February 4, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
It’s that time of year, folks. Super Bowl LI. You can almost smell the cholesterol and gluttony, the giant pails of chicken wings (or seitan for the vegans out there), the forty layer dips, the pizzas, the potato chips, the sausage casseroles, the Oreo balls, the cakes, and confections. Not to mention the ungodly amounts […]
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A Peek at March Madness in February of Top 16 Seeds
February 10, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
NCAA selection committee to reveal top 16 seeds on February 11. The NCAA announced on February 7 that the selection committee will post the top 16 seeds in the four regions of the tournament. This is a first time for a projected seeding in the March tournament by the selection committee. The top 16 teams […]
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NFL Free Agent Quarterbacks in 2017
February 9, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL News
The list of NFL free agent quarterbacks is not to promising but a necessary risk for teams to fill their gaps. The Super Bowl had two elite quarterbacks which is needed to compete at the highest levels in the NFL. The reality of the 2017 season is now a concern for teams to improve their […]
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Miami Heat, Red Hot
February 9, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
Twelve games ago, the Miami Heat were 11-30. Their chances of a playoff push appeared dim and out of reach. Pat Riley was talking about rebuilding; about finding his young core; injuries were racking up, among them Justise Winslow and Chris Bosh; not to mention they’d lost ten of their last eleven. But that was […]
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Atlanta Falcons Loss a Strong Lesson in Humility
February 8, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL News
It was evident the Falcon`s defense lost their stamina and were physically depleted late in the game. This defensive depletion is analogous to the “rope-a-dope” strategy Mohamed Ali used against George Forman in the Zaire fight. Forman had Ali on the ropes while punishing Ali in the early rounds but he threw too many punches […]
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Nevada Sports Books Set Super Bowl Betting Record
February 7, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting, NFL News
A record $138.5 million dollars was wagered on Super Bowl 51 beating the previous record of $132 million dollars bet on Super Bowl 50. The figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board covered the 196 sports books around the state. The reported totals reached $138.5 million with the books winning $10.9 million for a […]
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A Super Bowl Comeback for the Ages
February 6, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting
How did the New England Patriots win Super Bowl 51 in overtime? But how did the Atlanta Falcons lose the Super Bowl in overtime? Which question is more relevant. It is inconceivable how Super Bowl 51 unfolded and extended to overtime. The fourth quarter was a bizarre series of plays resembling a twilight zone […]
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Updates on the Carmelo Anthony Rumor Mill
February 6, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles
Well the rumor mill continues to spin wildly in New York City. And the ripples are being felt throughout the organization. Phil Jackson and the Knicks front office remain committed in their pursuit of a trade for Anthony. Melo, a 13-year veteran forward, Following a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Melo, the 13-year veteran forward, […]
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Pats Win Super Bowl in Historic Comeback
February 6, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
Tonight Tom Brady did what no man in the NFL has ever done before. He set a record for most passing yards in a game with 466 yards. He helped his team mount the most historic comeback in NFL history. And in doing so, he became the first ever QB to win five Super Bowls […]
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Super Bowl Super Preview
February 4, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
It’s that time of year, folks. Super Bowl LI. You can almost smell the cholesterol and gluttony, the giant pails of chicken wings (or seitan for the vegans out there), the forty layer dips, the pizzas, the potato chips, the sausage casseroles, the Oreo balls, the cakes, and confections. Not to mention the ungodly amounts […]
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Betting Public Controls Super Bowl Spread
February 3, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting
The Las Vegas sports books are on “status alert” during Super Bowl week. The days leading up to the big game is a mix of money and mayhem. All the books operators thrive on the latest line movement and what their friends and competitors are thinking and doing. They all cajole each other with the […]
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