Spurs hit with ‘Stern’ fine; should college football players walk?
November 30, 2012 · No comments
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s lineup on Thursday has cost the team $250,000, courtesy of NBA commissioner David Stern. … Should college football players leave the field?
NFL’s bumbling replacement refs inspire prop bets
September 20, 2012 · No comments
The NFL's bumbling, fumbling replacement refs have led one online sports book to post prop bets on their performance in Week 3 games. "We think betting on the refs can be just as thrilling," according to Dave Johnson of SportsBettingOnline.ag...USA TODAY SPORTS trolling for cheap page views...MORE
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