Author: Michael Kovacs

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Mike has been a credentialed writer across many sports and international competitions over his long writing career. He has a particular love of sports history.

Packers

The 2022 Draft is done, and many of the big roster moves have already gone through, so this is a good time to take stock and attempt an early preview of the ever-fascinating NFC North in 2022. Will the Packers get the better of the Vikings again? Will the Bears mount a challenge and could Detroit finally be in a position to be relevant? Fans and bettors looking for the best NFL game odds will be weighing up the series of changes in this Division. New general managers and head coaches have been hired by the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago…

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Brett Favre traded to Jets

The NFL has a long history of setting immense records and always increasing the standard for players to reach. Ever since the beginning, professional athletes were traded to other teams in exchange for specific members of their team. This has been a useful way of carrying out contract negotiations, meeting terms for managers, and getting each player the chance to shine that they deserve. These are some of the top five NFL player trades to have ever happened.  To find out more about how each trade can impact the predictions for a particular team, check out the latest NFL betting odds. …

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Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates News, MLB News, St. Louis Cardinals, Cardinals News

Baseball is well underway as fans flock to stadiums across the country. The best stadiums in the National League come with many things. Whether it’s their uniqueness or attractions around the area for fans, each stadium has something special altogether. There are many poster templates for free should you be looking to create your own “bucket list” of parks to visit. So, let’s look at which ballparks stand out the most in baseball’s oldest league. Best Stadiums In the National League Chase Field Chase Field was the first stadium to have a retractable roof with a natural grass field. The…

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Bucks History

The Bucks are enjoying a purple patch right now, giving the good people of Milwaukee plenty to be optimistic about. Whether it is the giant figure of Giannis Antetokounmpo making 50 points in a game, or the not-so-distant memory of a second NBA title, the Fiserv Forum is a good place to be. Around the world, basketball fans have been awakened to Mike Budenholzer and the team, who are once again serious contenders for the NBA title. Cold they join Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers as a team securing back-to-back championship wins since the turn of the century? The latest basketball odds…

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Corbin Burnes

Opening Day is finally here! MLB is back with a full schedule of games starting April 7 to October 2. Here is a look at the starting pitchers who will take the mound for their teams. As each team’s manager announced, here’s who got the nod to pitch on the mound to kick off the 2022 season. The NL’s Opening Day Starters Cincinnati Reds Tyler Mahle 2021 season (13-6, 3.75 ERA, 180 IP, 210 SO, 1.233 WHIP) Tyler Mahle will start for the Cincinnati Reds against the World Series champions Atlanta Braves. Mahle was successful in spring training, racking up…

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Pedro Severino banned

Milwaukee Brewers backup catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended for 80 games without pay. Severino tested positive for Clomiphene, and under the league’s PED prevention program, it’s a banned substance. Following the suspension, Severino released a statement courtesy of the MLBPA. He will lose half of his $1.9 million salary. The Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following statement from Pedro Severino (updated): pic.twitter.com/lNjJdVXRJF — MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) April 5, 2022 He’s played seven seasons in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. The 28-year old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2021.…

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Bill Russell championship trophies

Basketball is a team game, so, no one player can totally compensate for a lack of wins when comparing players in the league. To be a “superstar” of the game, many look to see who has the most Championship wins, with some of the best not having won a single NBA Championship ring.  Consider players like LeBron who won multiple MVP awards in his first 7 years of the game. Despite that, he was always under heavy criticism when it came to his playoff games, and he was not considered to be the best player until he won his first…

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Green Bay Packers Draft

One of the essential parts of the off-season, the ritual NFL draft, is about to happen. All teams, including the Green Bay Packers, will need to shore their respective teams in different positions. Following three successive seasons leading only to three excruciating playoff defeats, Brian Gutekunst will have to find a way to improve Green Bay’s roster while dealing with a $50 million salary cap hole. A talking point of the offseason will be quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Will the MVP come back to the team? If yes, how much cap relief will a contract extension accommodate? Regarding receiver Davante Adams,…

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NL Central Division

,The NL Central isn’t like the AL East. It’s easy to see the division as anything but a two-team race this season. The rebuilding Pittsburgh Pirates are nowhere near contention. The Cincinnati Reds will likely join the Pirates in that club very soon. Chicago Cubs will continue to look to get over the hump after losing 91 games last season. That leaves the NL Central division champions, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the St. Louis Cardinals, who lost in the Wild Card Game. Both the Brewers and the Cardinals have caliber rosters to win the division and make a run for…

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Team Profiles: Iowa Hawkeyes

NCAAB Team Profiles: Iowa Hawkeyes Representing the University of Iowa, the Iowa Hawkeyes are the state’s biggest presence in the collegiate basketball scene. Through the Hawkeyes athletics program, the best young athletes are sourced for NCAA (and later NBA) greatness. Today we’re going over the full story of the Iowa Hawkeyes, from their founding at the university to their performance in the NCAA so far. If you’re interested, you should check out their March Madness odds if you’re the betting type! NCAAB Team Profiles: Iowa Hawkeyes Founding Years To find the start of the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball program, we need…

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