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Matt Bernier, handicapper for the Daily Racing Form, is a Massachusetts resident who is one of the sport's most enthusiastic young ambassadors. He's a regular presence as an analyst on NBC Sports' television coverage of the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup and is also a leading expert on handicapping tournaments. Matt previously worked in real estate…

Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swinging spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We're so glad you decided to finish out 2022 with us. Come on in out of the cold and ring in 2023. Although I'm not sure anyone wants to hang around with us for three days, it is the final After Dark of the year. There's no cover charge…

The year is winding down and the transfer rumor mill is picking up. Liverpool are acquiring Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in a transfer swoop that shocked everybody, especially Manchester United, the club long rumored to be interested in Gakpo's services. I'm Mike Goodman, and we'll break down the first major move of the transfer window in today's…

Happy Boxing Day. Is it a real holiday? Depends what country you're reading this from. But one thing it means, no matter where in the world you are, is plenty of soccer. The club game is well and truly back with the weird midseason World Cup in the rearview mirror as England launch into a full slate of Premier League games. I'm Mike Goodman, and…

It is Tuesday night which once again means a double-header of NBA action on TNT. Tonight the games will feature the Golden State Warriors traveling to play the New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies visiting the Denver Nuggets. Here are the best odds for those games. Spread: Warriors+6 (-110) Knicks -6 (-110) Over/Under: 223 Moneyline:…

The season reaches its halfway point this week. It's been a year of underdogs, unders, and an overwhelming number of suprises on the field and in across your favorite. One end of the extreme has Philadelphia Eagles perfect heading into Week 10, and the Seattle Seahawks sitting atop the NFC West. The other end has the Green Bay Packers five games…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. If you took my bets from Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, you'd be 10-3. That's a solid stretch! My articles haven't had a losing slate since Nov. 18. One could argue we're on a bit of a heater. How? Starting to get a feel for each team's vibe and my gut-feeling picks have been swinging nicely. On…

I'll go ahead and get the Spencer Rattler update out of the way: no touchdown passes or interceptions, so his season totals remain at eight and nine, respectively. It's hard to believe that after 10 games, neither one has reached the magic number of 10 that would dictate his fate (local hero or bench warmer, respectively). His South Carolina…

A sporting and social favourite, the Punchestown Winter Festival returns on Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20 with an action packed programme of brilliant racing, live music, family fun and unique dining experiences in store as the Punchestown team commit to deliver a quality experience for all ages at the right price. At the centre of…

The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) look to bounce back into the win column at Barclays Center on Thursday night as they take on the talented-but-struggling Brooklyn Nets (1-3). The Mavs got a day of rest after their 113-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Nets will be on the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the…

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…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - There are Indiana basketball fans who have already booked hotel rooms in Houston for the Final Four in April. That's how far - and how fast - this runaway train of expectations is rolling down the tracks already. On paper, this is the best Indiana basketball team since 2016, a group that surprisingly won a Big Ten title for Tom…

It's easy to get lost in the NFL Thursday night excitement, I get it, but don't forget about Sunday. The NFL is back, and after an impressive showing from the Buffalo Bills, there's still money to be made from a FULL Sunday slate of action. Bet it straight up, parlay it, tease it; it doesn't matter! If you're looking for free money, there is no…

The preseason is behind us, and NFL teams are fine-tuning their playbooks and strategies for Week 1 of the regular season. Are you ready to begin your football betting season? To help make the 2022-23 football season the best for your bottom line, here are the best DraftKings NY Promos for NFL Week 1. PATH TWO: Tell me more about the DraftKings NY…

As our first ever From The Horse's Mouth Punters' Panel was a resounding success, we decided to keep you lot happy and bring it back for a second episode. We allow you, our beloved listeners, to join us and put a few questions to the lads. Ruby Walsh, Paddy Power and Frank Hickey were joined by Philip Trainor, Darren Ashmore, Aidan Barry and the…