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  1. NBA Playoffs 2012: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, Game 4 Odds

    The Miami Heat (2-1) are going to have to play at least five games if they plan on reaching their second consecutive NBA Finals, after dropping a 101-91 decision to the Boston Celtics (1-2) in Game 3 as 2...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 7 hours ago 665 reads 2 comments

  2. Pixar and Sports Stars: Separated at Birth?

    The mercury is creeping higher and higher... Sizzling barbecues are soaring hot with glowing red charcoal... Despite endless showers, you'll be finding rogue grains of sand in your hair for months...

    Andrew Blumetti Written by Andrew Blumetti about 2 hours ago 15 reads 0 comments

  3. NBA Playoffs 2012: Spurs vs. Thunder, Game 4 Odds and Predictions

    The San Antonio Spurs (2-1) and Oklahoma City Thunder (1-2) will continue their best-of-seven Western Conference finals series on Saturday night inside the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 16 hours ago 1,287 reads 2 comments

  4. NBA Playoffs 2012: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, Game 3 Odds

    The Miami Heat (2-0) and Boston Celtics (0-2) will continue their best-of-seven Eastern Conference final series on Friday night at the TD Garden in Boston, with the opening tip scheduled for 8:30 p...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 21 hours ago 5,233 reads 3 comments

  5. MLB Predictions 2012: Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays, May 29th Preview

    The Baltimore Orioles (29-20) and Toronto Blue Jays (25-24) continue a three-game American League East series on Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:07 ET...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 4 days ago 364 reads 0 comments

  6. MLB Betting Odds: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, May 29 Preview

    The Kansas City Royals (19-28) and Cleveland Indians (27-21) will continue a three-game American League Central series on Tuesday night at Progressive Field, with the first pitch ...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 4 days ago 162 reads 2 comments

  7. NBA Playoffs 2012: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, Game 1 Odds

    The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will open up the 2012 Eastern Conference final on Monday night inside the American Airlines Arena, with the opening tip scheduled for 8:30 ET on ESPN...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 6 days ago 7,928 reads 22 comments

  8. Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Preview

    The Washington Nationals (28-18) and Atlanta Braves (26-22) will close out a three-game National League East series on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball , with the first pitch scheduled from Turner Field at 8:05 ET...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 6 days ago 569 reads 0 comments

  9. MLB Predictions 2012: San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets

    The San Diego Padres (17-31) and New York Mets (26-21) will close out a four-game National League series on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 6 days ago 274 reads 0 comments

  10. Johan Santana: New York Mets SP Seeks First Victory Since May 5

    The San Diego Padres (17-30) and New York Mets (25-21) continue a National League series on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 7 days ago 147 reads 0 comments

  11. 2012 NFL Predictions: Las Vegas' Regular-Season Win Totals for Each Team

    Las Vegas sports books are buzzing once again due to the release all 32 teams' win totals for the 2012 NFL season—something that should get the juices flowing for every football ...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 8 days ago 1,395 reads 0 comments

  12. Why the NFL Is Correct with Its Flag Football Initiative

    There are few youth sports programs as engaging, dynamic and intelligent as the NFL 's flag football initiative. Launched all the way back in 1996, it seems that never has the program been more important than it is right now...

    Nick Kostora Written by Nick Kostora about 9 days ago 189 reads 1 comments

  13. Jeremy Lin: Why New York is the Best Fit for the PG

    Is it too simplistic to say that Jeremy Lin and New York need each other? Maybe. Before the Big Apple, Lin was a backup point guard with a cult following on the opposite side of the country...

    Brandon Warne Written by Brandon Warne about 9 days ago 1,473 reads 10 comments

  14. 2012 NFL Predictions: Carolina Panthers' Win Total a Hot Topic in Sin City

    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will provide the hype, but will he deliver eight or more wins for the franchise during the 2012 NFL season...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 10 days ago 1,733 reads 9 comments

  15. NFL Predictions 2012: Will the Philadelphia Eagles Win 10 or More Games?

    The Philadelphia Eagles failed to live up to enormous expectations that were placed on the franchise during the preseason a year ago, but the team hopes they can carry over the ...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 10 days ago 2,488 reads 4 comments

  16. NFL Predictions 2012: Will the New England Patriots Win 12 or More Games?

    Expectations are always going to be high for the New England Patriots as long as Tom Brady is under center, but fans may need to prepare for a slight drop-off heading into 2012 NFL season...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 10 days ago 3,167 reads 35 comments

  17. Violence in Baseball: 10 Brutal MLB Incidents Not Associated with LA Dodgers

    "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse": So ended Richard III's duel in William Shakespeare's tragedy by the same name, yet just as the play suggests, the horse can be a most tragic actor...

    Gil Imber Written by Gil Imber about 11 days ago 227 reads 0 comments

  18. Preakness 2012 Payouts: Dominant Favorites Leave Bettors Looking for More

    The 2012 Preakness didn't finish exactly the way oddsmakers projected it would, but it was as close to script as you could expect. Bodemeister, the odds-on favorite, led throughout the race only to be caught in the final strides by I'll Have Another...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 12 days ago 441 reads 0 comments

  19. Preakness 2012 Payouts: How Much I'll Have Another Has Earned During Dream Run

    With the 2012 Preakness Stakes over and done with, it’s time to collect your winnings and figure out just how much I’ll Have Another’s dream run toward a Triple Crown has earned his owners...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 13 days ago 6,082 reads 0 comments

  20. NBA Playoffs 2012: Los Angeles Lakers Will Fall Victim to Scheduling in Game 4

    NBA schedule-makers are never going to be accused of being Los Angeles Lakers fans heading into Game 4 on Saturday night, especially with the squad coming off a hard-fought 99-96 victory as three-point home favorites on Friday...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 14 days ago 1,611 reads 1 comments

  21. Preakness 2012 Odds: Long Shots That Are in Prime Post Positions

    I'll Have Another and Bodemeister, the Kentucky Derby winner and runner-up respectively, are the overwhelming favorites in the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes. Honestly, they're the overwhelming favorites with good reason...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 14 days ago 363 reads 0 comments

  22. Preakness 2012 Odds: Who the Experts Are Picking

    For those of us that like to wager on the Preakness Stakes each year, this 2012 field is full of the best in the business. Finding the winner of the 137th running of this race won’t be easy...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 14 days ago 555 reads 0 comments

  23. Preakness 2012: Top Contenders Who Will Fail to Impress at Pimlico

    It would be a huge surprise if I'll Have Another and Bodemeister fail to run into the money at the 137th Preakness Stakes. The first- and second-place finishers at the Kentucky Derby are overwhelming favorites at Pimlico and for good reason...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 14 days ago 493 reads 0 comments

  24. Preakness 2012 Horses: Best Longshot Contenders to Bet on

    As expected, I'll Have Another is the favorite to win the Preakness Stakes after taking the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. Well when it comes to betting (regardless of sport), we can never discount the odds of the underdogs...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 14 days ago 2,281 reads 0 comments

  25. NBA Playoffs 2012: Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers, Game 4 Odds

    The Miami Heat (1-2) and Indiana Pacers (2-1) will continue their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday afternoon at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, with the opening tip scheduled for Sunday, May 20 at 3:30 p...

    Jeff Grant Written by Jeff Grant about 15 days ago 3,776 reads 1 comments