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Going for Broke
Loss Angeles
Big-money Dodgers, Angels striking out on the field, at the window
May 15th, 2013
Usually, $358.5 million goes a pretty long way—even in a place as overly pricey (and overly vain) as the greater Los Angeles area. But within the friendly confines of two stadiums affectionately known as the “Big A” and Chavez Ravine, all $358.5 million buys you is a heaping dose of underachievement. And despair. And mockery—lots and lots of mockery. Read more »
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Action Aplenty
Recapping a busy week at the books (and a cloudy one for our columnist)
May 8th, 2013
With the sixth pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, the San Diego Chargers select … Manti Te’o, linebacker, Notre Dame. And that’s when I blacked out. Read more »
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Storming the Winner’s Circle
Strong bloodlines will carry Normandy Invasion to Derby victory
April 30th, 2013
When it comes to Kentucky Derby betting slumps, look no further than yours truly. I was the hottest horse-racing prognosticator around these parts from 2006-10, hitting four of five winners in the annual “Run for the Roses.” Since then, it’s been nothing but shredded tickets and crushed dreams. Read more »
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Never Too Early for Action
Studying NFL point spreads ... in April? You bet!
April 24th, 2013
Studying NFL point spreads ... in April? You bet! Read more »
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Turning up the Heat
As the NBA playoffs tip off, there’s only one team worthy of your investment
April 17th, 2013
When it comes to things you probably should never bet against, the list goes like this (in order): sex (because sex always wins); Father Time (ain’t that right, Kobe Bryant?); Meryl Streep on Oscars night; Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan’s sobriety (for God’s sake, never parlay the two); and the 2012-13 Miami Heat winning back-to-back NBA championships. Read more »
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Who Will Win the NCAA Basketball Championship? Here's My Bet
Michigan +4 vs. Louisville
April 8th, 2013
Now let’s get to your obvious question: Why in the hell are you taking Michigan tonight when you have money on Louisville to win it all? Answer: A chance at the often-elusive “middle”—otherwise known in sports-betting circles as gambling nirvana. Read more »
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Flying High
Brace yourselves, UNLV fans: National title is in the Cards for Pitino
April 3rd, 2013
If ripping scabs off old sports-related wounds were an Olympic sport, my name would be mentioned in the same breath as Jim Thorpe, Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps. Read more »
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Marching On
As the unpredictable NCAA tournament resumes, bank on Michigan in Sweet 16
March 27th, 2013
As you continue to clean up the confetti that once was your NCAA tournament bracket, just realize you’re not alone—not by a Florida Gulf Coast long shot. How’s this for some opening-week madness? Read more »
Get Your Friday Madness Tickets Ready
March 22nd, 2013
Still figuring out your plays for the second day of the NCAA tournament? Check out what Matt Jacob has to say as he combs over today's slate of games. Read more »
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Spring Fever
Yes, basketball is in the air, but baseball also gets the Royal treatment
March 14th, 2013
Want to know why this is shaping up to be one of the craziest NCAA tournaments ever—and why I haven’t released a single college basketball selection this month (which is already half over)? Just look back to a few results from March 9 ... Read more »
