Jan 9th 10
North Carolina Tops #13 West Virginia On Last Second Field Goal
The University of North Carolina used a 21 yard field goal on the final play of the game to pull a big college football upset over #13 Virginia Tech on Thursday night, winning by a final score of 20-17. The Tar Heels’ #8 ranked defense proved as tenacious as their high national status would suggest, and gave the Hokies fits throughout. North Carolina led for most of the game, but withstood a late... read more
Jan 9th 10
UFC 94 Flashback: GSP Destroys BJ Penn
Reigning lightweight champ BJ Penn entered his main event battle against welterweight kingpin Georges St. Pierre looking to become the first man in UFC history to simultaneously hold titles in two weight classes. GSP never gave him the chance to make history, as he stopped Penn after four increasingly dominant rounds to retain his belt with a TKO victory. Both fighters had considerable fan support, with... read more
Jan 9th 10
Texans Nip 49ers
The Houston Texans have won consecutive games for the first time this season by virtue of a hard fought 24-21 victory over the visiting San Francisco 49ers. The Texans led 21-0 at halftime but fought themselves in a ball game after the Niners scored the first 14 points of the second half. The rally fell short, however, and Houston improved to 4-3 on the NFL season. The 49ers evened their record at... read more
Jan 7th 10
Eagles Add To Redskins Woes
The ‘new look’ Washington Redskins offense under Sherm Lewis looked much like the old offense under Jim Zorn, and the Philadelphia Eagles had little trouble as they opened a 27-10 halftime lead en route to a 27-17 victory on Monday Night Football. DeSean Jackson scored a long touchdown both rushing and receiving, and Donovan McNabb threw for 156 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in... read more
Jan 6th 10
NFL Preseason Handicapping: Pros and Cons
Betting preseason NFL games never fails to elicit an irreconcilable difference of opinion among sports betting enthusiasts. Some consider it a very poor wagering opportunity, while others maintain that there\’s no better moneymaking opportunity in sports than pro football\’s preseason. The truth is probably somewhere between the two extremes–NFL preseason betting must be approached with... read more
Jan 6th 10
The History Of Horse Racing At Del Mar
Southern California’s Del Mar Racetrack has been somewhat forgotten by the general public in recent years, overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located 20 miles North of San Diego, its perhaps most famous for its iconic... read more
Jan 6th 10
Redskins Offense In Disarray As Lewis Takes The Reins
The Washington Redskins are a mess right now. Head coach Jim Zorn has a tenuous hold on his job at best and after Sunday’s—6 loss to Kansas City was stripped of his offensive play calling duties. Management installed newly hired ‘offensive consultant’ Sherman Lewis as the new offensive play caller and the team has set up an awkward arrangement for him to get the plays to the... read more
Dec 29th 09
Saints Top Dolphins To Remain Undefeated
With an offense that can strike as quickly as the New Orleans Saints\’, they\’re never out of a game. The Miami Dolphins found that out the hard way on Sunday as the Saints came roaring back from a 21 point deficit to win going away 46-34. Drew Brees threw for 298 yards and a touchdowns, though gave up three interceptions. Miami dropped to 2-4 on the year. Adding insult to injury for NFL... read more
Dec 29th 09
MMA Flashback: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title Changes Hands As Sobral Tops Southworth
Renato Babalu Sobral defeated Bobby Southworth by TKO to become Strikeforce light heavyweight champion in the co-main event of the promotions \’Destruction\’ card. Despite leaving with the belt around his waist, it wont be the centerpiece of Babalu\’s highlight reel with the way it transpired. A -350 wagering favorite despite his challenger status, Sobral was expected to use his world... read more
Dec 29th 09
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Green Bay Trounces Detroit
The Green Bay Packers didn\’t do a good job protecting their quarterback last Sunday, but against the lowly Detroit Lions it didn\’t really matter. Packers\’ QB Aaron Rodgers was sacked five times, but Green Bay used a big first half offensive outburst to coast to a 26-0 NFL victory over the Detroit Lions. Rodgers threw two first half touchdown passes which was complimented by four Mason... read more
