5 days ago
Week 1 of the NFL season is already underway, and it's time to get those bets in for the weekend's matchups.
We've compiled where the public is betting at sportsbooks, along with some notable wagers, and asked several oddsmakers at various sportsbooks around the country to find out where the sharp action has come in for this weekend's games.
Sunday
1 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5, 50.5)
#week #buccaneers
We've compiled where the public is betting at sportsbooks, along with some notable wagers, and asked several oddsmakers at various sportsbooks around the country to find out where the sharp action has come in for this weekend's games.
Sunday
1 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5, 50.5)
#week #buccaneers
10 days ago
"Magnificent Seven" stocks like Microsoft and Amazon may still trade at or near all-time highs, but you may want to diversify your megacap positions. The "Mag Seven" may have surged thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but their future success hinges heavily on AI spending.
There's nothing wrong with being bullish on the AI megatrend, but consider spreading your wagers elsewhere, to other high-growth opportunities. Take, for instance, another trend that isn't slowing down: the digitalization of payments. With this trend, one stock in particular fits the bill: Mastercard (NYSE: MA).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Mastercard may be synonymous with credit cards, but neither Mastercard nor its competitor Visa (NYSE: V) issues payment cards. Banks issue the cards but use the companies' respective payment networks to operate them.
In other words, payment stocks like Mastercard don't carry consumer credit risk like bank stocks. Think of Mastercard and similar names as the midstream names among financial stocks: middlemen that collect a small fee on every card swipe or digital payment transaction processed through their networks.
#stocks #like #seven
There's nothing wrong with being bullish on the AI megatrend, but consider spreading your wagers elsewhere, to other high-growth opportunities. Take, for instance, another trend that isn't slowing down: the digitalization of payments. With this trend, one stock in particular fits the bill: Mastercard (NYSE: MA).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Mastercard may be synonymous with credit cards, but neither Mastercard nor its competitor Visa (NYSE: V) issues payment cards. Banks issue the cards but use the companies' respective payment networks to operate them.
In other words, payment stocks like Mastercard don't carry consumer credit risk like bank stocks. Think of Mastercard and similar names as the midstream names among financial stocks: middlemen that collect a small fee on every card swipe or digital payment transaction processed through their networks.
#stocks #like #seven
14 days ago
Another Premier League season is officially underway, and despite the usual dose of high hopes for Chelsea, the flagship football club finds itself embroiled in more uncertainty than it ever expected.
Minority stakeholders Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, who own a combined 26 percent (13 percent apiece) of Chelsea, are reportedly in talks to sell their shares to Clearlake Capital, which already controls around 61.5 percent of the franchise. To be sure, the talks between Boehly and Clearlake, specifically, are not new. The sides have discussed an ownership stake exchange in the past, albeit to no avail.
This time around, however, another is added to the equation: Walter, who recently sold the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and also owns MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, is under federal investigation for misreporting what's known as related-party loans among his own business ventures. Though nothing has been finalized, Walter's dilemma injects previously unheard-of urgency into the equation.
The news is another blow to Chelsea fans who have grown to distrust the current ownership regime. Their skepticism is not without merit, either. Just as sports betting enthusiasts will search "Is Betonline legit" when shopping around for a place to make wagers, they along with the EPL at large probably need to be wondering whether this Chelsea ownership group is, in fact, built to lead the club into the future.
While Walter's current legal situation raises all sorts of red flags as purchase talks continue, this is far from the first time these parties have found themselves battling murky circumstances.
#Chelsea #walter
Minority stakeholders Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, who own a combined 26 percent (13 percent apiece) of Chelsea, are reportedly in talks to sell their shares to Clearlake Capital, which already controls around 61.5 percent of the franchise. To be sure, the talks between Boehly and Clearlake, specifically, are not new. The sides have discussed an ownership stake exchange in the past, albeit to no avail.
This time around, however, another is added to the equation: Walter, who recently sold the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and also owns MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, is under federal investigation for misreporting what's known as related-party loans among his own business ventures. Though nothing has been finalized, Walter's dilemma injects previously unheard-of urgency into the equation.
The news is another blow to Chelsea fans who have grown to distrust the current ownership regime. Their skepticism is not without merit, either. Just as sports betting enthusiasts will search "Is Betonline legit" when shopping around for a place to make wagers, they along with the EPL at large probably need to be wondering whether this Chelsea ownership group is, in fact, built to lead the club into the future.
While Walter's current legal situation raises all sorts of red flags as purchase talks continue, this is far from the first time these parties have found themselves battling murky circumstances.
#Chelsea #walter
21 days ago
The PGA Tour has suspended senior tour member Matt Gogel for six months for placing multiple golf bets in recent years, the league announced on Wednesday.
Gogel, who plays on the PGA Tour Champions, placed multiple bets on PGA Tour events in 2024 and 2025. It's unclear which tournaments he bet on or what the wagers were, but the Tour said they did not involve any events in which he was a participant. Betting on any PGA Tour event or any other professional golf competition is a clear violation of the Tour's integrity program.
Gogel is now suspended from Tour-sanctioned events for six months, and will be eligible to return in late February.
"In 2024 and 2025, I unknowingly violated the PGA Tour policy by placing small recreational wagers on golf," Gogel said in a statement. "I want to be clear that these wagers were not placed on regular PGA Tour events, PGA Tour Champions events or any tournament in which I participated. I would never knowingly violate the integrity of the game of golf.
"I made an honest mistake, and I look forward to playing in 227 on the PGA Tour Champions."
#champions #wagers #suspended #months
Gogel, who plays on the PGA Tour Champions, placed multiple bets on PGA Tour events in 2024 and 2025. It's unclear which tournaments he bet on or what the wagers were, but the Tour said they did not involve any events in which he was a participant. Betting on any PGA Tour event or any other professional golf competition is a clear violation of the Tour's integrity program.
Gogel is now suspended from Tour-sanctioned events for six months, and will be eligible to return in late February.
"In 2024 and 2025, I unknowingly violated the PGA Tour policy by placing small recreational wagers on golf," Gogel said in a statement. "I want to be clear that these wagers were not placed on regular PGA Tour events, PGA Tour Champions events or any tournament in which I participated. I would never knowingly violate the integrity of the game of golf.
"I made an honest mistake, and I look forward to playing in 227 on the PGA Tour Champions."
#champions #wagers #suspended #months
21 days ago
Dillon Dingler's 26 homers in 2026 are twice as many as he hit last year.
The second half of the MLB season has been a disaster for the best home run bets. Entering the MLB All-Star break, the best home run bets generated $642 in profit for anyone who bet $100 on each of the touted home run props at the listed odds.
In the second half, the best home run bets have cost bettors $892. The best home run props have a 20-81 record, with three no bets over the course of the entire season, and they're $250 in the red.
There is still time to salvage the season and generate a profit. Fortunately, home run props being long-shot wagers cuts both ways. While they're difficult to hit, correctly selecting a few home run bets can pull the best home run bets out of their funk and lift them back into the black.
A power-hitting catcher and one of MLB's best sluggers have eye-catching odds to hit a home run today. The first has an excellent matchup, and the second has an adequate matchup and blistering batted-ball data.
#season #props #profit
The second half of the MLB season has been a disaster for the best home run bets. Entering the MLB All-Star break, the best home run bets generated $642 in profit for anyone who bet $100 on each of the touted home run props at the listed odds.
In the second half, the best home run bets have cost bettors $892. The best home run props have a 20-81 record, with three no bets over the course of the entire season, and they're $250 in the red.
There is still time to salvage the season and generate a profit. Fortunately, home run props being long-shot wagers cuts both ways. While they're difficult to hit, correctly selecting a few home run bets can pull the best home run bets out of their funk and lift them back into the black.
A power-hitting catcher and one of MLB's best sluggers have eye-catching odds to hit a home run today. The first has an excellent matchup, and the second has an adequate matchup and blistering batted-ball data.
#season #props #profit
23 days ago
Over a 40+ year career on Wall Street, David Tepper has built a fortune estimated at $23.7 billion, mainly by making aggressive, concentrated wagers. First, he focused on the distressed debt market, building his Appaloosa Management into one of the largest and most successful hedge funds and earning him billions in the process.
Now, Appaloosa primarily manages Tepper's personal fortune. Instead of distressed debt, Tepper now mainly invests in large-cap tech stocks, most notably Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). According to Appaloosa's latest 13-F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tepper has around 16% of his nearly $7.5 billion stock portfolio invested in this "Magnificent Seven" stock.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During the quarter ending June 30, Tepper's Appaloosa increased its position in Amazon by 680,000 shares, or just under 15.8%. During this same time frame, Appaloosa reduced its Micron position by 41.4% and exited its Sandisk position entirely. The fund also increased its positions in Alphabet and Meta Platforms by 6.7% and 54.6%, respectively.
This strongly suggests a cycling out of "pick-and-shovel" artificial intelligence (AI) plays, into hyperscaler stocks. Tepper's fund may have made an aggressive pivot toward Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, but given that Meta accounts for only 5.1% of the overall portfolio, Amazon seems to remain the investor's highest-conviction bet on the AI growth trend.
#tepper #amazon #NVIDIA
Now, Appaloosa primarily manages Tepper's personal fortune. Instead of distressed debt, Tepper now mainly invests in large-cap tech stocks, most notably Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). According to Appaloosa's latest 13-F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tepper has around 16% of his nearly $7.5 billion stock portfolio invested in this "Magnificent Seven" stock.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During the quarter ending June 30, Tepper's Appaloosa increased its position in Amazon by 680,000 shares, or just under 15.8%. During this same time frame, Appaloosa reduced its Micron position by 41.4% and exited its Sandisk position entirely. The fund also increased its positions in Alphabet and Meta Platforms by 6.7% and 54.6%, respectively.
This strongly suggests a cycling out of "pick-and-shovel" artificial intelligence (AI) plays, into hyperscaler stocks. Tepper's fund may have made an aggressive pivot toward Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, but given that Meta accounts for only 5.1% of the overall portfolio, Amazon seems to remain the investor's highest-conviction bet on the AI growth trend.
#tepper #amazon #NVIDIA
23 days ago
Ryan Jeffers has an excellent matchup and park factors to hit a home run tonight.
Samuel Basallo and Nathaniel Lowe didn't hit home runs on Friday. Sadly, that means the MLB best home run props have fallen to a 20-79 record, with three no-bets.
The home run bets have spent nearly the entire year in the black. After getting both picks wrong on Friday, profits disappeared. Anyone who has bet $100 on each of the suggested home run props has lost $50.
It's a disappointing outcome for spending all season grinding the data. Nevertheless, it's part of the betting game. Home run props are also long-shot wagers, and most won't cash. That said, getting just a few right can generate sizable profits, and there's time to right the ship and generate a profit on the home run bets for the 2026 MLB season.
Turning things around can start tonight with two teammates in a drool-inducing matchup and a homer-friendly ballpark. Their home run props are admittedly chalky, but they offer enough value to bet when factoring in their numbers and the conditions tonight.
#home #bets #profits #right
Samuel Basallo and Nathaniel Lowe didn't hit home runs on Friday. Sadly, that means the MLB best home run props have fallen to a 20-79 record, with three no-bets.
The home run bets have spent nearly the entire year in the black. After getting both picks wrong on Friday, profits disappeared. Anyone who has bet $100 on each of the suggested home run props has lost $50.
It's a disappointing outcome for spending all season grinding the data. Nevertheless, it's part of the betting game. Home run props are also long-shot wagers, and most won't cash. That said, getting just a few right can generate sizable profits, and there's time to right the ship and generate a profit on the home run bets for the 2026 MLB season.
Turning things around can start tonight with two teammates in a drool-inducing matchup and a homer-friendly ballpark. Their home run props are admittedly chalky, but they offer enough value to bet when factoring in their numbers and the conditions tonight.
#home #bets #profits #right
29 days ago
The national parcel carriers that once set retail delivery economics have spent a decade shedding their least profitable packages. What filled the gap is a deeper bench: regional carriers, 3PL cross-dock networks, gig courier platforms and private fleets. As it turns out, almost none of them talk to each other.
Burq, a last-mile delivery technology company, wagers that last-mile orchestration — the decision layer sitting above that bench — is the product enterprise retailers will actually pay for.
The shift is already underway. FreightWaves reported in July that carrier diversification is eroding the last-mile delivery duopoly: 55% of retailers now use carriers outside FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, and more than a third are actively moving volume away from the two national giants. The payoff is measurable. In one example, home goods brand Caraway cut total parcel costs 20% after its 3PL began shopping every order across a network of regional and national carriers. Capturing that value requires knowing which provider performs in which ZIP code on which day. Most retailers do not know, because the systems that pick a carrier stop watching the moment the order leaves.
Jake Stein joined Burq four months ago to run growth for its retail sector, after four and a half years at Uber launching ship-from-store, same-day and on-demand programs on Uber Direct. The limitations of using a single network are what pushed him out.
"It still came down to that Uber couldn't be the single source for everything," Stein told FreightWaves. "Mostly gig, reasonably shorter distances, some batching but not large scale, no big and bulky. And they can't be 100% of every possible location."
#retailers
Burq, a last-mile delivery technology company, wagers that last-mile orchestration — the decision layer sitting above that bench — is the product enterprise retailers will actually pay for.
The shift is already underway. FreightWaves reported in July that carrier diversification is eroding the last-mile delivery duopoly: 55% of retailers now use carriers outside FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, and more than a third are actively moving volume away from the two national giants. The payoff is measurable. In one example, home goods brand Caraway cut total parcel costs 20% after its 3PL began shopping every order across a network of regional and national carriers. Capturing that value requires knowing which provider performs in which ZIP code on which day. Most retailers do not know, because the systems that pick a carrier stop watching the moment the order leaves.
Jake Stein joined Burq four months ago to run growth for its retail sector, after four and a half years at Uber launching ship-from-store, same-day and on-demand programs on Uber Direct. The limitations of using a single network are what pushed him out.
"It still came down to that Uber couldn't be the single source for everything," Stein told FreightWaves. "Mostly gig, reasonably shorter distances, some batching but not large scale, no big and bulky. And they can't be 100% of every possible location."
#retailers
1 month ago
MLB Prediction Market Apps: Get Best Sign Up Promos This Weekend originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
If you're looking to elevate your betting strategy and explore the best MLB prediction market apps, there are some serious welcome bonuses to collect right now. We're starting with the Kalshi promo code TSN15. By jumping on this, new customers can get up to a $500 bonus.
Whether you are zeroing in on today's specific slate—like that massive Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees clash—or looking ahead to any MLB games later this weekend, this is your ticket to a nice pay day. We're in this together, so let's break down exactly how you can put these prediction markets to work and build your bankroll.
If you want to get the most value out of your wagers, it pays to shop around. Here is a quick look at the best welcome offers available across the top platforms:
Prediction App
#best #apps #weekend #here
If you're looking to elevate your betting strategy and explore the best MLB prediction market apps, there are some serious welcome bonuses to collect right now. We're starting with the Kalshi promo code TSN15. By jumping on this, new customers can get up to a $500 bonus.
Whether you are zeroing in on today's specific slate—like that massive Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees clash—or looking ahead to any MLB games later this weekend, this is your ticket to a nice pay day. We're in this together, so let's break down exactly how you can put these prediction markets to work and build your bankroll.
If you want to get the most value out of your wagers, it pays to shop around. Here is a quick look at the best welcome offers available across the top platforms:
Prediction App
#best #apps #weekend #here
2 months ago
JJ Bleday can match his career high for home runs in a season by blasting a homer tonight.
The MLB best home run bets slipped to an 18-65 record, with three no-bets after two misses on home run props for Chase DeLauter and Julio Rodriguez on Wednesday. Fortunately, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so bettors don't need to get many correct to generate a profit.
As a result, even the unimpressive record for the MLB best home run bets has resulted in $661 in profit for anyone who has bet $100 on each of the touted home run bets at the listed odds. The MLB best home run bets are a rollercoaster ride, and they've been headed downward lately. Gamblers must understand the downswings are part of the equation.
Tonight is a great opportunity for the rollercoaster to climb. Two left-handed-hitting outfielders in favorable matchups in their homer-friendly home ballparks have the most appealing home run props on Saturday's MLB slate.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+382) at DraftKings Sportsbook
#home #bets #rollercoaster
The MLB best home run bets slipped to an 18-65 record, with three no-bets after two misses on home run props for Chase DeLauter and Julio Rodriguez on Wednesday. Fortunately, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so bettors don't need to get many correct to generate a profit.
As a result, even the unimpressive record for the MLB best home run bets has resulted in $661 in profit for anyone who has bet $100 on each of the touted home run bets at the listed odds. The MLB best home run bets are a rollercoaster ride, and they've been headed downward lately. Gamblers must understand the downswings are part of the equation.
Tonight is a great opportunity for the rollercoaster to climb. Two left-handed-hitting outfielders in favorable matchups in their homer-friendly home ballparks have the most appealing home run props on Saturday's MLB slate.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+382) at DraftKings Sportsbook
#home #bets #rollercoaster
2 months ago
I recently released my first batch of my favorite NFL win totals to bet for the 2026-27 season. A derivative futures market off of that one is whether or not a team will make the postseason, which is what I'll explore in this article.
I like trying to find some longer shots in these markets, where our preseason priors might end up being far off and the returns from our wagers can loom larger. I found three teams with some asymmetry worth exploiting.
Here are a few NFL playoff make/miss wagers that I like right now:
The Rams have the shortest odds to win the Super Bowl, and yet I am interested in their market to miss the playoffs entirely. So, what gives?
Among NFL teams, Los Angeles is one where injury risk looms the largest. A 37-year old Matthew Stafford came into last season with serious concerns about his back injuries, sitting out most of training camp and all of preseason, while getting multiple pain injections into his spine. While Stafford went on to nullify those concerns — playing in all 17 games and winning MVP — it doesn't change the fact that he's now a year older and still has a heightened injury possibility compared to other QBs. If Stafford got hurt, the Rams would have to rely on rookie first-round pick QB Ty Simpson.
#wagers
I like trying to find some longer shots in these markets, where our preseason priors might end up being far off and the returns from our wagers can loom larger. I found three teams with some asymmetry worth exploiting.
Here are a few NFL playoff make/miss wagers that I like right now:
The Rams have the shortest odds to win the Super Bowl, and yet I am interested in their market to miss the playoffs entirely. So, what gives?
Among NFL teams, Los Angeles is one where injury risk looms the largest. A 37-year old Matthew Stafford came into last season with serious concerns about his back injuries, sitting out most of training camp and all of preseason, while getting multiple pain injections into his spine. While Stafford went on to nullify those concerns — playing in all 17 games and winning MVP — it doesn't change the fact that he's now a year older and still has a heightened injury possibility compared to other QBs. If Stafford got hurt, the Rams would have to rely on rookie first-round pick QB Ty Simpson.
#wagers
2 months ago
Chase DeLauter has hit seven of his 11 home runs this year against righties on the road.
The MLB best home run bets are in a small funk. Since Bryce Harper and Ozzie Albies hit home runs on July 20, four straight MLB best home run bets have failed to deliver. So, the season's record for MLB best home run bets sits at 18-63, with three no-bets.
The record is rock-solid for a long-shot bet, like home run bets. As a result, anyone who has bet $100 on each of the touted home run props at the listed odds has profited $861. Again, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so losing streaks are part of the equation.
There are two appealing home run bets on today's MLB slate, though. A young left-handed-hitting outfielder in a plus matchup and homer-friendly ballpark and a young right-handed-hitting outfielder in a favorable matchup and homer-friendly ballpark have the most compelling home run bets on today's MLB slate.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+338) at DraftKings Sportsbook
#home #bets #shot #young
The MLB best home run bets are in a small funk. Since Bryce Harper and Ozzie Albies hit home runs on July 20, four straight MLB best home run bets have failed to deliver. So, the season's record for MLB best home run bets sits at 18-63, with three no-bets.
The record is rock-solid for a long-shot bet, like home run bets. As a result, anyone who has bet $100 on each of the touted home run props at the listed odds has profited $861. Again, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so losing streaks are part of the equation.
There are two appealing home run bets on today's MLB slate, though. A young left-handed-hitting outfielder in a plus matchup and homer-friendly ballpark and a young right-handed-hitting outfielder in a favorable matchup and homer-friendly ballpark have the most compelling home run bets on today's MLB slate.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+338) at DraftKings Sportsbook
#home #bets #shot #young
2 months ago
LUCKNOW: A suspected online betting network has come to light in several district premier leagues organised across Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns over the exposure of young players to illegal activities.
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket ******* ociation (UPCA) office-bearers admitted that they have information about such illegal activities, but claimed that no action could be taken in the absence of a formal complaint.
According to officials and sources ******* ociated with district cricket bodies, a pattern has emerged in which event management companies approach district ******* ociations with proposals to organise franchise-style leagues.
These events are promoted on the lines of the UPT20 League and the Indian Premier League (IPL), with player trials, hotel-based auctions, team branding, live streaming and sponsorship packages.
Office-bearers of a few district cricket ******* ociations claimed that some sponsors or their ******* ociate companies were linked to online betting platforms.
"While the leagues are projected as professional exposure opportunities for budding cricketers, the real financial gains are being generated through betting activity around the matches," an office-bearer of a cricket ******* ociation said.
District leagues are organised in Kanpur, Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut and Ghaziabad.
These tournaments draw young cricketers hoping to be noticed for the UP T20 League, which has become a recognised pathway for players aspiring to reach bigger professional platforms, including the IPL.
Another office-bearer of a district cricket ******* ociation alleged that event management companies were functioning as intermediaries for betting-linked sponsors.
"District league event companies work like agents of betting companies. They connect with district ******* ociations to organise district premier leagues, bring sponsors and handle hosting plans. Some sponsors also have sister companies involved in online betting. This is a planned operation, and the same event company is involved in holding multiple district leagues," he said.
"The model begins with trials where aspiring players are charged Rs 500-Rs 1,000 each for trials in which thousands turn up. The events are then packaged for digital visibility, with team names, match schedules and live scoring being used by betting platforms to attract online wagers," the office-bearer added.
TOI came across digital material indicating that teams from a district league appeared on a betting website. Sources claimed that the sponsor company and the betting platform were linked through a common parent or ******* ociate entity. Such connections, if established, would raise serious questions about the integrity of the tournaments.
Senior office-bearers of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket ******* ociation have also received informal reports about betting activities and movement of money between entities operating betting websites. However, officials said no action was
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket ******* ociation (UPCA) office-bearers admitted that they have information about such illegal activities, but claimed that no action could be taken in the absence of a formal complaint.
According to officials and sources ******* ociated with district cricket bodies, a pattern has emerged in which event management companies approach district ******* ociations with proposals to organise franchise-style leagues.
These events are promoted on the lines of the UPT20 League and the Indian Premier League (IPL), with player trials, hotel-based auctions, team branding, live streaming and sponsorship packages.
Office-bearers of a few district cricket ******* ociations claimed that some sponsors or their ******* ociate companies were linked to online betting platforms.
"While the leagues are projected as professional exposure opportunities for budding cricketers, the real financial gains are being generated through betting activity around the matches," an office-bearer of a cricket ******* ociation said.
District leagues are organised in Kanpur, Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut and Ghaziabad.
These tournaments draw young cricketers hoping to be noticed for the UP T20 League, which has become a recognised pathway for players aspiring to reach bigger professional platforms, including the IPL.
Another office-bearer of a district cricket ******* ociation alleged that event management companies were functioning as intermediaries for betting-linked sponsors.
"District league event companies work like agents of betting companies. They connect with district ******* ociations to organise district premier leagues, bring sponsors and handle hosting plans. Some sponsors also have sister companies involved in online betting. This is a planned operation, and the same event company is involved in holding multiple district leagues," he said.
"The model begins with trials where aspiring players are charged Rs 500-Rs 1,000 each for trials in which thousands turn up. The events are then packaged for digital visibility, with team names, match schedules and live scoring being used by betting platforms to attract online wagers," the office-bearer added.
TOI came across digital material indicating that teams from a district league appeared on a betting website. Sources claimed that the sponsor company and the betting platform were linked through a common parent or ******* ociate entity. Such connections, if established, would raise serious questions about the integrity of the tournaments.
Senior office-bearers of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket ******* ociation have also received informal reports about betting activities and movement of money between entities operating betting websites. However, officials said no action was
2 months ago
Texas Tech drew quite a bit of ire from the wider college football world over its handling of the Brendan Sorsby situation this offseason.
The transfer quarterback addition was ruled permanently ineligible after he admitted to placing more than $90,000 in sports bets, including wagers on his own team during his time at Indiana. He later sued the NCAA and received an injunction to play this fall.
The Red Raiders initially supported Sorsby's efforts, but as the Big 12 threatened legal action against the school, Sorsby ultimately left the program and withdrew his lawsuit. Speaking to CBS Sports' Richard Johnson at Big 12 media days this week, coach Joey McGuire said he may have acted differently had he been able to foresee the response to the Sorsby saga.
"If I would have been able to have a crystal ball and see in the future, as far as would they have had a supplemental draft, I would have probably said (earlier), 'Brendan, let's don't do this. Go to the supplemental draft,'" McGuire said.
McGuire acknowledged that the backlash from other universities in the Big 12 was stronger than expected, and he also said Texas Tech likely wouldn't have added Sorsby in the first place were it not for the fact that Will Hammond, a backup who started two games last season, was recovering from a torn ACL.
The transfer quarterback addition was ruled permanently ineligible after he admitted to placing more than $90,000 in sports bets, including wagers on his own team during his time at Indiana. He later sued the NCAA and received an injunction to play this fall.
The Red Raiders initially supported Sorsby's efforts, but as the Big 12 threatened legal action against the school, Sorsby ultimately left the program and withdrew his lawsuit. Speaking to CBS Sports' Richard Johnson at Big 12 media days this week, coach Joey McGuire said he may have acted differently had he been able to foresee the response to the Sorsby saga.
"If I would have been able to have a crystal ball and see in the future, as far as would they have had a supplemental draft, I would have probably said (earlier), 'Brendan, let's don't do this. Go to the supplemental draft,'" McGuire said.
McGuire acknowledged that the backlash from other universities in the Big 12 was stronger than expected, and he also said Texas Tech likely wouldn't have added Sorsby in the first place were it not for the fact that Will Hammond, a backup who started two games last season, was recovering from a torn ACL.
2 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public.
To do so, the company is trying to convince policymakers, regulators, the public and prospective customers that the business it is building onshore is a more disciplined operation than the freewheeling offshore exchange that has at times been the subject of unfavorable headlines.
Polymarket has hired social media influencers to produce viral marketing on TikTok and other platforms. Its account on X, formerly known as Twitter, is now followed by millions and posts about current events throughout the day. It has signed partnership deals with major sports teams and Major League Baseball, as well as news organizations ranging from CNBC to CNN. It's all part of a pitch that its real-time markets are a more accurate read on the future than traditional polling or punditry.
The campaign is, effectively, an effort to sell Polymarket as something different from the Polymarket people know today.
What the American public knows as Polymarket has, at least by the letter of the law, been unavailable to Americans. In 2022, it was pushed offshore after settling federal charges that it operated an unregistered derivatives market. But Americans have regularly found ways around the prohibition, and the offshore business faced criticism over allegations of insider trading and allowing wagers tied to war and other violence.
To do so, the company is trying to convince policymakers, regulators, the public and prospective customers that the business it is building onshore is a more disciplined operation than the freewheeling offshore exchange that has at times been the subject of unfavorable headlines.
Polymarket has hired social media influencers to produce viral marketing on TikTok and other platforms. Its account on X, formerly known as Twitter, is now followed by millions and posts about current events throughout the day. It has signed partnership deals with major sports teams and Major League Baseball, as well as news organizations ranging from CNBC to CNN. It's all part of a pitch that its real-time markets are a more accurate read on the future than traditional polling or punditry.
The campaign is, effectively, an effort to sell Polymarket as something different from the Polymarket people know today.
What the American public knows as Polymarket has, at least by the letter of the law, been unavailable to Americans. In 2022, it was pushed offshore after settling federal charges that it operated an unregistered derivatives market. But Americans have regularly found ways around the prohibition, and the offshore business faced criticism over allegations of insider trading and allowing wagers tied to war and other violence.
3 months ago
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in a federal sports-betting case that prosecutors say involved inside information, player prop bets and alleged manipulation of Beasley’s own NBA performance.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Monday that Beasley, Davis, current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano and three other defendants were charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
Federal prosecutors said the defendants allegedly used non-public information about Beasley’s planned performance to place fraudulent wagers worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The charges are allegations. Prosecutors said all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The indictment alleges that Beasley, then playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, agreed with Davis before certain 2024 games that he would underperform or overperform in specific statistical categories. Prosecutors said Davis then passed that non-public information to other alleged co-conspirators so they could place bets tied to Beasley’s player props.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Monday that Beasley, Davis, current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano and three other defendants were charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
Federal prosecutors said the defendants allegedly used non-public information about Beasley’s planned performance to place fraudulent wagers worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The charges are allegations. Prosecutors said all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The indictment alleges that Beasley, then playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, agreed with Davis before certain 2024 games that he would underperform or overperform in specific statistical categories. Prosecutors said Davis then passed that non-public information to other alleged co-conspirators so they could place bets tied to Beasley’s player props.
3 months ago
By Luc Cohen
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Former National Basketball ******* ociation players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on gambling-related charges, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday, joining other professional athletes charged with rigging bets on player performance.
• The charges followed a string of cases that have raised concerns about the integrity of sports, amid an explosion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
• Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said that prior to three separate games in 2024, Beasley told Davis that he intended to overperform or underperform in certain statistical categories such as points or rebounding in exchange for the promise of a bribe.
• Davis then told several co-conspirators of Beasley's plans, to allow them to place hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers, many of which were successful, prosecutors said. The co-conspirators were also charged.
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Former National Basketball ******* ociation players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on gambling-related charges, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday, joining other professional athletes charged with rigging bets on player performance.
• The charges followed a string of cases that have raised concerns about the integrity of sports, amid an explosion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
• Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said that prior to three separate games in 2024, Beasley told Davis that he intended to overperform or underperform in certain statistical categories such as points or rebounding in exchange for the promise of a bribe.
• Davis then told several co-conspirators of Beasley's plans, to allow them to place hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers, many of which were successful, prosecutors said. The co-conspirators were also charged.
3 months ago
Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged in connection with an alleged illegal sports betting scheme, according to prosecutors.
Beasley and Davis are facing charges alongside four alleged co-conspirators, identified as William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, Ernesto Plascencia and current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York said Monday. The six men are accused of working to bribe Beasley to manipulate his performance in games and using that insider information to “profit via illegal betting activity,” prosecutors said.
“As alleged, the defendants turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation, bribing then-NBA player Malik Beasley to fix his performance in multiple games in order to place fraudulent wagers, enrich themselves and cheat legitimate sportsbooks,” U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said in a statement.
Prosecutors allege Beasley, a player for the Milwaukee Bucks at the time, agreed to alter his performance during games and accepted bribes from his co-defendants, who used that information to place bets based on his performance “with the intention of profiting off the scheme.”
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Beasley and Davis are facing charges alongside four alleged co-conspirators, identified as William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, Ernesto Plascencia and current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York said Monday. The six men are accused of working to bribe Beasley to manipulate his performance in games and using that insider information to “profit via illegal betting activity,” prosecutors said.
“As alleged, the defendants turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation, bribing then-NBA player Malik Beasley to fix his performance in multiple games in order to place fraudulent wagers, enrich themselves and cheat legitimate sportsbooks,” U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said in a statement.
Prosecutors allege Beasley, a player for the Milwaukee Bucks at the time, agreed to alter his performance during games and accepted bribes from his co-defendants, who used that information to place bets based on his performance “with the intention of profiting off the scheme.”
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
3 months ago
As the World Cup Round of 32 takes shape, a reminder about how betting works in the knockout stage, because it’s a mistake everyone has made at some point.
By default, most wagers are for regulation time only. In other words, extra time and penalty shootouts don’t count toward most bets. Having said that, some books have started offering bets that explicitly include extra time (or overtime), so beware of what you’re betting.
If you want to pick a team to reach the next round, that bet is typically called “to advance” or “to qualify.” It covers all methods of getting through, whether in regulation, extra time or penalties.
Keeping that in mind, here are my thoughts on each Round-of-32 matchup as they’re confirmed. Remember, that Yahoo Sports’ Soccer Pick ‘Em with FOX ONE reopens as well for the knockout round — so be sure to make your picks!
South Africa double chance (+110) vs. Canada
By default, most wagers are for regulation time only. In other words, extra time and penalty shootouts don’t count toward most bets. Having said that, some books have started offering bets that explicitly include extra time (or overtime), so beware of what you’re betting.
If you want to pick a team to reach the next round, that bet is typically called “to advance” or “to qualify.” It covers all methods of getting through, whether in regulation, extra time or penalties.
Keeping that in mind, here are my thoughts on each Round-of-32 matchup as they’re confirmed. Remember, that Yahoo Sports’ Soccer Pick ‘Em with FOX ONE reopens as well for the knockout round — so be sure to make your picks!
South Africa double chance (+110) vs. Canada
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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As concerns grow surrounding the prediction market industry, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed new limits on what topics can and can't be subject to wagers.
While sports bettors might shrug, people who enjoy exploring the fringes of prediction markets are likely to grumble.
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As concerns grow surrounding the prediction market industry, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed new limits on what topics can and can't be subject to wagers.
While sports bettors might shrug, people who enjoy exploring the fringes of prediction markets are likely to grumble.
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's how to fix it ASAP
JP Morgan sees gold hitting $6,000/oz before 2027 — and a Gold IRA lets you hold the physical metal while deferring the tax bill. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
3 months ago
Jackson Chourio has a matchup with a homer-prone pitcher in a homer-amplifying ballpark tonight.
The MLB best home run bets have run well lately. Unfortunately, Jo Adell and the Dodgers’ Max Muncy didn’t hit home runs on Friday, dropping the season’s record for home run props to 13-44, with three no-bets.
Every article won’t provide winning home run bets. They’re rightfully priced at long odds because they’re long-shot wagers, and the two incorrect picks on Friday could be the start of a cold streak, as those are always just around the corner in this particular betting market.
Still, it’s been a profitable season for MLB best home run bets to date. Anyone who’s bet $100 on each of the suggested home run props at the listed odds has profited $1,127. Players with +329 and +425 odds to hit a home run offer an excellent opportunity to add to the season’s profits tonight.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+329) at DraftKings Sportsbook
The MLB best home run bets have run well lately. Unfortunately, Jo Adell and the Dodgers’ Max Muncy didn’t hit home runs on Friday, dropping the season’s record for home run props to 13-44, with three no-bets.
Every article won’t provide winning home run bets. They’re rightfully priced at long odds because they’re long-shot wagers, and the two incorrect picks on Friday could be the start of a cold streak, as those are always just around the corner in this particular betting market.
Still, it’s been a profitable season for MLB best home run bets to date. Anyone who’s bet $100 on each of the suggested home run props at the listed odds has profited $1,127. Players with +329 and +425 odds to hit a home run offer an excellent opportunity to add to the season’s profits tonight.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+329) at DraftKings Sportsbook
3 months ago
Brendan Sorsby's decision to drop his unprecedented legal battle to play for Texas Tech and turn to the NFL for his next football opportunity has created a whole new set of challenges.
Sorsby's attempt to speed up his professional career leans heavily on a rarely used offseason process designed for prospects not eligible for the NFL's primary draft. The quarterback declared for the supplemental draft Tuesday and has until the league deadline's Monday to file.
The quarterback who transferred earlier this year from Cincinnati to Texas Tech was banished from competition by the NCAA for gambling activity that included wagers on his own team while on the roster at Indiana in 2022 and betting on pro sports.
Sorsby spent a month in a residential treatment program for a diagnosed addiction. Then he sued the NCAA and gained a court-ordered reinstatement that prompted nationwide backlash toward Texas Tech.
The NFL takes gambling very seriously, and now teams have to decide whether to risk a valued selection by drafting Sorsby.
Sorsby's attempt to speed up his professional career leans heavily on a rarely used offseason process designed for prospects not eligible for the NFL's primary draft. The quarterback declared for the supplemental draft Tuesday and has until the league deadline's Monday to file.
The quarterback who transferred earlier this year from Cincinnati to Texas Tech was banished from competition by the NCAA for gambling activity that included wagers on his own team while on the roster at Indiana in 2022 and betting on pro sports.
Sorsby spent a month in a residential treatment program for a diagnosed addiction. Then he sued the NCAA and gained a court-ordered reinstatement that prompted nationwide backlash toward Texas Tech.
The NFL takes gambling very seriously, and now teams have to decide whether to risk a valued selection by drafting Sorsby.
3 months ago
Now former college quarterback Brendan Sorsby to the Tennessee ******* ans in the NFL supplemental draft?
Don't bet on it.
Sorsby, a 22-year-old quarterback who gambled on a variety of sports, including college football and specifically Indiana when he was on the roster and lost NCAA eligibility, said June 15 he will forgo his legal battles with the NCAA by applying for the NFL supplemental draft. That news opened doors of speculation about where Sorsby could land.
Sorsby made approximately 9,000 wagers during a four-year span in college, resulting in the NCAA stripping him of his eligibility, only to see that decision overturned when a Texas judge issued a temporary injunction that potentially would have allowed him to play next season for Texas Tech. He placed at least 2,900 of those bets, including 40 on football games in which he did not play, while he was at Indiana.
All of that aside, there are other reasons the ******* ans likely wouldn't put their hat in the ring for a shot at getting Sorsby.
Don't bet on it.
Sorsby, a 22-year-old quarterback who gambled on a variety of sports, including college football and specifically Indiana when he was on the roster and lost NCAA eligibility, said June 15 he will forgo his legal battles with the NCAA by applying for the NFL supplemental draft. That news opened doors of speculation about where Sorsby could land.
Sorsby made approximately 9,000 wagers during a four-year span in college, resulting in the NCAA stripping him of his eligibility, only to see that decision overturned when a Texas judge issued a temporary injunction that potentially would have allowed him to play next season for Texas Tech. He placed at least 2,900 of those bets, including 40 on football games in which he did not play, while he was at Indiana.
All of that aside, there are other reasons the ******* ans likely wouldn't put their hat in the ring for a shot at getting Sorsby.
3 months ago
After one of the most controversial college sports sagas in recent times, Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the 2026 NFL supplemental draft.
Sorsby's decision to enter the NFL supplemental draft comes on the heels of a well-publicized fight against the NCAA to regain his eligibility with Texas Tech for the 2026 college football season.
Sorsby had been ruled ineligible by the NCAA after it discovered he had placed more than 9,000 bets, totaling at least $90,000, on professional and college sports over four years while enrolled at Indiana and Cincinnati, including at least 40 wagers involving Indiana football when he was a freshman with the Hoosiers in 2022.
Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA by a Texas judge on June 8 that appeared to pave the way for Sorsby to play college football in 2026. But, that was met with fierce backlash across the college football landscape and by the Big 12 Conference.
With Sorsby pivoting to the NFL supplemental draft, CBS took a look at eight NFL teams who may have interest in Sorsby, including the Detroit Lions:
Sorsby's decision to enter the NFL supplemental draft comes on the heels of a well-publicized fight against the NCAA to regain his eligibility with Texas Tech for the 2026 college football season.
Sorsby had been ruled ineligible by the NCAA after it discovered he had placed more than 9,000 bets, totaling at least $90,000, on professional and college sports over four years while enrolled at Indiana and Cincinnati, including at least 40 wagers involving Indiana football when he was a freshman with the Hoosiers in 2022.
Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA by a Texas judge on June 8 that appeared to pave the way for Sorsby to play college football in 2026. But, that was met with fierce backlash across the college football landscape and by the Big 12 Conference.
With Sorsby pivoting to the NFL supplemental draft, CBS took a look at eight NFL teams who may have interest in Sorsby, including the Detroit Lions:
3 months ago
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, bringing one of the league's least-used player acquisition tools back into focus amid an eligibility fight tied to sports betting.
The supplemental draft is typically used for players who lose college eligibility after the deadline to declare for the regular NFL draft. It began in 1977 and usually takes place during the summer, though it has become rare for players to be selected. The last player taken was safety Jalen Thompson, whom the Arizona Cardinals selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The supplemental draft was held in 2023, but no players were selected.
Sorsby's path to the NFL changed after legal wrangling with the NCAA and Big 12 over his remaining college eligibility. The NCAA and Big 12 have challenged a temporary injunction that would allow Sorsby to play for Texas Tech during the 2026 season after gambling-related violations, including wagers made while he was at Indiana. Sorsby has admitted to betting on college and professional sports, including bets involving Indiana football when he was a redshirt scout-team quarterback, though he did not bet on games in which he played. He also entered treatment for a gambling addiction.
Sorsby's case is unusual because his talent could force teams to consider spending future draft capital. He was one of the country's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks in 2025, throwing for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 580 yards and nine scores. From a football standpoint, his size, mobility, arm talent, and ability to create outside structure make him one of the most intriguing supplemental draft prospects in years.
The process differs from the regular draft. Teams are placed into groups based on the previous season's records, and the order is determined through a weighted lottery. Teams then submit bids by round. If a team wins a player with, for example, a fourth-round bid, that team gives up its fourth-round pick in the following NFL draft.
The supplemental draft is typically used for players who lose college eligibility after the deadline to declare for the regular NFL draft. It began in 1977 and usually takes place during the summer, though it has become rare for players to be selected. The last player taken was safety Jalen Thompson, whom the Arizona Cardinals selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The supplemental draft was held in 2023, but no players were selected.
Sorsby's path to the NFL changed after legal wrangling with the NCAA and Big 12 over his remaining college eligibility. The NCAA and Big 12 have challenged a temporary injunction that would allow Sorsby to play for Texas Tech during the 2026 season after gambling-related violations, including wagers made while he was at Indiana. Sorsby has admitted to betting on college and professional sports, including bets involving Indiana football when he was a redshirt scout-team quarterback, though he did not bet on games in which he played. He also entered treatment for a gambling addiction.
Sorsby's case is unusual because his talent could force teams to consider spending future draft capital. He was one of the country's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks in 2025, throwing for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 580 yards and nine scores. From a football standpoint, his size, mobility, arm talent, and ability to create outside structure make him one of the most intriguing supplemental draft prospects in years.
The process differs from the regular draft. Teams are placed into groups based on the previous season's records, and the order is determined through a weighted lottery. Teams then submit bids by round. If a team wins a player with, for example, a fourth-round bid, that team gives up its fourth-round pick in the following NFL draft.
3 months ago
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, bringing one of the league's least-used player acquisition tools back into focus amid an eligibility fight tied to sports betting.
Sorsby's path to the NFL changed after legal wrangling with the NCAA and Big 12 over his remaining college eligibility. The NCAA and Big 12 have challenged a temporary injunction that would allow Sorsby to play for Texas Tech during the 2026 season after gambling-related violations, including wagers made while he was at Indiana. Sorsby has admitted to betting on college and professional sports, including bets involving Indiana football when he was a redshirt scout-team quarterback, though he did not bet on games in which he played. He also entered treatment for a gambling addiction.
The supplemental draft is typically used for players who lose college eligibility after the deadline to declare for the regular NFL draft. It began in 1977 and usually takes place during the summer, though it has become rare for players to be selected. The last player taken was safety Jalen Thompson, whom the Arizona Cardinals selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The supplemental draft was held in 2023, but no players were selected.
The process differs from the regular draft. Teams are placed into groups based on the previous season's records, and the order is determined through a weighted lottery. Teams then submit bids by round. If a team wins a player with, for example, a fourth-round bid, that team gives up its fourth-round pick in the following NFL draft.
Sorsby's case is unusual because his talent could force teams to consider spending future draft capital. He was one of the country's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks in 2025, throwing for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 580 yards and nine scores. From a football standpoint, his size, mobility, arm talent, and ability to create outside structure make him one of the most intriguing supplemental draft prospects in years.
Sorsby's path to the NFL changed after legal wrangling with the NCAA and Big 12 over his remaining college eligibility. The NCAA and Big 12 have challenged a temporary injunction that would allow Sorsby to play for Texas Tech during the 2026 season after gambling-related violations, including wagers made while he was at Indiana. Sorsby has admitted to betting on college and professional sports, including bets involving Indiana football when he was a redshirt scout-team quarterback, though he did not bet on games in which he played. He also entered treatment for a gambling addiction.
The supplemental draft is typically used for players who lose college eligibility after the deadline to declare for the regular NFL draft. It began in 1977 and usually takes place during the summer, though it has become rare for players to be selected. The last player taken was safety Jalen Thompson, whom the Arizona Cardinals selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The supplemental draft was held in 2023, but no players were selected.
The process differs from the regular draft. Teams are placed into groups based on the previous season's records, and the order is determined through a weighted lottery. Teams then submit bids by round. If a team wins a player with, for example, a fourth-round bid, that team gives up its fourth-round pick in the following NFL draft.
Sorsby's case is unusual because his talent could force teams to consider spending future draft capital. He was one of the country's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks in 2025, throwing for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 580 yards and nine scores. From a football standpoint, his size, mobility, arm talent, and ability to create outside structure make him one of the most intriguing supplemental draft prospects in years.
3 months ago
It’s the college sports beef you never saw coming.
Yesterday news broke that a Texas judge has issued an injunction preventing the NCAA from barring Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing college football. The NCAA is seeking to do that because Sorsby has admitted to betting on college football. A lot.
Sorsby admitted to placing over 9,000 sports wagers valued at over $90,000 in total. That included bets on the University of Indiana while he was playing for the Hoosiers. For the vast majority of the history of college sports that would have been completely disqualifying, and no one would have dared to argue it shouldn’t be. It wasn’t that long ago, you may recall, that Rick Neuheisel was forced to resign from his coaching job because he’d taken part in America’s totemic sports betting enterprise: a March Madness pool.
Again, Sorsby’s conduct would have been completely unacceptable even five years ago. It’s probably still unacceptable to most college football fans, journalists, and administrators. Just not to the folks at Texas Tech.
Among the folks who still find Sorsby’s conduct unacceptable, and the rootin’, tootin’ west Texas ruling that shrugged it off just as bad was UGA athletic director Josh Brooks. Brooks hasn’t been a shrinking violet as college football goes through generational upheaval. On the contrary, he’s gone to bat to advocate for Georgia and the SEC. His response to the Sorsby ruling was no different.
Yesterday news broke that a Texas judge has issued an injunction preventing the NCAA from barring Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing college football. The NCAA is seeking to do that because Sorsby has admitted to betting on college football. A lot.
Sorsby admitted to placing over 9,000 sports wagers valued at over $90,000 in total. That included bets on the University of Indiana while he was playing for the Hoosiers. For the vast majority of the history of college sports that would have been completely disqualifying, and no one would have dared to argue it shouldn’t be. It wasn’t that long ago, you may recall, that Rick Neuheisel was forced to resign from his coaching job because he’d taken part in America’s totemic sports betting enterprise: a March Madness pool.
Again, Sorsby’s conduct would have been completely unacceptable even five years ago. It’s probably still unacceptable to most college football fans, journalists, and administrators. Just not to the folks at Texas Tech.
Among the folks who still find Sorsby’s conduct unacceptable, and the rootin’, tootin’ west Texas ruling that shrugged it off just as bad was UGA athletic director Josh Brooks. Brooks hasn’t been a shrinking violet as college football goes through generational upheaval. On the contrary, he’s gone to bat to advocate for Georgia and the SEC. His response to the Sorsby ruling was no different.
3 months ago
Texas Tech got good news Monday as a Lubbock County judge granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction, allowing him to be eligible for the 2026 season.
But at what cost?
Many in the college sports sphere expressed shock at the decision to allow eligibility to a player who committed sports' cardinal sin — betting on your own team — in addition to at least 8,000 more wagers.
Opinion: Brendan Sorsby court ruling a win for gambling addicts everywhere
NCAA said no to Brendan Sorsby: A court just said yes. Here’s why
But at what cost?
Many in the college sports sphere expressed shock at the decision to allow eligibility to a player who committed sports' cardinal sin — betting on your own team — in addition to at least 8,000 more wagers.
Opinion: Brendan Sorsby court ruling a win for gambling addicts everywhere
NCAA said no to Brendan Sorsby: A court just said yes. Here’s why
4 months ago
Byron Buxton has an outstanding matchup to hit a home run today.
Jo Adell and Mike Trout were unable to hit home runs on Monday, making them losers for the MLB best home run bets. The season’s line sits at 10-36, with two no-bets for players who didn’t start on the day their home run props were suggested.
Home run bets are justifiably priced as long-shot wagers because they’re difficult to cash. The difficulty of placing winning home run bets is a double-edged sword, as a losing record is expected, but gamblers can generate a profit with only a few winners. To that point, the season’s profits are $553 for anyone who bet $100 on each of the MLB best home run bets at the listed odds.
Two of MLB’s top home run hitters have the most appealing home run props today. Both players have betting odds above +350. They each have an excellent opportunity to homer today, and either or both doing so would help tack onto the season’s profits and provide more wiggle room to fend off an inevitable cold streak.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+378) at DraftKings Sportsbook
Jo Adell and Mike Trout were unable to hit home runs on Monday, making them losers for the MLB best home run bets. The season’s line sits at 10-36, with two no-bets for players who didn’t start on the day their home run props were suggested.
Home run bets are justifiably priced as long-shot wagers because they’re difficult to cash. The difficulty of placing winning home run bets is a double-edged sword, as a losing record is expected, but gamblers can generate a profit with only a few winners. To that point, the season’s profits are $553 for anyone who bet $100 on each of the MLB best home run bets at the listed odds.
Two of MLB’s top home run hitters have the most appealing home run props today. Both players have betting odds above +350. They each have an excellent opportunity to homer today, and either or both doing so would help tack onto the season’s profits and provide more wiggle room to fend off an inevitable cold streak.
Over 0.5 Home Runs (+378) at DraftKings Sportsbook
