsea scored the crucial away goal to secure a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid. ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the […]