BETTING

DeCourcy's Dozen: Don't underestimate the difference between a No. 1 and 2 seed
No. 1 seeds have far outperformed No. 2s historically, which makes the race for the top line that much more compelling this season.

New best bets to win DPOY award with Wemby injury
News of Victor Wembanyama's season-ending blood clot diagnosis shook the NBA world to its core. The Sporting News discusses how Wemby's injury affects the Defensive Player of the Year betting odds, and introduces you to the new best bets to win DPOY.

Sporting News NFL experts' way-too-early Super Bowl 60 picks
Can the Eagles repeat? Will the Chiefs rise back to the top? Our panel of Sporting News NFL experts makes its betting predictions for Super Bowl 60, providing you with the opening odds and some way-too-early championship picks for 2026.

SEC takes three No. 1 seeds in latest SN Bracketology forecast
SEC hoops dominance continues with three No. 1 seeds and a fourth team on the fringe.

Post All-Star NBA predictions: Lakers surge, Mavs flop, Sixers, Suns miss Play-In
Four predictions for the second half of the regular season.

Can Warriors win a championship after Jimmy Butler trade?
With Jimmy Butler, can Warriors win it all like Draymond Green has guaranteed?

NFL Mock Draft 2025: Cam Ward up to No. 1, Shedeur Sanders drops
In Sporting News' 11th mock projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterback Cam Ward is the new No. 1 overall pick, while Shedeur Sanders falls out of the top 10.

Opening odds and favorites for Super Bowl 2026 in Santa Clara
The Sporting News dives into the opening odds to win Super Bowl 60, unveiling the favorites and long-shots to hoist the next Vince Lombardi Trophy at Levi's Stadium in 2026. Spoiler: the Eagles and Chiefs sit atop the board.

Four reasons why Eagles can replace Chiefs as NFL's new dynasty
The Philadelphia Eagles were a one-hit wonder when they won Super Bowl 52 with a much different team seven years ago. Here's explaining why the core of the team that just won Super Bowl 59 might not be done winning rings.

Way-too-early edition 2025 NFL power rankings
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into the 2025 NFL offseason? Here's breaking down who's leading and lagging early in the race for Super Bowl 60.

Arnold Palmer Invitational expert picks & predictions from our PGA pro
The Sporting News' golf pro, Keith Stewart of Read the Line, provides his full betting preview for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational and serves up his best bets and top props for the FedEx Cup tournament.

Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen prediction, betting tips & odds for Champions League match
Two powerful German clubs are set for the most intense chapter of their recent rivalry as Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup.

PSG vs. Liverpool prediction, betting tips & odds for Champions League match
A top-drawer clash stands out amongst the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchups as league-phase winners Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout stage.