This is the time of the college football season when there are some big point spreads, but this Saturday, there are some huge differentials. The first couple of weeks of the season is when we see non-conference opponents trade their dignity for some cash and play the big boys. Universities […]
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Daniel Suarez, Ryan Newman Spinning for Last Spot in NASCAR Playoff
Sunday night’s Southern 500 at Darlington was the penultimate race before the NASCAR playoff, and Ryan Newman tangled with Daniel Suarez while battling for a spot. Suarez made contact with Newman, sending him spinning. He eventually finished in 23rd place, while Suarez finished 11th. That put the two into a […]
Central Florida Experts at Covering Spread
We love Central Florida. We especially love Central Florida against the spread. In a new feature that debuts Thursday, I will be taking a $100 to the sportsbook every week of College Football, and placing it on one game. It might be the moneyline, or ATS, or possibly the over/under. […]
Fantasy Football Tips for Noobs: Don’t Be the First Moron to Draft a Kicker
If you are a fantasy football noob seeking tips, or just a casual fan who got roped into joining your cousin’s fantasy pool, then whatever you do, do not be the first team to draft a kicker even though it’s enticing to pick Justin Tucker early. I know what you’re […]
Weed Bust in Spain: TV Helicopters Covering Cycling Race Discover Rooftop Marijuana Farm
Another day, another helicopter weed bust in Spain. Expanded live coverage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race via helicopter television cameras allowed Spanish authorities to bust an illegal rooftop marijuana grow operation outside of Barcelona. On Saturday, during Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana took cyclists from Valls, […]
Presidential Odds in Iowa the First Hurdle for Democrats
The voters in Iowa will come out on Feb. 3 in the first 2020 presidential selection voter caucus. The lesser candidates will need to survive until then or fold their political tents and go home. But the odds in Iowa don’t always reflect the national polls. Right now in Iowa […]
Long Odds in Florida: Hurricanes, Alligators, and Sharks
Florida may dodged the worst of Hurricane Dorian, but the Sunshine State still deals with a lot of Mother’s Natures dangers. What are the odds that living or visiting in Florida might mean a Dorothy-like ride in a hurricane or a playful nip from an alligator or Jaws? Sharks Forget […]
Former UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg Signs Contract with Bellator
Cris Cyborg has officially ended her time with the UFC by signing a new contract with MMA promotion Bellator. While details of the agreement weren’t made public, Bellator president Scott Coker said that the multiyear, multifight deal was the largest contract ever offered to a women’s MMA fighter. Cyborg, UFC […]
Goodbye Jay-Z Rule: NBA May Allow Smaller Ownership Stakes Again
The NBA notified owners that it is considering loosening team ownership rules. The proposed change could basically nullify the current “Jay Z Rule,” which sets the minimum team ownership stake at one percent. According to Bloomberg, the NBA notified owners of a potential change to team ownership rules last month. […]
Dancing with the Stars Betting Odds: Season 28 Performers Face New Reality
ABC revealed the star-side of the cast last month for the next season of Dancing with the Stars. Oddsmakers quickly followed with their line on who’s likely to win a 12-person dance-off between an NFL Hall of Famer, a former supermodel, a White House official fired by Trump, a former […]
Ezekiel Elliott Signs Six-Year, $90M Extension With Dallas Cowboys Ahead of Season Opener
The Dallas Cowboys have ended their contract dispute with running back Ezekiel Elliott, signing the star to a six-year, $90 million contract extension on Wednesday. The deal will guarantee the 24-year-old Elliott $50 million, a record for running backs that surpasses the $45 million Todd Gurley received from the Rams. […]
Jayson Tatum Injured, Team USA Looks Beatable, Serbia 3/2 Odds to Win FIBA World Cup
With news that guard Jayson Tatum will miss at least the next two games with an ankle injury for Team USA after near upset in a 1-point overtime win against Turkey, USA’s odds to win the FIBA World Cup shrunk to even money, while Serbia’s increased to 3/2 odds to […]
Longest NFL Rivalry Green Bay at Chicago Never Gets Old
It is the oldest rivalry in the NFL, and the Green Bay at Chicago kicks off Week 1 of the NFL season. One team is getting over a heartbreaking playoff loss, while the other will see if a new coach can turn around the team’s fortunes. Chicago is a 3-point […]
Florida Wins, Still Drops in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Florida’s slim victory over Miami didn’t impress voters of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. They dropped the Gators from No. 8 to No. 11. Florida didn’t fare much better with the Coaches Poll, slipping from eighth to 10th. Week 1 of the college football season didn’t offer many […]
Cubbies, Phillies and Surging Diamondbacks Fighting for Final NL Wild Card Berth
The regular season has approximately 25 games remaining, and the NL Wild Card is still wide open with the Washington Nationals having a lock on the top spot, but five other teams fighting for the second and final National League Wild Card berth with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and […]
Running QBs, Highly Targeted WRs: Who to Pick in Week 1 of NFL DFS
After months of waiting, the NFL season is beginning this week. There are plenty of intriguing DFS options on the slate heading into Week 1 at all of the positions as teams set their depth charts and some holdout players remain at home. Let’s take a look at some picks […]
Three Second-Place Teams (A’s, Rays, Indians) Avoiding AL Wild Card Bubble
With approximately 23 games remaining in the regular season, a trio of second-place teams including the Cleveland Indians, Oakland A’s, and Tampa Bay Rays are fighting for the final two AL Wild Card spots. Although the Boston Red Sox are a serious long shot at advancing to the postseason, the […]
Roger Federer Stunned by Grigor Dimitrov, Serena Williams Cruises in US Open Quarterfinals
Roger Federer’s quest for a sixth US Open title came to a shocking end on Tuesday, as the No. 3 seed was defeated in five sets by Grigor Dimitrov in their quarterfinal match. Dimitrov hung tough with Federer throughout the match, then ran away with the final set to claim […]
Notre Dame (#8): Fighting Irish Have a Potential Championship Schedule
After a sloppy opening game win over Louisville (35-17), Notre Dame can look forward to a tough schedule that might get them back to the College Football Playoff. Last year the Irish went 12-0 in the regular season before getting crushed by Clemson (30-3) in the Cotton Bowl playoff semifinal. […]
Power Five Conferences Toughen Up Long-Term Schedules
College football’s Power Five conferences are changing the way they schedule games. Some of the biggest programs are leading the way in embracing a new scheduling philosophy. The main thrust is for the Power Five conferences to play each other more often and to layoff the soft Division I & […]