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Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps
FanDuel and DraftKings launched Arkansas sportsbooks in March 2026 after the Arkansas Racing Commission unanimously approved their vendor licenses on Feb. 26, ending a market long limited by the state
2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Knicks top Spurs in Game 5, win first championship in 53 years
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 behind Jalen Brunson's 45-point Finals MVP performance.
Ex-Cardinals HC, Titans assistant Dave McGinnis dies at 74
Dave McGinnis, a long-time NFL coach who served as Arizona Cardinals head coach and later as a longtime Tennessee Titans assistant and broadcaster, has died at 74 after being hospitalized since early
UCLA Sets Record with Five First‑Round WNBA Picks
UCLA’s women’s basketball program made history at the 2026 WNBA draft, becoming the first school with five first‑round picks and six total draftees, capping a 37‑1 championship season.
Rueben Bain Jr. Cited in 2024 Crash Killed Passenger
Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was cited for careless driving after a 2024 crash that later claimed the life of passenger Destiny Betts, though charges were dro
NFL 18-Game Plan: Final Two Weeks Less Competitive
The NFL is widely expected to add an 18th regular season game in the next collective bargaining agreement (as early as 2028), and CBS Sports data plus the NBA's current late-season tanking crisis are
Rio Ngumoha’s X‑Factor Drives Liverpool’s PSG Push
Teenager Rio Ngumoha’s breakout performances have thrust him into the centre of Liverpool’s Champions League strategy, forcing manager Arne Slot to weigh a start or a super‑sub role as the Reds chase
Kevin Garnett Returns, Wolves Win 132‑126
Kevin Garnett returned to the Target Center for the first time in eight years during the Timberwolves’ fan‑appreciation night, as the team rested most starters and still secured a 132‑126 win over the
Giannis Antetokounmpo Unsure If He's Leaving Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo told reporters after the Bucks’ 126‑106 loss that he doesn’t know if it was his final game in Milwaukee, while hinting he could sign a new deal in October if offered.
Stefan Vaaks Commits to Illinois from Providence
Stefan Vaaks, a top-10 transfer and former Providence freshman standout, committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Sunday.
Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham: De Zerbi Loses Debut
Sunderland beat Tottenham 1-0 at home on 12 April, with Nordi Mukiele scoring the decisive goal in what was Roberto De Zerbi's first match as Spurs manager — a result that dropped Tottenham into the P
Emery: Villa's 1-1 draw fuels Champions League hopes
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side are motivated and excited about the prospect of qualifying for next season’s Champions League after a 1‑1 draw at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Mateta double seals Palace's 2-1 win over Newcastle
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praised his side's belief after Jean-Philippe Mateta's late double off the bench sealed a 2-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United.
De Zerbi vows big‑brother role after 1‑0 loss
Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham’s new manager, said he needs to be a “big brother” and “father” to his players after a 1‑0 loss at Sunderland that left the club in the Premier League’s bottom three.
Sunderland Beat Spurs 1-0, Le Bris Eyes Top-Half Finish
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says a top-half Premier League finish is a realistic target after his side's 1-0 win over Tottenham lifted them to 10th in the table.
Wood returns after six months as Forest draw Villa 1-1
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira likened Chris Wood's return from a six-month injury lay-off to a new signing after the New Zealand striker featured in the club's 1-1 Premier League draw with A
Trump Gets Lewis Added to White House UFC Card
Dana White announced Derrick Lewis will fight Josh Hokit at the White House UFC card on June 14, revealing the matchup was personally requested by President Trump during UFC 327 in Miami.
George Springer Fractures Toe, Placed on 10‑Day IL
Blue Jays DH George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe in a 7‑4 loss to the Twins, prompting a 10‑day IL stint and a roster shake‑up as the team battles a spate of injuries.
Arsenal Knocked Out of FA Cup by Southampton, 2-1
Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup on April 4 by second-tier Southampton, who won 2-1 at St Mary's courtesy of Shea Charles' 85th-minute strike after Ross Stewart had opened the scoring and Viktor
Yamal Matches Messi, Ronaldo Records at 18
Lamine Yamal dominated Barcelona's derby win over Espanyol and became the first LaLiga player this season to hit 10 goals and 10 assists — a double Lionel Messi didn't reach until 20 and Cristiano Ron
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