On the diamond, tonight’s ten games matter a great deal to the contending teams, not quite as much for others. They’re all important at DraftKings, where tonight’s feature contest pays out a guaranteed $250,000 for a $3 entry fee, with $100K for top score. [Read more…]
In the past, a handful of players have come over from Europe and made a big impact in their rookie seasons in the NBA. Pau Gasol came from Spain to win NBA Rookie of the Year with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2002. Coming off two straight Italian League MVP awards, Manu Ginobili gave the San Antonio Spurs the extra push off the bench they needed to win the NBA title in 2003. Luis Scola and Juan Carlos Navarro were immediate contributors as
If you love basketball in the United States, you love the NBA. Many of the men and women who love basketball also love online gambling, and the two could be coming together in one of the biggest partnerships that either industry has ever seen. The truth is that gambling has not been able to be promoted or even used in the advertising of any sport in the United States because technically, online gambling is not legal there. With that being said,
Count US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as among those impressed by LeBron James’ willingness to pay for thousands of local kids to go to college. Through a partnership between the University of Akron and the LeBron James Family Foundation, the 1,100 children currently in his “I Promise” program will receive a fully-sponsored scholarship covering tuition and the university’s general service fee — currently $9,500 per year. In addition to the 1,100 students currently in the program, an estimated 1,200 are expected
Two extremely interesting afternoon ballgames are playable in Early contests at DraftKings; enter before 1:07 Eastern. [Read more…]
School has already returned for students in some parts of the country and for everyone else, back to school shopping is well underway. To make sure you or your loved one hit the books in style, here’s one pair of fly kicks you should definitely study further. The 7th edition in the Nike LunarGlide line hugs your foot for maximum comfort with plush cushioning that makes it feel like you’re only wearing socks. To find out more about this great shoe
Physical condition, skill level and basketball knowledge are all crucial things that make NBA players who they are. Perhaps most importantly, though, it’s the mentality they have – this confidence in which they believe they are the very best in the world (whether it’s true or not) – that can take them to the highest level. Sometimes you hear certain players talk about themselves and can’t help but believe that some are completely delusional. Still, you’d rather deal with someone who is overly confident in their
On a full slate of 15 MLB games, one early start (Cubs at White Sox) counts only in All-Day contests at DraftKings, closing at 4:10 Eastern. [Read more…]