As the U.S. Women’s World Cup team readies for the championship match, controversy continues to swirl around them. First, there was the ‘excessive celebration’ as the team racked up a 13-0 rout of Thailand. More recently, Alex Morgan mimed sipping a cup of tea after her goal against England. It […]
Presidential Race 2020: Seeking Data to Handicap Betting on Democrats
How do you handicap a presidential race with more than 20 candidates? Just like any other decision, you need solid data. We searched for some solid comparisons in the swelter of social media, canned stump speeches and double dueling debates. Can you count on your politicians? More importantly can you […]
Should Responsible Gamblers Have to Pay a ‘Problem Gambling Tax’?
The National Council on Problem Gambling recently stated that the legalization of sports gambling in the US will increase gambling participation and problems associated with gambling. They propose to pay for treatment of gambling problems with a “problem gambling tax.” But who exactly should be paying that? A surcharge on […]
NBA Alpha Males Fight: Chris Paul and James Harden
Why aren’t two stars players able to set aside their differences to achieve the goal they both seek — an NBA title? Neither Chris Paul nor James Harden can say exactly why they can’t cooperate on the court to win it all. But more than likely the Houston Rockets will […]
Zion Williamson: Drafted Number One at Age 18 with Great Expectations
Zion Williamson is an amazing & gifted basketball player. He dominated the game in his one year at Duke. At 6’7″ and 285 pounds he is the prototypical power forward for this era in the NBA. With the first pick in the NBA draft there was no other option for […]
Disgruntled NBA Free Agents: Why So Much Discontent?
“We sucked. Nobody was interested in playing.†Those were post-game words from Anthony Davis in February, after his New Orleans Pelicans were crushed 118-88 by the Orlando Magic. Nevermind that Davis produced a grand total of 3 points in just 21 minutes of floor time. These words of frustration came […]
The Underdog Illusion: Why Sports Fans Love Betting Longshots
The underdog Toronto Raptors will get two more chances this week to take out the champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. In the NHL, the St. Louis Blues get one last opportunity to take home their first Stanley Cup, after 52 years of frustration. But if these feelgood […]