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.

Tony Finau impressed Captain Jim Furyk, who made him the final pick for the Ryder Cup. (Image: AP)

Tony Finau Grabs Last US Ryder Cup Captain’s Pick

The last piece of the US Ryder Cup team was completed Monday, when Tony Finau was announced by captain Jim Furyk as the last of his four picks for the squad. Finau had been rumored to be Furyk’s top choice. The 28-year-old joined Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Phil Mickelson […]

Sam Darnold led the New York Jets to a 48-17 victory in his first game as a pro. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Sam Darnold Brushes Aside Mistake, Leads New York Jets to Big Win

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold began his career with a whimper, but ended it with a roar over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. The former USC signal caller, who was taken third by the Jets in April’s draft, led his new team to a 48-17 demolition of […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead his team to an NFL Week 1 victory. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Week 1 Winners, Losers Highlight Trends for Season

NFL Week 1 doesn’t define a team’s season, but it can certainly be a pretty good indication of how the other 15 games might go. The openers definitely answered some questions about some of the NFL squads. The Kansas City Chiefs might be as good as advertised, and the Buffalo […]

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in the finals of the US Open on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

Longshot Naomi Osaka Downs Serena Williams in Controversial US Open Finals

Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam Title, when she defeated Serena Williams, 6-2, 6-2, at the US Open finals on Saturday. The match was marred by a controversial penalty levied against Williams. Williams was the pre-tournament favorite at 6/1, while Osaka was well down […]

Rick Pitino is interviewed by Robin Roberts for Good Morning America about having to retire from coaching. (Image: ABC)

Rick Pitino Unhireable Year After College Basketball Scandal

Rick Pitino, one of college basketball’s coaching icons who was fired at Louisville for allegedly taking bribes, said the scandal has made him “unhireable” and he is retiring. Pitino made the comments on ESPN’s morning show on Wednesday in promoting his recently released book: Pitino: My Story. He followed that […]

James Conner will replace Le’Veon Bell at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers against Cleveland. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Five Bets: For NFL Week 1 Shy Away From Trendy Picks

The most anticipated time of the year is upon bettors, who are frothing at the mouth of Sunday’s full slate of football games for NFL Week 1. Defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia hosted Atlanta on Thursday, and covered the 2.5-point spread, winning, 18-12. There are several intriguing match ups Sunday, […]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa improved his Heisman odds with a strong performance against Louisville. (Image: AP)

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Starting to Pull Away in Heisman Trophy Odds

When Alabama Tua Tagovailoa started the Crimson Tide’s opening game against Louisville last week, it pushed his Heisman Trophy odds even lower than they already were. The sophomore was already the favorite at 4/1 over the summer at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, but went to 3/1 after the news. […]

Drivers like Ryan Newman need a win at Sunday’s Big Machine Vodka 400 to make the playoffs. (Image: Getty)

Desperate Drivers Dueling Sunday at Big Machine Vodka 400

With the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs starting next week, and the field of pretty much set, there are going to be two types of drivers Sunday at the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will be a case of the haves and have […]

Colin Kaepernick is at the center of a controversial Nike ad that has been lauded and criticized. (Image: Getty)

Colin Kaepernick Nike Ad Evokes Strong Pro, Con Reaction

Nike is no stranger to controversial ads, but the latest one involving former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick might be its most polarizing yet. The controversial NFL player, who has been unable to sign with a team since starting a protest by kneeling during the national anthem, will be the […]

Pittsburgh’s Le’Veon Bell has been a hold out from training camp, and will probably miss the first game. (Image: Getty)

Le’Veon Bell Hold Out Continues as Teammates Lash Out at Running Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell still hasn’t reported to the organization, and apparently his teammates are ready to move on without him. Bell has been a hold out from training camp for the second consecutive year. Just like last season when the Steelers tagged him with the franchise player […]

Bryson DeChambeau has won the last two tournaments, but is not the favorite at the BMW Championship. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Will Bryson DeChambeau’s Streak End at BMW Championship?

Bryson DeChambeau is red hot going into this week’s BMW Championship, but can he win three in a row? If he did, he would be achieving a rare feat. While players have won three tournaments they have entered, it has been since at least 1978 since a golfer won three […]

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated Atlanta last year in the playoffs and are hoping for a repeat on Thursday. (Image:Getty)

Philadelphia Eagles Name QB, Hope Nick Foles Can Beat Atlanta Again

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles begin the 2018 season the same way the ended the 2017 one, with reserve quarterback Nick Foles leading the offense. Foles will be the signal caller when the Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday to kick off Week 1 of the regular […]

Shohei Ohtani has reached another rare milestone, and appears his elbow strain is healed. (Image: LA Times)

Shohei Ohtani Arming Himself with Full Plate of Accolades

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani notched another milestone, but might have suffered an injury in achieving it. The Japanese phenom joined Babe Ruth as the only players to pitch 50 innings and hit 15 home runs in a season. The two marks come 99 years apart, with Ruth […]

Nick Foles was announced by Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson as the starter for Week 1. (Image: Getty)

Coach Angrily Announces Nick Foles as Eagles’ Starting Quarterback

Though the secret was already out, Philadelphia Coach Doug Pederson made it official on Monday, naming Nick Foles as the starting quarterback over Carson Wentz for the Eagles season opening game. Philadelphia faces Atlanta at home on Thursday. The Eagles opened as a four-point favorite, but the line has moved […]

Hawaii has been a bettor’s dream, winning outright despite being double-digit underdogs in both games. (Image: AP)

Favorites Roll in First Full Week of College Football Season

The first full week of the College Football season had a few surprises, but generally went according to what oddsmakers and bettors thought would occur. Most of the heavy favorites such as Alabama, Oklahoma, and Ohio State covered, while there were upsets to Texas, Miami, and Washington. Penn State almost […]