MLB upholds firing of umpire Pat Hoberg over gambling violation, though he denies betting on or manipulating games

Pat Hoberg has been a full-time umpire in MLB since 2017. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Major League Baseball upheld its decision to fire umpire Pat Hoberg on Monday after it said that he had been sharing a betting account with a friend who bet on baseball. Hoberg, MLB said, was fired for failing to “uphold … Read more

Multiple college basketball programs linked to federal investigation amid NBA gambling ring probe

North Carolina A&T, Mississippi Valley State and Eastern Michigan have all been connected to the massive basketball gambling probe. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) The federal investigation into a gambling ring over its involvement with a pair of NBA betting cases has been linked to unusual betting activity with at least three men’s college basketball programs, . … Read more

ACC realignment news & Chip Kelly leaves Ohio State for the NFL | College Football Enquirer

On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde break down the latest realignment news for the ACC. They discuss how ESPN extending their contract locks in Florida State and Clemson for the foreseeable future. They also discuss two major coaching moves of Ohio State losing Chip Kelly … Read more

Trades involving the Capitals, Kings and Jets have worked out for all three teams, an NHL rarity

NHL: Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals WASHINGTON — Rarely in the NHL does a significant trade work out for both teams involved. Even scarcer is a pair of high-profile moves made over back-to-back summers helping every team involved get better. This past weekend crystallized that for the Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, … Read more

Men’s basketball AP poll: Cooper Flagg, Duke look unstoppable in ACC; Iowa State spirals with back-to-back losses

It’s only the first week in February, and the Big 12 is crumbling a bit, but the ACC has a very clear favorite that nobody seems capable of stopping. Here’s everything you missed in Week 13 of the men’s college basketball season, and the latest Associated Press basketball poll. Duke wins, again, in the ACC … Read more

Fantasy Baseball: These 5 risky pitchers might be worth it in 2025

Jacob deGrom has struggled to stay healthy, but there are signs he’s ready to return to dominance for the Rangers and fantasy baseball managers. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Dalton Del Don reveals pitching values being suppressed by injury risk or other circumstances fantasy baseball managers can exploit this draft season. DeGrom’s risk brings potentially … Read more

Men’s basketball AP poll: Duke, Cooper Flagg look unstoppable in the ACC as Cyclones spiral with back-to-back losses

It’s only the first week in February, and the Big 12 is crumbling a bit, but the ACC has a very clear favorite that nobody seems capable of stopping. Here’s everything you missed in Week 13 of the college basketball season, and the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. Duke wins, again, in the ACC … Read more