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WNBA star Brittney Griner is sharing her story for the first time about spending 10 months in a Russian prison in a special edition of 20/20. In a clip of the emotional interview, Griner shared her experience of having been arrested and incarcerated after a small amount of cannabis oil was found in...

The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, with several events scheduled throughout the city of Detroit. Here’s how you can watch the Draft on your own or join Benzinga, along with the current betting odds for the top five picks. How to Watch: The NFL Draft airs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes...

Two-time national women's college basketball player of the year Caitlin Clark is the top overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. What Happened: Clark, who played for the Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa, dominated the stat sheets in the NCAA. She also helped women's basketball generate impressive...

The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament recently kicked off and thanks to the star power of several players, including University of Iowa's Caitlin Clark, the media coverage of the event and sports betting companies could benefit. Record-Breaking Viewership: Caitlin Clark, a senior, set several...

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to battle President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election. Trump is also battling many other critics, including a late-night talk show host. What Happened: Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been critical of Trump in the past and used his show, which...

Legendary television mogul Oprah Winfrey recently announced she was stepping down from the board of directors of WeightWatchers. The announcement, along with fourth-quarter financial results, sent shares of WeightWatchers parent WW International (NASDAQ:WW) lower last month. Part of the reason for...

Betting on major league sports has grown over the years, with more states legalizing online sports betting. Sports bettors have also been drawn to novel betting avenues, including on political outcomes through cryptocurrency prediction markets. Bettors now have the option to wager on award show...

The field of National Football League teams still standing and competing for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII is down to eight teams. One bettor is banking on one of those eight teams reaching and winning Super Bowl LVIII, aiming for a massive profit from the victory. What Happened: In the world of...

After 18 weeks of the 2023 National Football League regular season and the opening Wild Card weekend of the NFL Playoffs, there are eight teams left fighting for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII, as media companies eagerly anticipate the next round of games with their NFL broadcasting rights. Here's a...

Here’s a look at the top stories for the week, top bets cashed and what’s next in the world of sports betting. NFL Playoff Race Finale: The final week of the 2023 National Football League season is here. While some teams already know their seeding in the NFL playoffs and may rest...

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made many enemies over the years thanks to his jokes. The list of those mad at him in the past two months includes Marjorie Taylor Greene, Donald Trump Jr. and George Santos. This week, it was Kimmel who was mad about comments made by a sports star. What Happened:...

A strike by writers and actors in Hollywood was one of the biggest entertainment stories of 2023. The strikes had a big impact on studios, television and other areas of the entertainment sector in 2023 and this could continue into 2024. What Happened: With a shutdown from actors and writers, movies...

The two National Football League (NFL) teams with the best records faced off Monday night in a game that saw the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers 33-14. Both teams ranked among the betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII at the start of the season. While the game determined who has...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has one of the most unique stories of success in recent years, going from the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to becoming a favorite to win the MVP Award. Here's a look at the current odds and dilemma a bettor faces with Purdy's success. What Happened:...

Here's a look at the top stories for the week, top bets cashed and what's next in the world of sports betting. Wild Thursday Night Football: The Thursday Night Football game for Week 15 of the National Football League season marked a change in pace with the over-hitting before halftime. The...