#John Adams

Delta Work justified odds-on favouritism in the Pigsback.com Risk Of Thunder Chase but not without a fright, the nine-year-old clinging on by a short-head to deny a rallying Singing Banjo (40/1). The Gordon Elliott-trained nine-year-old was formerly a top-class stayer but, after losing his way slightly early last season, immediately took a shine to…

Well, we believe in exit velocity, bat flips, launch angles, stealing home, the hanging curveball, Big League Chew, sausage races, and that unwritten rules of any kind are self-indulgent, overrated crap. We believe Greg Maddux was an actual wizard. We believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment protecting minor league baseball and that…

Alabama's 15-game winning streak against Tennessee is in jeopardy Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The betting line tells you that. The No. 1 Tide are favored by a mere 7.5 points in a matchup of unbeaten teams. Can you remember the last time Alabama wasn't a double-digit favorite over the Vols? Hint: It wasn't during the Derek Dooley era. It's easy to…

Picking college football games isn't what it used to be. It has become a high-pressure venture. Why? Because so many people bet. Many of my recent conversations with strangers and friends alike have begun with: "Who do you like in (pick a game)?" But most people don't want to know who will win the game. They want to know who will win against the…

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 23: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (30) in the second inning of the MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves on July 23, 2022, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire) The MLB Gambling Podcast continues to grind away! Munaf Manji and Noah Bieniek get you ready for the…

Beware of the bird. OK, maybe not. Tennessee football will open the season against the Ball State Cardinals on Thursday (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network) at Neyland Stadium to kick off Josh Heupel's second year, which comes with soaring expectations. While 35½-point underdog Ball State is unlikely to threaten the Vols, the challenges will begin in earnest…