Boston still favored to win NBA Finals; Lakers at +400
Going into the Game 5’s on Tuesday in Boston and Denver, the Celtics remain the favorites to win the NBA Finals. The Lakers have the next-shortest odds.
Brian Edwards
Clemson adds former Syracuse star Joe Girard
Former Syracuse four-year starting guard Joe Girard announced on May 7 that he’s transferring to Clemson.
Alabama fires baseball coach amid betting investigation
According to David Purdum’s sources, sportsbook surveillance video indicated that the person betting on LSU was communicating with Alabama HC Brad Bohannon.
Ex-Michigan star Hunter Dickinson transferring to Kansas
Hunter Dickinson is transferring to Kansas after averaging 18.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for Michigan this past season.
NBA MVP Joel Embiid expect to play for 76ers in Game 2
With Philadelphia star Joel Embiid now expected to play, the Celtics have moved from -10.5 to -7.5 at most books for tonight’s Game 2 at Boston.
Suns’ Chris Paul to miss at least 3 games with groin injury
According to Stadium’s NBA Insider Shams Charania, Phoenix’s Chris Paul is going to miss Games 3, 4 and 5 against Denver due to a groin injury.
Ex-Raider Ruggs to plead guilty in fatal DUI crash case
Henry Ruggs intends to plead guilty to chargers stemming from a fatal DUI crash in 2021. He’s facing 3-10 years in a Nevada state prison.
Edwards likes Gilbert Burns in UFC 288 co-main event
Brian Edwards is endorsing a three-unit play on Gilbert Burns as a small favorite vs. Belal Muhammad in Saturday’s UFC 288 co-main event in Newark.
PFT Report: Sports books informing on NFL players for betting
Sports books like FanDuel have alerted the NFL when its players are making bets that are against league rules.
Curry, Dubs win G7 at Sacramento, face Lakers next
Steph Curry’s 50 points in Sunday’s 120-100 win at Sacramento was an NBA record in a Game 7. The Warriors advance to take on the Lakers.