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Ancient Olympians Were Really In It for the Money
(ARA) - The athletes will be feeling a lot of nostalgia when the 2004 Olympic Games get underway next August. For the first time in nearly 100 years, the games are returning to their place of origin: Athens, Greece.
Today’s Olympic games are...
Bowling Etiquette - Do's & Don'ts
Bowling, like any other sport, has a set of DO'S and DON'TS that must be followed so that all can enjoy the game. The rules are based on common sense, and express courtesy and good sportsmanship. Here are ten of the most important ones: 1) DO...
Bronc's or Bust
One of the cardinal rules of sports betting is don't let your
heart rule your head.
Sometimes, that's easier said than done.
Ask Boston native Robert Jaynes, the Stratosphere Tower's race
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I Hope it Rains in Heaven
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Pele's Identity Revealed
Hi,
Pele is one awesome man and soccer player,
Contents:
Description of Socio-cultural Group of the Family of Origin
Historical Event: Professional Football in Brazil 1933
Don't be fooled these reports are robust and...
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Hilton Wrapup
The holidays are a time for giving rather than receiving, but
things bordered on the ridiculous in the prestigious Las Vegas
Hilton SuperContest New Year's Weekend.
The Blue Team tried to give away the title and cool $303,000
first prize, but had no takers, so walked away with the whole
ball of wax, including a bonus for hitting more than 67 percent
winners.
The 2005 Hilton champions went 2-2-1 in Week 17 for an overall
record of 58-25-2 and 59 total points for a tad under 70 percent
winners.
Trouble was, the seven players who had a chance to catch the
Blue Team going into the week couldn't muster winning marks
themselves, opening the door for others to crack the upper
echelons.
Chappy turned in a 1-4, but that was good enough for the
$121,200 second prize and a share of the bonus money for
notching 67 percent or more winners.
The runnerup finished two games behind the Blue Team with an
overall mark of 56-27-2.
Third prize of $60,600 went to JT Elite, who was 2-3 the final
week and finished at 56-28-1, just a half-game behind Chappy.
Foolish, Tormented and Blessed was exactly that.
The entry, which hovered around the lead for months, went 1-3-1,
checking in with an overall 54-29-2 ledger and splitting fourth
and fifth place money with Bettorstalk.
Fourth paid $37,875 and fifth through 10th was worth $26,512.50.
Bettorstalk, ninth starting Week 17, leapfrogged over several
former contenders with a 4-1 card that boosted the entry to a
seasonlong mark of 55-30-0.
Also finishing in the Top 10 were Devil's LLC, Loose Cannon,
Feral Child, KP and Jake.
Eleventh through 20th paid $7,575.
3G Sports, Lonestar Cobra, Slick 50, Vegassportsline, the Guru
and Commissioner and AYE -- who pocketed the $10,000 prize for
winning the three-week mini-contest (13-1-1) -- all were assured
full shares.
Six players tied for the final four money spots:
Eaglesfans4Stan, Polish Earl, A.N.C., Insidesportsview, BDJTW
and Otis.
This season's contest drew a record 505 entries at $1,500 a pop.
SuperContestants made five NFL selections weekly, earning a
point for a win and a half-point for a loss.
The Blue Team broke from the gate slowly, going 2-3 opening
week, but hit eight 4-1 weeks plus a 5-0 to win a lion's share
of the marbles.
The 2-3 and a 1-4 in Week 3 were the champions' only losing
weeks.
The Blue Team also had a trio of 3-2 ledgers and a 3-1-1.
The big story in 2005 was the dominance of favorites, who hit at
an unheard of pace that at one point approached 60 percent.
Summing up the season, Las Vegas Sports Consultants chief
oddsmaker Kenny White said last week, "You don't have to be a
good handicapper to pick winners."
Favorites had a slight winning Week 17 at 8-7-1 as teams battled
for the final playoff slots.
The Hilton consensus bombed at 6-10, while best bet New England
lost to lower the ledger for consensus top plays to 9-8-1,
including co-best bets in Week 5.
About the author:
Lynda Collins is a documented member of the Professional
Handicappers League. Read all of her articles at www.procappers
.com/Lynda_Collins.htm
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