The 145th running go the Preakness has a $1.5 million purse and the fastest horses in the world are competing in the race. “Authentic” is the favorite to win and is a heavy betting favorite in Saturday’s race. Sports Illustrated’s gambling analyst Frank Taddeo and WinStar Farms trainer Destin Heath have been on fire the last five races. Taddeo and Heath both identify the horses to bet on from Pimlico.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
