Author: Tom Flannery

Association football is a truly global phenomenon, perhaps the only one that unites people from every corner of the globe. Pretty much every country on the globe has a national football league and a national team. Most of them are famous in their own countries – but there are a select few that have grown beyond their borders. The national league with perhaps the most followers abroad is the English Premier League, known as the ‘strongest’ (and wealthiest) national league of them all. The league has a massive fan base abroad, with surprisingly large numbers in some countries. Vietnam...

Whoever thinks of speakeasies now is all too familiar with their illegal character during the Prohibition years of 1920s North-America. However, aside from this illegality, there’s curiosity, wonder, amazement perhaps – the speakeasy became the symbol of persistence and dangerous glamour. And after years of disappearance, the turn of the century marked a revived appreciation of the speakeasy style. There’s an appeal to its stubbornness; its unforgiving yet inclusive spirit. So let’s look back on the history of the speakeasy as the misfit in a dulled society in the wake of a European Great War and on the verge...

Digitization has made nearly all types of games move online, and poker is not exempted. Online poker is a popular and straightforward game to play, provided you know how it goes. With proper mastery of basic poker strategies and skillsets, anyone can play the game for real money. However, becoming a consistent winner at poker is not an easy task. Knowing a few hidden tricks and tips can help you succeed in this game. Those tips would help ease your transition to the realm of the game. Here are some hidden secrets of winning poker online.   Start Playing...

Introduction William Hill bookmaker had been in existence since 1934, long before online gambling sites came into being. The company launched its online casino with the same name in 1998. That is also a long time ago, and that should establish the fact that they have kept their heads up in the gambling industry and their reputation intact. William Hill gives room for top game providers to offer players amazing games on the site. All gambling results are fair as they are generated by RNG (Random Number Generator), so be sure any outcome you get from playing at the...

England finished first in group D, but the team has been lacking goals throughout the tournament, Gareth Southgate and his England men started their triumph against Croatia, a team familiar to the British public and to Southgate as the team that knocked England out of the World Cup semi-finals after a heartbreak 2-1 defeat. That fixture was in 2018, yet England beat Croatia 1-0 in their opening game of the Euro’s. Following that result, England drew 0-0 with Scotland and defeated Czech Republic 1-0. England didn’t concede a goal throughout the group stages; however, Gareth Southgate wanted more better results....

The Seattle Seahawks have had some explosive offenses since they entered the NFL in 1976. Seattle has often featured a wide open offense that provided fans with a lot of excitement even if they didn’t always result in a lot of victories. Here is a look back at the top four quarterbacks in Seahawks history. The rankings are based only on the performance of these players while they played for Seattle. Longevity, excellence and impact on the team’s success are also factors in determining these rankings. For more information on exciting online slot opportunities, check out situs judi slot...

(Image from eufa.com) It has been an exciting month of June for sports fans and punters alike with a number of big events taking place, the recent conclusion to the French Open which will quickly be followed by Wimbledon and the Olympics for Tennis, the ongoing Royal Ascot for horse racing fans with wagers available at https://bet-ny.com/horse-racing, and of course the ongoing Euro 2020 competition which had been postponed until now but still holds on to the 2020 moniker. With all of the opening games of the group having been played, the Euro competition is certainly looking to be...

Sports betting has always been among the most popular types of gambling around the world. But in recent years the popularity of the practice has been skyrocketing, alongside the value of the sports betting market. If you wonder why that is, and whether or not you should get into sports betting yourself, here’s what sports betting has to offer over other types of betting. 1 – It is accessible Which sport is most popular varies from country to country, but most countries have a national sport. It’s American Football in the US, soccer in the UK and most of...

The Jacksonville Jaguars got what they hope to be their franchise QB for the immediate and at least medium-term future.   Trevor Lawrence was one of the highest regarded high school football prospects ever. That didn’t change much as a college prospect heading towards a career in the NFL. He seemingly has it all, the height, the speed, the arm, the accuracy, and the poise.  He went undefeated his freshman year and led the Clemson Tigers to a National Title. In his three years at Clemson, Lawrence threw for 10,098 yards, 90 TDs on just 17 INTs, and rushed for...

It’s not uncommon to see big crossovers between different genres in the entertainment world, it is seen all the time in all forms of popular culture in music as artists collab, in movies as different approaches to genre change the way they’re delivered, in gaming as genres mix together to deliver new themes like these online slots, and most recently seen within combat sports as athletes move from one discipline to another particularly with the likes of MMA as athletes from wrestling for example have made the adjustment from one sport to another. The latest crossover for many has...

The New York Knicks are one of the NBA’s original franchises. They joined the league back in 1946 and won NBA titles in 1970 and 1973.  Here is a look at the four greatest players in Knicks history. The rankings are based on their play with the Knicks only. The impact they had on the team, their individual success and their longevity with the club are all major considerations.  4. Dave DeBusschere DeBusschere was the last piece of the championship puzzle for the Knicks when they acquired him in a trade with the Detroit Pistons in 1969, a deal...

Traveling to Europe should be on your bucket list. If it is, then one of the things you have to visit is a health resort. It is a place with natural amenities that can help you regain your strength. A health resort is expensive, but there are ones that are affordable.  We will take a look at some affordable resorts today that you can check out. As always, it will do you well if you book in advance. It is also a good idea to go to the ones that are close to your other activities. By the way,...

With the advent of the Internet in all areas of life, a huge number of changes, as well as many new phenomena and concepts have appeared across the world. For example, e-Sport becomes increasingly popular with every year passing by. A person who is not involved in this phenomenon of modern life may wonder – what is it about? Basically, a computer game is behind it all; therefore, we are talking about entertainment. Nevertheless, e-Sports competitions of various levels are regularly held, including world tournaments. And these are clear signs of an actual sport, because winning and even participating...

Placing bets on sports is not a new thing, thanks to how far the internet has reached across the world. Today, you can be simply sitting at your home and still have the option of getting indulged in your favorite betting routine. This becomes possible with the help of secure online platforms that allow users to place bets in the comfort of their very homes. So, if you’ve been thinking about giving online sports betting a try, this guide should help you a lot. Make sure to follow these tips if you really want to make big in this...

The Carolina Hurricanes led the Nashville Predators 6-0 in the regular season prior to the final two games. At this stage, Rod Brind’Amour had already locked in the number one spot in the Central Division and were able to rotate their squad ahead of the playoffs. Subsequently, the Predators won the final two head-to-head matches of the season, to book their place in the post-season as the fourth seed. Order appeared to be restored a week ago as the Carolina Hurricanes started the seven-game series with comfortable 5-2 and 3-0 victories over their division rivals in the first round...

The Indiana Pacers got their start in the old ABA but they’ve been members of the NBA since 1976. Since then, the Pacers have featured some outstanding players who created memorable moments for fans throughout the world. Here is a look at the Pacers best players since they joined the NBA. This list only takes into consideration what these players did in a Pacers uniform. The length of time they spent with the Pacers and how well they played for them are the biggest considerations. 4. Mark Jackson Jackson spent six seasons with the Pacers and was one of...

If you are a regular online casino player, then you know the question of payouts is at the heart of the debates since it is one of the topics most players care about when finding the right place to gamble.  As it happens in every type of industry, in the gambling industry there is always an online casino that pays better than another. When it comes to this category, there are operators committed to the growth of their players and their loyalty, and there are the ones that are not. However, you don’t have to worry, the best paying...

You already know Tom Brady’s long list of accomplishments — seven-time Super Bowl winner (and a favorite to win again in 2022 per MyBookie sportsbook), the best football player of all time, and a supermodel as a wife in Gisele Bundchen.  However, with his patented TB12 Method, Brady is also venturing into entrepreneurism in the health and fitness space. The program eschews the techniques that have kept Brady atop his game despite being on the cusp of 44 years old (his birthday is in August).    “Tom Brady” by Cliff Welch/Getty  is licensed under CC BY 3.0  So what’s...

The question on many high school and college students’ minds is: How does playing a sport affect my grades? The usual argument against any extramural activity is that it interferes with learning and so makes bad or average grades. Sports, in particular, can consume a lot of time and energy from a student’s daily schedule, particularly at the expense of learning. But there’s ample anecdotal evidence indicating that playing sports doesn’t lead to a drop in academic performance. So, what to choose to do in your free time – write some papers or buy essays online and go to...