The first esports races in Formula 1 and NASCAR were run this weekend and were a success with both the drivers and the fans. With most of the sports world forced to the sidelines because of the coronavirus global pandemic, auto racing has been able to provide a safe, and […]
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Basketball Movies: ‘Blue Chips’ with Nick Nolte, Shaq, and Penny
Looking to get your hoops fix without March Madness? Check out “Blue Chips”, a 1994 basketball movie directed by William Friedkin, which features Nick Nolte as head coach Pete Bell from fictional Western University. Bell saw his program fall behind other schools because they were getting killed in the recruiting […]
Five YouTube Channels to Help You Through Coronavirus Sports Withdrawal
I miss live games, and I imagine that I’m not alone in suffering from coronavirus sports withdrawal. While there are a handful of soccer leagues still moving forward, and the Australian Football League is playing in empty stadiums, there really isn’t much left for us to watch — and won’t […]
NBA Players and Video Games: Ty Jerome Streaming NBA 2K and Fortnite
With the NBA season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ty Jerome (Phoenix Suns) and Josh Okogie (Minnesota Timberwolves) headed into the virtual world to get their basketball fix on NBA 2K. The Suns streamed the game on Twitch for their fans. Jerome, an avid gamer, recently streamed Fortnite with […]
Pro Wrestling in the Coronavirus Era: Two Nights of WrestleMania and Empty Arenas
Professional wrestling is all about the crowd. Performers rise and fall on the heat they generate from sold-out stadiums, feeding on the energy of audiences who buy into the story and psychology of each and every match. But in the era of the coronavirus, wrestling promotions are holding shows in […]
PUBG Introduces New and Smallest Map, ‘Karakin’
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) introduced a new map, Karakin, to its PC and console platforms. Karakin, the fifth map, is a smaller map designed for 64 players instead of the typical 100-player, battle royale. Meanwhile, eSports are thriving in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, and PUBG Mobile will launch […]
Coronavirus Sports and Sports Betting Impact Live Blog – March 11, 2020
It’s been a rat-a-tat day in sports and sports betting, with sporting event cancellations spreading like, well, a virus. Fears over coronavirus have reached epidemic proportions. Or maybe pandemic to be more precise. The day started with the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, and from there it’s been […]
Baseball Movies: ‘The Bad News Bears’ (1976) with Tatum O’Neal and Walter Matthau
“The Bad News Bears,” a baseball movie directed by Michael Ritchie in 1976, featured an alcoholic, washed-up minor leaguer (Walter Matthau) coaching a tomboy pitcher (Tatum O’Neal) on a team of misfits in the ultra-competitive North Valley Little League. The legendary Walter Matthau signed on to play the curmudgeon coach […]
2020 Iditarod: Most Alaska Snowfall in 21 Years Could Make for Sloshy Sled Dog Race
The 2020 Iditarod sled dog race begins on the first Saturday in March. The annual 1,000-mile race through Alaska typically takes nine or 10 days to complete, but with the most snowfall upon Alaska in 21 years, the excess ground cover will slow down mushers and dogs. Will Peter Kaiser […]
Baseball Movies: ‘A League of Their Own’ (1992) with Geena Davis, Madonna, and Tom Hanks
In 1992, Penny Marshall directed “A League of Their Own,” a baseball film set during World War II about two sisters, played by Geena Davis and Lori Petty, who join the Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Tom Hanks plays Jimmy Duggan, the alcoholic manager of […]
Bernie Sanders 3/2 Odds to Secure Democratic Nomination After New Hampshire Victory
After a narrow victory at the first primary in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders is 3/2 odds to secure the Democrat nomination for US President. Senator Sanders holds a slim edge over former New York City mayor and Republican-turned-Democrat, Michael Bloomberg. Deep-pocketed Bloomberg is currently 2/1 odds to win the Democrat […]
Is Rob Gronkowski the White Tiger on ‘The Masked Singer’?
The third season of “The Masked Singer” debuted on FOX after the Super Bowl and all anyone has been wondering about since then is, “Is Rob Gronkowski the White Tiger on the Masked Singer?” Gronk, a former tight end from the New England Patriots, retired after winning Super Bowl LIII. […]
Will ‘1917’ Hold Off ‘Parasite’ for Best Picture?
Sam Mendes’ World War I film, “1917,” nearly swept awards season heading into the Oscars and became the runaway betting favorite to win Best Picture, which makes it a prime target for an upset by Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite.” In the last couple of days, “Parasite” has gained steam in the […]
‘Parasite’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Notch WGA and BAFTA Awards, New Oscars Screenplay Favorites
Two writing Oscars are up for grabs with close races in Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay catagories. Bong Joo-Ho (“Parasite”) and Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit”) recently secured wins at the Writers Guild (WGA) Awards and the BAFTA Awards. Joon-Ho (1/2 odds) and Waititi (2/5 odds) are now favorites […]
Jake Paul Scores First-Round TKO vs. AnEsonGib (Video)
YouTuber Jake Paul dominated fellow social media star AnEsonGib (Ali Eson Gib) in the boxing ring on Thursday night, knocking him down twice on the way to a first-round stoppage in Miami. The fight marked the professional debut for both Paul and AnEsonGib, each of whom had previously fought in […]
Brad Pitt (1/20 Odds) Easy Money for Best Supporting Actor at Oscars
Brad Pitt looks like he’ll finally win an acting award at the Oscars in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Bookmakers made Pitt the overwhelming favorite at 1/20 odds to win an Oscar at the 92nd Academy Awards. Pitt won his […]
Best Supporting Actress: Can Margot Robbie Upset Laura Dern?
Laura Dern is the runaway favorite at 1/6 odds to win Best Supporting Actress at the 92nd Academy Awards for her role as a ferocious divorce attorney in “Marriage Story.” If there’s anyone who has chance to pull off an upset at the Oscars, it’s Margot Robbie (“Bombshell”), who is […]
Super Bowl Halftime Show Betting Heats Up with Jennifer Lopez, Shakira
When the Kansas City Chiefs last played in the Super Bowl, the halftime show featured the Southern University marching band followed by a re-enactment of the famous 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Things have changed in 50 years, as we’ll see on Sunday when pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira […]
DraftKings Strips ‘Bachelor’ Star Jade Roper Tolbert of $1 Million Prize
Former “Bachelor†contestant Jade Roper Tolbert lost out on a $1 million prize over the weekend, as DraftKings announced that it was updating the standings to multiple contests following accusations of collusion. Tolbert finished in first place in the DraftKings Millionaire Maker contest during the NFL’s wild-card weekend in early […]
Gambling on the Grammys: Expert Music Bettor Breaks Down His Picks
The Grammy Awards aren’t just about music and entertainment. For years, a few sharp bettors have been scoping out each category and winning money where there’s value. Matt Lessinger is one of the few experts with a documented winning record betting on the Grammys, and this year, he shares his […]