#Best Picture

March 30, 1970. Racing champion Secretariat was born. After Citation in 1948, Secretariat became the first U.S. Triple Crown winner in 25 years and became the stuff of legend. New York Post columnist Larry Merchant said: "Secretariat is the kind of Big Horse that makes grown men weep, even when they are flint-hearted bettors, even when he goes off…

Sports betting is becoming more prevalent as states continue to legalize and launch their own retail and online sportsbooks. And while sports betting itself is starting to enter the mainstream, it's been popularized in media and film for decades. Here's a breakdown of five popular sports betting scenes in movies. There are plenty of films about…

There are crazy bets and then there is this betting on the Washington Wizards to win the NBA title this season. That's exactly one bettor did as he placed a $10000 bet on the struggling squad to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy this season. The wager could win him as much as $5000000 (via BetMGM). Unless they magically acquire LeBron James, Kevin…

In early March, the Seattle Seahawks surrendered and declared 2021 to be a rebuilding year. By trading veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver for three players and a pile of draft picks, the team waved a white flag and planned for the distant future. In early November, it has become clear that one of the biggest trades in NFL history was…

In the wake of the highly-touted 2022 Emmy Awards, viewers are already looking ahead to the 2023 Academy Awards slated to take place Sunday, March 12th. It will be a number of months before nominations are officially announced, but early speculation is underway as far as what actors, directors and films will occupy each category. Anything can…