Muhammad Ali funeral: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

Want to watch Muhammad Ali's funeral? It will be shown on ESPN starting at 2 p.m. ET. You can also watch online via the WatchESPN app or WatchESPN.com.

Florida renames football field after Steve Spurrier

Steve Spurrier dubbed Florida's football stadium "The Swamp." Now, he'll be immortalized there.

Belmont 2016: Post position draw live updates, morning line odds

Get live updates from the Belmont post position draw right here, and morning line odds once they're released from the track.

Belmont 2016: Post position draw time, how to watch online, morning line odds

Want to follow the Belmont post position draw online? Here we have information on the start time, how to watch online, odds and the probable field.

U.S. Open golf 2016: Records, all-time leaders, history at Oakmont

Here we have U.S. Open golf records, all-time leaders and plenty more for you to check out before the 2016 tournament begins.

U.S. Open golf 2016: List of winners, champions

Here's a list of golf's best — players who have won the U.S. Open, the sports most challenging test.

Belmont 2016: Date, start time, TV channel, watch online

Need information on the 2016 Belmont, like the date, post time, how to watch online or the TV channel? We've got it all right here, plus probable field and odds.

Belmont 2016: Records, all-time leaders

Most know of Secretariat's dominant 1973 Belmont, when he set records for time and margin of victory that still stand today. But what are some other top marks in Belmont history?

Alabama to join Michigan at satellite camp days after Harbaugh, Saban feud

Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh's staffs will team up at an Old Dominion University satellite camp on Sunday.

Seven Baylor recruits ask to be released from letters of intent

The best recruiting class in Baylor history is falling apart after the school fired Art Briles last week for the program's handling of sexual assault allegations against players.

Indy 500 2016: Starting lineup, pole winner, field, driver betting odds

Need information on the Indy 500, like the starting lineup, pole winner, field, and driver betting odds? We've got it right here.

Indy 500 2016: Time, TV channel, online stream

Need time, TV channel and online stream information for the 2016 Indy 500? We've got it right here, plus the full field of drivers.

Jameis Winston lost 18 pounds working with Michael Jordan's old trainer

When you train the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, you can afford to be selective. That's why Tim Grover almost didn't take on Jameis Winston as a client when the Bucs' quarterback came calling.

Monaco Grand Prix 2016: Time, TV channel, online stream, field of drivers, betting odds

Need time, TV channel, online stream information for this Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix? We've got it here, plus betting odds and the field of drivers.

Champions League final 2016: Time, TV channel, online stream, odds for Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid

Need time, TV channel and online stream information for the Champions League final featuring Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid? We've got it right here, plus betting odds on the match to decide Europe's champion.

Stanley Cup Final: TV schedule, dates, times, online streaming for Penguins vs. Sharks

Need TV schedule, dates, times and more for the Stanley Cup finals between the Penguins and Sharks

Las Vegas book releases college football win totals for every FBS team

South Point in Las Vegas released college football betting win totals on every FBS team, and there are a few surprises.

Indy 500 2016: Date, time, TV channel, online stream, starting lineup

Looking for date, time, TV channel, online stream information and more for the 2016 Indy 500? We've got that all right here, plus the starting lineup and betting odds.

Adam Silver again makes Roger Goodell look foolish when it comes to sports betting

Adam Silver wants sports betting legalized to better protect the integrity of the NBA. Roger Goodell thinks sports betting will destroy the integrity of the NFL. Who is correct?

Guy dunks over other guy, who is on fire, during TNT's 'The Dunk King'

Dream up your best fire-inspired jokes — and watch a guy dunk over another guy who just happens to be on fire, literally.

Sidney Crosby scores third game-winner of series, needs another in Game 7

"Narrative" will tell you Crosby is not fit to lead a team to a Stanley Cup. A 3-3 series tie will tell you Crosby has been there when the Pens have needed him.

Damian Lillard releases new rap song, draws interest from record labels

Damian Lillard dropped a new rap song on Tuesday titled "Talk To Em" that will surely spark more interest from record labels.

Belmont 2016: Exaggerator will run, Nyquist 'a possibility'

Will Nyquist and Exaggerator have a Triple Crown grudge match in the Preakness? We'll find out as the field starts to take shape with a list of horses over

Preakness 2016: Winner, results, payouts, finishing order from Exaggerator's victory

Need full results, payouts and finishing order from the 2016 Preakness? We've got them right here, plus closing odds.

Preakness 2016 live blog: Weather forecast, updates, odds, time, TV channel

Get up to date weather forecast for the 2016 Preakness, which will feature rain all afternoon. Nyquist was the odds-on favorite in the Preakness before a big bet on Stradivari made him the favorite.

Preakness 2016: Live odds, entries, field, challengers to Nyquist

Need live, updated odds for the 2016 Preakness? We've get them right here and we'll keep them up-to-the-minute all afternoon before the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Preakness 2016: Time, TV channel, online stream

Need time, TV channel and online streaming information for the 2016 Preakness? We've got it all right here. Post time for the 141st Preakness is set for shortly before 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 21. It will be shown on NBC.

Preakness 2016: Time, TV channel, odds for Friday Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

The 2016 Preakess will be run on Saturday evening, but there's still plenty of great undercard racing on Friday, Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico. The Black-Eyed Susan is a 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies that is generally considered the female counterpart to the Preakness and second jewel of the female Triple Crown.

College football season win totals released in Las Vegas

We're 99 days from the college football season, and we've hit another checkpoint in the offseason — betting win totals from sports books in Las Vegas.

Preakness 2016: Odds, field, post positions, get to know contenders for Nyquist

You know about Nyquist, the Kentucky Derby winner and Triple Crown hopeful. He's the odds-on favorite for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, but are there any horses who can challenge him? Here are the top contenders for the Preakness.

Preakness 2016: Post position draw live updates, morning line odds for Nyquist

We'll provide live updates as they happen from the Preakness 2016 post position draw, and eventually give full morning line odds for the Preakness field once they're released.

Preakness 2016: Post position draw time, TV channel, online stream, morning line odds

Need information on the Preakness 2016 post position draw? Get it all here, including morning line odds, start time, TV channel, field, challengers for Nyquist, online streaming information and more.

Adam Silver leaves Stephen Curry hanging during MVP ceremony

Prior to Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, which of course ended with Stephen Curry doing something ridiculous, NBA commissioner Adam Silver presented the Warriors guard with his second MVP trophy in as many years. But he must not have been all that impressed by Curry.

Bryce Harper suspended one game for cursing out umpire

Bryce Harper has been suspended one game for cursing out umpire Brian Knight during Monday's game against the Tigers.

Preakness 2016: Odds, probable horses, contenders for Nyquist

Here are updated odds on the 2016 Preakness just 10 days from the race. Morning line odds will be released in a week when post positions are drawn. But can any horses contend with Nyquist and stop the unbeaten colt from winning the Triple Crown?

Watch Bartolo Colon's home run mashed up with scene from 'The Natural'

The only way to make 'The Natural' better would be to cast Bartolo Colon as Roy Hobbs. So we got the closest thing.

Preakness 2016: Date, time, TV channel, odds for Nyquist

Here's all the information you need to watch and bet the 2016 Preakness — time, date, odds, field, TV channel and online streaming, and more.

Preakness 2016: List of past winners

Here is a list of the past winning horses and jockeys of the Preakness Stakes.

Preakness 2016: Fastest winning times in race history

Secretariat ran the fastest race in Preakness history in 1973, but it wasn't until 2012 that it was recognized as such.

Preakness 2016: Watch the best moments in race history

The shortest of the three Triple Crown races can often provide the best finishes because of its distance. Here are the best performances in Preakness history.

Kentucky Derby 2016: Watch a replay of Nyquist's win

Watch a full replay of the 2016 Kentucky Derby here, when Nyquist held off Exaggerator and the other favorites to remain unbeaten in eight tries.

Nyquist's namesake, Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist, is a good hockey player

So who is Gustav Nyquist? Here's a pretty good hockey player in his own right, and the namesake for 2016 Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist.

Kentucky Derby 2016: Winner, results, payouts, finishing order from Nyquist's victory

Get full Kentucky Derby results, including finishing order, payouts, closing odds and the winning horse.

Kentucky Derby 2016 live odds: How weather, rain affect betting

How does rain affect horse racing? In the Kentucky Derby, it could be greatly. Get updated odds here after a thunderstorm rolled through Churchill Downs about 90 minutes before the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby 2016 live blog: Updates, time, TV channel, odds, field

Need updates all day on the Kentucky Derby? We've got our Derby live blog here, with odds, TV channel information and plenty more.

Kentucky Derby 2016: Time, TV channel, online streaming

The Kentucky Derby will be on TV on NBC starting at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, and the post time for the race will be 6:34 p.m. ET. It can be streamed online via NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra app.

Kentucky Derby 2016 live odds: Nyquist morning line favorite, but others loom

Need live odds on the Kentucky Derby? We'll be updating the odds all afternoon as we get closer to post time. There are 20 horses entered in the field, with Nyquist the betting favorite at 3-to-1 as of Saturday morning.

Kentucky Derby 2016: Expert picks, how to bet on the race, horse racing terms

Do you need a refresher on how to bet horse racing? We'll provide it right here, and give you Kentucky Derby picks and more.

Katie Nolan hilariously parodies Beyonce's 'Lemonade' with Deflategate song

Did Tom Brady cheat? He says no. But Katie Nolan feels betrayed and wanted to make her feelings known.

How to throw your own Kentucky Derby party

If you can't go to Louisville for the actual Kentucky Derby — you know, the hats, fancy cocktails, old money, roses, etc. — there's a way to replicate the experience. So how can you throw your own Kentucky Derby party?

Kentucky Derby 2016: Morning line odds, entries, post positions

Kentucky Derby post positions and odds became official yesterday, as did the official list of entries. The 2016 Derby is shaping up to be a good one with favorite Nyquist at 3-to-1 and the field behind him.

Kentucky Derby 2016: Post position draw live updates, morning line odds

The post position draw for the 2016 Kentucky Derby will be held Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. ET. We'll provide live updates and morning line odds as it happens if you can't tune on TV on NBC Sports Network or online stream on NBC Sports Live Extra.

Kentucky Derby 2016: Post position draw time, TV channel, morning line odds

The post position draw for the Kentucky Derby is Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. ET. Morning line odds will be posted shortly after that.

Kentucky Derby 2016 odds: Nyquist done nothing to lose betting favorite status

Need updated betting odds for Saturday's 2016 Kentucky Derby? Get them right here. Nyquist remains the favorite at 3-to-1.

Chicago broadcaster tweets awful Freddie Gray 'joke' after White Sox game in Baltimore

Log off, Bruce. Forever.

Laremy Tunsil should have been arrested at NFL Draft, Chris Christie says

Chris Christie might forget how the law works.

When is the 2016 Kentucky Derby? Day, time, TV schedule, odds

A month from the Kentucky Derby, it's time to start thinking about planning your Saturday around one of the greatest races in American sports. Here's the date, time, TV schedule and channel, contenders and current odds for the 2016 Kentucky Derby.

John Daly, now 50, once took a $150,000 bet he wouldn't live this long

John Daly turned 50 on Thursday, and that means he should be $150,000 richer. So he says.

MLB betting pick of the day — Marlins at Dodgers

The Marlins have been underdogs at Los Angeles the past three days and won all three, including Tuesday when getting +255 against Clayton Kershaw. Led by former Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, Miami (9-11, -0.7 units) will go for the four-game sweep tonight behind ace Jose Fernandez in what figures to be a low scoring game.

Dan Boyle exit, tirade representative of Rangers' mismanagement, future

Dan Boyle failed the Rangers in his two years with the team. But the Rangers probably failed him too, and it represents a bigger problem for the team.

Skip Bayless will leave ESPN in August

Skip Bayless will leave ESPN when his contract expires in August, the network announced Tuesday in a statement. His last appearance on "First Take" will be the day of the NBA Final conclude in June.

Men read horrible tweets to female sportswriters in video PSA

Just Not Sports put together a video PSA that shows how female sportswriters often get treated on Twitter. A series of men read horrible comments directed at Sarah Spain of ESPN and Julie Dicaro.

Michael Jordan finally shows emotion, love for Hornets after playoff wins

Tuesday night, Jordan sat courtside for Charlotte's 89-85 win over the Heat and even gave Kemba Walker a big hug in the postgame celebration.

Rangers' push to win with Henrik Lundqvist fails, closes Cup window

The Rangers have done all they can to win with Henrik Lundqvist, but now, their window is closed.

Betting odds on first MLB manager fired this season

The Braves are off to a horrendous start at 0-9, and manager Fredi Gonzalez appears delusional. That's why Bovada has installed him as an even-money favorite to be the first manager fired this season.

NBA playoffs title odds, props, series prices

The Warriors completed the greatest regular season in NBA history, but there's still plenty of work to be done. Oddsmakers have installed them as the odds-on favorite at -150 to win a second straight title. That implies a probability of 60 percent.

Titans trade No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick to Rams for slew of picks

The Titans have traded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft to the Rams for, well, a whole lot. Call it the reverse RGIII.

NHL playoff series odds, playoff props — First-round matchups expected to be tight

The parity of the NHL postseason can be seen through series odds — there are just two of eight favorites priced over -200, and five priced at -150 or below. Get ready, because as always, this should be fun.

Kirby Smart, Georgia football can hide behind new Georgia law

Some say Georgia's new open-records law could help UGA recruiting, but how? What's really behind the law?

Allowing endorsement deals makes perfect sense for NCAA

The NCAA needs to let players profit from their own likenesses and images — autographs, jersey sales, sponsorships, etc. — because it would be a lot easier (and cheaper) than trying to directly pay them.

Stanley Cup odds entering NHL playoffs — Caps, slew of West teams lead way

The Capitals still lead the way at 4-to-1, but are the only Eastern Conference team under 9-to-1. The Kings, Blackhawks, Ducks and Stars file in behind Washington.

Satellite camps were good for players, so of course NCAA banned them

The NCAA's dismissal of this recruiting tactic limits exposure for recruits who can't afford to travel all over the country.

MLB uses Kyle Schwarber injury video to promote Chevy-branded tweet

#Brands rule the world. Even at the expense of a player's health.

D'Brickashaw Ferguson retirement cripples Jets offense despite cap relief

The Jets probably can sign Ryan Fitzpatrick. Great. Now they can't protect him.

Odds posted for 2017 NCAA basketball tournament — Duke, Kentucky are favorites

Less than 24 hours from Villanova's win in the national title game, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has posted odds on next year's national championship. Duke and Kentucky come in as the favorites.

Masters betting odds — Jason Day the new favorite after hot start to 2016

Jordan Spieth heads to Augusta National this week as the defending champion, and he's been the favorite for the 2016 Masters since he dominated last spring. But Jason Day now has the best odds to capture the green jacket at 7-to-1.

Fan sucker punches UNC mascot right after Villanova buzzer-beater

Too bad Rameses didn't get in a retaliatory spear.

Villanova vs. North Carolina betting pick from AccuScore

It started with 68 teams, and now we have just two remaining in Villanova and North Carolina. AccuScore said it from the very beginning, picking the Wildcats from the first simulation. UNC heads into Monday's matchup as 2.5-point favorites over Villanova, with the total set at 150.

Comparing MLB season win totals, World Series odds to statistical projections

Oddsmakers use statistical models to generate everything from the line on a game to futures odds. Similarly, and moreso in baseball than any other sport, there are publicly available models published all over the Internet.

Final Four betting odds and picks — Totals dip in North Carolina-Syracuse, Villanova-Oklahoma

Here's all the betting information you need to make picks on tonight's Final Four games between Villanova and Oklahoma and North Carolina and Syracuse. The spreads have largely remained the same, but the totals in both games have dropped several points from the openers.

Sports bets with the same odds as UConn losing the women's NCAA Tournament

It's hard to quantify just how good the UConn women's basketball team is, because we don't see anything like this in sports, ever. So let's have betting odds tell the story.

Bulls at Rockets betting picks from AccuScore

With Vegas having the line at -7, but AccuScore simulation data having it at -5, taking the points and taking the road team is an appealing pick.

FanDuel, DraftKings suspend college sports contests

FanDuel and DraftKings have indefinitely suspended their college football and basketball contests in every state, according to ESPN. College contests will be offered through Monday's men's basketball national championship game.

Nobody can shoot at NRG Stadium, so games have gone under the betting total

There have been 13 college basketball games played at Houston's NRG Stadium since 2008, and the UNDER is 8-4-1.

Final Four opening betting spreads, title odds

Despite its impressive wins over Gonzaga and Virginia, Syracuse has still been installed as a 9.5-point underdog against North Carolina in the Final Four. Villanova is a 2-point favorite over Oklahoma in the other national semifinal.

Sweet 16 betting odds, previews, picks — What you need for Friday March Madness

Get all the betting information you need for Friday's March Madness games right here, including three picks.

Elite Eight opening betting odds — Tight numbers between top seeds

The top seeds in the South and West brackets of the NCAA Tournament cruised on Thursday night, setting up two all-chalk showdowns on Saturday night.

Sweet 16 Thursday public betting percentages — Where's the money falling?

While betting action certainly slows down during the second weekend of March Madness because there isn't wall-to-wall action like there is during the first weekend. But with so many quality teams remaining, there's plenty of betting interest.

Sweet 16 betting odds, previews, picks — What you need for Thursday March Madness action

Here's all the betting information you need on Thursday's Sweet 16 games, including, stats, trends and picks. There may even be a few live underdogs in play, so tune in Thursday night to the NCAA Tournament to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M betting odds, preview and pick

Public bettors are all over Oklahoma and Hield, for good reason. When they're hot, they're tough to beat. But VCU gave the Sooners a scare and Texas A&M's defense should do well to keep Oklahoma in check. Here's all the betting information you need, including a pick.

Duke vs. Oregon betting odds, preview and pick — Versatile Ducks can do it all

Here's all the betting information you need on Duke vs. Oregon in the Sweet 16, including stats and a pick.

Virginia vs. Iowa State betting odds, preview and pick

Iowa State and Virginia play such contrasting styles that this Friday night Sweet 16 game should be fun. But who are we betting on? Get our pick here.

NIT betting favorites remain red hot; two games tonight

There are no cinderellas in the 2016 NIT. That's because favorites have been covering at a ridiculous clip.

Odds to win NCAA Tournament entering Sweet 16

North Carolina and Kansas are the current favorites, with Virginia shortly behind. Syracuse (+4.5 vs. Gonzaga), Wisconsin (+1.5 vs. Notre Dame) and Notre Dame are still the longest shots at 50-to-1.

Sweet 16 opening betting lines

There are just 15 games left in the NCAA Tournament, and more than half will be completed by Friday night. That's a sad thought.

VCU vs. Oklahoma betting odds, preview and pick

Oklahoma and VCU will meet in the second round on Sunday, and we've got all the betting information you could want right here.

Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin betting odds, preview and pick

Stephen F. Austin took it right to West Virginia, dominating the Mountaineers defensively with high intensity defense. The Lumberjacks forced 22 turnovers and only committed seven. From start to finish, SFA looked for real.

Virginia vs. Butler betting odds, preview and pick

Need betting information on Virginia-Butler? Get ours here, including a pick.

NCAA Tournament Saturday public betting percentages — Where's the money falling?

In the second round of the NCAA Tournament, bettors are again backing elite teams as big favorites. Virginia, Kansas and UNC are all getting at least 70 percent of the betting action in terms of both ticket and money count.

March Madness Saturday second-round betting: Odds, previews, picks for NCAA Tournament

Need betting information, including picks, on Saturday's March Madness games? We've got everything you'll need here, including odds, stats, trends and more for the NCAA Tournament's second round.

Iowa State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock betting preview and pick

Need betting information on Arkansas-Little Rock against Iowa State. We've got what you need, plus a pick on the second-round NCAA Tournament game.

Indiana vs. Kentucky betting odds, preview and pick

The Hoosiers are one of the best shooting teams in the country, but have really stepped it up on the defensive end tihs season. They have covered four of their last five games and five of seven.

Gonzaga vs. Utah betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Both teams are hot — Utah's won 11 of its last 12, covering nine of those games. The Zags have won and covered six straight and are 14-2 SU in their last 16.

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What happened to Michigan State on Friday afternoon was historic, and certainly no one saw it coming. But we've been here before.

Duke vs. Yale betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Yale, as it did against Baylor, can beat Duke in the post. The Blue Devils got by UNC Wilmington, but this game could pose more of a matchup problem. UNCW had almost no bigs down the stretch as it dealt with foul trouble.

NCAA Tournament Saturday second-round opening point spreads

Oddsmakers have opened betting for Saturday's second-round action.

Cincinnati vs. St. Joe's betting odds, preview and pick

St. Joes went on an impressive run to win the A-10 Tournament, beating GW, Dayton and VCU. Cincy lost a 4-OT heartbreaker to UConn in the AAC Tournament, but will be a tough out in the NCAA Tournament.

Friday NCAA Tournament public betting percentages — Where's money falling?

NCAA Tournament action attracts all kinds of betting action, from the sharpest of the sharp to the most novice of the public. But where is money falling for Friday's first-round games?

March Madness Friday first-round betting: Odds, previews, picks for NCAA Tournament

Need betting information, including picks, on Friday's March Madness games? We've got everything you'll need here, including odds, stats, trends and more for the NCAA Tournament.

West Virginia vs. Stephen F. Austin betting odds, preview and pick

Stephen F. Austin was under-seeded in this tournament and could pose problems for WVU and anyone else in this region, should it advance. But that will be a tough task. The Mountaineers play a tough, physical brand of basketball, leading the nation in offensive rebound percentage and coming in second in forced turnover rate (SFA is first). WVU also gives up a ton of free throws.

Dayton vs. Syracuse betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Need betting information on Dayton vs. Syracuse in March Madness? We've got it all here, including a pick on the first game of the day on Friday.

Cal vs. Hawaii betting odds, preview and pick

Here's all the betting information you need for Cal vs. Hawaii, including a pick from our guys in Vegas. The Warriors are getting plenty of love, but Cal could pose a matchup problem.

Maryland vs. South Dakota State betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Here's betting information on South Dakota State vs. Maryland in first-round NCAA Tournament action.

Texas vs. Northern Iowa betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Need betting information on Texas vs. Northern Iowa? We've got it all for you right here, including a pick on the NCAA Tournament first-round game.

March Madness Thursday first-round betting: Odds, picks, previews for NCAA Tournament

Looking to bet on March Madness? We've got everything you need, from beginner lingo to stats and trends to picks on a handful of Thursday first-round NCAA Tournament games.

Texas Tech vs. Butler betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Butler has guards who can handle the ball and shoot. Texas Tech doesn't do anything exceptionally well, but doesn't have any glaring weaknesses, either. So who should you bet on in one of the first games of March Madness. We've got a pick for you.

Kentucky vs. Stony Brook betting odds, preview and pick for March Madness

Get all the betting information, including stats and picks, on Kentucky vs. Stony Brook in March Madness.

Purdue vs. Arkansas Little Rock betting odds, preview and pick

Purdue has all the size and athleticism it could ever want, while Arkansas Little-Rock lacks it. But what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in aggressive defense, bench play and experience. Can the Trojans keep it within single digits?

Kansas vs. Austin Peay betting odds, preview and pick

Over the last five years, the UNDER is 47-31-2 in first-round games featuring teams seeded 1-4.

Michigan vs. Tulsa betting odds, preview and pick

An argument can be made that neither one of these teams belongs in the tournament, but here we are. Michigan opened as a 2.5/3-point favorite and has been bet up to -4 behind more than 80 percent of spread bets.

NCAA Tournament prop bets — Conference win totals, team matchups and more

The NCAA Tournament is ripe with prop betting opportunities both on a game-by-game basis and before the action begins. These are the latter.

Sports betting terms for beginners to get ready for March Madness

Want to learn a little about sports betting before the NCAA Tournament? We've compiled some frequently asked questions about betting terms and lingo and answered as they apply to March Madness.

NCAA Tournament regional odds — Only one region without clear favorite

There are few surprises in William Hill's NCAA Tournament regional futures odds, since the numbers are just adjusted from a team needing to win six games to four. The probabilities don't really change.

Wichita State vs. Vanderbilt betting odds, preview and pick

WIchita State opened at -1.5/2 for this game, was quickly bet up to as high as -4, and has since settled at around -3.5. And while this may be a play-in game, make no mistake — both these teams can cause trouble in this field.

Odds to win NCAA Tournament — Kansas, Michigan State, UNC favorites

Who is the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. According to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, it's Kansas, with Michigan State and North Carolina not far behind. Here are full betting odds.

NCAA Tournament opening betting lines, totals

Get all the opening point spreads and odds for the NCAA Tournament right here. Over/unders will trickle in throughout the night and later in the week.

Conference tournament Saturday public betting percentages

At William Hill U.S., Kansas, Michigan State and Kentucky are all getting more than 80 percent of bets, both in tickets and money count. Two underdogs getting some love are LSU and Seton Hall.

West Virginia vs. Kansas betting odds and pick

In the previous two meetings between these teams, the totals were 156 and 148, and both went UNDER.

LSU vs. Texas A&M betting preview and pick

Texas A&M has won seven straight games (6-1 ATS) after dropping four straight games in early February. LSU has won three of four (2-2 ATS), but lost three straight (ATS and SU) prior to that.

Seton Hall vs. Villanova betting odds and pick

Villanova is 3-5 ATS in its last eight games, all of which have gone OVER.

Maryland vs. Michigan State betting odds and pick

Michigan State has covered in 12 straight games, while Maryland has dropped four of its last seven (2-5 ATS).

Conference tournament public betting percentage report — Where's money falling?

This time of year, there's plenty of public money flowing in on basketball games. But which teams are getting love on Friday?

Arizona vs. Oregon betting odds and pick

Oregon beat Arizona during the regular season, but it's the Wildcats who are a slight favorite in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinal.

Tulsa vs. Memphis betting odds and pick

The AAC Tournament is in full swing, and Tulsa meets Memphis as a 4 or 5-point favorite.

Buddy Hield travel, long 3-pointer ends in brutal beat for Oklahoma bettors

Buddy Hield deserves every ounce of praise he gets. But he'll forever owe bettors who backed Oklahoma on Thursday night. Here's why.

USC vs. UCLA betting odds, preview and pick

UCLA's 2015-16 season has been a disaster by all accounts, and with a loss, the Bruins would finish under .500 for the second time in the last decade. They've dropped four straight games, both SU and ATS.

Georgia Tech vs. Clemson betting odds, preview and pick

Georgia Tech may have saved its best basketball for last.

Conference tournament betting odds, picks, previews — Everything you need to bet this week

Sports bettors love March Madness — and not just for the NCAA Tournament. Conference Tournament Week provides some great betting chances and value, too. The Linemakers on Sporting News compiled all the stats, odds, picks and more into conference previews to get you ready for tournament week.

SEC Tournament betting preview, picks — Kentucky draws easier side of bracket

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook lists 10 teams on its SEC Tournament odds, more than any other major conference. Kentucky is the odds-on favorite at -110, but has a much easier draw than the other top betting choices.

Big 12 Tournament betting preview, picks — Long shot worth taking?

Kansas has won 12 straight Big 12 regular season titles, but it's another team that has been king in the conference's postseason tournament recently.

Big Ten Tournament betting preview, picks — Michigan State even money

Despite the depth of the Big Ten, there's a clear favorite to win its conference tournament.

ACC Tournament betting preview — Four teams under 10-1

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook lists seven of the ACC's 14 teams in its title odds, with the other seven grouped as "the field" at 15-to-1. Top seeds UNC and Virginia are the favorites, with Duke and Miami positioned behind.

Wisconsin at Purdue betting odds, preview and pick

Purdue beat Wisconsin 61-55 as 5-point favorites in early January, which shows the increase in the Badgers' rating over the last two months. If they had stayed the same, Purdue would be a double-digit favorite.

Maryland at Indiana betting odds, preview and pick

Maryland has lost three of its last five, going 1-4 ATS in that span. Indiana has been hot both straight up and vs. the number, winning its lat four (3-1 ATS). The Hoosiers are 11-5 ATS at home, being favored in all those games.

Illinois football still a mess, but Cubit firing necessary to move forward

Illinois was going nowhere with Cubit. Even its former interim AD said it. So in order to go forward, the Illini had to go backward in the short term.

Warriors now heavy favorite to break Bulls' win record

The Warriors are 55-5 and will need to go at least 18-4 in their last 22 games to break the 1995-96 Bulls' NBA record of 72 wins in a single season. There's now an 80 percent chance Golden State does it, according to oddsmakers.

Iowa State at Kansas betting odds, preview and pick

Iowa State has covered four of the last five meetings in this series, including an 85-72 win as 1-point home favorites in late January.

North Carolina at Duke betting odds, preview and pick

Duke won outright two weeks ago as a 7.5-point underdogs, extending a run of dogs in this series. The favorite is just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these two teams.

Louisville at Virginia betting odds, preview and pick

Louisville has really struggled to cash on the road over the last two months. The Cardinals are 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games.

Texas at Oklahoma State betting odds, preview and pick

Texas is getting 85 percent of spread bets, per Sports Insights, and is 10-7 ATS in Big 12 play. The Longhorns are 6-3 ATS on the road, as well.

NFL free agency odds — Where will Manning, Manziel be?

SportsBettingDime.com has released betting lines on a whole slew of offseason stories, including the destinations of Greg Hardy, Robert Griffin III, Johnny Manziel and Peyton Manning.

Panthers at Avalanche betting pick from AccuScore

While Panthers have been the biggest surprise of the NHL season, the Avalanche have gone up and down for a while now. They're fighting for the playoff spot in the tough west and did make a move for Mikkel Bodker at the trade deadline.

Missouri Valley Conference tournament betting preview — All runs through Wichita State

Wichita State has been the class of the Missouri Valley Conference for much of the last decade, but it hasn't translated into success come early March. Still, the Shockers are a huge favorite to win the MVC Tournament, which begins Thursday night in St. Louis.

Floyd Mayweather 'stepping back' from sports betting; let's relive his gambling history

Floyd Mayweather, he of the multi-million dollar wagers, is retiring from sports betting. If that's the case, it ends a storied gambling career that was five parts cocky, four parts deceiving and one part brilliant.

Miami at Notre Dame betting odds, preview and pick

European book pays out bets on Donald Trump winning Republican nomination

After cleaning up on Super Tuesday, Donald Trump is a heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination. Such a big favorite, in fact, that Irish book Paddy Power has already paid out $130,000 to its customers who bet on Trump, according to Bloomberg.

NFL divisional winner odds — AFC North, NFC East will be tight

The AFC North and NFC East will be dog fights this fall, the rest of the NFC divisions have clear favorites and the Browns are still a complete disaster. That's what oddsmakers think, anyway.

Dayton at Richmond betting odds, preview and pick

More than 75 percent of spread bets are coming in on Dayton, which hasn't covered in six straight games (3-3 SU). Richmond snapped an 0-4 ATS skid with a 16-point win at Duquesne as a 1-point favorite.

Baylor at Oklahoma betting odds, preview and pick

Oklahoma is 2-5 ATS in its last seven and is 6-6 ATS at home this season. The Sooners' last six games have gone UNDER. Six of Baylor's last seven have gone OVER.

Indiana at Iowa betting odds, preview and pick

Iowa has been a tailspin over the last month, dropping four of its last five, including games to Penn State and Ohio State. Its only win came over Minnesota, 75-71, as 19.5-point favorites.

Presidential election odds update — Trump, Clinton widen gap before Super Tuesday

Clinton is still favored in the general at -175 with Trump at +187. Marco Rubio is the third betting choice at 11-to-1.

Syracuse at North Carolina betting odds, preview and pick

North Carolina is coming off a loss to Virginia and travels to Duke on Saturday for the final game of the regular season.

Kansas at Texas betting odds, preview and pick

Texas is 3-0 as a home underdog and 8-4 as a dog this season. The Longhorns are catching a few points Monday night hosting Kansas.

Iowa at Ohio State betting odds, preview and pick

Iowa has been slipping lately, losing three of its last four. Can the Hawkeyes get back on track at Ohio State?

Duke at Pittsburgh betting odds, preview and pick

Five straight Duke games have gone UNDER and four of Pitt's last five have, too.

Xavier at Seton Hall betting odds, preview and pick

This is a tough spot for Xavier coming off its biggest win (home over Villanova) of the season and possibly the last few years.

Five events the NFL doesn't televise but probably will soon

The NFL will televise just about anything, from the Combine to the league's schedule release. Here are five things they might soon.

Maryland at Purdue betting line, preview and pick

Maryland travels to Purdue in a game with big implications on the Big Ten standings.

Arizona at Utah betting line, preview and pick

Utah opened -2.5 and has moved up to -3 in the early morning.

Columbia at Princeton betting line, preview and pick

Columbia (8-2 in Ivy League play) travels to Princeton as an 8-point dog looking to keep pace with Yale (9-1) and Princeton (8-1) in the conference standings.

NFL season win totals released in Las Vegas — No team higher than 10.5

No team at CG has a win total higher than 10.5 and the Super Bowl champion Broncos sit at 9.5. The Browns come in lowest at 4.5.

Nebraska at Penn State betting line, preview and pick

This is a spot Penn State often fails in — the Nits are 3-7 ATS as a home favorite of less than four points since 2012.

USC at Stanford betting line, preview and pick

Nearly 70 percent of bets are coming in on USC, the better team destined for the tournament, but this seems like a trap spot for the Trojans.

Wisconsin at Iowa betting line, preview and pick

Iowa has gotten a full week to digest a 79-75 loss at Penn State last Wednesday, and enters this game as a 6.5-point favorite.

Villanova at Xavier betting line, preview and pick

Xavier opened as a 1 or 1.5-point favorite at most shops, but early action made Villanova the favorite.

UFC 196 odds — Conor McGregor reopens as big favorite over Nate Diaz

Conor McGregor will be jumping up two weight classes when he faces Nate Diaz for the welterweight title at UFC 196 on March 5, but he's still a heavy favorite.

Presidential race odds update — Trump widens gap in GOP race

Following his win in Nevada on Tuesday, William Hill has made Donald Trump a -200 favorite to win the Republican presidential nomination. He still remains the second betting choice to win the general election (+250) behind Hillary Clinton at -125.

Had 1980 U.S. hockey team lost to Finland, Soviets would have won gold

In 1980, the Olympic men's hockey medal round was played in a round-robin, not single-elimination, format.

Tuesday NHL betting picks — Do Wild keep rolling?

Minnesota, winners of four straight, is a -125 favorite at home against the Islanders on Tuesday night. Since firing coach Mike Yeo, the Wild have outscored their opponents 21-8.

Sportsbook sets odds on Robert Griffin III's next team

Robert Griffin III will not be a Washington Redskin next season. That much we know. But Bovada now has a prop for where he'll land.

NFL Combine odds — Will anyone break Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash record?

Dying to bet on football? Well, even in February, there's a way.

Oscars betting odds — 'The Revenant' favored, will Leo finally win best actor?

Leonardo DiCaprio has never won the Oscar for best actor despite some fine performances and three previous nominations. That will likely change Sunday night thanks to a movie he has almost no dialogue in.

Alabama at Kentucky betting line, preview and pick

The Tide are 12-5 ATS as an underdog this season and 5-5 ATS on the road.

Michigan State at Ohio State betting line, preview and pick

Both Ohio State and Michigan State have been on impressive ATS runs. Which will end tonight in Columbus?

Kansas at Baylor betting line, preview and pick

Kansas has won and covered seven straight games, with five of those going UNDER.

Michigan at Maryland betting line, preview and pick

Maryland is 6-8 ATS at home this year, while Michigan is 4-4 ATS on the road (but 0-4 as a road underdog). The Wolverines won the first meeting between these teams, 70-67, as a 2.5-point home underdog.

Purdue at Indiana betting line, preview and pick

Purdue hasn't covered in four straight and is 1-7 ATS in its last eight.

St. Mary's at Gonzaga betting line, preview and pick

Gonzaga has dominated this matchup over the last few years, going 8-2 ATS and straight-up. The UNDER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between these two.

Oklahoma at West Virginia betting line, preview and pick

WVU is 7-2 ATS at home this season and 8-5 ATS in conference.

Books pull Kimbo Slice fight off board after heavy money on underdog

A flood of money on underdog Dhafir Harris has prompted many sports books to pull the fight off the board.

MLB division winner odds — Bettors lay price with Cubs, Mets

Bovada has full odds on all the divisional winners, with the Mets and Cubs both at minus-money. The American League divisions are much more wide-open.

Misguided Mark Emmert doesn't like Michigan's spring break practices

This story has nothing to do with spring break or homework or classes, really. It has everything to do with Harbaugh pushing a set of mythical boundaries about "time management" and "student-athlete well-being" that the NCAA pretends exist.

Iona at Monmouth betting line, preview and pick

You're going to want to tune into this game. Why? Points, and the possibility that another fight breaks out after the buzzer sounds.

Cincinnati at Tulsa betting line, preview and pick

The UNDER is 8-1 in the Bearcats' road games this year.

Wisconsin at Michigan State betting line, preview and pick

Both teams have been on ATS rolls — Wisconsin 7-0 with seven straight-up wins, Michigan State 6-0 and 5-1 straight-up.

Utah at UCLA betting line, preview and pick

The OVER is 8-4 in UCLA's Pac-12 games and 9-4 in its home games, but the UNDER is 2-6 when Utah is on the road and 5-8 in conference play.

SMU at UConn betting line, preview and pick

After covering five of six, UConn has now dropped three straight against the number. The Huskies are just 4-8 ATS in conference play and 5-5 ATS at home.

Are you getting a fair price on MLB futures? How to calculate theoretical hold

When betting futures like the World Series winner, be sure to calculate the theoretical hold at each book to see if it's giving you a fair price.

Arizona State at Arizona betting line, preview and pick

Arizona is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these two teams.

Villanova at Temple betting line, preview and pick

The Owls are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 as a home underdog. They're +8.5 at home against Villanova tonight.