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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.

MLB futures: Why haven't the division-favorite Cubs re-signed Cody Bellinger?

The Chicago Cubs have been expected to bring back Cody Bellinger. But the start of spring training is coming into focus and the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year is still without a team.

Stanley Cup odds: What happened to this preseason favorite?

The NHL All-Star break is as good a time as any to check in on which teams are exceeding expectations and which former favorites have proven us wrong.

NHL futures: Is the new favorite to win the Stanley Cup a safe bet?

This probably comes as no surprise, but the Edmonton Oilers are the new betting favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But should you pause and think twice before putting your money on them to win it all?

NCAAB futures: Biggest threat out of the AAC?

When it comes to betting on college basketball, one thing is for certain: Make sure you take a look at the teams from every conference before placing your bets.

PGA Tour: Here are the favorites to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am

The PGA Tour season has already kicked off with a few events, but the competition can truly get underway this weekend at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

MLB Futures: This Bay Area-based pitcher has very good odds of winning NL Cy Young

You don't have to live in the Bay Area to know that the state of MLB in the region isn't very pretty. But there is one player that oddsmakers are actually pretty high on to win end-of-season honors.

NBA futures: Checking in on Wembanyama and Holmgren in the ROY hunt

While the greater NBA world is zeroed in on the coaching shenanigans taking place up in Milwaukee, there is an ongoing battle down south that will pick up steam in the second half of the season: The duel for Rookie of the Year honors.

The Masters 2024: Did Rory McIlroy just become the new betting favorite?

Rory McIlroy hasn't made his PGA Tour season debut yet, but what he's achieving overseas could have a massive impact on his odds to win the first major event of the year.

PGA Tour: What to know about amateur Nick Dunlap before you bet on him

After his historic finish at The American Express, golf fans and bettors alike are probably wondering if they should start putting money down on Nick Dunlap.

NHL futures: Are Islanders worth a bet now that Patrick Roy is HC?

The New York Islanders were thrust into the spotlight on Jan. 20 when they fired head coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Patrick Roy. So how did the surprising move impact the team's standing with oddsmakers?

Will Rory McIlroy be the next pro golfer to leave Nike?

There may be a big spotlight on red carpets since it's award season, but the fashion spotlight has also been on the sports world lately thanks in part to Tiger Woods' departure from Nike. 

Will Sharks' David Quinn be around at the end of the season?

As Team Teal continues their historically disastrous season, hockey fans and pundits alike are wondering what the future holds for head coach David Quinn

NHL futures: Is it time to start betting on the Oilers?

It was only a couple of months ago that the Edmonton Oilers were looking like a lost cause this season. Fast forward to the start of 2024, and Connor McDavid's team is on a hot streak and in a position to take over the Pacific Division.

Big Ten hoops: Purdue's biggest competition on the court, at sportsbooks

It looks like oddsmakers are still pretty high on No. 2 Purdue to top the Big Ten this college basketball season. 

The Masters 2024: An early look at how Rory McIlroy will do in Augusta

Yardbarker has already made it clear that it isn't too early to be looking toward The Masters. And if we're going to look at Tiger Woods's chances of winning another green jacket, we also have to look at the pro still in search of his first win at Augusta: Rory McIlroy.

NFL divisional round: Who will score first in 49ers-Packers game?

One of the NFC's biggest rivalries gets revisited in the NFL divisional round as the San Francisco 49ers host the Green Bay Packers, and there are plenty of opportunities for fans to play along.

Seahawks HC search: Way-too-early odds for Pete Carroll's replacement

Oddsmakers got right to calculating who could be taking Pete Carroll's place as Seattle Seahawks head coach. 

Bill Belichick: What are the odds Patriots HC stays in New England?

Don't expect talk about Bill Belichick to wane this postseason just because the New England Patriots didn't make the playoffs. If anything, it will increase.

NHL futures: Should Adin Hill have better odds to win the Vezina Trophy?

Halfway through the NHL season, we have a good idea of who the betting favorites are to win the end-of-the-year awards. But there's always a well-priced outlier to consider. 

Which clothing brand will Tiger Woods partner with next?

After ending his longtime partnership with Nike, which clothing brand will Tiger Woods sport next?

NFL playoffs: Is Matthew Stafford a better bet than his odds suggest?

Sportsbooks from coast to coast have updated the odds for every NFL playoff prop bet under the sun, so bettors will be throwing down some serious skrill on which starting QB will throw the most passing yards.   

Calder Trophy odds: Who could catch up to Bedard this month?

Connor Bedard may still be the favorite to win the NHL's Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year, but these opponents could give him a run for his money.

Why Scottie Scheffler winning PGA Tour's Player of the Year over LIV defector Jon Rahm isn't controversial

But those obsessed with the drama between the feuding golf leagues shouldn't be giving this one too much thought.

NHL futures: Are these surprising favorites worth betting on to win the Stanley Cup?

At roughly the halfway point of the NHL season, it's clear who the frontrunners are to win the Stanley Cup in the spring. But there are also a couple other teams you might want to consider.

The Masters 2024: Is longshot Tiger Woods worth your money?

Once you get past the hoopla surrounding the ongoing merger talks and the sponsor fallouts, golf fans everywhere can focus on their two favorite topics ahead of the upcoming professional golf season: The Masters, and how Tiger Woods will compete.