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Christmas Day Showdown: 76ers vs. Celtics

Christmas Day Showdown: 76ers vs. Celtics

Posted by | Dec 19, 2018 | ,

The Celtics saw their eight-game winning streak snapped in Motown on Saturday night as the Pistons took advantage of a totally gassed Boston crew that had played three times in four nights. Despite their heavy workload, one of the most trusted online sportsbooks in the business Bookmaker installed the road-weary Celtics as two-point favorites. The Shamrocks were game, trailing by just one point at the half but they were running on empty and eventually Detroit put their foot on the throttle and drew away to a 113-104 victory. All streaks must end and the Pistons are a solid 10-6...

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Tips to Find the Best Fantasy Sports Sites

Tips to Find the Best Fantasy Sports Sites

Posted by | Dec 16, 2018 |

Fantasy sports are a growing area of interest. When you want to play a fantasy sport or get involved in betting on fantasy teams, you want to work with the best fantasy sports sites for the sport you enjoy. By focusing on the best sites, you are able to avoid unnecessary hassles with the system and engage in your favorite sports without wasting your time. Learn the Game Before you take any steps to find the best sites for your game, you want to learn the basics of fantasy sports. Fantasy sports differ from traditional sports betting because you are not playing with...

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Anthony Davis Would be Money in Green

Anthony Davis Would be Money in Green

Posted by | Dec 12, 2018 | ,

On Monday night the Boston Celtics subdued the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time in two weeks. Despite 41 points from Anthony Davis, the Pelicans could not compete against a Celtics’ starting unit that was absent two of its biggest guns, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, leaving the heavy lifting to Terry Rozier and Daniel Theis in their stead. Add to that, Gordon Hayward (illness) and Aron Baynes (ankle) were also MIA which clearly illustrates how far this team has come in a matter of weeks. When the final buzzer echoed throughout the Garden, the Celtics had delivered...

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Josh McDaniels Rumored in Head Coaching Circles…Again

Josh McDaniels Rumored in Head Coaching Circles…Again

Posted by | Dec 6, 2018 |

Despite his protestations to the contrary, the rumor mill continues to swirl with possible destinations for the Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels at season’s end. As we all know, McDaniels ripped a chapter out of the Bill Belichick playbook last season when he accepted the Indy head coaching job but before the Colts’ brass had time to say, “Welcome to Indianapolis”, McDaniels had rescinded his acceptance and came back into the lovin’ arms of New England with a five-year deal intact. McDaniels has already had an unsuccessful run as a head coach in Denver but his uninterrupted success with...

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Are the Patriots Good…or Just Good Enough?

Are the Patriots Good…or Just Good Enough?

Posted by | Nov 30, 2018 |

The Patriots not only beat the Jets on their own turf but covered the number for all of you who like to make a wager or two on Belichick’s boys. Speaking of which, if you’re in search of a terrific online sportsbook, make sure to check out the Bovada review over at Sportsbook Review. They are the leaders in the sports betting industry for a reason with exemplary customer service, timely payouts, and plenty of wagering opportunities including props, in-action betting, and futures. But getting back to the Pats, it was a solid win, one that took them to...

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Patriots & Gronk Headed for Divorce

Patriots & Gronk Headed for Divorce

Posted by | Nov 23, 2018 |

There is a universal truth in professional sports; the player and the team always end up divorced. The rare exception holds when that athlete plays his entire career with one team, knows when the treads are completely off his tires, and voluntarily hangs us his cleats, sneakers, or skates with a heartfelt thank you to the fans at a designated tribute celebration the following season. Tom Brady will most likely end his career as one of the few who bow out gracefully and forever be ensconced in the Mount Olympus of New England sports along with Bobby Orr, Ted...

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The Psychology of Sports: What’s in the mind of a top athlete?

The Psychology of Sports: What’s in the mind of a top athlete?

Posted by | Nov 22, 2018 |

Image Credit: Pixabay When watching a game, be it from the NFL, NBA or NHL, we can’t help but marvel at the physical specimens that are clashing before our eyes. The years spent in heavy training, fine-tuning every muscle of the body, building monumental endurance and strength protrude from every fiber of pro athletes’ bodies.   But in seeing these physical characteristics, it’s easy to forget that the real battle, the preparation, goes unnoticed because it happens “behind closed doors” — in one’s mind. And how about those who play mind sports like poker? Are there any commonalities between...

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Online Fantasy Sport Betting

Online Fantasy Sport Betting

Posted by | Sep 27, 2018 |

Online gaming has gained a lot of popularity due to its variation that emphasizes players from all around the world. Among the most played online gambling games are fantasy sports, which people of all age groups enjoy. The concept of fantasy sport betting is very simple and easily understandable.  It’s an online game where you make a teams of real players. The teams then compete with each other and the scores are distributed according to the player’s stats in real time. Each league has a commissioner who tallies points and oversees each team. Fantasy sport betting is a great money-making opportunity for the players who...

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What Have We Learned from the Patriots’ Preseason?

What Have We Learned from the Patriots’ Preseason?

Posted by | Sep 5, 2018 | ,

The Patriots’ training camp began on July 26. Everything we’ve learned since then, including the four summer matchups, has given us certain insights into what we can expect for the coming year. Here are a few of our observations and predictions. Brady is all good… Even at the age of 41, the team’s MVP quarterback seems to be in good form, which is an absolute necessity if the Patriots want to maximize their chances of reaching the Super Bowl again this season. The Pats’ second preseason game was a rematch of last year’s championship face-off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Brady shepherded his...

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Seventy-Five Years Ago This Week, Ted Williams Hit His Stride in Navy Baseball

Seventy-Five Years Ago This Week, Ted Williams Hit His Stride in Navy Baseball

Posted by | Jul 23, 2018 | ,

As viewers tune into the PBS Masters documentary, Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived,” the Splendid Splinter was roughing it 75 years ago this week in the most difficult and dangerous aviation training school in the world. During that 90-day training camp, Williams played the majority of his military baseball for a Navy Pre-Flight team known as the “Cloudbuster Nine.” After hernia surgery, Williams shipped into Pre-Flight training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 1943. As a member of the 25th Battalion he found himself back on the ballfield, missing dinner and...

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Boston Red Sox Must Seize July Schedule to Edge New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox Must Seize July Schedule to Edge New York Yankees

Posted by | Jul 18, 2018 | , ,

This MLB season is proving to be one of the least competitive in recent times. However, it is creating some incredible stories at the top of the divisions. The biggest now is that of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. The arch rivals have been neck and neck atop the American League East for much of the season. As we pass the halfway point, there’s very little between them. Boston sits pretty at the top of the division having played more games, but they can legitimize their lead over the coming month. Coming up in this...

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Front Runners to Taste World Cup Success

Front Runners to Taste World Cup Success

Posted by | May 25, 2018 |

The ultimate goal for every team participating in the upcoming World Cup is to win it all. While teams might state they are complacent with a 16 qualification or a quarter-final appearance, everyone deep down wants to raise the cup. Making it past the first round of play demonstrates signs of improvement, but there is no doubt that every player dreams of winning for their homeland. Small footballing countries such as Saudi Arabia or powerhouses such as Brazil all share the same common goal. With everyone’s eyes set on the greatest prize, let’s explore who stands a better chance...

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Can the Celtics regain their form?

Can the Celtics regain their form?

Posted by | Feb 28, 2018 | ,

The All-Star break could not have come at a better time for Boston. Going into it, the team were on a three-game losing streak and had won just five of the previous ten, giving up over 120 points twice in consecutive games. Of all the teams in the top eight in the East, only the Heat were in poorer form, so the days off were an opportunity for coach Stevens to resolve their problems and gear up for the season’s finishing stretch. Now that the business end of the season is upon us, the team need to pick up...

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Insane Prop Bets for Super Bowl LII

Insane Prop Bets for Super Bowl LII

Posted by | Jan 23, 2018 | ,

The Pats pulled off another stunning comeback to beat Jacksonville in the AFC Championship and set up a Super Bowl meeting with the Eagles. Tom Brady and co are the heaviest favorites in nine years to beat Philadelphia, as most sportsbooks have given them a -5.5 point handicap. But the real fun lies in analyzing the wide array of weird and wonderful prop bets, which will entertain sports fans over the next two weeks. Here are some of the most exotic and fun bets to look out for: How Long Will the National Anthem Last? Pop star Pink has...

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Celtics Stun Pacers with 112-111 Win in Indiana

Celtics Stun Pacers with 112-111 Win in Indiana

Posted by | Dec 20, 2017 | ,

When it comes to the 2017-2018 NBA season – at least so far – games don’t get much more exciting than the nail-biter between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. Terry Rozier’s steal against the Pacers in Indiana will long be remembered as one of the most clutch plays ever. It gave Boston the unpredictable and heart-stopping win, leaving the Pacers with nothing to do but look dejected and think ahead to revenge. After leading by as many as 19 points earlier in the game, Boston surprisingly found itself trailing by one point with less than 10 seconds...

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The Patriots Playoff Piggy Bank Almost Full

The Patriots Playoff Piggy Bank Almost Full

Posted by | Dec 5, 2017 | ,

Another day, another dollar. Another week, another opponent left laying broken on the battlefield. This week it was the baffled Buffalo Bills who couldn’t figure out a way to stop Brady, Gronk, and Lewis. Brady led the charge with 258 yards through the air, connecting with Rob Gronkowski for 147. Dion Lewis balanced out the unstoppable attack, marching on the Bills for just under 100 yards rushing. The hero-of-the-day award for the Pats eighth-straight win goes to Rex Burkhead, who added 78 rushing yards to the mix and two touchdowns.  Honorable mention goes to the team on the other...

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With Kyrie Irving, Boston May Win It All

With Kyrie Irving, Boston May Win It All

Posted by | Nov 29, 2017 | ,

The Celtics continue to go from strength to strength this season but the odds of them dethroning Golden State continue to plummet. Boston has the league’s best defense under Brad Stevens.  And the team has shrugged off an injury to Gordon Hayward to top power rankings charts across the board. The Celts have already beaten the Warriors and have the best record in the league, with Kyrie Irving putting forward a strong case to be named regular season MVP.   Some claim that he Celtics could surpass the Red Sox and the Patriots in the popularity stakes.  Whether or not...

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Alex Cora is the Right Man for the Job in Boston

Alex Cora is the Right Man for the Job in Boston

Posted by | Oct 17, 2017 | ,

The Red Sox are in the market for a new manager for the first time in five years after John Farrell was fired after another disappointing postseason appearance. The team knocked it out of the park when they hired Farrell prior to the 2013 season, following up a tumultuous 2012 season with a World Series title in Farrell’s first season. The team followed that up with back-to-back last place finishes, as well as back-to-back AL East titles, something the organization had never achieved before. Still, it was not enough, as division titles don’t buy you job security in Boston....

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