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Forget COVID, fires are the force to be reckoned with, who took to Twitter to find a Sat. night date and the newest athlete to model their Calvins.
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Mother Nature vs. Sports
If the coronavirus wasn’t a big enough obstacle for professional sports, wildfires are presenting additional obstacles for teams. The series between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres (MLB – Major League Baseball) has been moved from Seattle to San Diego because of the smoke. Don’t be surprised if there’s a change in the highly anticipated meet up between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots (NFL – National Football League). It’s been said that playing in the current conditions would be like playing in a “smoke filled bar.” WITHOUT THE BENEFITS OF THE COCKTAILS
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Carolina Panthers (NFL) star running back Christian McCaffrey is hitting the newsstands on the cover of GQ Magazine…in his underwear. In his first time of almost baring it all, he no doubt went to the expert, his girlfriend Olivia Culpo. Culpo happens to be a former Miss Universe and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. WORDS OF WISDOM
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ESPN College GameDay is headed to Louisville where 12,000 fans will be permitted to cheer their team on from the stands. Some schools aren't as lucky with the football game between North Carolina and Charlotte being cancelled due to positive COVID tests. Luckily for Oklahoma State and Tulsa, their postponed game from last week will take place this weekend. PICK YOUR BATTLES
Coaches’ corner
The Army football team was left without an opponent this Saturday after BYU was forced to postpone due to a handful of positive player COVID tests So, they did what any logical college football team would do, they took to Twitter to find a new opponent. It read like a dating profile “Undefeated, COVID negative college football team from NY looking for like minded, disciplined team for a date next Saturday…must also be COVID negative! Twitter do your think! Sadly de” Sadly despite their efforts, they were unsuccessful. CALL FOR A GOOD TIME
One Giant Leap For Mankind
Making history even before coffee with who’s leaving the U.S. for good, what astronauts have to do with football and a new champion is crowned.
Jumping into the weekend and making history at the same time.
Yaaas!
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PS – A huge congratulations to the Washington Mystics on their first WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) championship title.
Soccer
For the first time in 40 years, and after pressure from world governing body FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and women's rights campaigners, women were allowed to attend a men’s soccer match in Iran. Tickets sold out in minutes for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Cambodia. The home team won 14-0. EVERYONE WINS
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Halloween will come a bit early for the Purdue University football team. This weekend they’ll be wearing all white uniforms that mimic an astronaut suit as part of their moon-themed uniforms. Why you ask? It’s because Purdue has produced the most astronauts out of any school not affiliated with the U. S. Military. TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
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Former U.S. Open Champion and #3 ranked tennis player in the world, Naomi Osaka, is giving up her U.S. citizenship to play tennis for Japan in next year’s Olympics. The two-time Grand Slam champion’s mother is from Japan and father is from Haiti. SAYANORA ‘MERICA
Coaches’ corner
Set your alarm clock because early Sunday morning the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play in London. This is the second NFL (National Football League) game in two weeks in England, which is all part of the league’s efforts to build an international fan base. The Brits will get a look at early MVP candidate Christian McCaffrey (Panthers running back). BUT WILL BABY ARCHIE BE IN ATTENDANCE?
What to watch
There are some big college football matchups this weekend but one rivalry that spans generations is the showdown between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. In its 115th year, the “Red River Rivalry” takes place on neutral territory at the Texas State Fair and will feature a battle between two of the best quarterbacks in the game – Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma) and Sam Ehlinger (Texas). TELL ME MORE
5 Things To Know About The New Way To Bet On Sports
There’s been a lot of hype around the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a ruling on betting, but what does that mean for you, your paycheck and your state taxes?
There has been a lot of hype around the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a ruling on betting, but what does that mean for you, your paycheck and your state taxes?
Going all in,
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Where were we? Before the ruling, if you wanted to place a bet on the outcome of an individual game it was illegal in all states, besides Nevada. The key word is individual games as other states had sports betting. Despite it being illegal to bet on individual games everywhere except Nevada, over $4.7 billion was bet on the Super Bowl - 97% illegally.
What does that mean for the cash burning a hole in my pocket? It will take some time for this to flush out. Much like legalizing marijuana, betting on individual games is determined at the state level. There are six states that are already working on laws to start operating. New Jersey is leading the pack, planning to take legal bets by Memorial Day, with other states hoping to get everything in place in time for the start of football season (Sept). WHY MARK CUBAN IS A BIG FAN
Everyone is looking to get a piece of the pie including professional teams that are hoping to drive attendance. Look no further than across the pond where many European sports stadiums have betting stations inside so you can bet while at the game. Adding live betting could help increase attendance at sporting events.
When we say everyone wants a piece of the pie, you didn’t think Uncle Sam wouldn’t be standing in line for a slice. Remember, winnings are taxable (provided the bet is legally placed). While those taxes may seem like a great revenue generator, don’t hold your breath. Sports betting revenue is a drop in the bucket for Nevada where it accounts for only two percent of the state’s gambling revenue. TAX ME
Ready to go all in? Here’s where your state stands as it relates to being able to place a bet on an individual game. Curious how to bet? Here’s our Five Things To Know About Sports Betting.
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