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Fox Sports
7 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
2025 Big Bets Report: Bettor Can Win $250k If Cowboys Claim NFC
This past week is traditionally the slowest of the year on the sports calendar. Correspondingly, it's among the slowest of the year for sports betting. But there are opportunities, and chances for a massive lucky break, as a FanDuel Sportsbook bettor learned during Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game on FOX. Read on for more on that customer's wager and other notable bets during these dog days of summer. Swingin' Schwarbs Through six innings Tuesday night, the National League had a 6-0 lead over the American League in the All-Star Game. That was due in no small part to New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso's three-run bomb in the bottom of the sixth, giving the NL a 5-0 advantage. The AL rallied with four runs in the seventh, three of those coming on a homer from the A's standout Brent Rooker. But the NL still led 6-4 going into the ninth inning, at which point Alonso had a 90% chance of being named All-Star Game MVP. And yes, there was plenty of interest in the MVP betting market, with not much else to wager on Tuesday. However, the AL scored twice in the top of the ninth to tie it at six, and the game ultimately went to a swing-off to determine the winner. The MVP door swung wide open, and Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber walked right through it, going 3-for-3 with three home runs to give the NL the victory. Pregame, FanDuel Sportsbook took a $25 bet on Schwarber +4000 to win the MVP. That ticket appeared dead in the water, until it suddenly wasn't after the swing-off. The bettor pocketed a tidy $1,000 profit (total payout $1,025). WNBA Play The WNBA is a popular league to wager on over the summer, particularly in any game involving the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark has that effect, even when she ends up not playing, as was the case for Wednesday's game against the defending champion New York Liberty. A Caesars Sports customer put $16,000 on the Fever Over 76.5 points (-110) and barely got there. Indiana got drilled 98-77 but cleared 76.5 points on the final basket of the game via a Makayla Timpson tip-in with 22 seconds remaining. It was a good sweat for the bettor, who cleared $14,545.45 in profit (total payout $30,545.45). And the win proved once again that, with sports betting involved, there's no such thing as a meaningless score. Bet A Little, Win A Lot Nothing gets American sports bettors' juices flowing like the NFL, even in the middle of summer. One Caesars customer is hoping to nail which two teams meet, and which of those teams wins, in Super Bowl 60. The bettor put $100 on the Green Bay Packers to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. If Packers-Steelers ends up being the matchup, and Green Bay lifts the Lombardi Trophy, then the bettor wins $20,000. Another interesting wager at Caesars: $200 on the 49ers +12500 (125/1) to have the worst regular-season record. It'd take an epic meltdown in San Francisco, hence the long-shot odds. But if Brock Purdy & Co. get a huge comeuppance this season, then the bettor's 200 bucks turns into $25,000 profit. I Like Big Bets And I Cannot Lie Along with the bets noted above, there are already countless wagers on Super Bowl futures odds, along with NFL conference championship futures. BetMGM has seen a few notable plays, including one on a team that's certainly in the Super Bowl mix. A bettor put $15,000 on the Detroit Lions +1000 to win Super Bowl 60. If the Lions win it all, then the customer profits $150,000 (total payout $151,000). At the moment, the Lions are fifth in BetMGM's Super Bowl odds market. The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles are the +650 favorite, followed by the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills at +700, and the Kansas City Chiefs at +800. Finally, another BetMGM customer is putting five-figure faith in the Dallas Cowboys. The bettor has $10,000 on Dallas +2500 to win the NFC. In the unlikely event that the Cowboys have a huge year and reach the Super Bowl, the bettor will pocket $250,000. Dare to dream. And while you're at it, remember that these big bets often come from high-roller types who can afford the loss. Keep it reasonable. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. Patrick Everson is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and senior reporter for He is a distinguished journalist in the national sports betting space. He's based in Las Vegas, where he enjoys golfing in 110-degree heat. Follow him on X: @PatrickE_Vegas. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber picks up where he left off in swing-off with 4th homer in his last 4 swings
Kyle Schwarber has now hit four home runs in his last four swings. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger took two pitches — a ball and then a strike — before teeing up a 366-foot "Schwarbomb" to right-center field in the bottom of the first inning Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Schwarber rounded the bases for his 31st home run of the season. His three consecutive dingers two days earlier came during the MLB All-Star Game's first-ever swing-off. Both the American League — which forced the thrilling tiebreaker after putting the finishing touches on a multi-inning, six-run comeback in the ninth frame — and the National League sent three players to the plate. Each of those players were given three swings to hit as many home runs as they could in what took on the form of a much quicker Home Run Derby, of course with higher stakes. The swing-off lineups were predetermined, with the exception of Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers replacing Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, whose hand was hit by a pitch earlier in the night. The AL rolled with Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker, Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena and Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda. The NL went with Stowers, Schwarber and New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso didn't even have to swing once. Schwarber's three straight homers gave the NL a 4-3 advantage, a lead the AL couldn't match. 'It was interesting,' Schwarber said afterward. 'I was a little nervous … I'm just trying to put it in my head: If I can get two here, Pete can finish it off.' Except Schwarber got three, and then Aranda went 0 for 3 with Alonso on deck, sealing the NL's fifth All-Star game victory in 28 years. The 32-year-old Schwarber, a three-time All-Star, earned All-Star Game MVP honors for his heroics. He's second among all MLB players, behind only New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, in home runs since 2017. Schwarber didn't waste any time adding another long ball to his tally Friday night, blasting one on his first swing of the Phillies' first game back from the All-Star break.
Fox Sports
11 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
2025 Big Bets Report: Bettor Can Win $250k If Cowboys Claim Super Bowl LX
This past week is traditionally the slowest of the year on the sports calendar. Correspondingly, it's among the slowest of the year for sports betting. But there are opportunities, and chances for a massive lucky break, as a FanDuel Sportsbook bettor learned during Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game on FOX. Read on for more on that customer's wager and other notable bets during these dog days of summer. Swingin' Schwarbs Through six innings Tuesday night, the National League had a 6-0 lead over the American League in the All-Star Game. That was due in no small part to New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso's three-run bomb in the bottom of the sixth, giving the NL a 5-0 advantage. The AL rallied with four runs in the seventh, three of those coming on a homer from the A's standout Brent Rooker. But the NL still led 6-4 going into the ninth inning, at which point Alonso had a 90% chance of being named All-Star Game MVP. And yes, there was plenty of interest in the MVP betting market, with not much else to wager on Tuesday. However, the AL scored twice in the top of the ninth to tie it at six, and the game ultimately went to a swing-off to determine the winner. The MVP door swung wide open, and Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber walked right through it, going 3-for-3 with three home runs to give the NL the victory. Pregame, FanDuel Sportsbook took a $25 bet on Schwarber +4000 to win the MVP. That ticket appeared dead in the water, until it suddenly wasn't after the swing-off. The bettor pocketed a tidy $1,000 profit (total payout $1,025). WNBA Play The WNBA is a popular league to wager on over the summer, particularly in any game involving the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark has that effect, even when she ends up not playing, as was the case for Wednesday's game against the defending champion New York Liberty. A Caesars Sports customer put $16,000 on the Fever Over 76.5 points (-110) and barely got there. Indiana got drilled 98-77 but cleared 76.5 points on the final basket of the game via a Makayla Timpson tip-in with 22 seconds remaining. It was a good sweat for the bettor, who cleared $14,545.45 in profit (total payout $30,545.45). And the win proved once again that, with sports betting involved, there's no such thing as a meaningless score. Bet A Little, Win A Lot Nothing gets American sports bettors' juices flowing like the NFL, even in the middle of summer. One Caesars customer is hoping to nail which two teams meet, and which of those teams wins, in Super Bowl 60. The bettor put $100 on the Green Bay Packers to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. If Packers-Steelers ends up being the matchup, and Green Bay lifts the Lombardi Trophy, then the bettor wins $20,000. Another interesting wager at Caesars: $200 on the 49ers +12500 (125/1) to have the worst regular-season record. It'd take an epic meltdown in San Francisco, hence the long-shot odds. But if Brock Purdy & Co. get a huge comeuppance this season, then the bettor's 200 bucks turns into $25,000 profit. I Like Big Bets And I Cannot Lie Along with the bets noted above, there are already countless wagers on Super Bowl futures odds, along with NFL conference championship futures. BetMGM has seen a few notable plays, including one on a team that's certainly in the Super Bowl mix. A bettor put $15,000 on the Detroit Lions +1000 to win Super Bowl 60. If the Lions win it all, then the customer profits $150,000 (total payout $151,000). At the moment, the Lions are fifth in BetMGM's Super Bowl odds market. The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles are the +650 favorite, followed by the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills at +700, and the Kansas City Chiefs at +800. Finally, another BetMGM customer is putting five-figure faith in the Dallas Cowboys. The bettor has $10,000 on Dallas +2500 to win the NFC. In the unlikely event that the Cowboys have a huge year and reach the Super Bowl, the bettor will pocket $250,000. Dare to dream. And while you're at it, remember that these big bets often come from high-roller types who can afford the loss. Keep it reasonable. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. Patrick Everson is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and senior reporter for He is a distinguished journalist in the national sports betting space. He's based in Las Vegas, where he enjoys golfing in 110-degree heat. Follow him on X: @PatrickE_Vegas. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Newsweek
21 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Mets Predicted to Lock Up Pete Alonso With $120 Million Contract
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason, but his deal will allow him to opt out after this season. Alonso is likely to opt out after being named an All-Star for the fifth time in his career. He leads the National League in doubles and has a .280/.376/.532. He has 21 home runs, but his average is higher than it has ever been. Alonso has flat-out been one of the best players in baseball this season. He will have a big free agent market, but he has always been consistent in his praise of New York and his desire to stay with the Mets. While they did not give Alonso a long-term deal last offseason, SNY's John Harper predicted Steve Cohen would pay him after he makes an MVP push in the second half. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More"Alonso's resurgent season continued with his home run in the All-Star Game Tuesday night, and more and more it looks as if he's primed to deliver for the Mets in what should be a down-to-the-wire race with the Phillies for the NL East title," wrote Harper. "As such, I think Alonso could secure a Top 3 finish in NL MVP voting, no small feat considering he doesn't have a big WAR number, which too many voters use as a top priority. In doing so he'll likely convince Steve Cohen to give him the longer-term deal he wanted last winter – say four years, $120 million." The Mets likely cost themselves a lot of money by not paying Alonso last offseason. He has responded with one of his best seasons, showing he can be more than just a power bat. A $120 million deal would make him the sixth-highest-paid first baseman in baseball, in terms of total value. Only Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bryce Harper, Kris Bryant, Matt Olson and Freddie Freeman would be making more, per Spotrac. More MLB: Dodgers Tabbed Possible Landing Spot for $81 Million Cardinals Reliever
Fox News
2 days ago
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- Fox News
Soundbites And Swing-Offs: Takeaways From An Electric 2025 MLB All-Star Game
ATLANTA — Good luck trying to top the 2025 All-Star Game, because this one is going down in the history books. The National League led by six runs by the start of the seventh inning on Tuesday night, highlighted by a three-run home run from Pete Alonso and a solo shot from Corbin Carroll, which led everyone in Truist Park to believe that this year's Midsummer Classic might just be a straight, one-sided blowout. Think again. The American League was just preserving its energy for a late-game comeback. Brent Rooker finally got the A.L. on the board with a three-run moonshot to left field in the seventh inning, before Bobby Witt Jr. cut their deficit to one run with an RBI double in the ninth. Finally, Steven Kwan singled off Edwin Diaz and tied the game at 6-6. The N.L. came up empty in the bottom of the ninth, and for the first time in All-Star Game history, the contest went to a swing-off. When the stakes are high and the pressure is boiling over, who but Kyle Schwarber can perform in the clutch? The Phillies slugger went 3-for-3 with home runs in the first-ever swing-off, winning All-Star Game MVP and delivering a win for the N.L. to cap the most exciting All-Star Game in recent memory. On a night that started with Ludacris rapping on the field while the All-Stars were being introduced, to it ending with fireworks in the form of home runs and Schwarber being moshed by his N.L. teammates, here are more takeaways from the 2025 All-Star Game. Alonso skips Derby, hits dinger anyway Is it even All-Star week without a Pete Alonso home run? Alonso, who didn't participate in Monday night's Home Run Derby, hit a three-run shot against Royals southpaw Kris Bubic in the bottom of the sixth inning, extending the National League lead to 5-0. He went opposite field and added a sweet bat flip to put the exclamation point on his dramatic dinger. Alonso is the first Met to hit a home run in the All-Star Game since David Wright hit one out of the park in the 2006 Midsummer Classic. "I think that beats any derby win," Alonso said of his three-run homer. "I'm stoked. The derby and stuff like that, and that environment, it's just batting practice at the end of the day. And for me to do it in a competitive environment where someone's trying to get me out, and not groove meatballs in there, I think for me, it's really special to do that against — I mean, all the league's best are here, so it's really special." The Mets slugger decided to skip the Home Run Derby for the first time in his career this year, preferring to take the day of rest so that he's physically ready to help New York in a pennant race in the second half of the season. "I always loved doing it, I enjoyed it," Alonso said of the Derby. "But I feel like we have a really special circumstance and I want to be able to capitalize on that. Do my best every single day, do my job, and contribute the best way I possibly can. And maybe getting that extra day of rest can actually help me. I've never had that extra day of rest. I mean, it can only help." Kershaw mic'ed up "Going cheese again." "Going curveball here." "I think I gotta go slider here." "I don't throw a cutter, Smoltzy!" Kershaw was mic'ed up to start the top of the second inning, hilariously calling out every pitch – and engaging in some friendly banter with FOX Sports analyst John Smoltz – before he threw it. He faced just two batters, Cal Raleigh and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., before Dave Roberts pulled him from his outing. Kershaw blew a kiss as he walked off the mound in what was likely, probably, his final All-Star Game appearance. Though Kershaw was not selected as an official All-Star, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred selected him as the legend pick to get him to Atlanta and into the game. Prior to his outing, Kershaw said he was honored and grateful to be back at the All-Star Game, but he felt uncomfortable knowing it was only because Manfred picked him, and not because he was having a solid season. Kershaw, in his 18th season in the big leagues, has hinted at retiring from the game, but he hasn't made an official announcement. "It's a little like, 'Hey, you're done,'" Kershaw said of his All-Star selection. "I don't think I've come to terms with that yet." Freddie's emotional return to Atlanta Though Freddie Freeman heard a smattering of boos during pregame player introductions, that animosity changed by the time he walked up to the plate for his first at-bat of the All-Star Game. Returning to Atlanta, to the fan base he played in front of for 12 years and the ballpark where he became a World Series champion for the first time, Freeman was serenaded by "Freddie" chants from the Truist Park crowd. Then, with two outs in the top of the third inning, N.L. manager Dave Roberts removed Freeman, who was the starter at first base, from the game. Freeman was surprised by that decision from his Dodgers manager. The crowd responded by giving him a standing ovation. "I didn't know how it was going to go today. A lot of emotions," Freeman said. "And then, obviously, I had no idea Doc was going to pull me off the field. So I really do appreciate the moments. The 12 years I've spent here were obviously a wonderful time for me. So to be able to have that moment with the fans was awesome." Rooker gets his extra home run Brent Rooker came this close to advancing into the semifinals of Monday's Home Run Derby when he tied Cal Raleigh with 17 home runs in the first round. But MLB announced that Rooker was eliminated because Raleigh hit the ball farther, which was somewhat controversially decided by a matter of decimal points. Raleigh, of course, went on to win the Home Run Derby after defeating Junior Caminero in the final round. No matter, because Rooker got his extra home run on Tuesday in more dramatic, and perhaps satisfying, fashion. His three-run home run off of Giants reliever Randy Rodriguez, who has a 0.86 ERA and has given up just one home run in 41 relief appearances this season, injected life into the A.L. dugout and sparked their eventual comeback. "I was swinging no matter what on that 2-0 pitch, hoping it was a fastball," Rooker said. "And it ended up being a fastball." Robot umps take over All-Star The automated balls and strikes (ABS) system was used in the All-Star Game on Tuesday for the first time, giving us a glimpse of what robot umpires might look like when they're officially introduced in the major leagues, which could happen as soon as next season. Rather than a fully operational automated strike zone or the current process of umpires making calls without technology, players in the All-Star Game received a set number of challenges with the ability to retain them if successful. Only a pitcher, hitter, or catcher could ask for a challenge by tapping his hat or helmet. Any help from the dugout or players on the field was not allowed. The first challenge arrived in the bottom of the first inning, when a pitch from Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal was called a ball against Padres third baseman Manny Machado. Raleigh, the catcher, challenged the call and the Hawk-Eye system used to track pitches revealed it was actually strike three. So Skubal struck out Machado via the challenge, and laughter ensued from players and managers in both dugouts. The most dramatic use of the ABS system arrived in the top of the ninth inning, when the game was tied 6-6 and Mets closer Edwin Diaz challenged a pitch that was called a ball against Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena. Once again, Hawk-Eye revealed Diaz's 99 mph fastball clipped the zone, and the call was overturned. Arozarena was called out and the inning was over. "As soon as I saw the strike I just started laughing and pointing at Arozarena," Diaz said. The closer admitted that the stakes will be higher if and when robot umps will be used in big-league games, and he won't be laughing and pointing then. A Perfect Tribute Goosebumps. It'll be difficult, if not impossible, to top the captivating and thoughtful tribute the Braves crafted for Hank Aaron. The at-bat from his 715th home run — the day he passed Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list — was superimposed over the entire field from a projection system in between innings of the All-Star Game, complete with audio from the April 8, 1974 broadcast blaring from the Truist Park speakers. When the pitch from Al Downing was delivered, the ball grew in size and traveled in slow motion toward home plate. When it reached the dish, the lights inside the stadium went out and a firework went off from home plate and traveled to the outfield, representing Aaron's home-run ball. Then, Aaron's footsteps were superimposed on the field, making it seem and feel like he was actually rounding the bases. The crowd of 41,702 joined the A.L. and N.L. dugouts in silence and awe as the images of Aaron being mobbed at the plate by his teammates were projected onto the field. All-Star players were on the top step of the dugout, leaning against the railing, watching history being shown in a new, unique, and special way. This was more than Aaron passing the Babe on the all-time home-run list. This was about honoring Aaron, who passed away on January 22, 2021, by recreating the magic that he gave to baseball. Deesha Thosar covers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar.
