Atlanta Motor Speedway will host the Cup and Xfinity series this weekend, while the Camping World Truck Series competes at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Sunday’s Cup race at Atlanta (3 p.m. ET on USA Network) will be the second of the season at the 1.54-mile track. William Byron led 111 laps on the way to winning the March race. The track’s new configuration produced 46 lead changes and 11 cautions, the most in the past 14 races there. Saturday’s Xfinity race (5 p.m. ET) will be televised by the USA Network. Kevin Harvick ‘s ups and downs It wouldn’t be surprising if Kevin Harvick is a bit dizzy because of his recent ride in the Cup playoff standings. Harvick has been above and below the playoff cutoff line. After Sunday’s race at Road America, he’s in the negative numbers again. He is one spot below the cutoff, trailing Christopher Bell by 20 points for the last playoff spot. Harvick is winless in his last 61 races. Twenty-one drivers have visited victory lane … [Read more...] about NASCAR viewer’s guide: Atlanta and Mid-Ohio – NBC Sports
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Cubs vs. Brewers odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Wednesday, July 6 best bets from proven model
Getty Images The Chicago Cubs (33-48) travel to American Family Field to finish off their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (47-36) on Wednesday afternoon. Each squad has picked up a win in the first two matchups, with the winner today taking the series. Adrian Sampson (0-0, 3.38 ERA) starts for Chicago, while Corbin Burnes (7-4, 2.36 ERA) takes the the mound for Milwaukee. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Milwaukee is the -250 money line favorite (risk $250 to win $100) in the latest Cubs vs. Brewers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Chicago is a +205 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is 7.5. Before making any Brewers vs. Cubs picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model . The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it is 271-232 on top-rated MLB money-line picks since the start of the 2021 season, returning well over $500 for $100 … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Brewers odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Wednesday, July 6 best bets from proven model
MLB trends: Matt Olson chasing ultra-rare 60-double season; one reason why the Giants aren’t repeating 2021
Getty Images The 2022 MLB regular season is three months old and the All-Star break is right around the corner. Before you know it, the trade deadline will be here. There's still half a season to play, but several important dates are coming up, then it'll be time to get into the dog days of summer and the postseason races. With that in mind, our weekly series breaking down various trends across the league continues Wednesday with a look one player chasing a rare milestone, one team's struggles in the field, and one GM finding success with his former players. Last week we looked at Andrew Vaughn's breakout, Eli Morgan's unique changeup, and the rise in catcher interference calls . Olson chasing 60 doubles Matt Olson ATL • 1B • 28 BA 0.256 R 35 HR 12 RBI 47 SB 0 View Profile Sixty home runs is a hallowed number in baseball. Only five players have ever hit 60 homers in a season (Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, … [Read more...] about MLB trends: Matt Olson chasing ultra-rare 60-double season; one reason why the Giants aren’t repeating 2021
Braves vs. Cardinals odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Wednesday, July 6 best bets from proven model
Getty Images The Atlanta Braves were one game under .500 at the All-Star break last year but went 44-28 in the second half to capture their fourth straight NL East title and proceeded to win the fourth World Series in franchise history. The club did not wait as long to recover from a poor start this year as it has gone 25-7 since June 1 after posting a 23-27 record over the first two months of the campaign. Atlanta (48-34) hopes to continue its surge when it hosts the St. Louis Cardinals (44-39) on Wednesday for the third contest of their four-game set. The Braves, who have won four of their last five, trail the first-place New York Mets by 2.5 games in the NL East, while the Cardinals are three behind Milwaukee in the NL Central after dropping three straight. First pitch at Truist Park is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Atlanta is the -170 money-line favorite (risk $170 to win $100) in the latest Braves vs. Cardinals odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while St. Louis is the +143 … [Read more...] about Braves vs. Cardinals odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Wednesday, July 6 best bets from proven model
2022 MLB odds, picks, bets for Wednesday, July 6 from proven model: This four-way parlay pays well over 11-1
USATSI Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will look to stay hot when he takes the mound for Los Angeles on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park. Ohtani (7-4, 2.68 ERA) has not given up a run in 21.2 innings and has won four straight starts. He will face the Marlins' Trevor Rogers (4-6, 5.56) who gave up just one run over five innings in a Friday win versus Washington. Los Angeles is a -165 favorite in the latest Angels vs. Marlins odds from Caesars Sportsbook while Miami is a +140 underdog. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET from Miami. The game is one of 14 on the MLB schedule for Wednesday. Elsewhere in the majors, Brayan Bello , the top pitching prospect in the Red Sox system, is set to make his major league debut as he faces Tampa Bay, and the Astros ' Cristian Javier looks to win his fourth straight start when he faces the Royals . Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from … [Read more...] about 2022 MLB odds, picks, bets for Wednesday, July 6 from proven model: This four-way parlay pays well over 11-1
NBA offseason winners and losers: Knicks’ star search incomplete; Spurs eyeing top pick; Thunder keep building
Getty Images As the 2022 NBA free agency period dies down, all eyes turn to the deals yet to be completed. It's presumed that Kevin Durant is headed out of Brooklyn, which could also trade Kyrie Irving, for whom the Lakers are angling. The Suns haven't resolved their DeAndre Ayton dilemma (will someone emerge as a sign-and-trade partner?). Philly is working with James Harden on an extension, but nothing has been announced. For now, taking into account the draft, trades and free-agent signings, here is my list of 2022 offseason winners and losers. This post will continue to update. Here's what we have so far. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. By submitting my email I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and other marketing and promotional emails from CBS Sports, which may include information from our affiliates … [Read more...] about NBA offseason winners and losers: Knicks’ star search incomplete; Spurs eyeing top pick; Thunder keep building
Reports: Suns re-sign Biyombo, trade for Landale from Hawks for depth at center
Whatever happens with Deandre Ayton — sign-and-traded to Brooklyn for Kevin Durant , sign-and-traded somewhere else, begrudgingly re-signed and brought back to the Suns — Phoenix needed some depth at center on the roster. Phoenix made two moves to fill that space. First, they are re-signing Bismack Biyombo , reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Free agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed to terms on a return to the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell @YahooSports . — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2022 Biyombo was signed mid-season by the Suns and, in 36 games, averaged 5.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in just more than 14 minutes a night. The Suns also traded for former Spurs backup big man Jock Landale , reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Phoenix Suns are trading for Australian center Jock Landale from the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Landale averaged 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 54 games for the Spurs last … [Read more...] about Reports: Suns re-sign Biyombo, trade for Landale from Hawks for depth at center
Minor League Cricket Week 2: Shehan Jayasuriya dazzles with twin hundreds
MINOR LEAGUE CRICKET by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet Shehan Jayasuriya hit hundreds against Chicago Tigers and Michigan Cricket Stars. © Getty Atlantic Conference The Atlantic Conference had all the 10 teams congregating at the Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina with the local crowd feasting on 16 games over the American Independence Day weekend. The Morrisville Raptors had the home crowd buzzing from the opening clash of the weekend as the former South Africa international sealed a win with a boundary off the last ball in a closely fought contest under lights. Colin Archibald's heroics with the bat and ball further set the home crowd in frenzy as the Raptors edged out the Philadelphians in a Super Over. Archibald's cameo off 31 in 14 deliveries helped the Raptors to come from behind to level up with Philadelphian's 145. He made the Super Over contest his own, blasting 12 runs in five … [Read more...] about Minor League Cricket Week 2: Shehan Jayasuriya dazzles with twin hundreds
For Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, NIL is a family affair
Hendon Hooker needed a bit of help. To understand why, here’s what a typical morning can look like for Tennessee’s starting quarterback: A 5 a.m. wakeup followed by a throwing session, film breakdown, a meeting with coaches, lifting with his teammates, an appearance and then often 30 minutes to sign things. By the time all that is complete, it’s 11 a.m. and he has a full day of classes ahead of him. With all of that and more occurring in the name, image and likeness era, Hooker turned to a natural source to ease his workload – family. His older sister, Nile, always assisted Hendon growing up. With dreams of being an on-camera reporter, she used to do media training with Hendon to ready him for the demands of being a high-profile recruit. As a social media assistant for the Atlanta Hawks, Nile tried to boost Hendon’s social media presence when he was the starting quarterback at Virginia Tech. So, when it became official college players could benefit from name, image and likeness … [Read more...] about For Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, NIL is a family affair