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With the global sports betting market being worth US$83.65 billion in 2022 , it’s clear this is a popular pastime amongst gambling enthusiasts. If you’re a sports fan, maybe you’re already thinking of placing a wager to try and earn some extra cash while you watch your favorite teams. But what are the strategies that can help you find the best sports bet picks? If you make the wrong choices you could quickly lose your bankroll and hand all your money over to the house. The good news is that gambling isn’t only about luck, and you can use 5 methods to increase your chances of winning at sports betting. Let’s find out more Sports Bet Picks. 1. Learn About the Different Betting Types You have a huge variety of options when betting on sports, and you can pick different types of bets such as point spread, over/under, and parlay. However, each bet has different rules and you need to understand each one along with the applicable sports odds. If you need help with learning … [Read more...] about 5 Lucky Things To Know About Sports Bet Picks

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Speaking to Dick Ebersol, the ‘most powerful person in sports,’ is like getting a masterclass in the art of storytelling. Ebersol recently joined me on video from his home in Telluride, Colorado, to talk about his new book , From Saturday Night to Sunday Night . Ebersol’s memoir takes readers behind the scenes as he co-created Saturday Night Live with Lorne Michaels to pioneering Olympics and sports coverage on NBC . I contacted Ebersol after being struck by how often “storytelling” appears in his book. Although Ebersol's book offers an engaging history of television sports, it also delivers valuable insights for professionals in any field who need to create content and present ideas that engage, motivate, and move their audiences. “My priority was story, story, story.” Televised sports are far different today than before Ebersol put his stamp on NBC’s sports and Olympics coverage. For most viewers, … [Read more...] about Storytelling Is A Team Sport, According To Legendary NBC Executive Dick Ebersol

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The World Anti-Doping Agency is likely to retain a ban on the use of marijuana by athletes, despite pressure on the agency to change its policy on cannabis after U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was barred from the Summer Olympic Games last year. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal published on Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will keep cannabis on its list of banned substances for 2023. With the decision to continue the ban on cannabis by the governing body charged with preventing doping in international sports, athletes who test positive for cannabis in competition will face suspension from eligibility. Last year, WADA announced that it would conduct a scientific review to determine if cannabis should remain on the list of banned substances. The review was initiated with the encouragement of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, athletes and U.S. politicians after Richardson was kept off the … [Read more...] about World Anti-Doping Agency Retains Ban On Marijuana In Sports

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Prior to 1984, street-legal motorcycles that could also be ridden off the pavement (without immediately crashing) were known as “enduros” or “scramblers,” and for the most part, they were lightly modified street bikes with knobby tires, high-mount exhausts and perhaps a bit more suspension travel than their street-based counterparts. They were fine for plonking down a dirt road, buzzing around the farm, or exploring nearby canyons. But on balance, they were small bikes, with limited power, short range and truly limited ability to tackle truly tough terrain - let alone mount an epic journey to the far corners of the globe. But spurred by wanderlust and books like Ted Simon’s epic 1974 travelogue Jupiter’s Travels , and Elspeth Beard’s 1982 Lone Rider , a new type of motorcycle riding - now called dual-sport, adventure or “ADV” riding - was beginning to take shape, and motorcycle makers began to take notice just as … [Read more...] about Ride Review: 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Dual-Sport Adventure Motorcycle

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said mysteriously at the D23 Expo held over the weekend that he had big plans for ESPN, but didn’t put any meat on the bones until today. T he D23 Expo is an annual event held in Anaheim for Disney fans, which includes experiences, concerts, pavilions, presentations, and special sneak peeks. In an exclusive interview with David Faber of CNBC , Bob Chapek, CEO of Walt Disney DIS Company, said that the company did indeed plan to add sports betting—it just wanted a third party to process the bets (commonly referred to as the “handle”) via a partner. That’s likely due to the fact that Disney wants to keep its wholesome family image but still get some upside from sports betting, which is projected to be a rapidly growing market. The move into sports betting is likely the reason that activist investor Dan Loeb on September 11 backtracked on his August suggestion (after making a $1 … [Read more...] about ESPN To Make Bold Move Into Sports Betting

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For Griffin Kurzius and Michael Zavagno, the road to running a daily fantasy sports app that creates the social feel of a virtual sports bar and creating a different way to attract interest in the vast world of daily fantasy sports and sports betting started in their freshman dorm at Wake Forest in the mid-2000s. Both are longtime fantasy sports players and in the same fantasy football league with other college friends for over a decade. The duo just wanted ways to make it more interesting, more informal and social. Now Kurzius is the COO and Zavagno is the CEO of Top Prop, a relatively new player on the daily fantasy scene but one differentiating itself from the bigger names while raising about $500,000 before its launch. Making it more interesting is where the creation of Top Prop came in. Launched at the outset of the 2021 NFL season it differentiates from the top daily fantasy sports outlets Fan Duel and … [Read more...] about Startup TopProp Seeks A More Social Aspect To Daily Fantasy Sports

In the run-up to the T20 World Cup cricket tournament scheduled to begin in Australia on October 16, DreamSetGo, the official travel agent for the tourney, expects 3,000 Indians to travel with them. The company estimates the Indian market to account for 40 percent of the total audience travelling for the games. “From a travel package standpoint, India is making up more than 40 percent of the total audience. We estimate to contribute to 20 percent of the Indian travellers that we are bringing into Australia,” said founder and chief business officer Monish Shah. The sports travel platform from the house of Dream Sports, which also includes brands like fantasy sports platform Dream11 and FanCode, among others, has sold close to 70 percent of its inventory, said the company’s top official. Traction for T20 World Cup Close “We are taking over 1,600 travellers and  are nearing 70 percent of our target and (the remaining) 30 percent we hope will get picked up as we … [Read more...] about India to account for 40% of T20 World Cup audience as sports travel reaches pre-Covid level

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In a stunning reversal of fortune, rumors abound that Diamond Sports Group (DSG), a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcasting Corp. which runs the Bally Sports Networks (formerly Fox Sports Networks as well as YES Network and Marquee Sports Network (co-owned with the Chicago Cubs)) is in trouble. Reportedly , it is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy just months after its roll-out a streaming service for the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) called Bally Sports Plus (BSP). Just months ago management touted that the streaming service could bring in $1.3 billion to $1.9 billion in revenue in five years and somewhere between $444 million and $1.3 billion in EBITDA by 2027. Management is reportedly talking to the NBA, MLB and NHL regarding a fire-sale buy-out. Under the plan, creditors would take over the RSNs, give Sinclair $3 billion in cash and a minority interest in DSG, and then sell the RSNs back to the leagues. This will … [Read more...] about Regional Sports Networks, Once Considered The Crown Jewels Of Broadcast, Now Barely Breaking Even

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin U.K. broadcaster, BT Sport premiered After The Roar on September 9th 2022, looking at the mental health struggles former elite sportsmen face after they retire. Numerous professional athletes have described post-retirement living as a drastic difference to their playing careers. The documentary is fronted by former Leinster, Ireland and Lions rugby captain, Brian O’Driscoll, where he reflects on his 15-year playing career as well as other players. They look at the health challenges posed after competing , as well as the likely reduction in earnings, attention, and competitive pressure. “When I retired, I was confronted with one of the most testing challenges I’d ever faced: life after sport,” O’Driscoll said. “From the outside, my retirement may have looked easy, but the truth is I had my own battles. I don’t think I’m alone and I’m very keen to better understand the impact retirement has on former athletes - and … [Read more...] about Documentary ‘After The Roar’ Looks At Men’s Mental Health Post Sports Retirement

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Arena Group , a digital-media publisher operating a roster of over 240 brands including Sports Illustrated (under a license from Authentic Brands Group) as well as The Street, The Spun and Parade, is amping up their golf coverage by acquiring Morning Read from Buffalo Groupe. “This is another step in growing quality storytelling and experiences for consumers, further expanding our footprint in one of the most valuable categories in all of sports,” Ross Levinsohn, CEO of The Arena Group and Sports Illustrated, said. Sports Illustrated Media Group reached 55.9 million unique visitors in August 2022 and they are the number five player on the digital sports media leaderboard according to analytics firm Comscore SCOR . ESPN tops the list trailed by Latin American powerhouse Globo Esportes, Yahoo Sports NBC Sports Network and Playmaker. Last summer Morning Read struck an editorial partnership deal with Sports … [Read more...] about The Arena Group, Publisher Of Sports Illustrated, Acquires Morning Read