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Going for Broke
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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JT the Brick and Pauly Talk NBA, MLB
April 11th, 2013
Will the Lakers make the playoffs? Who's the best pitcher in baseball this season? JT the Brick and Pauly Howard, the duo from Fox Sports Radio's Power Hour show in Las Vegas, went toe to toe on these questions for Vegas Seven. Read more »
Going for Broke
‘Spreading’ Knowledge on the Road to March
February 21st, 2013
The scoreboard read UNLV 70, San Diego State 62. The clock showed 3:09 remaining. And even though my big play was the Rebels minus-4 points, I knew I was screwed. That’s because moments earlier, from my seat at midcourt, I could read UNLV coach Dave Rice’s lips as he delivered crunch-time instructions during the final media timeout. Read more »
Going For Broke
My best NBA playoff betting advice? Listen to our guest handicapper!
May 17th, 2012
Clearly, the only thing more worthless than my betting advice is Bryce Harper’s anger-management assistance. Which is why I’m turning things over to someone who actually knows what the hell he’s doing. Herewith are a few key NBA playoff betting strategies from longtime Las Vegas resident and Covers.com handicapper Ted Sevransky. Read more »
Going For Broke
Peering into the crystal basketball for a look at the NBA’s second season
April 26th, 2012
I’m not exactly sure what good-luck charm David Stern keeps in his back pocket (a horseshoe, a rabbit’s foot, one of Marv Albert’s hairpieces), but whatever it is, it’s working. The NBA commissioner won a game of chicken with the players association, saving the 2011-12 campaign at the 11th hour, then watched those same players deliver one of the most compelling regular seasons in recent memory. Read more »
Going For Broke
Back in action with predictions on the always-unpredictable NBA
April 12th, 2012
With the lockout delaying tipoff until Christmas Day and David Stern’s greedy-and-grueling schedule of 65 games in four months, the road to riches was seemingly smooth: Back veteran squads early, younger squads late and, in the middle, patiently wait for opportunities to fade graybeards such as the Celtics and Spurs when they’re playing their third game in three nights. Read more »
Going For Broke
After a horrendous March Madness, it’s time to go bananas
April 5th, 2012
Thankfully, despite that pitiful NCAA tournament effort, there are still a few pennies left in the bankroll. And it’s left to me to rebuild it, which I’ll do with some futures plays in baseball, with its regular season ramping up, and the NBA, where the regular season is winding down. Read more »
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Time to follow up a wild February with what promises to be a memorable March
March 1st, 2012
A few years back, two friends who were roommates here in town nearly came to blows when one tossed raw chicken into the garbage can … in the garage … in the middle of July … several days before the next scheduled pickup. I bring that up because it’s the perfect metaphor for the inaugural Pac-12 hoops season, which has reeked since Day One. And Utah (6-22 overall; 3-13 conference; 0-14 away from home) has played the role of the raw chicken. Read more »
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In desperate need of a few slam dunks after another week of air balls
February 23rd, 2012
7-16-1. No, that’s not the UNLV basketball team’s road mark. Nor is it Tim Tebow’s latest favorite Bible verse. Nor the combination to Steve Wynn’s safe—although I wish it was, as I could use some cash right about now. Read more »
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Looking for improved shot selection after misfiring on initial basketball picks
February 16th, 2012
Three things you can count on every year in college basketball: Dick Vitale wearing out mute buttons across the land, John Calipari playing fast and loose with NCAA rules, and drastic home-road splits for the vast majority of teams. Read more »
