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Rome's professional basketball team Virtus Bologna has offered a multi-million dollar one-game contract to get the NBA's greater star, Kobe Bryant, to play a tribute game in his own honor.The deal implies many things when it comes to both the future of the Lakers star and the NBA as a whole.Long known as the game's greatest stage and platform for players to both join the entertainment world and model their blacktop skills, the NBA seemingly is losing its footing from the Macro sense of things.Multiple trends are engaging this proposition, evolving the professional experience for the American and international hoops ...

Yuniesky Betencourt of the Milwaukee Brewers steps to the plate wielding a large, pink sword. Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions wears a hot pink beanie, ready to hurt people in the worst way.  NASCAR Chevrolets have lined most of their cars in pink tinges; if the car is not adorned in pink, then the team wears some kind of pink up through the top echelons.  This includes Hendrick Motorsports Crew Chief Chad Knaus, head of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, driven by five-time champion Jimmie Johnson. Are they getting softer?  Are they trying to attract a broader female demographic?  Perhaps both are true.  October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness ...

The No. 6 Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-0) are officially on upset alert before the first release of the BCS rankings, heading out on the road to face the No. 22 Texas Longhorns (4-1) inside Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.Las Vegas oddsmakers have established the Cowboys as solid eight-point road favorites, which is actually four points higher than last year's betting odds when they handed the Longhorns a 33-16 home loss.Oklahoma State was almost handed its first loss of the season the last time it took to the road on Sept. 24, picking up a 30-29 come-from-behind win as 4.5-point ...

Vegas has set some pretty tight lines for us in Week 6 of the NFL season, but there are still a few locks to bet big on Sunday. These teams have proven they are legitimate this season and have been covering nearly every spread that bookmakers are throwing their way. Let’s take a look at the three biggest locks that will definitely cover the spread in Week 6.  New England Patriots -7 vs. Dallas Cowboys The Patriots host the Cowboys this Sunday and are only laying seven points. You have to make this play, because the Patriots have proven time ...

The No. 1 Green Bay Packers (5-0) are getting ready to host the No. 31 St. Louis Rams (0-4) for a Week 6 NFL showdown inside Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon.I'm referencing the Bleacher Report Power Rankings due to the 30-spot difference between the two teams representing a 15.5-point line in the betting odds. Green Bay will be facing a dangerous team this week due to St. Louis coming off a bye week, looking for its first win of the 2011 season. It's important to note that the Packers haven't covered a number of more than 14 points since at least the ...

When I was a child, I can remember a few of my little league coaches preaching the many facets of real life and how they pertain to the great game of baseball. Hustle, persistence, team work and mental toughness were all requirements for success on and off the field.Of course, in my my youth, I merely glossed over the countless lessons and parallels that could be made between surviving the rigors of youth and the dangers of the real world. But now, as I stand back and observe the world in which we live in today, and see our society ...

There are two NFC South teams favored by 4.5 or less that have a ton of value in Week 6. The lines have yet to adjust and now is the time to jump on board. Atlanta Falcons -4 vs. Carolina Panthers The Falcons played uninspired football last week against the Packers, a shame considering Green Bay knocked them out of the playoffs last year. Expect the urgency to set in this week against division rival Carolina. Matt Ryan, a guy who desperately needs a big game, will be able to move the ball on a weak Panthers secondary. The Falcons ...

As we enter Week 6 of the 2011 NFL season, each team's strengths and weaknesses are becoming more defined, and it's a perfect time to start placing bets if you haven't already.  This week we have some tasty odds that seem nearly irresistible. Dallas (+7.5) at New England (-7.5)I was really surprised to see Dallas such a big underdog in this matchup.  Even with Tony Romo's well-documented struggles, Dallas is averaging 331 passing yards per game, which is third in the league.  New England's secondary has really struggled at stopping opponents from throwing all over them.  They are statistically at the ...

Taking a home favorite is one of my favorite plays in football wagering. Teams just play better at home in general, and laying the points isn’t as risky a proposition. A quick glance at the trend sheets shows that these three teams have yet to fail to cover at home and are some of the safest plays this week. Let’s take a look at these three locks to bet the house on this Sunday during Week 6 of the NFL season.  Green Bay Packers (-15) vs. St. Louis Rams The Packers proved they would cover large spreads like this against ...

The NFL season is in full swing now following the end of Week 5. By now you have a pretty good idea of which teams are good, which are bad and which ones are competing for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes.How many times have you caught yourself saying "They're the ___ of the NFL." That's what this list is supposed to be about.Not only ranking the NFL teams, but finding a celebrity that emulates the team so far this NFL season.Begin Slideshow