Sports Betting Blog
WBO Welterweight Title Fight:
Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey
March 10, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Saturday night, Dallas owner Jerry Jones will hold the first boxing match ever inside his new, high-tech and spanking Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The main event will feature the pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao against the former Ghanian titlist Joshua Clottey. Pacquiao will stake his WBO Welterweight belt on this very special night infront of his ever adoring boxing fans. read more »
2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship:
Bahrain Grand Prix
March 09, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On March 14, the Bahrain International Circuit will host the opening race of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) Formula 1 World Championship which is the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series:
Kobalt Tools 500
March 03, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series shifts to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Kobalt Tools 500. This is the 4th race of the 36-race season for NASCAR. Kurt Busch is the defending series winner for this race and he expects a hard race from his competitors. read more »
NBA Basketball Action:
Indiana Pacers at LA Lakers
March 02, 2010 by Bryan Polks
On Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers faces the LA Lakers on the road the plush Staples Center. With a 20-39 record, the Pacers realistically won't make the NBA playoffs this season. read more »
2010 PGA TOUR:
WM Phoenix Open
February 24, 2010 by JP Cheeks
Last Friday, the golf world stood still as Tiger Woods appeared for his 13-minute apology for his recent personal problem that has affected himself, his family and PGA Tour avid followers. To summarize, Tiger's main priority is to seek counsel and fix his family before playing golf again. Folks, it's time for us to give him his needed space and continue the show at the PGA Tour without Tiger. read more »
Primetime NBA Game:
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Hornets
February 23, 2010 by Bryan Polks
The Cleveland Cavaliers followed their 13-game winning streak with a 3-game losing streak in their last 3 games. All of which happened after they traded center Zydrunas Ilgauskas for Antawn Jamison. It may not be a cause for alarm for the Cavaliers' fans since Jamison is learning his spot in the Cavaliers. read more »
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race #2: Auto Club 500
February 17, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
Last February 14, the Daytona 500 ushered the NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The race was delayed a bit due to potholes that surfaced on the Daytona track. It was just a minor stumbling block as the drivers still delivered a thrilling and exciting race for their racing fans. Jamie McMurray emerged as the winner while Dale Earnhardt Jr., came in at close second place. read more »
Boston Celtics faces the Sacramento Kings
February 16, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
The NBA All-Star was a huge hit over the weekend as Dallas Stadium was filled with about 108,000+ basketball fans. The event sets up a new record attendance in hosting a basketball game inside the converted Dallas Stadium. read more »
No Tiger Sighting at this Week's
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 10, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
After the first five PGA Tour events this season, Tiger Woods still nowhere to be found inside the different golf courses. There's still no word on when Tiger will be back at the PGA Tour. read more »
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Daytona 500
February 09, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the motorsports world will be the center of all attraction as the Daytona International Speedway hosts the 52nd Daytona 500. This race is built for drivers who are physically and mentally fit. Winning a Daytona 500 race is equivalent in winning a lotto jackpot. read more »
LA Lakers faces the Charlotte Bobcats
in Staples Center
February 03, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Wednesday, the LA Lakers returns home from a road trip loss against the Memphis Grizzlies to face the Charlotte Bobcats. Expect a raucous crowd in Staples Center as they honor Kobe Bryant's historic milestone as he sits alone as the Lakers' scoring record leader previously held by the great Jerry West. read more »
Super Bowl XLIV:
Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints
February 02, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On February 7, 2010, Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saint will face each other for a chance to hoist the championship trophy in Super Bowl XLIV. This event will be held in Florida at the Sun Life Stadium. These two teams have survived the physical demands, rugged games and extreme pressure during the regular and playoff season. read more »
2010 Australian Open Women's Semifinals:
Justine Henin vs. Jie Zheng
January 27, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
After the first 10 days of tennis action, the comeback attempt of Justine Henin still draw a lot of noise and followers especially from Australia's rabid fans. Former world No. 1 Justine Henin decided to make a comeback this year. She was given a wild card entry at the Australian Open and she has been wrecking havoc from the start. read more »
Lakers plays the Wizards on the road
January 26, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Tuesday, the LA Lakers hopes to end their road trip game woes when they meet the lowly Washington Wizards. The Lakers took full advantage of playing 17 of its first 21 games at home, which they showed of their deadly championship form. But their second set of road games revealed some major flaws in the Lakers team. read more »
2010 NFC Championship:
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints
January 19, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the protagonist in the NFC Championship as perceived by many fans and experts since Week 13 of the regular season will finally happen. The top two NFC teams, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints, will duke it out for the right to represent the NFC at the SuperBowl XLIV. read more »
2010 AFC Championsip:
New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts
January 19, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
Who would have thought that the NY Jets are still playing in the postseason after a so-so regular season performance? Alas, they barged into the AFC Championship with authority and the right to challenge the top seed Indianapolis Colts this coming Sunday. read more »
2010 AFC Divisional Playoffs:
Ravens vs. Colts
Jets vs. Chargers
January 13, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
The games in the AFC Divisional Playoffs could very well match up with the intensity and rivalry in the NFC. It's the top seed Colts against the dangerous Ravens and the electric Chargers faces the underachieving Jets. read more »
2010 NFC Divisional Playoffs:
Saints vs. Cardinals
Vikings vs. Cowboys
January 12, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
In the NFC Wildcard Playoffs, it was St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys which emerged victorious against their worthy opponents. The Cardinals scored a TD in a defensive play against the Packers for an OT thriller win while the Cowboys piled it over against the Eagles for a rout. These two teams are HOT! HOT! HOT! read more »
2010 NFC Wild Card Playoffs:
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
January 06, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
On Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will meet again for the 3rd time this season. And this time, it's everything for the marbles as each team fight it out in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs. read more »
2010 Rose Bowl:
Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
January 05, 2010 by Marc Jerbs
As the College Football drew to a close, all football fans and tailgaters are locked up for the BCS championship at the Rose Bowl. On Thursday, top-ranked Alabama and second-ranked Texas will lock horns and do a mano-a-mano for the coveted national championship trophy. read more »
NFL Week 16:
San Diego Chargers at Tennessee Titans
December 23, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Christmas Day, the San Diego Chargers faces the wild card contending Tennessee Titans at LP Field. The Titans control their slim playoff berth and possibly need some help from fellow AFC teams in order to clinch a spot for a wild card berth. Their resurgence can be contributed to the impact plays of QB Steve Young. With Young at helm, the Titans won 7 of their last 8 games to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. read more »
2009 Poinsettia Bowl:
Utah Utes vs. California Golden Bears
December 22, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Wednesday, two promising college football teams whose inconsistent play dashed their hopes for a spot in a BCS bowl will meet at a consolation bowl game, the Poinsettia Bowl. The Utah Utes and California Golden Bears will face each other for a chance to redeem their swagger and winning tradition. read more »
Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
December 15, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The Jacksonville Jaguars may have caught the Indianapolis Colts in a quandary just in time for their scheduled match on Thursday. The Colts have already clinched their AFC division title and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Their main dilemma "rest or play their starters". read more »
NFL Week 14: Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts
December 9, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the resurgent Denver Broncos faces the undefeated Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana. The Broncos will try to be the first NFL team to defeat the mighty Colts this season. read more »
Minnesota Vikings face another acid test
against the Arizona Cardinals
December 2, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Brett Favre and his Vikings play another tough opponent as the regular season draws closer to an end. Opponents are always fixated on in stopping the running game of Vikings' RB Adrian Peterson. Most of them succeed in limiting the Pro Bowler in showing his venomous running game. read more »
NJ Nets hopes to stop its 17-game losing streak against the Dallas Mavericks
December 1, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The NJ Nets is a loss away in setting a NBA all-time losing record. They have matched the record established by Miami Heat and LA Clippers in hoops futility, which owns a 0-17 record during their first 17 games. All the Nets need is to go over the hump, score their first win of the season, and take each day one game at a time. read more »
Thanksgiving Day NFL Primetime Game:
NY Giants vs. Denver Broncos
November 25, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
It's Week 12 in the NFL and we got three exciting games scheduled for Thanksgiving Day. But let's talk about the primetime match up between the NY Giants and Denver Broncos. read more »
NY Knicks faces an uphill battle against
the LA Lakers at Staples Center
November 24, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The NY Knicks are coming off an overtime loss to the Boston Celtics in their last game. The Knicks are a run and gun basketball team due to Mike D'Antoni's coaching style. So every game, a shootout is expected with their opponent. read more »
TCU Horned Frogs stakes their unbeaten record against the Wyoming Cowboys
November 18, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
This Saturday, the Horned Frogs travels to War Memorial Stadium to faces the Cowboys. With a 10-0 record, TCU is in 4th place in the BCS standings. They have a huge task ahead to finish their regular season without a loss; doing so would create a huge noise around the College Football hierarchy and possibly land a spot in the National Championship game. However, they are assured at least of a spot in any of the BCS games; it may be difficult for them to dislodge Florida, Alabama and Texas atop the BCS standings. These three teams are also undefeated and are unlikely to slip up in their remaining games. read more »
Detroit Pistons faces the reeling
defending champs LA Lakers
November 17, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The defending champions LA Lakers have somewhat loss their focus and energy in their last two games. Both were lopsided losses inflicted by the Nuggets and Rockets. Woeful shooting is the main culprit that led to back-to-back losses by the Lakers. If you average between the vicinity of 33% to 39% field goal shooting, you are not expected to win a game. read more »
NFL week 9: New England Patriots visits
the undefeated Indianapolis Colts for an AFC powerhouse showdown
November 12, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
AFC East leader New England Patriots are on a mission to bring back down to earth the undefeated Indianapolis Colts this coming Sunday. This highly anticipated match up could turn to a tough, emotional and physical game as the Colts will not backed down on a challenge in front of their massive and loyal fans at the Lucas Oil Stadium. read more »
Lebron and his Cleveland Cavaliers go up against
the defending Eastern Conference champion
Orlando Magic
November 10, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Wednesday, Lebron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Amway Arena and face their nemesis in last year's Eastern Conference Finals, the Orlando Magic. The Cavaliers are off to a slow start, which was not expected by the analysts and fans. Most of them believed that the Cavaliers will start strong and would wreck havoc against their scheduled opponents at the start of the season. read more »
Vanderbilt Commodores faces an uphill battle
against Florida Gators
November 04, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The Vanderbilt Commodores have a huge task on hand this Saturday to score a huge upset against the consensus No. 1 college football team, Florida Gators. The Commodores still has not won a single SEC game this season and are in last place in the SEC-East standings. read more »
Unbeaten Boston Celtics faces the upstart Philadelphia 76ers
November 03, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
In the first week of the NBA Season, the Boston Celtics are clicking on all cylinders, they shoot flawlessly, rebound emphatically and play tough physical defense. It's too early to say that these Celtics are going straight to the NBA Finals with the way they have started the season. But it's nice to see that they are back from a dismal playoff showing last season. read more »
USC Trojans faces the Oregon Ducks
for a PAC-10 rivalry match
October 28, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Saturday, the Trojans and Ducks will clash head on at Autzen Stadium. The Trojans are currently in second place behind the Ducks in the PAC-10 conference. This game will show feature a lot of pride and guts as both teams try to beat each other out to reign supreme in the PAC-10 and a possible spot in the BCS. read more »
2009 World Series: NY Yankees vs.
defending champs Philadelphia Phillies
October 27, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The Yankees have clinched the AL East championship series and have rightfully claimed the ticket to face the defending Philadelphia Phillies. Watching veterans Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera celebration on the mound in Game 6 of the ALCS was reminiscent of their early and younger days as a Yankee. We can't blame them; they last World Series appearance was 2003. They have endured a lot of trials, criticisms and injuries every year the Yankees are of the World Series. read more »
Two powerhouse teams collide
in Week 7 of the NFL Season
October 21, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the highly touted Minnesota Vikings faces the defending SuperBowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Vikings have a perfect record of 6-0 which can be credited with their improved defense and the impact plays generated by veteran QB Brett Favre. read more »
Seven more days 'til the 2009-10 NBA Season Begins
October 20, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
You read it right, its seven more days to go before the 2009-10 NBA Season opens on October 27. The opening game will feature the Boston Celtics against the Cleveland Cavaliers while the fourth and last game will showcase the defending champs LA Lakers versus the LA Clippers. read more »
Yankees all set for the ALCS against the Angels
October 14, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Friday, the NY Yankees will face the LA Angels in Game 1 of the ALCS at the newly built Yankees Stadium. Expect a slam bang affair in this series as both teams have big time pitchers and big time hitters. Yankees ace pitcher CC Sabathia will have the ball in Game 1 and the Angels will counter with John Lackey. read more »
Get Set For An Explosive 2009 MLB Division Series
October 7, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Wednesday, the MLB Division Series formally starts with powerhouse teams jockeying for a place in the World Series. In the American League, you have the Yankees, Red Sox, LA Angels and Minnesota Twins. In the National League, it is led by the defending champs Phillies, Dodgers, Cardinals and Rockies. read more »
USC Trojans faces archrival California Golden Bears
for a showdown at Memorial Stadium
September 30, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The USC Trojans hope to put out distractions of a difficult week behind them when they play on the road against California Golden Bears. The Trojans have rebounded well from a heartbreaking loss to Washington with a huge home win against Washington State. read more »
It's a battle royale for the Top 30 players in the
2009 FedEx Cup standing at The Tour Championship
September 23, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Thursday, the East Lake Golf Club will host the finest 30 golfers this season as they play for the Tour Championship in order to determine the overall winner of the FedEx Cup standings. read more »
USC Trojans hopes to extend their PAC-10 reign against the Washington Huskies
September 16, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Dominance is the fitting word that best describe the USC Trojans. They had dominated the PAC-10 conference for years and have put together the longest run of consecutive conference title in College Football. read more »
Super Bowl Champs Pittsburgh Steelers
opens the 2009 NFL Season
September 09, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
In a fitting tribute to a champion, the Pittsburgh Steelers jumpstart the NFL season as they meet the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. The Steelers are the consensus No. 1 team during the offseason as they retained most of their veterans in their lineup. They have also added some promising rookies that could create an impact and superb contribution to the team. read more »
Rafael Nadal begins his quest for a US Open title
September 02, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Rafael Nadal hopes to resuscitate his career after being beaten for the first time in his career at Roland Garros. He rested his aching knees for two months, unable to defend his Wimbledon title and was also dislodged on top of the world ranking. He's a little rusty when he played in Cincinnati and Montreal before the US Open. read more »
Roger Federer and Dinara Safina
top seeds at the 2009 US Open
August 28, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Defending US Open champion Roger Federer and World No.1 Dinara Safina are perched on the top of their respective bracket in the 2009 US Open which begins Monday, Aug. 31. read more »
No Michael Schumacher at 2009 European Grand Prix
August 19, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Every racing fan is itching to watch Formula 1 action after the long summer break because retired and Ferrari team consultant Michael Schumacher was selected to replace injured driver Felipe Massa. read more »
Tiger on a hot streak for the season's
final major championship
August 12, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Tiger Woods is on a hot streak after missing the cut in the last British Open. He won the Buick Open and the Bridgestone Invitational back-to-back following his demise at the British Open. Usually, Woods will play only one tournament in between the British Open and the PGA Championship. But he decided to take two on his schedule, won both of them and gave defending PGA Championship champ Padraig Harrington a glimpse on what he should expect at the PGA Championship on Thursday. read more »
Yankees up on its toes against the Red Sox
August 04, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The Yankees' two and a half game lead over the Red Sox in the AL East is now a thing of the past. Four road-game losses by the Yanks against the A's and White Sox helped the Red Sox erase the lead of the Yankees in the AL East into a mere half game. Things could get complicated once the Yankees host the Red Sox on Thursday and every game is a must win for either teams. read more »
Tiger looks to bounce back
at the last staging of the Buick Open
July 29, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Thursday, Tiger Woods is raring to shoot for his fourth PGA Tour win of the year at the Buick Open and at the same time forget his dismal showing at the Open Championship two weeks ago. Woods missed the cut by one stroke, snapping a streak of eight consecutive top-10 finishes and marked the fifth time in his professional career that he missed the cut and he did not finish a tournament. read more »
Yankees gear up for back-to-back sweeps
July 22, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
These Yankees are really a streaky team, after getting swept by the Angels before the All-Star break; they poured it on against the Tigers and hapless Orioles. They now have a 5-game winning streak since the All-Star break and possibly notch back-to-back sweeps against the Orioles tomorrow. And due to their winning streak, they now lead the AL East by a game over the Red Sox. read more »
Tiger back on track in chase for
his 15th Major Tournament win
July 15, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
On Thursday, Tiger Woods will tee off at Turnberry Ailsa Course in Scotland for the 2009 British Open. And everybody knows that if it's a major tournament expect Tiger to be the frontrunner among golfers entered in the event. read more »
Yankees off to a good start
on a tough six-game road trip
July 08, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The resurgent Yankees showed that their win against low tier teams was not a fluke in the last two weeks. In the first game of their tough six-game road trip they routed the Minnesota Twins. read more »
All Williams Finals Looms at Wimbledon
July 01, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The women's single tournament is shaping up as another sister act event for the Williams sisters at the Wimbledon. Both Venus and Serena have reached the semifinals of this year's tournament. read more »
Roger Federer on target for his 15th Grand Slam title
June 24, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Roger Federer's sole motivation in this year's Wimbledon is to reach the finals and emphatically get his 15th Grand Slam title and etch his name as the greatest tennis player in the world. He is currently tied with Peter Sampras and one more win will vault him on top of the former tennis great. read more »
Yankees play host to the Nationals
June 17, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The NY Yankees dealt the Nationals its 46th loss of the season after scoring a come from behind win in the opening of their three-game series. Last week, the Yankees were swept on the road by their archrival Red Sox. It was only a temporary setback as they won the next series against their subway rival NY Mets. read more »
Orlando finally casts its magic against the Lakers
June 10, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
Staring on a 0-2 hole is a daunting task in the NBA Finals. But the Orlando Magic refused to back down and they finally found their mojos in Game 3 against the LA Lakers. read more »
Its All Even in the West Conference Finals
May 27, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
After 4 games in the Western Conference Finals, the series is tied at two games apiece. I feel that the Lakers are not playing consistently every game and fatigue is surely setting because of their lackadaisical effort in their two losses against the Nuggets. Lakers coach Phil Jackson must devise a plan on how his other players can help Kobe Bryant in their offensive play. read more »
Magic eager to pull tricks over the Cavaliers
May 20, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The Eastern Conference Finals will start on Wednesday, May 20 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cavaliers have the home court advantage throughout the playoffs and are well rested after a back-to-back series sweep of their respective opponents. read more »
Cavs barge into the Eastern Conference Finals
May 13, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
In the grueling NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers emerged as the first team to book a place in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs completed their utter dominance by sweeping their matches against the Pistons and Hawks. A back-to-back sweep was far from their initial plans but it is a step closer to achieve a berth in the NBA Finals. read more »
Rockets blasts off in La La Land
May 6, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, the LA Lakers were beaten by the Houston Rockets, 100-92. The win enables the Rockets to snatch the home-court advantage away from the Lakers. read more »
2009 NBA Playoffs Started with a Bang
April 22, 2009 by Marc Jerbs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs is off to a rousing start with 16 teams all jockeying for the coveted Larry O'Brien trophy. In the playoffs, you win or go home empty-handed. read more »
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