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Robert Moore Gambler
New Zealand isn’t a place known very well for its horse racing or gambling, but it produced one of the world’s greatest gamblers and horse race bettors, Robert Moore. Born in 1953 in the island country east of Australia, Robert started from humble beginnings but would...
The Story of Terry Ramsden and The Demise of a Famous Sports Bettor
One of the most successful horse race bettors in the history of the industry, Terry Ramsden made a fortune from his various gambling wagers throughout his career, particularly in horse racing. From Enfield, England, Ramsden was the son of a telephone engineer, and...
Boston Red Sox Bump Drew Pomeranz to Bullpen
Posted on August 9, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine Drew Pomeranz is about to have a new home in the Boston Red Sox bullpen. The Red Sox announced Thursday that Pomeranz would be moving to the bullpen for the foreseeable future. The move was made to accommodate the return...
Kelvin Herrera Goes to DL with Shoulder Injury
Posted on August 8, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals are far from being out of contention in the playoff race. But injuries continue to make it difficult for the reigning NL East champs to make significant headway. The latest victim of the injury bug...
Leonard Tose Gambling Problem
We so often hear about the winners in sports gambling and other avenues of gambling, but we rarely hear about the person who lost it all due to their misfortune. One man who is a testament to just how harsh sports gambling can be is former Philadelphia Eagles owner,...
Alan Woods Gambler – Horse Handicapper
Arguably the greatest gambler to ever wager on horse racing, and certainly the best gambler to ever come from Australia, Alan Woods is considered to be a legend throughout the sports gambling industry. In 2006-2007, alone, Alan Woods was said to have wagered around...
Oakland Athletics Add Mike Fiers to Rotation
Posted on August 6, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The Oakland Athletics continue to be busy on the trade market. On Monday, the team acquired starting pitcher Mike Fiers from the Detroit Tigers in a waiver trade. As part of the deal, the Tigers will either receive cash or...
Red Sox Running Away with AL East After Sweeping Yankees
Posted on August 6, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The division race that all of baseball couldn't wait to watch unfold may be all but over in the first week of August. The Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees Sunday night. The two teams began...
Los Angeles Lakers Will Make Playoffs Next Year According to Oddsmaker
Posted on August 6, 2018, by Travis Pulver With all the player movement that went down this offseason, NBA fans are eager for the 2018-19 season to start. Everyone wants to see what moves will matter and which ones will not. Will it still be Golden State in the end?...
Jim Irsay Is Making Promises Again—But Can Fans Believe Him This Time?
Posted on August 5, 2018, by Travis Pulver Sports fans are accustomed to hearing promises from team owners. Fans of the Indianapolis Colts certainly heard quite a few last season. They were led to believe that their quarterback, Andrew Luck, was going to be ready to...
Mike Scioscia To Reportedly Leave Angels After Season
Posted on August 5, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The end of an era could be coming for the Los Angeles Angels. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, Angels manager Mike Scioscia is planning to step down at the end of the 2018 season. Scioscia has been the team's...
Yu Darvish ‘Optimistic’ of Return to Chicago Cubs Rotation
Posted on August 4, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine What was initially supposed to be a short stint on the DL for Chicago Cubs starter Yu Darvish has turned into a more than two-month absence. However, Darvish now says that he's able to pitch pain-free and is "very...
Five Observations From the Hall of Fame Game
Posted on August 3, 2018, by Travis Pulver The wait is over. As of Thursday night, when the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens opened the preseason with the Hall of Fame Game, the NFL is back! Like most preseason action, it was not a good football game. It was barely...
New York Yankees Drop Sonny Gray To Bullpen
Posted on August 2, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Yankees have seen all they need to see from Sonny Gray as a starting pitcher. Yankees GM Brian Cashman announced Thursday that Gray will be moving to the bullpen. Lance Lynn, who the Yankees acquired at the...
Johnny Cueto Done for Year with Tommy John Surgery
Posted on August 2, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine Johnny Cueto is officially done for the season, and he may be taking the San Francisco Giants' playoff hopes with him. The club announced Wednesday night that Cueto will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday. The surgery...