1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Eli Manning Back for Giants on Monday Night Football, But Struggling Eagles Still Favorite
Eli Manning returns to the playing field for the first time since early September, as he leads the New York Giants on the road for Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 38-year-old quarterback, who guided the Giants to two Super...
DraftKings, National Council on Problem Gaming Announce Partnership to Raise Awareness
DraftKings announced on Friday that it had established a partnership with the National Council on Problem Gaming (NCPG) as part of its efforts to promote responsible betting initiatives. According to a news release, DraftKings said it joined with the NCPG to help...
FanDuel Gets OK in Massachusetts for Online Racebook Geared to Daily Fantasy Sports Players
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) gave the green light Friday for Suffolk Downs to add a new mobile deposit wagering provider, one that seeks to market horse racing to a new audience. FanDuel will offer a racebook in an attempt to draw...
LSU, Clemson Favorites in 2019 College Football Playoff Semifinals
The College Football Playoff committee made it official on Sunday, announcing LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma for the four spots in this year’s semifinals. Those four squads will play in three weeks for spots in the championship. LSU, the committee’s top...
Clemson Finds Itself in Familiar Spot as Heavy Favorite in ACC Title Game Against Virginia
Clemson will look to claim its fifth straight ACC football championship on Saturday when the Tigers head to Charlotte and face the Virginia Cavaliers. And oddsmakers once again expect the Tigers to not just win, but to win rather convincingly. The Tigers...
Favored Memphis Faces Familiar Foe in Cincinnati for AAC Championship, Seeks New Years Six Bowl Bid
It won’t quite be déjà vu on Saturday afternoon in Memphis when the Tigers host Cincinnati for the American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship. The two teams will be playing each other in the same location for the second time in eight days....
Champion Ruiz Adds 15 Pounds for Joshua Rematch as Bettors Back Him in Heavyweight Title Fight
Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will enter his first defense of his four titles more than 45 pounds heavier than his challenger, Anthony Joshua. The two fighters weighed in Friday morning (US time) for Saturday’s bout in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. It’s the...
Scientific Games Awarded Four-Year Scratch-Off Management Contract with Ohio Lottery
Scientific Games Corp. has received a contract to implement its instant game management solution for the Ohio Lottery Commission. The Las Vegas-based gaming company announced it received a four-year contract in a press release on Wednesday, but it did not reveal financial...
Ruiz Motivated, But Still an Underdog to Joshua in First Heavyweight Title Defense
Six months after posting boxing’s most stunning upset in decades, Andy Ruiz Jr. will once again walk into the ring and face Anthony Joshua as an underdog. However, this time oddsmakers give Ruiz (33-1) a much better chance of retaining the IBF,...
Danville, Virginia Requests Proposals from Casino Developers, But City Still Needs State Lawmakers and Voters to OK Gaming
City officials in Danville, Va., have announced they’re looking for proposals from businesses interested in developing and operating a casino in their town. The solicitation was released Monday, according to a news release from the city. Responses are due Jan. 13. Danville...
