John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

Kurt Busch was the beneficiary of some good luck last week in Kentucky as he picked up his 31st Cup Series victory. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Kurt Busch Gets Good Luck After Bad Break Six Days Prior

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Kurt Busch got two breaks in the span of less than a week, one unfortunate, and the other lucky. Two Sundays ago, Busch was in the lead at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 when he made a pit stop late in the race. The strategy was Busch was hoping for […]

Natasha Howard is one of two WNBA players that have been accused of domestic violence. (Image: Getty)

Domestic Violence Allegations Affect Two WNBA players

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Two recent allegations of WNBA players involved in domestic violence incidents has resulted in one 10-game suspension, and looming disciplinary action. Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams and Natasha Howard of the Seattle Storm were the two players involved. Williams received the 10-game suspension for a dispute with an ex-girlfriend. […]

Shane Lowry was the top Irishman, not Rory McIlroy, after the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. (Image: Oisin Keniry/Inpho)

Shane Lowry Shocks Even Himself After Strong Open Championship First Round

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Irishmen Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry couldn’t have had two different rounds of golf at Royal Portrush for the first round of the Open Championship. One golfer struggled, while the other thrived, but it’s not who you think it was. Lowry, who went off at 80/1 to win, shot a […]

Brooks Koepka is trying to put the disappointment of finishing second in two majors this year behind him, and could do that with a victory at this week’s Open Championship. (Image: Getty)

No Second Thoughts About Finishing Runner Up in Majors for Koepka

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There is a driving range full of professional golfers that would take the results Brooks Koepka has had in the last four major championships. The 29-year-old has finished no worse than second in his last four majors. Yet Koepka comes into the Open Championship not satisfied with his performance, and […]

Darren Clarke to finish as the top senior is one of the attractive prop bets for the Open Championship. (Image: Getty)

Open Championship Prop Bets Gamblers Should Take, Avoid

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Open Championship prop bets can be a tricky process into not getting sucked in to ones that should be avoided. The overseas and internet betting sites that offer them produce a number of interesting side bets, but they all aren’t equal. The challenge is wading through the lines that are […]

Tiger Woods arrived at Royal Portrush on Sunday for a practice round, and told reporters he is ready to contend at the Open Championship. (Image: Getty)

Tiger Woods Dismisses Concerns Ahead of Open Championship

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Tiger Woods came to the Open Championship on Sunday morning, going from his private plane to Royal Portrush. The 43-year-old wanted to get his first look at the course, playing a practice round with Ryder Cup partner Patrick Reed. During the round, Woods focused on chipping and putting. Afterwards, he […]

The biggest question for the Green Bay Packers is can quarterback Aaron Rodgers get along with new head coach Matt LaFleur. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Week 1 lines Provide Little Movement Since April, but Big Opportunities

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With training camp starting in less than two weeks, NFL Week 1 lines have seen a little movement since they opened in April. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t opportunities for bettors. There are a couple of games that have moved a half-point, and the biggest one is the Arizona […]

Pete Black poses with some of his catch that won him the Fish’O’ Mania championship last year. (Image: Courtesy of Fishomania.net)

Fishermen Favorites Angling for £50,000 at 26th Annual Fish’O’Mania

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The Super Bowl of European fishing competitions begins Saturday, as 24 anglers will try and win the 26th annual Fish’O’Mania. The contest, which has a first-place prize of £50,000 ($62,860) and runner-up award of £10,000 ($12,572), will be held at Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster, about 27 miles from Sheffield in the […]

The Minnesota Twins have been the surprise of the season, and are currently in first place in the American League Central. (Image: Getty)

Baseball All-Star Break Produces Shocking Winners, Losers

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With the second half of the season beginning in full on Friday, the All-Star break gave an indication on what the rest of the year should hold for Major League baseball. Questions in Spring Training on how players and teams would do in first 90 games have now provided answers. […]

Neymar and his team Paris Saint-Germain are in disagreement over when the star was supposed to report for preseason. (Image: Reuters)

Neymar Absence at PSG Preseason Training Fuels Transfer Rumors

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Neymar and team officials at Paris Saint-Germain are squabbling over the star soccer player missing the start of preseason training. The rift has been quietly growing, and may lead to the Brazilian to rejoining his old team, Barcelona. Neymar’s father, who also acts as his agent, said his son and […]

Los Angeles Dodger Cody Bellinger has emerged as the favorite for MVP in the National League. (Image: AP)

MVP Races see Shifting Odds from Preseason to All-Star Break

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The baseball season is a little more than halfway over, and there has been a shift in odds for the MVP races. In the National League two longshots have become favorites, while one player in the American League has cemented his standing as the top pick. Two preseason picks for […]

Denny Hamlin applauded Pocono Raceway officials who said on Wednesday they would be adding traction compound to the track. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Pocono Raceway Officials Have Solution to Sticky Situation

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When drivers hit Pocono Raceway the first week of June for the Pocono 400, the racetrack was a mess. The complaints were frequent and loud. Kyle Busch, who won the race, said afterwards he was hardly threatened. “I passed one guy on the outside of Turn 3 and that was […]

Viktor Hovland from Norway is playing in his third event since turning professional, and is one of the 16/1 favorites at this week’s John Deere Classic. (Image: Getty)

Unknowns Could Contend for Victory at John Deere Classic

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The last few weeks of non-major PGA Tour events have had relatively anonymous winners, and this week’s John Deere Classic could produce another one. There is no golfer in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings at TPC Deere Run this week. The highest ranked golfer here is […]

Scotsman Robert MacIntyre is excited to be playing in the Scottish Open, calling it a dream come true. (Image: Getty)

Robert MacIntyre Living Dream Playing in Scottish Open

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Many golf fans in the United States haven’t heard of Robert MacIntyre, but that might change at this week’s Scottish Open. The 22-year-old is playing in his home country, and is in one of the marquee groups. MacIntrye, who is at 80/1 to win, is playing the first two rounds […]

Houston pitcher Justin Verlander has been adamant that Major League Baseball is telling Rawlings, who make baseballs, to juice the ball. (Image: Getty)

Accusations of Juiced Baseballs Flying Around Major League Baseball

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With baseballs flying out of major league stadiums at a high rate, pitchers are starting to criticize MLB, accusing the league of using juiced baseballs. One of the most vocal critics is Houston pitcher Justin Verlander. The ace has already given up 26 home runs at the All-Star break. That […]

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