In the vast majority of sports, the biggest star via popularity is also that sport's best player. Tom Brady in the NFL, LeBron James in the NBA, etc.
U.S. Open betting preview: Johnson, Spieth highlight the field
Last year winner at Oakmont and world No. 1 Dustin Johnson is the +750 overall favorite while 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth at +450.
Irish war cry returns as Belmont favorite after skipping preakness
The Belmont Stakes will certainly lack intrigue considering both horses who won the first two legs of the Triple Crown will not be competing.
Cavaliers home underdogs for game 3 of NBA finals on Wednesday
The dominant play of the Golden State Warriors in the first two games of the 2017 NBA Finals has made them 3.5-point road favorites for Game 3
Aldo favored vs. Holloway to highlight UFC 212 card on Saturday
A featherweight bout will happen in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday when two-time champion Jose Aldo takes on interim champ Max Holloway as a -150 favorite.
Warriors tip off as favorites against Cavaliers in 2017 NBA finals
The 2017 NBA Finals tip off this Thursday with Game 1 in Oakland, the favored Golden State Warriors have home-court advantage against Cavs
Indianapolis 500 betting preview: Alonso, Dixon favorites for race
Rossi is listed at +1400 odds to repeat at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, a feat that has not been accomplished since 2002.
2017 French Open betting preview: Nadal, Halep odds favorites
The 2nd Grand Slam event of 2017 will have a much different look because Roger Federer and Serena Williams each withdrew from the event
Always Dreaming tops betting board for 2017 Preakness Stakes
The Kentucky Derby, there are only a select few horses that look to be the best of the bunch for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore.