1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Tyson Fury a Big Favorite Entering Saturday’s Heavyweight Bout with Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas
Oddsmakers believe Tyson Fury Saturday's heavyweight bout with German Tom Schwarz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will be a one-sided affair. The 6-foot-9 Fury (27-0-1) has -3334 odds at PointsBet as of early Friday morning. That means a...
After New Hampshire Ruling, DOJ Won’t Act on Expanded Wire Act Cases Until At Least 2020
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday extended a moratorium to federal attorneys and investigators from using a 2018 opinion on the Wire Act in criminal or civil proceedings. The move came less than 10 days after a US district judge in...
Bruins, Blues, and Scott Berry Will Let It Ride in Decisive Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
There will be a lot on the line Wednesday in Boston as the Bruins host the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. The winner skates off with the Stanley Cup, the oldest trophy in professional sports. But...
With No Triple Crown on the Line, Belmont Handle Drops from 2018
Saturday’s Belmont Stakes did not have the drama of previous years, when a Triple Crown was at stake. However, even without history on the line, the race and Belmont Park’s entire Saturday card still attracted plenty of interest. The New York Racing...
New York Gaming Commission Adopts Regulations Allowing Sports Betting
New York is one step closer to offering sports betting after the state’s Gaming Commission formally approved regulations at its meeting Monday afternoon. The unanimous decision by the commissioners came with no debate nor discussion. The vote now opens the door for...
Two More Horses Die at Santa Anita as California Board Calls for Racing Stoppage; Attendance, Handle Plummet
Two more fatalities occurred at Santa Anita over the weekend, pushing the number of equine deaths to 29 at the Southern California track in nearly six months. And with the meet nearly over, the California Horse Racing Board has seen enough. The...
Blues a Win Away From Stanley Cup History; Fans a Win Away From Big Payouts
Game 6 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final takes place Sunday night, and oddsmakers are betting that history will be made in St. Louis. The Blues, who currently hold a 3-2 series lead, are 1.5-goal favorites over the visiting Boston Bruins. With...
Joshua-Ruiz II Likely for November or December; Ruiz Wants $50M for Rematch in UK
We still don’t know when, exactly, Anthony Joshua’s rematch with new unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will take place, nor do we know where. However, both sides had plenty to say about the bout, which will be one of the most...
Stall Ball: After Seeing Sports Betting Efforts Fail, Louisiana Lawmaker Stops Fantasy Sports Tax Bill
Neither fantasy sports nor sports betting will be legal in Louisiana this year, thanks in large part to political bickering. Now, it could be two years before the state can take up either measure again. The state’s legislature on Thursday passed one...
Sports Betting Amendment May Scuttle Fantasy Sports Bill in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Legislature enters its final day of the 2019 session with lawmakers still trying to work out a way to legalize sports betting in the state. However, efforts to do so may jeopardize fantasy sports legislation in the process. House...
