May 19, 2023: Raised By Bulls
I wasn’t that surprised the Heat won Game 1 in Boston the other night. I WAS surprised that they took down the Celtics again in Boston during Game 2 on Friday night. How are the Heat doing it? Well, their … Continued
May 18, 2023: Paying for Wins
There is this philosophy, among die-hard fans, that when it comes to betting on the other team, you’d be happy to lose it. Since you really want YOUR team to win, you’re technically paying for wins. I shared this philosophy … Continued
May 17, 2023: Cubs Crash
Watch out below! The Cubs are fading fast. All those warm and fuzzies from the first month of the season are fading away. Cubs crash in progress. Color me shocked. The Cubs have lost 5 in a row, and 8 … Continued
May 16, 2023: The Hate Files LX
We made it to another milestone; the 60th version of The Hate Files. Who would have thought that this would turn into bedtime reading material for my son, as he asks me to read him a Hate File before bed. … Continued
May 15, 2023: Feeling Lucky
The Bears got the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft not only due to their commitment to the tank, but a lucky break delivered to us by the Lovie and the Houston Texans. The Blackhawks got lucky in … Continued
May 14, 2023: Ten and Two
Found out on Sunday night we had lost a legend. Yes, Doyle Brunson, the Godfather of Poker, is gone. I think about the original WSOPs, the big Texas hat, and of course, ten and two. Who could forget his “go-to-junk … Continued
May 13, 2023: Third Game was a Charm
Friday night was our 2nd baseball game of the season; of course, there was some more rain in the forecast. We ended up losing 9-4, but I didn’t feel that bad about it. Their first six runs were all earned, … Continued
May 12, 2023: Thread Hanging
There are ups, and there are downs… like anything… with sports betting. I’ve been in the middle of a big time cooler. My record for May has been 9-27… that’s good for taking my Draft Kings balance from $60 down … Continued
May 11, 2023: Four Month Countdown
I guess it’s official now? The Bears schedule was released on Thursday; it’s about a four month countdown until we see our boys play in the regular season. Can’t think of a much better way to start the season than … Continued
May 10, 2023: Salvage Time
It was salvage time on Wednesday night at Wrigley, as the Cubs avoided the sweep from the Cardinals with a 10-4 victory. Whew! Imagine being swept by the worst team in the National League… It was unfortunate enough that the … Continued