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.

Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck was pestered by Houston’s J.J. Watt and the rest of the defense in the Sept. 30 contest between the two teams. (Image: Houston Chronicle)

Streak to Betting Window with These Hot NFL Teams

A couple of winning streaks got snapped last week, and the teams who lost, want to make sure they don’t start a more dubious streak of losing two in a row. Then there are the teams that are trending in the opposite direction, desperately looking to get a win like […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were voted the No. 1 team this week in the AP Top 32 poll. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs Top Associated Press Poll for No. 1 Team

Who is the NFL’s best team? According to the AP Top 32 poll it is the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC team with the best record received seven of 12 first-place votes by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Chiefs were previously third. Only three points separate them […]

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has threatened to relocate the team if the city doesn’t help pay for arena renovations. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

Phoenix Suns Owner Threatens to Move Team to Las Vegas, Seattle

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver might be taking his ball and going somewhere else. The real estate developer reportedly told the Phoenix City Council that he would move the NBA team to either Las Vegas or Seattle if he doesn’t get funding on renovations to the team’s arena. Sarver wants […]

Tiger Woods and Ernie Els have been named Presidents Cup captains, and Woods might be playing on the team. (Image: PGA Tour)

Captain Tiger Woods Might Pick Himself for Presidents Cup Team

Tiger Woods might have an important choice to make as the captain of next year’s Presidents Cup. He will be entrusted with four picks to round out the 12-member US Team, and one of those selections might be staring at him in the mirror. The top eight golfers in points […]

The Buffalo Bills lost last week to the Jets, but are favored this Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. (Image: Buffalo News)

NFL Double-Digit Line Missing for First Time Since Week 7

This week there is one marquee game, but while the line has remained at 3.5 points in favor of Kansas City hosting the Los Angeles Chargers, several other contests have seen some significant movement with the odds. The biggest one has been Detroit at Buffalo. The game opened as a […]

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden, left, expressed shock at the firing of general manager Reggie McKenzie on Monday. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Oakland Fires General Manager Reggie McKenzie as Jon Gruden Feigns Shock

The power struggle between Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Jon Gruden appears to have a clear winner, as McKenzie was fired by the Raiders on Monday. McKenzie had been with the organization since 2012, but became expendable when Gruden was hired. The Raiders put out a statement that […]

Running back Kareem Hunt was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after video surfaced of him hitting a woman. (Image: Getty)

Injured, Missing Players Test NFL Teams Temerity in Week 14

There are several NFL teams that are missing players, either due to injuries or scandals, by this time of the season. Two squads have even lost their coaches. How will they react from the adversity? Washington has lost their starter and their back up, while Kansas City will be without […]

Tony Finau and Lexi Thompson teamed up last year at the QBE Shootout and finished fourth. (Image: NBC Sports)

Partnerships Crucial to Success in PGA Tour’s QBE Shootout

With the regular PGA Tour season on break until the Tournament of Champions the first week of January, the last competition of any kind in the states is the QBE Shootout, which begins Friday. The unofficial event is the last survivor of the Silly Season events that used to populate […]

Nick Saban coached the Miami Dolphins in 2004-2005, but has no desire to return to the NFL sidelines. (Image: Getty)

Will NFL Coaching Vacancies be Filled by College Ranks?

NFL coaching vacancies have began a bit sooner than in previous seasons, but regardless of how many positions are open, it is the time of year when we talk about Nick Saban leaving Alabama for a return to the pros. It is as guaranteed as bad Christmas sweaters and Aunt […]

Kurt Busch is leaving Stewart Haas Racing and joining forces with Ganassi Racing. (Image: NKP/LAT)

Martin Truex, Kurt Busch on Move in NASCAR offseason

Though races ended three weeks ago, there has been more than enough movement in the NASCAR offseason. Two of the biggest drivers in the sport that are linked to changes are Martin Truex Jr., and Kurt Busch. Truex, one of the members of “The Big Three” that consisted of himself, […]

Michigan defensive end Rashan Gary will not play in the Peach Bowl, instead preparing for the NFL Draft. (Image: Mike Mulholland/MLive.com)

College Football Bowl Season Will be Missing Star Players Eyeing NFL

There is less than 10 days before college football bowl season gets underway, and already nine marquee players have announced they are skipping the postseason. They are focusing on potential professional careers and don’t want to risk getting injured. The origins of bowl defections began two years ago. Stanford running […]