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At Least He Hasn't Shown Up At Training Camp Yet
New Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones is a bit of a mystery to many NFLers; he has almost unnatural physical gifts, but no one is sure he will make the transition to the pro game. Fortunately, for only $350, you can answer the question about one section of his physical gifts: What's hi...
Oprah Winfrey, The New Lombardi
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson is notorious for being talented, brash and way-too-loud-mouthed. Kind of like Oprah! OK, not really, but Johnson confesses that the real point of his football career is to figure out a way to make it on Oprah's show. Johnson says:...
Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · Fantasyland: It's that time of year again, when guys like Lamont Jordan make your heart go pitter-pat. · If you can't belly up to the paramutual window with a wad of bills and a dream, w...
Smith's Terror Begins In Less Than Two Weeks
We are but nine days away from the launch of NBA "analyst" Stephen A. Smith's "Quite Frankly With Stephen A. Smith," the new live-studio chat show, or, as we like to call it, "What The Hell Is Wrong With The Treble On This Television?" Smith, whose wide-eyed stare straight into the camera makes u...
Today In Oddjack
What you're missing on Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler. NCAA to make sure that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Three baseball lines to make your mouth drool, your eyes water and your propeller hat to spin like crazy. Soccer: Queen Elizabeth to f...
ESPN Angers Non-Crack Addict Mayor
From the signs your mayor has too much time on his hands department (and/or is a serious masochist), District of Columbia mayor Anthony Williams is pissed that ESPN isn't taking its road show to the nation's capital. Even worse, he offered to show ESPN bloviator Chris Berman around town....
McMichael Gets Early Jump On Training Camp With Wife
Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael was arrested last week for spousal abuse, his second arrest for that charge in the last 13 months. (The good news is that she wasn't pregnant this time.)...
ESPN Spreads Its Terror Across The Land
Those who were up to watch SportsCenter this morning know that ESPN's already obnoxious "50 States, 50 Days" promotion has begun. The idea, in case it hasn't been sucked down into your soul by now, is that SportsCenter will be at a different location every day for the next 50 days, or pretty much ju...
Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerage gambler Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap: Raiding ESPN Insider's story on the Cubs' Corey Patterson. Playing the odds on that final, inevitable, glorious eruption by Lou Piniella. All-Star Game prop bets:...
Gambling: It's A Vicious (And Beautiful) Cycle
What you're missing at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler. · You laughed when we put all that money on Ivan Basso to win the Tour de France. Well, who's laughing now? · Curt Schilling moves to the bullpen: Stat nerds, start your calculators. · We guess we...
Children Lose A Little Minor League Power
Sad news from the minor leagues: The Kansas City T-Bones, the Northern League team which announced it would allow schoolchildren to play the first two innings of a game in August on a video game, have been thwarted in their plan. Northern League Commissioner/Killjoy Mike Stone said the game had t...
So You've Decided To Wager On The John Deere Classic ...
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · Your Tampa Bay Devil Rays betting primer. · Michelle Wie is a terrific golfer, but our motto is: If your mom has to drive you to the tournament, we're not putting money on you. · Thoroug...
Wily Mo Pena's iPod
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Wily Mo Pena is one of the hottest young prospects in baseball, in addition to having a wonderfully wacky name. He also has rather curious taste in music. According to the great Reds web log Red Hot Mama, when Pena comes to the plate at Great American Ball Park in Cincin...
Pinella Officially Just Sets The Season On Fire
It's now pretty much settled: Devil Rays manager Lou Pinella has lost his mind. According to the St. Petersberg Times, Pinella is going to start the rest of the D-Rays games with a reliever, with a starter to take over in the third inning. He's not kidding....
We Are Shocked To Find Gambling In This Establishment
What you're missing on Oddjack, the site for the both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · The midway point of the fantasy baseball season, when a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of Zach Duke. · Hit me! Heavyweight wagering concerns on middleweight title fight. · Tour de La...
Your Bookie, Your Paycheck And You
What you're missing on Oddjack — the site that keeps tabs on both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler. · Today's card at Churchill Downs: Don't worry — we've got a system! · The NASCAR line: Structuring your portfolio around the fortunes of Hermie Sadler. · How to cash in on your ML...
If You're Jonesing For Some "Action," As They Say
What you're missing on Oddjack — the site that keeps tabs on both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler · Old jockeys never die; they just close at 99 to 1 · Fantasy Baseball: Chad Cordero ... I think I love you · If it's not Scottish, it's crap!...
Maryland's Great Fake Farters
The Bowie BaySox, the double A minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, are celebrating the birth of our country in the way our dad probably would, if he owned a baseball team: By farting. The BaySox, on July 4, are attempting to break the world record for fake flatulence, handed out whoo...
Mementos Lost To Time
ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell answers a question we've always had: What happens to all the merchandise they make for the team that loses in the championship game? Rovell tracks how merchandisers made "2005 NBA Champions" apparel for both the Spurs and the Pistons — it's only the third time ...
The Goofy Brooklyn Nets Design
Now that the NBA lockout is settled and we are assured of continuous basketball until 2010, we can now look forward to the most intriguing franchise move of all: The New Jersey Nets heading to Brooklyn. While some people debate the merits of a new stadium at all, Nets owner Bruce Ratner has skipp...