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We are heading for another memorable divisional race between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees in the American League East. Both teams have a host of rising stars and both made major moves before the recent trade deadline. There is no bigger rivalry in baseball and these two big market titans have a history of not getting along with one another. Let the games begin.

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Actually, if you’re staying on the famous Strip or visiting the iconic sign, you are in Paradise, Nevada, not the city of Las Vegas. You are also one of the 100,000 visitors that land at this destination every day. Don’t panic, though. There are casinos everywhere, with their own sports book, table games and wall-to-wall slot machines.

The hype for the fight of the century may be hot online, but it’s not the same in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not yet anyways. A three-day search for posters, billboards and advertisement almost came up empty in Sin City as the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor Vegas showdown quickly approaches on Saturday, Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena.

Two of the top female thoroughbred horses racing in North America go head-to-head for the second consecutive time, as Stellar Wind and Vale Dori renew their rivalry in Sunday's $300,000 (G1) Clement L. Hirsch Stakes, at Del Mar Race Track. The race is set to go at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt, and the winner earns an automatic berth into the 2017 Breeders' Cup Distaff.

There will be no shortage of challengers when superstar sprinter Drefong makes his 2017 racing debut on Saturday at Del Mar Race Track in the $300,000 (G1) Bing Crosby Stakes, with 10 others going to the gate to take on the 2016 Breeders' Cup Sprint champ.

The race for the Premier League title is always exciting to watch, even if your team is not involved. Another battle that is intriguing and often more exciting than being at the top of the table is the relegation battle. Nobody wants to be relegated, but three teams will be at the end of the 2017-18 season.

Even if you are an expert when it comes to betting on soccer, it is difficult to predict which team will win the league title, especially in the EPL where at least four clubs have a realistic chance of becoming champions. Instead of betting on outright winners, some bookmakers allow you to wager on a wider range of finishing positions, which can often be the smarter bet to make.

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are drawing closer to their August 26 boxing match in Las Vegas, an event that's sure to capture the attention of people from all over. But will this fight meet expectations at the box office—specifically on Pay Per View? Let's find out.

A new NFL season brings renewed optimism. It all starts Thursday, Sept. 7. If you’re a fan of the home team, of course you want to bet the over on their regular season win total. It’s a great wager that can come down to the last game. Not only are the playoffs on the line, but so is your prize money.