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  23. <title>Comparing NBA With The Growing Popularity Of College Basketball</title>
  24. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/updates/comparing-nba-with-the-growing-popularity-of-college-basketball.html</link>
  26. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marcelo Villa]]></dc:creator>
  27. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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  31. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/10/jacob-rice-cEG2cvkle3g-unsplash-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/10/jacob-rice-cEG2cvkle3g-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/10/jacob-rice-cEG2cvkle3g-unsplash-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />For basketball fans, the NBA has usually always been the favourite. Things are changing though with college basketball getting far more coverage nowadays.]]></description>
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  33. <h2><strong>NBA Vs NCAA College Basketball – Comparing New &amp; Old Trends In Viewership</strong></h2>
  34.  
  35.  
  36.  
  37. <p>Basketball is undoubtably one of the biggest sports in the US and North America, easily rivalling other beloved sporting pastimes like Baseball, Football, and Hockey. More than the others though, Basketball has also become highly popular internationally, and in Europe it has even become one of the most followed sports.&nbsp;</p>
  38.  
  39.  
  40.  
  41. <p>With the world, and technology, rapidly changing though, so have certain trends in viewership. Now, with <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/">NCAA college basketball</a> getting a lot more coverage than ever before, basketball fans are beginning to relinquish their long-standing loyalty to the NBA.</p>
  42.  
  43.  
  44.  
  45. <h2><strong>What Are The Main Differences?</strong></h2>
  46.  
  47.  
  48.  
  49. <p>Over the decades, the Nation Basketball Association, NBA, has rapidly grown to become one of the most recognisable sport leagues in the world today. It has also produced a host of house-hold-name sport celebrities, such as Shaquille O’Neil, Michael Jordan, and many others.&nbsp;</p>
  50.  
  51.  
  52.  
  53. <p>Up until recent years, the NBA has had a veritable monopoly on basketball, which has included coverage, merchandising, and major sponsorship from big-brand companies. However, these days online video-streaming technology is allowing other lesser-known leagues to increase their coverage tenfold. This has led to huge shifts in viewership, and investment, with a particular favourite becoming NCAA college basketball.</p>
  54.  
  55.  
  56.  
  57. <p>Though the basic rules and point system are generally the same, there are some notable differences in rules and organisation, such as:</p>
  58.  
  59.  
  60.  
  61. <ul><li>The number of teams involved. NCAA teams and players are far more numerous.</li><li>The game duration. NBA games are 48 minutes, while NCAA games are 40 minutes long.</li><li>The shot clock. In NBA, 24 seconds are allowed, with 35 seconds for NCAA.</li><li>The number of games played per season and their frequency. NBA games are necessarily limited to short period, whereas NCAA games are played continuously throughout the season at multiple universities.</li><li>Possession rules. In NBA, disputes in possession are usually resolved with a jump ball. In NCAA, though, possession is decided by the referee.&nbsp;</li><li>Fouls. NBA allows 6 fouls before disqualification, while NCAA allows 5.</li><li>NBA games are sectioned in quarters, while NCAA games are played in two halves.</li><li>The general size of the stadium and courts, and number of referees involved, etc. NBA is usually bigger in all regards.</li><li>Defence. Considering all of the above, NBA and NCAA teams generally utilise different defensive strategies.</li></ul>
  62.  
  63.  
  64.  
  65. <p>Otherwise, the biggest differences are in viewership, and the money and prestige involved. However, as its popularity grows, college basketball is quickly growing in these areas too and some of the money up for grabs rivals the wins you’d find on a <a href="https://www.blacklotuscasino.com/casino/android-app">real money casino Android app</a>.</p>
  66.  
  67.  
  68.  
  69. <h2><strong>The Pros &amp; Cons</strong></h2>
  70.  
  71.  
  72.  
  73. <p>There are certain benefits, and drawbacks, that both NBA and NCAA college basketball hold for fans and spectators. NBA for instance, being the professional side of the sport, generally offers the cream of the crop in terms of talent, as well as providing the biggest and most spectacular games.&nbsp;</p>
  74.  
  75.  
  76.  
  77. <p>NCAA though, is far more frequent, with a far more diverse line-up of talent, and a change in rules that some may find refreshing. Though largely a matter of personal preference, in the end of the day, it&#8217;s the ratings that will eventually decide. For now, NBA is still the king, but for how long?</p>
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  84. <title>Our Hearts Need A Workout – Here’s How To Achieve That</title>
  85. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/updates/our-hearts-need-a-workout-heres-how-to-achieve-that.html</link>
  87. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marcelo Villa]]></dc:creator>
  88. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
  89. <category><![CDATA[Updates]]></category>
  90. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=6042</guid>
  91.  
  92. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/sporlab-XiZ7pRvCzro-unsplash-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/sporlab-XiZ7pRvCzro-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/07/sporlab-XiZ7pRvCzro-unsplash-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Heart health is important for a long and happy life. We take a deeper look at how to achieve this and investigate which sports work best to keep us healthy. ]]></description>
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  94. <h2><strong>Top Sports For Boosting Heart Health&nbsp;</strong></h2>
  95.  
  96.  
  97.  
  98. <p>For a heart to get healthy and stay that way, it needs to be able to pump blood around the body in an effective way. For this to happen, the heart needs a regular workout.&nbsp;</p>
  99.  
  100.  
  101.  
  102. <p>An unfit heart is an unhealthy heart, and one that won’t be able to pump efficiently into old age. Also, it will tire fairly quickly and not be capable of much endurance.&nbsp;</p>
  103.  
  104.  
  105.  
  106. <p>The good news is that there are certain sports and activities that are particularly good for giving the heart the workout that it needs.&nbsp;</p>
  107.  
  108.  
  109.  
  110. <h2><strong>Running</strong></h2>
  111.  
  112.  
  113.  
  114. <p>Running is a great activity when wanting to elevate your heart rate.&nbsp;</p>
  115.  
  116.  
  117.  
  118. <p>In order to gain the maximum advantage for your heart, you should run at a decent pace for at least 20 minutes a day. And the good news about running is that fat will continue to burn even after your daily sprint, which means even more good news for your cardiovascular system.&nbsp;</p>
  119.  
  120.  
  121.  
  122. <h2><strong>Golf</strong></h2>
  123.  
  124.  
  125.  
  126. <p>While golfing may not seem as if it requires too much physical movement and activity, there are ways to get the most out of a day on the green.&nbsp;</p>
  127.  
  128.  
  129.  
  130. <p>To get all the benefits that golf has to offer for your heart, be sure to walk between holes and carry your clubs yourself. When walking a distance while carrying additional weight, your heart rate will rise, and you’ll get to enjoy everything from an increase in muscle tone, to a higher level of cardiovascular fitness.&nbsp;</p>
  131.  
  132.  
  133.  
  134. <h2><strong>Cycling</strong></h2>
  135.  
  136.  
  137.  
  138. <p>Cycling is a great sport for improving the overall strength of your heart. When you cycle at a decent pace, your heart rate will increase, and your heart will grow stronger in terms of stamina and endurance.&nbsp;</p>
  139.  
  140.  
  141.  
  142. <p>By doing this, you’ll burn calories and give your heart the healthy workout it deserves. And if you have a stationary bicycle you can even enjoy a few games at a <a href="https://www.luckycreek.com/live-casino">live casino online</a> while you pedal, giving you the best of both worlds.&nbsp;</p>
  143.  
  144.  
  145.  
  146. <h2><strong>Swimming</strong></h2>
  147.  
  148.  
  149.  
  150. <p>Swimming builds physical endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular stamina. This is a special activity, as it’s good for just about every organ and muscle in the body, including your heart and lungs.&nbsp;</p>
  151.  
  152.  
  153.  
  154. <p>No matter your stroke of choice, when done for an extended period of time, swimming help your body build endurance, and strengthen your heart.&nbsp;</p>
  155.  
  156.  
  157.  
  158. <p>The heart of your health is absolutely essential when wanting to live a healthy and long life, and swimming is a great way to see you well on your way.&nbsp;</p>
  159.  
  160.  
  161.  
  162. <h2><strong>Soccer</strong></h2>
  163.  
  164.  
  165.  
  166. <p>A game of soccer requires players to be constantly on-the-go, which is a great way to increase heart rate and lung capacity.&nbsp;</p>
  167.  
  168.  
  169.  
  170. <p>And since soccer is a team sport, you’ll get a great workout while enjoying all the increased motivation that this brings.&nbsp;</p>
  171.  
  172.  
  173.  
  174. <h2><strong>Jumping Rope (Skipping)</strong></h2>
  175.  
  176.  
  177.  
  178. <p>Skipping with a rope has long been used by boxers when training. Not only does it increase endurance and fitness, but it’s also a great way to ramp up your heart rate really quick.&nbsp;</p>
  179.  
  180.  
  181.  
  182. <p>Just <a href="https://theconversation.com/grab-a-rope-seven-reasons-why-skipping-is-so-good-for-you-144649#:~:text=Jumping%2520rope%2520will%2520cause%2520an,and%2520reducing%2520resting%2520heart%2520rate.">10 minutes of skipping per day</a> will help you to reduce the resting rate of your heart, lower your blood pressure, and even help keep cholesterol levels under control.&nbsp;</p>
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  189. <title>Strange &#038; Hilarious Sports That You Can Bet On In 2022</title>
  190. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/updates/strange-hilarious-sports-that-you-can-bet-on-in-2022.html</link>
  192. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marcelo Villa]]></dc:creator>
  193. <pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 20:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
  194. <category><![CDATA[Updates]]></category>
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  196.  
  197. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/gaspar-zaldo-AdQYbAnXU20-unsplash-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/gaspar-zaldo-AdQYbAnXU20-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/gaspar-zaldo-AdQYbAnXU20-unsplash-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Sports betting is one of the most popular forms of gambling online. Learn more about alternative sports that you can wager on. ]]></description>
  198. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/gaspar-zaldo-AdQYbAnXU20-unsplash-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/gaspar-zaldo-AdQYbAnXU20-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/gaspar-zaldo-AdQYbAnXU20-unsplash-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />
  199. <h2><strong>Weirdest Sports To Bet On</strong></h2>
  200.  
  201.  
  202.  
  203. <p>Sometimes, for some people, betting on conventional sports is simply too easy or too boring. Any fan can make a prediction as to which team is going to win a basketball match, or which player is going to score next in a soccer match. It takes thought and tactical analysis to get it right, but often taking a punt might not be the worst idea.</p>
  204.  
  205.  
  206.  
  207. <p>Some people like to challenge themselves and place bets on sports that are so crazy and alternative that many people would never guess that they can even be wagered on. Some sports fans take it seriously while some just want some good, light-hearted fun with their friends to see who can make the most money on a ridiculous bet.&nbsp;</p>
  208.  
  209.  
  210.  
  211. <p>The following are some of the weirdest sports and games that can be bet on:</p>
  212.  
  213.  
  214.  
  215. <h2>1. <strong>Arm-Wrestling</strong></h2>
  216.  
  217.  
  218.  
  219. <p>Back in 2017, a large sector of <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/nfl-players-showcase-arm-wrestling-prowess-at-mgm-grand-photos/">NFL players took place in a massive arm-wrestling tournament</a> that allowed fans to place bets on whichever player they thought would come out victorious. All the winnings of that competition were donated to charity on command of the NFL commission Roger Goodall, making the tournament all about fun and solidarity.&nbsp;</p>
  220.  
  221.  
  222.  
  223. <h2>2. <strong>Cornhole </strong></h2>
  224.  
  225.  
  226.  
  227. <p>Cornhole is exactly what it sounds like. Teams of two compete against one another, attempting to throw bags of corn kernels into holes carved onto a dummy bored – in a style similar to ski ball. Getting a bad into the hole will give the team 3 points whereas getting a bag to land on the board earns one point. Many of us most likely played this game in school at some point.&nbsp;</p>
  228.  
  229.  
  230.  
  231. <p>In 2015 the American Cornhole League was officially founded and cornhole was declared as a national sport that can be bet on.&nbsp;</p>
  232.  
  233.  
  234.  
  235. <h2>3. <strong>Rock-Paper-Scissors</strong></h2>
  236.  
  237.  
  238.  
  239. <p>At this point you may be asking, “who on earth would actually bet money on a game that relies completely on chance” and the answer to that is – many people. That is the nature of gambling and most of the time many friends and family simply do it to have a bit of fun together.</p>
  240.  
  241.  
  242.  
  243. <p>The beautiful thing about rock-paper-scissors is that everyone on the planet knows how it works, and as such the betting side of the game continues to rise. Many fans are 100% committed to the game as the numbers surrounding the game continue to grow.</p>
  244.  
  245.  
  246.  
  247. <h2><strong>The Bottom Line</strong></h2>
  248.  
  249.  
  250.  
  251. <p>If this shortlist has taught us anything, it is that you can never discount anything from becoming a real sport that bets can be placed on. And if it’s not for you, <a href="https://grand-rush.com/">Grand Rush</a> has plenty of the more traditional betting options!&nbsp;</p>
  252.  
  253.  
  254.  
  255. <p>People from all around the United States, and the world, are interested in weird, niche sports, and as long as this kind of interest continues it is highly likely that more and more alternative sports betting sites will emerge.</p>
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  262. <title>The hardships of balancing football and studies</title>
  263. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/articles/the-hardships-of-balancing-football-and-studies.html</link>
  265. <dc:creator><![CDATA[flounder]]></dc:creator>
  266. <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 15:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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  271. <description><![CDATA[It is always a difficult task to try and balance two or more time and energy consuming doings in life. Depending on the severity, regardless of how organized you are, one might find himself torn between having to pick between a couple of choices or, at the very least, choose where they&#8217;d focus more of [&#8230;]]]></description>
  272. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is always a difficult task to try and balance two or more time and energy consuming doings in life. Depending on the severity, regardless of how organized you are, one might find himself torn between having to pick between a couple of choices or, at the very least, choose where they&#8217;d focus more of their attention. Especially when it comes to college and football, or any other sport for that matter, things can get pretty hard. People are often stuck between a rock and a hard place.</p>
  273. <p>One of the things that make things harder is the fact that, to many, both education and football practice are equally important. Those with immense ambition often find themselves with numerous deadlines, having to calculate and navigate throughout the day if they plan on achieving everything they&#8217;ve set their minds to. Even during less busy days, there&#8217;s usually not a lot of free time to be spent messing around or playing <a href="https://www.mrporngeek.com/review/hardcore-porn-games/">hardcore porn games</a>.</p>
  274. <p>Of course, choosing one thing and focusing on it makes things a lot easier. If a person decides he is more into getting that college degree and pursuing a professional career in the field, then he can go easy on the practice. Not entirely quitting football is always a plus as it helps on multiple levels such as personal health or social life. Naturally, they will be giving up the opportunity of potentially becoming famous athletes but not everyone is into that. On the other hand, focusing on your football career can leave you with a lot less time for studying. Same with the previous option, this one does come with risks and there are pros and cons. You can decide to commit yourself to practice and advance towards becoming a better football player but it&#8217;s almost inevitable that your grades will end up suffering. However, as long as you don&#8217;t put yourself at risk of dipping too low and do a decently good job in class, you should be ok.</p>
  275. <p>The real trouble comes with those who want it all. I&#8217;m not saying that is a bad thing, it&#8217;s actually the opposite, but trying to excel at everything can leave a person burned out, which is far worse than just being tired after a couple of nights of no sleep. When it comes to balancing football and studies, the first thing you should do is figure out how much you can achieve in perfect conditions. That is possible but not often the case so don&#8217;t try and push yourself even further than that, taking on even more time-consuming hobbies or activities. You won&#8217;t have enough time to properly play <a href="https://www.mrporngeek.com/review/lesbian-porn-games/">lesbian sex games</a> as it is so you definitely wouldn&#8217;t want to add even more to your daily to-do list. And that list is exactly what will help you in situations like these. Grab a pen and paper (or a smartphone nowadays), organize yourself with it, and go conquer the world or at least college and football.</p>
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  282. <title>The Full MMA Guide: Review, The Future, Fighters to Watch</title>
  283. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/updates/the-full-mma-guide-review-the-future-fighters-to-watch.html</link>
  285. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marcelo Villa]]></dc:creator>
  286. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
  287. <category><![CDATA[Updates]]></category>
  288. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=6020</guid>
  289.  
  290. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/11/USATSI_13612746-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/11/USATSI_13612746-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/11/USATSI_13612746-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The MMA Season So Far Biggest Upset: Darren Till +175 over Kelvin Gastelum, although their are some big ones set to come up based on reveiws of sportsbooks. Notable New Champions: Invicta Fighting Championship Strawweight Champion: Kanako Murata WBO World Female Junior Welterweight Champion: Katie Taylor WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion: Saul Alvarez WBC Silver [&#8230;]]]></description>
  291. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/11/USATSI_13612746-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/11/USATSI_13612746-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/11/USATSI_13612746-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><h2>The MMA Season So Far</h2>
  292. <p><strong>Biggest Upset:</strong> Darren Till +175 over Kelvin Gastelum, although their are some big ones set to come up based on <a href="https://www.bestsportsbooks.co/sportsbook-reviews.html">reveiws of sportsbooks</a>.</p>
  293. <p><strong>Notable New Champions: </strong></p>
  294. <ul>
  295. <li><strong>Invicta Fighting Championship Strawweight Champion:</strong> Kanako Murata</li>
  296. <li><strong>WBO World Female Junior Welterweight Champion:</strong> Katie Taylor</li>
  297. <li><strong>WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion:</strong> Saul Alvarez</li>
  298. <li><strong>WBC Silver Lightweight Champion:</strong> Ryan Garcia</li>
  299. <li><strong>Interim WBA World Female Flyweight Champion:</strong> Seniesa Estrada</li>
  300. </ul>
  301. <h2><strong>A Few Storylines Going Forward:</strong></h2>
  302. <ol>
  303. <li><strong>BMFASAP:</strong> It wasn&#8217;t an ideal outcome to <strong>Jorge Masvidal</strong> and Nate Diaz, and I&#8217;ve seen cuts so deep on fighters that I could see their thoughts, that were allowed to keep fighting. Give Masvidal credit, though, those cuts didn&#8217;t open from him wishing really hard, he was absolutely peppering Nate up, and I had it a very clear 30-27 for Masvidal after that third, so Nate would have needed a finish against a guy that was rocking him for fifteen minutes. Nevertheless, they both seem to want to run it back as soon as humanly possible, so I&#8217;m looking forward to it, but a fair win to Jorge, the new BMF champ.</li>
  304. <li><strong>Cinnamon! Cinnamon! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNcrrwQwskw">Again and again!</a>:</strong> <strong>Saul Alvarez</strong>, better known to you as Canelo (spanish for cinnamon), is now a three-weight class world champion. Now what? Sergey Kovalev was much more game than I thought he would be, starting very strong, and was right there on the cards for most people until the eleventh-round, where Canelo left him a mess in the ropes. Is the siren song of a third Golovkin fight too much to ignore? Or maybe winning a true world title at super middleweight? Or maybe craving competition he finds his way to Artur Beterbiev? It&#8217;ll be a damned interesting matchup for sure, even if he just takes a breather fight.</li>
  305. <li><strong>Johnny Walker Dead:</strong> Well, all the dancing, theatrics, and cartwheels had to come to an end sometime, for one <strong>Johnny Walker</strong>. Some of us thought it was going to be against Jon Jones, but Corey Anderson didn&#8217;t let that train get to that station, then very audibly let Walker <a href="https://twitter.com/BroBible/status/1190809108733218818">know</a> about it.</li>
  306. </ol>
  307. <h2>Fighters to Watch</h2>
  308. <p><strong>1. Saul Alvarez:</strong> Alvarez is now a three-weight class world champion. Now what? Sergey Kovalev was much more game than I thought he would be, starting very strong, and was right there on the cards for most people until the eleventh-round, where Canelo left him a mess in the ropes. Is the siren song of a third Golovkin fight too much to ignore? Or maybe winning a true world title at super middleweight? Or maybe craving competition he finds his way to Artur Beterbiev? It&#8217;ll be a damned interesting matchup for sure, even if he just takes a breather fight.</p>
  309. <p><strong>2. Katie Taylor:</strong> After clearing out the lightweight division, the Irish gold-medalist is moving up to 140lbs and earned her first world title at it, the WBO&#8217;s.</p>
  310. <p><strong>3. Miguel Berchelt:</strong> And still WBC World Junior Lightweight champion after a fourth-round KO of Jason Sosa after opening him up and knocking him down twice within four rounds.</p>
  311. <p><strong>4. Jorge Masvidal:</strong> It wasn&#8217;t an ideal outcome to Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, and I&#8217;ve seen cuts so deep on fighters that I could see their thoughts, that were allowed to keep fighting. Give Masvidal credit, though, those cuts didn&#8217;t open from him wishing really hard, he was absolutely peppering Nate up, and I had it a very clear 30-27 for Masvidal after that third, so Nate would have needed a finish against a guy that was rocking him for fifteen minutes. Nevertheless, they both seem to want to run it back as soon as humanly possible, so I&#8217;m looking forward to it, but a fair win to Jorge, the new BMF champ.</p>
  312. <p><strong>5. Kanako Murata:</strong> Is the new Invicta Strawweight champion, claiming the vacant title over Emily Ducote via split-decision after Brianna van Buren signed with the UFC. This title is essentially a ticket to the UFC.</p>
  313. <p><strong>6. Darren Till:</strong> Mustered up the biggest upset of the weekend, defeating Kelvin Gastelum in one of those weird judging decisions where at least one judge gave either fighter a 30-27 card. By the by, Till looked absolutely MASSIVE at middleweight. How the hell was he making 170?</p>
  314. <p><strong>7. Ryan Garcia:</strong> In just 98 seconds, Garcia dismissed Romero Duno, finishing him for the first time and proving that the 21-year old is ready to challenge for a world championship sooner than later.</p>
  315. <p><strong>8. Xavier Martinez:</strong> 21 seconds and three punches later, and Martinez was the victor of the main event of ShoBox Friday night, decimating Jessie Cris Rosales.</p>
  316. <p><strong>9. Tim Spriggs:</strong> Retained his Fight To Win Black Belt Heavyweight title with a decision win over Erberth Santos in the main event of Fight To Win 130.</p>
  317. <p><strong>10. Vanessa Porto:</strong> Porto was slated to defend her Invicta flyweight title against Karina Rodriguez, but, per usual, the scale was the most dangerous opponent in Invicta, and Rodriguez missed weight, turning it into a regular three-round bout and the co-main. Regardless, the two came to fight, with Porto taking a 29-28 x3 UD over the would-be challenger.</p>
  318. <p><strong>11. Soufiane Kaddouri:</strong> Defended the Enfusion 63kg title with a TKO over Hamza Essalih.</p>
  319. <p><strong>12. Nordin Ben Moh:</strong> Claimed a split-decision win in the main event of Enfusion 90 in Antwerp.</p>
  320. <p><strong>13. Corey Anderson:</strong> Well, all the dancing, theatrics, and cartwheels had to come to an end sometime. Some of us thought it was going to be against Jon Jones, but Corey Anderson didn&#8217;t let that train get to that station, then very audibly let Walker <a href="https://twitter.com/BroBible/status/1190809108733218818">know</a> about it.</p>
  321. <p><strong>14. Derrick Lewis:</strong> Was the underdog in a must-win against Blagoy Ivanov and escaped with a split-decision win on the PPV card.</p>
  322. <p><strong>t15. Stephen Thompson:</strong> Needed to bounce back after getting starched by Anthony Pettis and rebounded nicely, taking a wide decision in a dominant win over Vicente Luque.</p>
  323. <p><strong>t15. Jairzinho Rozenstruik:</strong> Turning off a former heavyweight champion&#8217;s lights in less than a minute with a jab is a hell of a way to get your name out there.</p>
  324. <p>Get free money to bet on this fight from BetQL&#8217;s <a href="https://betql.co/sportsbook-offers">sports betting offers</a> and start winning tonight.</p>
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  331. <title>May NFL Updates</title>
  332. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/articles/football/may-nfl-updates.html</link>
  334. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Webb]]></dc:creator>
  335. <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2019 14:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
  336. <category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
  337. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=6015</guid>
  338.  
  339. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/usatsi_12068763-1-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/usatsi_12068763-1-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/usatsi_12068763-1-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The NFL Season may be 4 months away, but there&#8217;s plenty of news and rumors filling the mill.  There&#8217;s never a dull moment in the NFL and this off-season is sure to keep fans&#8217; attention.  Before we know it, we&#8217;ll be back to NFL and college ball betting, but in the meantime, he&#8217;s the latest [&#8230;]]]></description>
  340. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/usatsi_12068763-1-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/usatsi_12068763-1-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/usatsi_12068763-1-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>The NFL Season may be 4 months away, but there&#8217;s plenty of news and rumors filling the mill.  There&#8217;s never a dull moment in the NFL and this off-season is sure to keep fans&#8217; attention.  Before we know it, we&#8217;ll be back to NFL and <a href="https://college-ball-betting.com/">college ball betting</a>, but in the meantime, he&#8217;s the latest May news out of the NFL wire&#8230;</p>
  341. <p><strong>Here&#8217;s what the Giants Thought of Odell Beckham Jr.</strong></p>
  342. <p>Former Giants safety Landon Collins is now a member of the Redskins, and it didn&#8217;t take him long to air some dirty laundry involving his former team.</p>
  343. <p>Collins remained quiet about the Odell Beckham Jr. situation when he was rocking the Big Blue uniform, but he&#8217;s already sharing what he believe really happened behind closed doors.</p>
  344. <p>He relayed his thoughts in an interview with NJ.com, and opened up about exactly what happened &#8212; indicating that the Giants players loved OBJ, but the front office felt like he was an issue from the getgo.</p>
  345. <p>“Was I shocked with Odell?” Collins said, via <a class="vglnk" href="http://nj.com/" rel="nofollow">NJ.com</a>. “No, honestly, not. They felt like he was a problem the whole time. Ever since Odell stepped into the league with them, they felt like he was a problem, I felt like from the outside.”</p>
  346. <p>“We loved him,” Collins said of his teammates. “Odell is my brother. He is not that kind of guy, or what people think he is about or what the organization did. I don’t know why.&#8221;</p>
  347. <p>Interesting. That does make the chain of events make more sense, so we tend to believe what Collins is selling.</p>
  348. <p><strong>Dwayne Haskins Shows off his Incredible Arm Strength</strong></p>
  349. <p>Dwayne Haskins is already showing why he&#8217;s worthy of the first-round draft pick the Redskins used on him.</p>
  350. <p>Haskins is more of a pocket passer, and his mobility issues raised eyebrows from other teams, especially ones looking to run dynamic, innovative offenses with run-pass options built into the playbook.</p>
  351. <p>But let&#8217;s be honest, Haskins has a strong arm, and he can make all the throws. This was recently exemplified at Redskins minicamp, when he uncorked a beautiful back-shoulder throw for a TD. Check out the air yards on this deep pass.</p>
  352. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550">
  353. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/dh_simba7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dh_simba7</a> airing it out to <a href="https://twitter.com/Wide_Receiver3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wide_Receiver3</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HTTR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HTTR</a> <a href="https://t.co/g4wUMibPGX">pic.twitter.com/g4wUMibPGX</a></p>
  354. <p>&mdash; Washington Redskins (@Redskins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/1126919446998716416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
  355. <p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
  356. <p>The accuracy on that throw was a thing of beauty. Good start for the rookie.</p>
  357. <p><strong>Adam Gase Denies a Rift with Miami&#8217;s GM</strong></p>
  358. <p>Jets head coach Adam Gase is already having issues getting adjusted to the New York media, and the 2019 season isn&#8217;t even close to beginning yet.</p>
  359. <p>Gase is a guy who speaks his mind, and he also doesn&#8217;t hold back when he feels a certain way, which doesn&#8217;t usually end well in the New York market. Reporters are already playing right into that, circulating a report about Gase having issues getting along with general manager Mike Maccagnan.</p>
  360. <p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know who decides to put that stuff out there,&#8221; Gase said, according to NFL.com. &#8220;It kind of pisses me off a little bit. We have discussions on everything. That&#8217;s our job. We have to work through so much stuff. That&#8217;s what we have to do. That&#8217;s all we&#8217;ve done since we&#8217;ve been here.&#8221;</p>
  361. <p>He continued:</p>
  362. <p>&#8220;Since we started, we&#8217;ve been in constant communication whether he&#8217;s coming down to my office or I&#8217;m going to his office, that&#8217;s all we&#8217;re trying to do is make sure we&#8217;re on the same page all the time. We&#8217;re trying to put this thing together as well as we can in a short period of time.&#8221;</p>
  363. <p>If this pissed him off, Gase is gonna have a long next few years in the Big Apple, because it&#8217;s going to get a lot more difficult.</p>
  364. <p><strong>OBJ Clarifies his Statement that the Browns are the &#8220;New Patriots&#8221;</strong></p>
  365. <p>The Browns are experiencing a major culture shift, which was apparent from the team&#8217;s body language and play on the field last season. And the team&#8217;s biggest offseason acquisition is already buying into what they&#8217;re selling.</p>
  366. <p>Odell Beckhham Jr. recently made headlines when he came out and said the Browns could become the &#8220;new Patriots,&#8221; so now he&#8217;s felt compelled to explain exactly what he meant by that. OBJ took to Instagram to explain these comments.</p>
  367. <p>&#8220;Just to clarify, I will always aspire to be great. I haven&#8217;t reached that point in the NFL but that&#8217;s what we all chase and I&#8217;m going to continue to work to help the Browns become great.&#8221;</p>
  368. <p>He continued:</p>
  369. <p>&#8220;Never meant the Browns are the new Patriots or going to be the new Patriots. I just have great respect for what they&#8217;ve done but definitely recognize the work that has to be done to get there.&#8221;</p>
  370. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550">
  371. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. clarified his Browns-Patriots comments via an IG story Thursday night on his verified page.</p>
  372. <p>“Never meant the Browns are the new Patriots or going to be the new Patriots,&quot; Beckham wrote. &quot;I just have great respect for what they’ve done &#8230;&quot; <a href="https://t.co/LWYwi5ePPH">pic.twitter.com/LWYwi5ePPH</a></p>
  373. <p>&mdash; Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbieTeope/status/1126821624349642752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
  374. <p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
  375. <p>Beckham knows that it&#8217;s not wise to poke the bear known as the Patriots, so he made sure to backtrack a bit. Smart.</p>
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  382. <title>The Blues are a Game Away from Elimination and Have Only Themselves to Blame</title>
  383. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/articles/the-blues-are-a-game-away-from-elimination-and-have-only-themselves-to-blame.html</link>
  385. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Webb]]></dc:creator>
  386. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2019 11:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
  387. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
  388. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=6012</guid>
  389.  
  390. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/blues-stars-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/blues-stars-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/blues-stars-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The St. Louis Blues were on a roll. They eliminated the Winnipeg Jets and jumped out to a 2-1 series lead in the second round against the Dallas Stars. Then the 2017-18 Blues showed up and rained on the party. Now, the Blues are one loss from elimination and are playing some of their ugliest [&#8230;]]]></description>
  391. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/blues-stars-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/blues-stars-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2019/05/blues-stars-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>The St. Louis Blues were on a roll. They eliminated the Winnipeg Jets and jumped out to a 2-1 series lead in the second round against the Dallas Stars. Then the 2017-18 Blues showed up and rained on the party.</p>
  392. <p>Now, the Blues are one loss from elimination and are playing some of their ugliest hockey of the season. Credit usually goes to the opposition when a team is on the brink of elimination, but here the Blues have done such a good job of shooting themselves in the foot that it neutralizes any praise thrown in the direction of the Stars.  Currently the Stars are favored to win Game 5 according to <a href="https://mad-betting.com/">mad-betting.com</a> and many online sports books.  The odds are stacked against them and the Blues need a huge turn around to save the series.</p>
  393. <p>The broadcast will spend time celebrating Dallas goaltender Ben Bishop, the Dallas defense and their timely offense. Blues fans will see the painful reality as their team is crumbling, making the opponent look like a high-tier contender.</p>
  394. <p>Take Bishop&#8217;s play. He has played very well in the series. No argument here. We&#8217;d respect his play even more if he could cut out the theatrics, but that&#8217;s a different conversation. He stopped 38-of-39 shots and was the key reason the Stars won Game 5. But, and this is a critical point, the vast majority of the Blues&#8217; shots were straight at his chest with little-to-no traffic. Only a few required Bishop to scramble or exert any kind of visible effort.</p>
  395. <p>Can you remember any Blues shots in Game 5 that were tipped or redirected? Probably not and that&#8217;s a big problem. So too is the complete lack of traffic in front of Bishop. The Blues&#8217; offensive approach in Game 4 and Game 5 has been so unorganized and so unimpressive that just about any NHL goaltender could look elite with so much time and vision to stop shots straight at their midsection.</p>
  396. <p>Dallas also blocked 19 shots in Game 5. That&#8217;s a big number that doesn&#8217;t reveal just how many were weak shots from the blue line where the Blues skater failed to get the puck past the first Dallas player. That&#8217;s a healthy dose of bad accuracy and bad execution mixed with an offensive strategy that&#8217;s far too slow and deliberate. There&#8217;s no creativity or imagination. It&#8217;s not hard to stop the Blues when they try the same thing over and over again.</p>
  397. <p>The Blues are extremely easy to defend right now. They&#8217;re even worse on the power play which is a remarkable accomplishment. You know it&#8217;s bad when fans are asking the Blues to decline their next power play. Their struggles just to enter the Dallas zone with the man advantage might be the perfect summary of how broken the current approach and execution has been. So too are the handful of breakaways and 2-on-1 rushes allowed while on the power play. Talk about ridiculous.</p>
  398. <p>Then there&#8217;s the 15 giveaways credited to the Blues in Game 5. That&#8217;s just the official tally, but an argument could be made that they made quite a few more. Many of those turnovers were in their own zone and passed directly to a Stars player. So many passes missed their intended target. So many passes were so bad that no one really knows who was the intended target. The Blues struggled to clear their own zone again and again as they kept giving the puck up with little to no fight. It was ugly.</p>
  399. <p>It&#8217;s crazy to think that the 2018-19 Blues, a team that showed its resilience throughout the last half of the season, now look like a team that shouldn&#8217;t even be in the playoffs. Their crazy ride could meet an abrupt end and they have no one to blame but themselves. They look like a team that has hit a wall and completely ran out of gas beginning in Game 4. Maybe the magic has run its course this season?</p>
  400. <p>Is anything left in the tank or will the Blues continue to be their own worst enemy?</p>
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  406. <item>
  407. <title>The NBA is the Most Forward-Thinking Sports League for Betting</title>
  408. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/articles/basketball/the-nba-is-the-most-forward-thinking-sports-league-for-betting.html</link>
  410. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Koehler]]></dc:creator>
  411. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
  412. <category><![CDATA[Basketball]]></category>
  413. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=6007</guid>
  414.  
  415. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-400x396.jpg 400w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The Supreme Court decision of May last year that overturned the 1992 PASPA Act and effectively legalized sports betting in the US, which was more than good news for this popular NJ sportsbook as it had many far-reaching implications, but one of the most immediate is the change that it forced on the nation’s top [&#8230;]]]></description>
  416. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-400x396.jpg 400w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2017/10/639796166-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>The Supreme Court decision of May last year that overturned the 1992 PASPA Act and effectively legalized sports betting in the US, which was more than good news for <a href="https://gamble-usa.com/betmgm-sports-app/">this popular NJ sportsbook </a>as it had many far-reaching implications, but one of the most immediate is the change that it forced on the nation’s top sports organizations.</p>
  417. <p>For decades, professional sport in the US has been dead set against any association between sport and the gambling industry. The NFL and the NCAA have led the way. Back in the 1960s, the NFL described sports gambling as the number one threat to the sport of football, and the NFL was a strong supporter of the attempt to overturn New Jersey’s sports betting laws, which ultimately led to the steps of the Supreme Court. However, the failure of that legal effort has transformed the landscape and forced a rethink on the part of the previously staunchly anti-gambling sports establishment.</p>
  418. <p>At the beginning of 2019, the NFL, in a significant U-turn, announced a deal with Caesars Entertainment, signing the casino giant up as the NFL’s official gambling partner. That deal made headlines, but the NFL was late to the party. When it comes to taking advantage of the changing gambling landscape, basketball, in the form of the NBA, was way ahead of them.</p>
  419. <p>Back in the summer of 2018, the NBA announced a major deal with casino company MGM to become the league’s first official gaming partner. This marked the first time in the history of US sport that a major league had linked up with a company that provides sportsbook products. The deal itself was worth $25m over a three-year period, which is not a huge amount of money by the standards of the NBA’s revenue streams.</p>
  420. <p>However, the detail of the deal shows that the NBA hasn’t just reluctantly embraced the gambling industry. It demonstrates that the organization has fully thought through the relationship and represents a model for other major leagues to follow as they wrestle with the gambling revolution.</p>
  421. <p>For its money, MGM has got the rights to use NBA logos, along with highlights and, crucially, the access to data for the NBA. However, those rights are not exclusive, which left the NBA the freedom to sell its rights as many times as it wants. Subsequently, the organization announced a deal with gaming company Codere for the Spanish market, and with another sportsbook company, BetStars, both of which are also able to describe themselves as an official gaming partner of the NBA.</p>
  422. <p>This means that gambling fans who head online to bet on sports will also find other gamling sites.  There are great sites that offer slots bonuses and other online casino extras like <a href="https://www.bonusrequired.com/">bonusrequired.com</a>. As fans gamble online more, they will also be more exposed to NBA material, which the league and its betting partners hope will drive both interest and wagering on professional basketball in the US.</p>
  423. <p>However, while the exposure of being involved with the NBA is good for any company, the most important part of the package could turn out to be the data. At the moment, not having access to the direct data feed from the NBA does not seem to be a disadvantage for sportsbooks companies, but that could well change. Currently, sports betting is in its infancy, but as it spreads across the US, it is likely that customers will increasingly demand the ability to bet live, as they have in Europe.</p>
  424. <p>When it comes to live betting, access to official NBA data will be crucial for sportsbook providers, both in setting their odds and in providing a responsive, competitive service to in-play betting fans. Having access to the fastest and most reliable data feed could give a betting company a big advantage, and the NBA has spotted the potential for revenue from this source early on.</p>
  425. <p>It also represents a notable shift in emphasis from the NBA. In the early months of legalized sports betting, the organization, like the other major leagues, was pushing the idea of an “integrity” fee – a payment extracted from gambling companies in exchange for the right to use the organization’s data. That proved to be particularly unpopular with gambling companies, so the shift to selling the rights to access that data in a wider gambling partnership package looks like a more constructive approach.</p>
  426. <p>As a result of its policy shift, the NBA has been able to do further deals with betting and sports data companies, including Genius Sports and Sportradar, positioning itself as the most progressive of the major leagues and the one best-placed to capitalize on the sports betting revolution.</p>
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  433. <title>Landing Spots for Le&#8217;Veon Bell</title>
  434. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/articles/football/landing-spots-for-leveon-bell.html</link>
  436. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ted Winters]]></dc:creator>
  437. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 22:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
  438. <category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
  439. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=5999</guid>
  440.  
  441. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/10/usatsi_10321158-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/10/usatsi_10321158-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/10/usatsi_10321158-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally fed up with their veteran running back, Le&#8217;Veon Bell. We could all assume that this was a long time coming, but they have officially opened up their doors for any trade possibilities on Monday. At this point, a relocation for Bell would be best for both parties. It&#8217;s clear that [&#8230;]]]></description>
  442. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/10/usatsi_10321158-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/10/usatsi_10321158-150x150.jpg 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/10/usatsi_10321158-220x220.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally fed up with their veteran running back, Le&#8217;Veon Bell. We could all assume that this was a long time coming, but they have officially opened up their doors for any trade possibilities on Monday. At this point, a relocation for Bell would be best for both parties. It&#8217;s clear that he has no intentions of returning to the Steelers as he continues to indicate that his playing days in Pittsburgh are over. And on the other hand, the Steelers have been quite satisfied with the emergence of their second-year running back, James Conner.</p>
  443. <p>If this wasn&#8217;t about money concerns, a trade for Bell would&#8217;ve probably been completed as early as Monday. But since he is coming with such a demanding price that must be paid off before a deal is in place, the situation becomes a lot more complicated for teams as they would have to give up some substantial assets along with a hefty price to pay on the financial end as well. Considering Bell&#8217;s talent is top-three at his position, though, there are going to be teams that would like to work something out and make a deal happen. By now, we don&#8217;t have too much information on a potential trade partner with the Steelers, but three teams are rumored to be in the mix. Any team that gets Bell will have a great chance of winning games.  You&#8217;ll want to be sure to <a href="https://www.novibet.co.uk/sports">visit this website</a> to make wagers on Le&#8217;Veon Bell&#8217;s new NFL team.</p>
  444. <h3>1. New York Jets</h3>
  445. <p>Let&#8217;s get this one out of the way. If I had to choose, I&#8217;d say that the New York Jets are probably the favorite to land Bell as of right now. From a cap standpoint, the Jets can afford Bell. They are sitting slightly above the league average with about $19 million, according to Spotrac.</p>
  446. <p>The only problem here is, Bell doesn&#8217;t seem too fond of the New York Jets. A Tweet recently resurfaced from Bell when he told his followers that $60 million in cash &#8220;wouldn&#8217;t be enough to come run with the Jets.&#8221; Now, obviously, Bell wouldn&#8217;t have a choice but to play for the Jets if they traded for him. But seeing as though he doesn&#8217;t really care about the actual game when he is unhappy, maybe it&#8217;s best the Jets stay away from Bell.</p>
  447. <p>Unless they can get a sit down to try and convince him that they can be a legitimate winning team with him in the backfield, of course. And it&#8217;s also necessary to note that his Twitter comment was from February. So, the pre-Sam Darnold era, to be exact. Who truly knows how Bell feels about the Jets in September.</p>
  448. <h3>2. Indianapolis Colts</h3>
  449. <p>If this were the offseason, I&#8217;d say the Colts should go all in for Bell. But seeing their mediocre start to the season, maybe it&#8217;s best to just fall back from trying to acquire Bell. Look, I know it&#8217;s early on. But the Colts are not a win-now type of team. There&#8217;s no Super Bowl for them this year, with or without Bell in the backfield.</p>
  450. <p>I&#8217;m not even sure the Colts are a playoff team in that case. As Andrew Luck is easing back into the game, the Colts need to recognize their situation and steer clear of making any crazy &#8216;win-now&#8217; type of moves. Keep your draft assets, cash, and any semi-decent players and continue to rebuild the team through the draft and free agency in the offseason.</p>
  451. <h3>3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers</h3>
  452. <p>So much for trusting an early-round running back. The Buccaneers just drafted Ronald Jones in 2018, and the young rookie has yet to be activated on gameday. Not only are they not utilizing Jones, but they are in the mix of a potential trade for Bell as well.</p>
  453. <p>Out of the three teams linked to Bell, the Buccaneers are probably in the best position for winning right now. Although they came back down to earth on Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they still kept it interesting. I&#8217;d say the Bucs are probably even a dark horse in the NFC. And if they get Bell on their team, look out.</p>
  454. <p>The passing game in Tampa seems to be great, so adding Bell into the mix with his multi-talented abilities to be dangerous in the air and on the ground and the Buccaneers are definitely not a team to take lightly.</p>
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  461. <title>The Best Ways to Enjoy the World Cup</title>
  462. <link>http://leftoverhotdog.com/articles/football/the-best-ways-to-enjoy-the-world-cup.html</link>
  464. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Webb]]></dc:creator>
  465. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 22:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
  466. <category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
  467. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://leftoverhotdog.com/?p=5994</guid>
  468.  
  469. <description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-01-at-11.44.21-PM-150x150.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-01-at-11.44.21-PM-150x150.png 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-01-at-11.44.21-PM-220x220.png 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Summer is bringing with itself a brand-new soccer season for all sports enthusiast. If you enjoy watching your country get it down in one of the most competitive and famous sports this season, then gear yourself up for FIFA World Cup 2018. GET YOUR SCHEDULE READY The FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule is already out. All [&#8230;]]]></description>
  470. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-01-at-11.44.21-PM-150x150.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-01-at-11.44.21-PM-150x150.png 150w, http://leftoverhotdog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-01-at-11.44.21-PM-220x220.png 220w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Summer is bringing with itself a brand-new soccer season for all sports enthusiast. If you enjoy watching your country get it down in one of the most competitive and famous sports this season, then gear yourself up for FIFA World Cup 2018.</p>
  471. <p><b>GET YOUR SCHEDULE READY</b></p>
  472. <p>The FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule is already out. All you need to do is match your schedule with the dates, and you are ready to get the best seat in the whole world – with your friends and family. Empty all your work slot before the match dates to enjoy uninterrupted live streaming and make sure to join the fun by utilizing online gambling resources which hit <a href="https://gambleindiana.com/news/indiana-sportsbooks-post-record-february-handle/">record numbers in February</a>. Then kick back and get involved in <a href="https://sport.netbet.co.uk/football/world-cup-2018/">NetBet World Cup 2018 Betting</a> to make the games more exciting and potentially win some money. If possible, get your family and friends to join in your plans. The more, the merrier.</p>
  473. <p><b>ARRANGE YOUR TICKETS</b></p>
  474. <p>This is not possible for everyone, but if you are visiting Russia in the FIFA time frame, it would be best to arrange for the tickets beforehand. Nothing beats the live experience of the stadium, mixing your voice with the live crowd.</p>
  475. <p>A family visit to Russia would solve two purposes in this time frame, and if you are too invested in sports, this is your call.</p>
  476. <p><b>GET YOUR PROPS READY</b></p>
  477. <p>Now that you are free from all your engagements, next step is to make arrangements for live streams. Get yourself subscribed to live feeds if you haven’t already, or your provider is not airing them. If you are using satellite or internet, check all your connection and weather beforehand so that you get no interruption on the day of the match.</p>
  478. <p>No cheering squad is complete without the props, so get your banners, wigs and a group ready to enjoy the experience to the fullest. Quality feed and speakers are the necessity for you and your group of friends.</p>
  479. <p><b>STACK YOUR SNACKS</b></p>
  480. <p>Snacks make any occasion ten times better than the original. Be sure you are going to lose a lot of energy while cheering for your homies and get hungry quite often. Grab some bags of chips and popcorn before the game so that you have a consecutive game. Snacks make your evening more happening and dynamic.</p>
  481. <p><b>EXPECTED UNEXPECTED</b></p>
  482. <p>Bumpers are given on a long and fun road and be sure to get a lot of unexpected interruptions, like signal failing or slow internet, even running out of snacks.</p>
  483. <p>But never give up, expected the unexpected and always have a back door. The second course of action is pre-determined. Stack up on an alternate place you can enjoy your matches and with an even more lovely company than the last.</p>
  484. <p>Also, keep in touch with a doctor and get checked out. Do not risk falling sick before the big matches begin. If possible, make this into a family event, drag your friends into this is you can. This FIFA should be not only enjoyable, but also memorable for everyone. FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule is out already, have you matched up your schedule yet? There is just a little time left before the party begins.</p>
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