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Chelena Goldman

Chelena Goldman grew up on a street where the boys played street hockey and yelling at baseball and football over the radio was a standard -- making life as a sports geek the perfect fit. She believes in dominance on the blue line, good red wine, and the theory that you can never be too overdressed for any occasion. You can find her gabbing away on Twitter at @ChelenaGoldman.

Stanley Cup playoffs: Who, what everyone is talking about in the Western Conference

There is great hockey happening out in the Western Conference that can't be ignored.

WNBA betting: Should you be fading Caitlin Clark for the near future?

There is no denying Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA, and her professional debut has fans rushing to their prefered sportsbooks. But should you be betting on her based on how she played in her season debut?

NHL betting: Should these players be favorites in Conn Smythe odds?

The winner of the Conn Smythe Award at the end of the Stanley Cup Final is always a bit subjective. So perhaps it's not surprising that the odds lists for who could win this year's Stanley Cup playoffs MVP follows that same trend.

What to know about the WNBA's big season-opening slate

The WNBA season is set to get underway Tuesday with a slate of four games. Here's what you need to know heading into a highly anticipated season.

Panthers HC has awkward exchange with reporters after Game 4 win against Bruins

If you thought there were fireworks during Game 4 between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers, you were in for a treat if you stuck around for the postgame commentary.

Horse racing best bets: Should you back this horse instead of Mystik Dan at the Preakness Stakes?

There is a lot of excitement in the racing world following the 2024 Kentucky Derby, which will have fans and avid bettors alike looking forward to the Preakness Stakes.

Golf betting: Should you back Rory McIlroy amid PGA policy board drama?

Nobody wants to be a jinx and say that Rory McIlroy's season is officially back on track, but things are starting to look that way — as long as he keeps his focus trained on winning golf tournaments.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs

With the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs officially underway, have oddsmakers changed their minds about whether a team from the Great White North will hoist the Stanley Cup?

MLB betting: Can any of these long shots in the West beat the Dodgers?

At just over a month into the 2024 MLB season, sportsbooks seem fairly confident that the Los Angeles Dodgers will win the World Series. Which begs the question: Who out West can stop them?

2024 Kentucky Derby betting: Odds for family members racing against each other at Run for the Roses  

It's always fun to look at long shots to win the Kentucky Derby, especially if you're considering backing one to win. This practice gets a little more interesting this year as the "Run for the Roses" becomes a family affair — or a family feud.

Golf betting: Should you bet on Rory McIlroy in the month of May?

If his karaoke moment after the Zurich Classic was any indication, Rory McIlroy is back in a big way. Does that mean you should start backing him with your bets again?

NHL betting: Odds for the three finalists for NHL's Vezina Trophy

If you haven't placed your bets on who will win the Vezina Trophy this year, you now have three finalists to choose from.

NHL futures: Should you bet on a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup?

There is a question that still looms large in these Stanley Cup playoff: Is this the year that a Canadian team makes it to the Stanley Cup Final?

MLB futures: Rookies out West to watch despite their long ROY odds

Sure, the MLB season is only a month old, but it's never too early to look at which rookies are already shaping up to have a strong case for AL and NL Rookies of the Year.

NBA betting: Needs for teams with short odds in the NBA Draft Lottery

For fans of NBA teams not in the playoffs, the NBA Draft lottery can't come soon enough. And while oddsmakers have an idea of how the draft order will play out, some teams are still hoping for all the help they can get snagging one of the top prospects.

NHL betting: These teams have the shortest odds at getting the first overall draft pick

While many hockey supporters are dialed into the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, other fans are already counting down to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

NHL betting: Two players to bet on for the Stars vs. Golden Knights Round 1 playoff series

The Stanley Cup playoff series between the Dallas Stars and defending champion Vegas Golden Knights promises to pack an offensive punch from every angle.

Stanley Cup playoffs: Three prop bets for the Bruins-Leafs Round 1 playoff series

None of the first-round matchups in the Stanley Cup playoffs are garnering more pre-round hype than the beaut of a battle that will take place between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Golf betting: Are bettors ready to back Rory McIlroy again?

If you were considering putting money on Rory McIlroy to win The Masters last weekend, you were probably hard-pressed to find any experts backing him. But could that change this weekend at the RBC Heritage?

NBA betting: The Knicks could be a better bet than their long odds imply

Many NBA basketball fans are zeroed in on the play-in tournament right now, but there is plenty of reason to start looking at teams who have already punched their ticket to the first round. 

NBA betting: Two long shots getting hot ahead of the play-in tournament

The term "lightning in a bottle" may be overused and cliche, but it's the perfect way to describe teams heading into the NBA play-in tournament on a hot streak.

NBA betting: Teams other than the Lakers with short odds to draft Bronny James

Whether you want to hear them or not, everyone in the sports world is going to give their two cents about Bronny James's future in the NBA.  

Golf best bets: Does Rory McIlroy's approach to The Masters make him a good bet after all?

There's a lot of hullabaloo surrounding Rory McIlroy ahead of The Masters, and a lot of betting experts are fading him this weekend at Augusta National. But is that what you should do?

NBA betting: Are the Warriors a better playoff bet than their odds suggest?

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have almost identical records as the NBA season winds down. So why are the odds of one going to the playoffs so much shorter than the other?

NHL betting: Should you back Sergei Bobrovsky to win the Vezina?

When it comes to this year's NHL awards, Connor Hellebuyck has led the Vezina Trophy conversation all season long. And rightfully so. But Yardbarker hockey expert Chelena Goodman has another goalie for you to consider.