Traditions of the Masters Tournament

The Masters, held each year at the Augusta National Golf Club, is one of the most traditional sporting events. It dates back to 1934 and was originally called the Augusta National Invitational Tournament. The name was changed to “The Masters” five years later, despite protests from Bobby Jones. The course Unlike the other Majors, The Masters takes place on the […]

4 key seasons in Seattle Seahawks history

Were you excited when the Seattle Seahawks flew to Super Bowl XL? In 2005, the Seahawks achieved their greatest success in the NFL by playing in the NFL title game. However, the Seahawks’ tradition spans three decades, until 1976. From their birth in the NFL world to fighting the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL, the Seahawks have had several […]

Notes from Ness (August 4)

As I’ve said so many times, “fortunes change very fast in MLB.” Just the latest examples are the current destinations of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers won 3-0 last night in Greg Maddux’s team debut (six innings and no hits!) And enter the weekend with the longest active winning streak in MLB (six in […]

Win with the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have been at the top of their division for quite some time. Only the Dallas Cowboys made more playoff appearances than the Vikings during the same span of time. The Vikings also played in four Super Bowls, namely Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, and XI. Only four other teams have broken this record. The Vikings’ professional soccer […]

Quota history

The point spread concept started over half a century ago and it really sparked interest in sports betting. He leveled the playing field; the point difference became a tie. In the 1970s, Bob Martin of Union Plaza Race and Sportsbook in downtown Las Vegas was the most respected bookmaker in the gaming industry. Many of the probability-making tools in use […]

When is the right time to lose your virginity?

Virginity is a strange concept. What is it really? If a definition had to be assigned, the words used would be of the type “someone who has never had sex”. It also conjures up images of purity and innocence. But is it more complicated than that? As a straight teenager, I remember that a great deal of emphasis was placed […]

2008 New England Patriots Preliminary Report

The New England Patriots are in a position to be tied, as their independence day did not happen as predicted. The New England Patriots’ 48th season ended with an incredible 18-1 score, just before winning the final game against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. What can you say about the Patriots’ strategy? Given that they only lost […]

Melted cheese

When two teams as bad as the Vikings and the Packers get together, two things can happen. The game will be boring or exciting. Sunday’s game started badly, but had a dramatic ending. Vikings kicker Paul Edinger kicked a game that earned a 56-yard field goal. It was the longest field goal in Vikings history and the second longest field […]