1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
O.J. Simpson Launches Twitter Account from Las Vegas Home as Ex-Con has ‘A Little Getting Even To Do’
Those who have ever thought, “What’s on O.J. Simpson’s mind right now?” are now in luck. The former football legend with a permanently tarnished reputation now has a Twitter presence. Simpson, using the handle @TheRealOJ32, posted his first tweet on Friday evening....
Lakers Trade for Anthony Davis Creates Shockwaves in NBA, Sportsbooks
The Toronto Raptors haven’t had a chance to hold a parade to celebrate NBA Championship, and already there’s bigger news making headlines across the league thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers trading for superstar Anthony Davis. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Saturday night that...
Six Weeks After Derby DQ, Maximum Security to Run Sunday in New Jersey Stakes Race
Maximum Security will race this weekend after all, with the apparent winner of the Kentucky Derby entering Sunday’s Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park. Earlier in the week, trainer Jason Servis wasn’t sure if his colt would enter the race that serves as...
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...
