March Madness Conference Tournament Betting Tips

Feb 21, 2011 Posted Under: Betting Quotes

The NCAA Tournament is still about four weeks away, but the conference tournaments that kick off in a week or so do make for a hearty appetizer.

Perhaps the most important piece of betting advice we can give regarding conference tournaments is not only do the better teams not always win, but they are usually terrible bets. This is because the favorite is often times already assured of an NCAA bid, especially in major conference tournaments, so those favorites could be better served by saving their energies for when it really counts.

The notable exception to this rule is if teams are fighting for a number one seed in the Big Dance, as these teams want to at a minimum win enough games to lock up that one seed.

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Six NFL Players Receive Franchise Tags Already, Including Michael Vick and Peyton Manning

Feb 17, 2011 Posted Under: Betting Sport Tips

Even though it may be a bogus gesture under the NEXT collective bargaining agreement, six teams have already placed the franchise tag on some of their big-name players. Three other teams have pretty much guaranteed that they will be applying their tags soon.

The following player have received the “franchise tag” by their respective teams: Michael Vick – Philadelphia Eagles; Peyton Manning – Indianapolis Colts; Haloti Ngata – Baltimore Ravens; David Harris – New York Jets; Logan Mankins – New England Patriots (non-exclusive); Vincent Jackson – San Diego Chargers (non-exclusive).

Yes, you read that correctly… the San Diego Chargers placed the franchise tag on Vincent Jackson, the very same player they have been in a pissing match with over the past few seasons regarding salary.

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Ronaldo announces his official retirement

Feb 16, 2011 Posted Under: Betting Quotes

Soccer is a demanding sport. Sure, it doesn’t require the endurance of a cyclist undergoing the 20 day plus Le Tour de France, nor does it has such a demanding schedule as a professional basketball player who has to travel and play 3-4 times a week. And yes, it certainly is not as brutal of a team sport as rugby or American Football. B

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FA Cup: Manchester United V Crawley Town – Saturday, 19th February

Feb 16, 2011 Posted Under: Betting News

Manchester United V Crawley Town

Date and Kick-Off: Saturday, 19th February – 17:15 (GMT) Venue: Old Trafford Competition: FA Cup; Fifth Round TV Coverage: ITV1

Since 1871, the FA Cup has established a formidable reputation for producing shocks of cataclysmic proportions. A competition which has made instant celebrities out of those previously unknown to the footballing world. H

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Golf: Northern Trust Open Betting Tips

Feb 16, 2011 Posted Under: Betting Sport Tips

Golf guru Bruce Robertson casts his expert eye over the this week’s PGA Tour event, the Northern Trust Open in California and gives us his top 4 players that he expects to be there or thereabouts on the final day.

Event: Northern Trust Open

Venue: Riviera CC, California

Par: 71

Yards: 7,280

Riviera hosts one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour this week. It is a course where experience is required and the emphasis is on accuracy and course management. H

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