Sports have been rife with famous superstitions as long as they’ve been played. Some rituals are so commonplace that they are now viewed as traditions. Consider the playoff beard NHL players wear leading up to the Stanley Cup. Or the aversion to speaking the words ‘no-hitter’ when a pitcher is in the process of throwing […]
The largest point spreads in NFL history make for interesting conversation and even more interesting wagers. While it’s not terribly unusual to see one or two spreads in double digits each week, the key numbers in football are on the lower end, and most football spreads are set at less than seven points. But despite […]
The dumbest athlete quotes often sentence competitors to a lifelong reputation for playing the fool. In reality, they are often spur of the moment utterances, spoken without much thought given to their meaning. Some have turned into bulletin board material for opposing teams who feel they’ve been insulted by someone on the other team. Others […]
What makes for a great sports dynasty? No doubt, success is defined by winning championships. Having great players helps, and winning a lot of games is nice – but in the end, either you wear the championship ring or someone else does. Apologies go out to one-time record setters, however impressive. All we care about […]
What makes for inspiring sports quotes? Sometimes, they serve to motivate. Often, the passages subtly remind those on the way up that the ones who’ve already made the grade paid a price to get there. Spoken at times of celebration, they provide context to the accomplishment. These are the most inspiring sports quotes of the […]
What characteristics qualify someone for status as a sports hero? The dictionary defines a hero as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. In other words, it isn’t just success on the field that turns these athletes into heroes in the eyes of the masses. It takes accomplishments […]
Many sports fans think they will automatically find success with sports betting. But applying your sports knowledge to the betting line is not as easy as it looks. If you’re one of those fans on the sidelines, itching to get in and put your money where your mouth is, you might want to read this […]
The biggest trades in sports history have changed the fortunes of countless teams and bettors over the years, for better and for worse. Whether attitudes got in the way or salary concerns became insurmountable, these ten trades shook up the sporting landscape for years to come. Here are the biggest trades in recent sporting history. […]
The biggest upsets in March Madness always grab attention. After all, what would March Madness be without a few surprises? If favorites won every game, there’d be no point in watching the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The essence of college sports is that the players are still kids at heart. Extremely talented kids, no doubt, […]
NFL betting trends can be tricky. Let’s say you wanted to bet on the Chiefs to win Super Bowl 54 but the 49ers to cover the spread … STOP! Do not make any Super Bowl bets until you have seen these 10 against-the-spread and game-total Super Bowl trends. 1) Just Pick the Winner Only six […]
Before you make your final decision on betting either the San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl 54, you’ll want to know these 15 mind-blowing, historically-rooted Super Bowl betting trends. 1) Lucky White Jerseys The only two teams to win a Super Bowl in the last 15 years without wearing their white […]
Big NFL Draft busts are as much a part of football history as breakout stars. Draft day is supposedly all about hope. The league’s weaker teams are looking to locate that impact player who’ll move them back up the ladder into contender status. Often, though, that hopeful choice turns out to be a horror show. […]
When those who are into sports betting talk about their books, they are usually referring to the site where they place their bets. This unusual terminology is just one example of how sports betting can be confusing for beginners. To the uninitiated, betting on sports can seem like an overwhelming pursuit. The lingo can sound […]
Point shaving is a variation of match fixing. Nefarious gamblers seek to manipulate the point spread on a game by ‘shaving off’ a few points, usually by bribing players to conveniently miss a shot or two, or perhaps let a ball fall to the ground on a key play. While rare, point shaving scandals have […]
Sports betting success is all about access to the right information at the right time. With online betting sites increasingly offering bettors the option to wager from their mobile phones, it’s only natural that a wide range of complementary sports betting apps have cropped up on the Apple Store and Google Play. Don’t waste your […]