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NCAA football conference futures odds
Friday, August 8th 2008 10:25
With the start of the NCAA football season less than a month away, and NFL fantasy drafts in full swing, fan attention has turned full gear to the gridiron for what should be another exciting season of drama. One of the more popular pre-season...
Where have all the powerhouses gone?
Friday, August 8th 2008 10:08
It’s strange how life comes at you fast, in full circle, without even realizing it. In a classic tune written by war protestor Peter Seeger in the 1960’s he asked, "Where are all the flowers, the girls have plucked them. Where are the gir...
Cleveland Browns: Not a good bet in 2008
Friday, August 8th 2008 9:34
Check out more from Jacob Wheatley-Schaller at his sports betting blog, Vegas Watch . The single most important aspect of sports wagering is gauging public perception, and comparing it to reality. If you find a team that's widely ov...
Lucky Friday Could Be Your Day at 888 - 08-08-08
Friday, August 8th 2008 8:10
August 8 - With the number eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture, 08-08-08 is obviously very lucky! So what could be more perfect than playing at 888.com today? They are running a number of great promotions at all of their sites today, on Lucky Friday!
West Coast Guy: Fading the A's
Friday, August 8th 2008 7:18
Brett Favre , Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre. There, we're done with that nonsense, so let's move on to something that matters. Chad Johnson , Chad Johnson, Chad Johnson . . . Oh wait....
Weekend Preview: Marlins at Mets
Friday, August 8th 2008 6:37
Two teams battling for a playoff spot in the NL East go head-to-head when the New York Mets (60-54, -6.73 units, 33-21 home) host the Florida Marlins (61-54, +17.16 units, 27-28 away) in a key three-game series this weekend at Shea Stadium. The Mar...
St. Pierre favored over Fitch in UFC 87 main event
Friday, August 8th 2008 6:15
MMA fighter Georges St. Pierre is heavily favored to retain his Welterweight Championship title against challenger Jon Fitch at UFC 87 on Saturday. betED.com MMA betting odds have St. Pierre as a -340 favorite to win the main event at UFC 8...
Olympic boxing preview: A fighting chance for USA?
Friday, August 8th 2008 6:04
Any talk of the U.S. boxing team's chances at the Olympics every four years usually includes the words “the guy from Cuba” as in, "The guy from Cuba is supposed to win the gold, but the American might have a chance at the silver or bronze.” Not thi...
Hot lines: Friday's best MLB bets
Friday, August 8th 2008 4:44
Boston at Chicago White Sox (-105, 9) At 26-33, Boston isn’t exactly the scariest road team in the major leagues, but Chicago might be as good a place as any for bettors to take that sweet moneyline on the BoSox. Over the last two seas...
Ladbrokes Poker To Merge Into Microgaming Network - 08-08-08
Thursday, August 7th 2008 20:43
August 8 - Major UK gambling group Ladbrokes.com and Microgaming have announced that the standalone Ladbrokes Poker Room will be merged into the Microgaming Poker Network which has 40 "skins" feeding into one pool. This is great news for US players...
Friday’s streaking and slumping pitchers
Thursday, August 7th 2008 13:45
Streaking Jon Lester , Boston Red Sox (10-3, 3.14) Lester, a recent cancer survivor, has pitched with a purpose all season. In fact, he is leading the Red Sox with a 3.14 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. He is also 3-0 in his past three starts wi...
College football: Searching for this year's Kansas
Thursday, August 7th 2008 13:39
Nobody saw Kansas coming last year. Missouri? Good, sure. No. 1 in the country? Nope, didn't expect that. Same goes for Illinois in the Rose Bowl, Arizona State and Oregon challenging Southern California in the Pac-10, and Boston College and Sou...
Coach doubts former Toledo player shaved points
Thursday, August 7th 2008 13:38
Sammy Villegas was the Mid-American Conference freshman of the year. The following season he helped Toledo reach the National Invitation Tournament. Villegeas seemed ready to become a star, but everything fell apart in his final two seasons. He cou...
Three men plead guilty in online gambling case
Thursday, August 7th 2008 13:37
Three men who helped promote the online gambling firm BetOnSports have pleaded guilty to federal charges. William Hernan Lenis, his son, Will Lenis, and nephew Manny Lenis entered the pleas Wednesday in St. Louis. Attorneys for the Miami men said t...
2008 college football preview at a glance: A to E
Thursday, August 7th 2008 13:35
Being thorough is a key to making money in the College Football Season. However, at the same time, many bettors have limited time to do all the necessary research. Also, even the most “seasoned” bettors like to have a handy “quick reference guide”...