Following his unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland makes his first title defense at the 185-pound division against Dricus “Stillknocks” DuPlessis. And New… On Sept. 9, Sean Strickland shocked the world. Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, was an unsolvable puzzle for those outside of Alex Pereira …
Read More »Around the World of SEC Football: Week 4
In case you made the mistake of not being around a TV on Saturday, here’s a quick recap of games from the SEC. No. 15 Ole Miss 10, No. 13 Alabama 24 Tide fans, you can can breathe. Alabama looked like itself this weekend, as the defense shut down the …
Read More »College Football Week 3 Awards
It is Wednesday. We have eclipsed the halfway point between last Saturday and the next. To celebrate, here are award winners from this past week of college football. Win of the Week: South Alabama South Alabama smoked Oklahoma State in Stillwater this past weekend, winning 33-7. The Jags outgained the …
Read More »Around the SEC: Week 3
Let’s take a look around the SEC with a quick recap of the big games from the biggest conference: Week 3 edition. No. 15 Kansas State vs. Missouri Mizzou took on regional rival Kansas State. The two teams did battle in an absolute classic. After a back-and-forth affair, Mizzou walked …
Read More »Bills and Jets Kickoff Monday Night Football
“I grew up wanting to him on the football field.” Those were the words two-time Pro Bowler Josh Allen used to describe fellow quarterback and Monday night opponent Aaron Rodgers. Allen has been one of the league’s top gunslingers since he entered the league in 2018. The former Wyoming Cowboy …
Read More »Army Tops Navy in Overtime
The Army Black Knights topped the Navy Midshipmen Saturday in the annual Army-Navy Game, 20-17. The 123rd edition of “America’s Game” was decided in double overtime after an Army field goal with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter tied the game. Back and Forth Four Quarters As has been the …
Read More »Dolphins Set to Face off Against Ravens
The Miami Dolphins travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Dolphins are coming off an impressive victory over the New England Patriots, with their defense being a shining light during the game. The Ravens are coming off a 24-9 win over the …
Read More »Wise Guys: Sports Betting and the Mafia
The Sicilian-American Mafia is known by many names. The mob. Good fellas. Wise guys. Ace pickers in sports betting also go by many names. Sharps. Professional handicappers. Wise guys. This shared pseudonym is more than just a coincidence. The Mafia has had its black hand in the pot since the …
Read More »Spring Training In Jeopardy as MLB Lockout Continues
As baseball season approaches and the MLB lockout officially hit two months, there is definitely concern over whether spring training will start on time. Spring training is expected to begin on Feb. 16, with the first Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues set to start ten days later. Opening Day is set …
Read More »2021 Belmont Stakes Takes Place This Weekend
The 2021 Belmont Stakes are taking place this Saturday in Elmont, New York, with an unusually small field. There will be only eight horses racing, including Essential Quality, Rombauer, Hot Rod Charlie, Rock Your World, Known Agenda, Bourbonic, Overtook, and France Go de Ina. Let’s talk about the odds and …
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