John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

The NBA Christmas schedule has been released, and one of the match ups will be the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James facing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Lakers, Clippers Part of Five-Game NBA Christmas Schedule

The highlight of basketball’s regular season is the five-games that are part of the NBA Christmas schedule, and the league released the lineup for December 25 over the weekend. The 10 teams that are playing are not surprising. They were chosen for their star power. Boston will play at defending […]

Nathan Patterson turned an outing at a baseball game into a minor league contract. (Image: Instagram)

Nathan Patterson Turns Pitching Game into Minor-League Contract

Most people win a stuffed animal when they perfect a carnival type game, but Nathan Patterson got himself a minor-league contract. The 23-year-old was at a Colorado Rockies game when he and his brother decided to check out the speed pitch challenge booth. Patterson started throwing 94 mph heaters and his […]

Kurt Busch turns 41 on Sunday, and can think of no better present than a victory at the GoBowling at the Glen. (Image: AP)

Kurt Busch Wants to Present Himself Birthday Victory at Watkins Glen

Often overshadowed by his brother, Kyle, Kurt Busch has put together a very successful season this year. The older of the two, Kurt is in the midst of another solid season. He won in Kentucky three weeks ago, and had placed second at Michigan and Bristol earlier in the year. […]

Denver’s Vic Fangio spent his first game as a head coach in pain, suffering from a kidney stone. (Image: CBSSports.com)

Vic Fangio’s Head Coaching Career Gets off to Stony Start

How tough is first-year coach Vic Fangio? The 61-year-old prowled the sidelines of the Hall of Fame Game Thursday with a kidney stone working its way through his system. Fangio felt discomfort earlier in the day and went to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with the stone. He […]

Clemson and Alabama were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the preseason college football Coaches Poll. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Clemson, Alabama 1-2 in College Football Coaches Poll

If fans were looking for intrigue in the first edition of the college football Coaches Poll, they were severely let down. The poll released its first edition for the 2019 season and Clemson was ranked No. 1. It was the first time the Tigers were ranked atop the preseason poll. […]

Jimmie Johnson’s winless streak goes back to June 2017, and he replaced his crew chief for the second time in less than a year on Monday. (Image: AP)

Jimmie Johnson’s Winless Streak Costs Crew Chief’s Job

It hasn’t been a good couple of years for Jimmie Johnson, and on Monday, it was his crew chief that paid the price. Kevin Meendering was replaced by Hendrick Motorsports with Cliff Daniels. Daniels will be running the show on Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen in New York. Meendering was […]

Zack Greinke was the biggest name to be traded on Wednesday, going from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Houston Astros. (Image: Getty)

Houston Winner in MLB Trade Deadline Day, while Yankees, Mets Losers

The MLB trade deadline came on Wednesday afternoon, and several baseball teams, as well as players, were winners and losers. Some teams made great deals, while others decided to sit back and stand pat. Both philosophies have the capability of paying off big in the postseason, or resulting in disaster. […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout for a new contract is not winning over owner Jerry Jones. (Image: AP)

Ezekiel Elliott’s Holdout Criticized by Cowboys’ Management

If Dallas Cowboy’s running back Ezekiel Elliott was hoping for some support by management in his holdout for a better contract, he got some bad news. Owner Jerry Jones didn’t exactly give Elliott a vote of confidence when talking to a local television station. Elliott wants to make more money […]

Bernhard Langer won his fourth Senior Open Championship on Sunday, and his 11 major. (Image: Getty)

Doubt Super Senior Bernhard Langer at Your Own Betting Peril

The rumors of Bernhard Langer’s demise have been repudiated by the seemingly ageless golfer. A month away from his 62nd birthday, Langer again dominated the Senior Open Championship, winning for the fourth time. He also won in 2010, 2014, and 2017. Langer was never able to capture an Open Championship, […]

Todd Gurley has had very limited practice at Rams’ training camp in an effort to protect his tender left knee. (Image: Getty)

Los Angeles Rams Choose Rest Over Reps for Todd Gurley’s Knee

The Los Angeles Rams are far more concerned about running back Todd Gurley’s knee than they are admitting. One big sign that it is a concern is the report that they will limit his practices in training camp. The team plans on meting out practice and game time. Because of […]

Brooks Koepka outdueled Rory McIlroy, and won the WGC FedEx St. Jude Classic on Sunday. (Image: AP)

Brooks Koepka Takes Major Step in Winning WGC FedEx St. Jude Classic

First Brooks Koepka dominated major championships, now he has moved on to capturing World Golf Championship events. He won the WGC FedEx St. Jude Classic on Sunday by three strokes over Webb Simpson. Koepka, who was 12/1 to win, had been sick all week, but looked the picture of health […]

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is beginning his second year with the team, and has to show some improvement from last year. (Image: AP)

NFC North Division Could Get Very Crowded at Top

The NFC North looks like it might have a traffic jam at the top if you believe the oddsmakers. They have Chicago, Minnesota, and Green Bay all with +200 odds to win the division. Last season Chicago ran away with the NFC North, finishing 12-4. The Vikings were a distant […]

Drew Brees had a great season in 2018, but faltered a bit at the end, and some are wondering if the 40-year-old can still compete. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFC South Teams Trying to Catch Up to New Orleans Saints

The NFC South has fallen on hard times. The New Orleans Saints were the only team last season that had a winning record among the four teams. There are signs of improvement among the other three organizations. Atlanta has a new offensive coordinator, who has pledged to make the offense […]

Carson Wentz is back to the Eagles after a back injury ended his 2018 season early. (Image: Getty)

Quarterbacks Throwing Possible Wrench in NFC East Team’s Plans

The NFC East will once again be ruled by quarterback play. In 2019, there are plenty of questions at that position. All four teams in the division have an issue at signal caller. Will Carson Wentz stay healthy for Philadelphia? He no longer has Nick Foles as his backup, so […]