Archive for June 18th, 2009

 
 
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu

Annie Duke vs. Daniel Negreanu

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
Some of the Bodog 2009 WSOP prop bets may seem a bit odd, especially the one that pits Annie Duke against Daniel Negreanu in the main event. This bet is to determine which of the two poker pros will go … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
shannon elizabeth

Will a Celebrity Cash in the 2009 WSOP Main Event #57?

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
2009 WSOP prop bets have become popular the last few years. One popular prop that people seem to like betting on is whether or not a celebrity will make it to the money in the WSOP main event. The bet … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Tom Brady

Why Are the New England Patriots Favored to Win the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV?

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Why on earth would sportsbooks peg the Pats as the faves when they did not even make the playoffs this past season? Oddsmakers are clearly expecting quarterback Tom Brady to make a strong return after missing almost all of last season … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Tiger Woods

PGA Golf: Odds to Win the US Open

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
The U.S. Open is the only major Tiger Woods has failed to win in consecutive years, and a victory this week would make him only the seventh player to win back-to-back. Having won at Bethpage Black in 2002, he will … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Josh Hamilton Texas Rangers

MLB Odds: Astros at Rangers

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
The -174 favored Texas Rangers go for their sixth consecutive victory over the Houston Astros in the finale of this three-game set at Rangers Ballpark tonight. Michael Young went 2 for 5 in Wednesday’s victory as the Rangers improved to 6-2 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB Odds: D-Backs at Royals

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
With each coming off complete-game victories, Kansas City’s Luke Hochevar and Arizona’s Dan Haren are also searching for a third straight winning decision tonight in the finale of a three-game series between the Royals and Diamondbacks. Hochevar has won both starts … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Lauren Conrad

To All Hollywood Bulimics: You're Making Us Puke

by Maria Starr | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
The agony of working with skinny girls. Please. What girls like “The Hills” star Stephanie Pratt need is a shot of self-confidence (any anti-anxiety drug will do) and a real friend (preferably one that is a touch fat). In the new … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
John Maine New York Mets

MLB Odds: Mets at Orioles

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
The last-place Baltimore Orioles look to win their third straight series against NL foes tonight when their series with the New York Mets concludes at Camden Yards. The Mets have alternated wins and losses on the first five games of their … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Maria Ho 2009 WSOP

Greg Mueller and JC Tran Win Bracelets at 2009 WSOP

by Ace Rothstein | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
After years of having amateurs and unknown Internet pros dominate the bracelet award ceremonies, it looks like the 2009 WSOP is officially marking the comeback of the well-known poker pros. Well, for now at least. Adding to the list of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
evan_longoria

MLB Odds: Rays at Rockies

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
The last two World Series runners-up will be looking to inch closer to contention when Colorado’s Ubaldo Jimenez and Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza face off in a matchup of hard-throwing pitchers. The Rockies’ 11-game winning streak ended when they lost 12-4 … Read More Read More