Four NFL Players Primed to Set New Records in 2013

The coming NFL season will surely brings lots of excitement and surprises to all fans and bettors, but on top of what any football or sportsbetting fan would expect, this season may also bring new records, so weeks before the season officially kicks off, the attention focuses on several players that are ready to break old marks, make waves in the sports news and media sites and enter their names in the record books.

So let’s take a look on some of the players that would rewrite the history this season. 

Calvin “Megatron” Jonson (Detroit Lions)

After setting records in 2012 for the most receiving yards in a single season (1,964 yards), most receptions in a single calendar month (49 receptions, December 2012) and leading the league in receptions with 122, Megatron Johnson will have another chance to vie for the 2000-yard mark in a single season, a mark that no receiver in the NFL has ever reached. 

Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos)

Veteran QB Peyton Manning will start the season with 59,487 career passing yards, only 1,874 yards away from Dan Marino’s record for No. 2 on the all-time passing yard list. The No. 1 record belongs to Brett Favre, who tops Manning by approximately 12,000 yards. Still, Manning can also break some of his previous records, including most seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards (12),  most consecutive seasons with at least 20 touchdown passes (13), most consecutive seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes (13) and most consecutive seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes (13) among others.

Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)

Last season, Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson had an amazing season start, rushing for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first game in 8 months after his ACL and MCL tear and passing Robert Smith as the No.1 Vikings rusher of all time. 

By Week 17, Peterson needed 208 yards to break the single-season record for the most rushing yards set in 1984 by Eric Dickerson (2,105 yards). Minnesota played the Packers and needed a win to qualify for the postseason. Peterson ran 26 yards, setting the Vikings up for a game-winning field goal with three seconds left. The Vikings kicked a field goal, enough to send them to the playoffs, but the decision left Peterson nine yards short of breaking the record. Peterson became the second player (Earl Campbell, 1980) to rush for 150 or more yards in seven games during an NFL season and had 1,019 yards after contact. He finished 2012 with 2,097 rushing yards, the second-most ever for a running back in a single season.  Due to his stunning performance, Peterson earned the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the NFL Most Valuable Player awards.

J.J. Watt (Houston Texans)

Defensive tackle J.J Watt has set himself as one of the most feared players in the NFL. During a Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions, Watt broke the Texans franchise record set by former teammate Mario Williams for most sacks in a single season. 

Watt finished the regular season with 81 tackles (69 solo), 20.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 16 passes defended. Watt also became the first player in NFL history to record 16.5 sacks and tip 15 passes in a single season, a record that awarded him the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

George St-Pierre and Johnny Hendricks Called to Headline UFC 20th Anniversary Card

Great news for all Mixed Martial Arts fans. UFC President Dana While recently stated that Canadian fighter and current Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre (24-2) will return to the Octagon to face  #1 welterweight contender Johnny Hendricks on November 16, 2013 at UFC 167. Though the organization hasn't picked an official venue for this event, it is rumored that the event will take place in Las Vegas, NV.

The welterweight title match is expected to serve as the main event on what will be an impressive card in celebration of the UFC's 20th anniversary. More information, including MMA Lines and UFC Fight odds will be announced in the days previous to the fight.

The fight will mark St. Pierre's ninth consecutive defense of his UFC welterweight title. The 32-year old champ is regarded as the most successful welterweight fighter in UFC history, has defended his title in eight different occasions, defeating a long list of top class challengers including names such as Matt Serra, BJ Penn, Thiago Alves, Dan Hardy, Josh Koscheck, Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz.  St. Pierre’s eight title defenses ranks him second all time in the UFC, only middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva owns more title defenses with a total of 10. In addition, St. Pierre currently holds a record of 11 straight victories dating back to 2007. 

The title defense against Hendricks will mark the first time St. Pierre fights outside of his native Canada since the UFC 111 event held in Newark on July, 2009, and his first fight in Las Vegas since he defeated Thiago Alves in the UFC 100 event.

Meanwhile, the fight represents a chance for former NCAA wrestling champion Johnny Hendricks (15-1) to probe he has what it takes to be amongst the top fighters in the UFC. In the last months Hendicks cemented himself at the top of his category thanks to an impressive streak of six victories over top quality rivals. Known for his very powerful punches, Hendricks defeated some of the best fighters in the welterweight division in his six win stretch, including Charlie Brenneman (TKO after 40 seconds of the second round), Paulo Thiago ( first round TKO), Josh Koscheck (Split decision), and Martin Kapmann (KO at 46 seconds into the first round). He's also the fighter in the UFC to finish John Fitch via KO, winning the fight in just 12 seconds into the first round. Hendricks last competed at UFC 158, where scored a unanimous decision over Carlos Condit to earn a shot at the title.

Federal judge expects July 22 ruling on NFL concussion case

A federal judge in Philadelphia plans to rule next month on whether former professional football players can sue the NFL over concussion-related injuries and other problems related to the sport itself.
Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody says she expects to have a decision on whether the lawsuits can proceed in an open court or if they should be revised in a private labor arbitration. Judge Brody heard brief arguments in early April from a pair of nationally prominent lawyers, David Frederick for the players and Paul Clement for the league.

The ruling is likely to give one side or the other the upper hand on what could be a multi-billion-dollar dispute. The league previously asked judge Brody to dismiss the lawsuits, arguing that players' complaints should be seen and resolved by an arbitrator, not a judge. 

on the other hand, lawyers for more than four thousand players say in their lawsuits that this issue extends beyond their contracts because it involves an alleged fraud and a cover-up by the league. According to the lawsuit, the National football League has been aware of the risks of concussions and allegedly rushed players back into the game. However, the NFL has contentiously deny these statements, and said that all decisions on players health is a matter that concerns teams and medical staffs.

Lawyers want damages for injured players, and request monitoring for players who have not yet shown any signs of brain damage. A considerable number of former NFL players say they suffer from dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions and believe they stem from on-field concussions.


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2013 NBA Pre Draft Lottery: Find Out Who Owns the Best Chances

The NBA playoffs are far from being over; however, Tuesday’s draft lottery will give basketball bettors and fans an idea of how the Draft would shape up.  The lottery, which is used to determine which teams get the first three picks in the annual draft, gives the greatest chance to the worst team (based on their regular season record) and the thinner chance to the best team participating in the lottery.

Once the top three selections are determined, the remaining teams qualified for the lottery are placed in the draft from worst to best. Of the 30 teams in the NBA a total of 16 franchises made it to the post season while another 14 teams were entered in a Pre Draft lottery.

Based on the regular season stats, the Orlando Magic own 25% chances of locking the first pick (20-62 regular season mark). But that doesn’t mean they have secured the first pick in this year’s draft.  Against what many bettors may think, since the NBA introduced the Modern Lottery system in 1990, the team with the best odds of winning that first pick has been the least favorite team to get it. Only four teams with the worst record the past season have won the first pick in the last 28 years: The Nets in 1990 (the Nets took Derrick Coleman), the Cavs in 2003 (LeBron James) and Orlando in 2004 (Dwight Howard).

The Charlotte Bobcats and Cleveland Cavaliers also have the chance to get the first pick. With 19.9% and 15.6% odds, respectively, the two teams have the chance to jump the Magic in draft positioning and bring some new blood for next season. The 2013 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 27th. Prospects at this year’s draft include NCAA stars Nerlens Noel (Kentucky), Ben McLemore (Kansas), Otto Porter (Georgetown), Victor Oladipo (Indiana), Trey Burke (Michigan), Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse), Anthony Bennett (UNLV) and Alex Len (Maryland).

2013 NBA Draft Lottery Odds:
1- Orlando Magic: 25%
2- Bobcats: 19.9%
3- Cleveland Cavaliers: 15.6%
4- Phoenix Suns: 11.9%
5- New Orleans Pelicans: 8.8%
6- Sacramento Kings: 6.3%
7- Detroit Pistons: 3.6%
8- Washington Wizards: 3.5%
9- Minnesota Timberwolves: 1.7%
10- Portland Trail Blazers: 1.0%
11- Philadelphia 76ers: 0.8%
12- Toronto Raptors: 0.7%
13- Dallas Mavericks: 0.6%
14- Utah Jazz: 0.5%

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2013 NFL Draftees Begin Rookie Camps

After what many considered as an irregular Draft, NFL teams and draftees are getting ready to begin training for the coming football season, and with that thought in mind, a total of 23 teams will be conducting a special rookie mini-camp starting this weekend.

Teams will also take the chance to ink contracts with their newly signed rookies, and some teams are even taking advantage of their draft picks coming to town to hand them the standard four-year agreements before engaging in any pre-season practices.

The current NFL champ, the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears had already begun to secure their draft pick, but several other teams are expected to join them starting this weekend. The Bears reached deals with most of its draft picks by Thursday, reaching a four-year deal with second-round linebacker Jon Bostic and leaving first-round offensive lineman Kyle Long as their only unsigned draftee.

Other teams expected to get their picks under contract by next week are the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints, who did not sign a 2012 draft pick until June 29th. The Saints reached agreement with four of their five picks in the 2013 draft, including safety Kenny Vaccaro,   New Orleans’s first-round selection and first player to reach agreement on a contract. Other players inking their contracts include third-rounder Terron Armstead , fifth-rounder Kenny Stills and sixth-rounder Rufus Johnson.

Five draft picks of the Philadelphia Eagles officially entered the NFL this week, the highest being second-round tight end Zach Ertz. Also in are fifth-round safety Earl Wolff as well as three seventh-round picks Joe Kruger, Jordan Poyer and David King. Meanwhile, first-round offensive tackle Lane Johnson and third-round defensive tackle Bennie Logan and fourth-round quarterback Matt Barkley are left to sign.

The San Diego Chargers also finalized some rookie contracts, signing second-round linebacker Manti Te'o, third-round wide receiver Keenan Allen, sixth-round linebacker Tourek Williams and seventh-round quarterback Brad Sorensen. That leaves first-round offensive tackle D.J. Fluker and fifth-round cornerback Steve Williams as the only unsigned draftees.

The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with their four late-round picks, reaching four-year deals with second-round safety Darius Slay and third-round guard Larry Warford. Some sports media sites also reported that Detroit signed fourth-round defensive lineman Devin Taylor and fifth-round punter Sam Martin, leaving first-round defensive end Ziggy Ansah as the only member of their nine-player draft class that hasn’t signed a contract.


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Nets and Bulls Clash in Game 7 in Brooklyn

Sat, May 4 / 12:00:00 PM ET, Barclays Center, New Jersey

Before the start of Game 6, the expectations on the Brooklyn Nets were thin.  Chicago held a 3-2 advantage in the first round series and they were playing at the United Center.  But against the general consensus, the Nets put together a surprising team effort, tying the series 3-3 and forcing a seventh and definitive game at Barclays Center.

With Thursday's 95-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls, the Nets scored their second straight win and avoid elimination in the 2013 NBA postseason.   The final and decisive match will be held this Saturday, May 4th at the Barclays Center.  

Game 6 was truly decisive for the Nets. The team knew they had to dominate and limit the Bulls’ offense if they wanted to continue alive in the series, and that’s exactly what they did when they stepped on the court. Brooklyn took an early advantage in the game thanks to the effective combination of Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson, who finished the game with 17 points. Deron Williams also contributed to his team victory with 17 points and 11 assists.  But probably the most valuable player for Brooklyn during Game 6 was Andray Blatche. He wasn’t a driving force, but was able to lock Brooklyn’s victory in the last minutes of the game. Blatche, who ended the night with 10 points and seven rebounds, netted the last 5 points for Brooklyn.  A two-point shot with 1:15 left put the Nets up 92-88, and then he made 1-of-2 free throws with 32 seconds left, putting the score 93-90. His two free throws with 19.2 seconds left put Brooklyn up 95-92.

The Bulls had a last chance to tie the score and get closer to their rival, but the chance vanished when Marco Belinelli missed a three-pointer with 7.9 seconds left in the game. Joakim Noah was able to grab the rebound but lost the ball when he stepped out of bounds.

The Nets will try to do the impossible this Saturday evening when they return home for Game 7, although, they have a tough challenge ahead.  Only eight teams overcame a 3-1 deficit to win a playoff series, four of them after 1995. The Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns in the 1995 Western Conference semifinals. The Heat did the same against the New York Knicks in the 1997 Eastern Conference semifinals. The Detroit Pistons also defeated the Orlando Magic in seven games during the 2003 Eastern Conference 1st round. The last team that achieved this accolade was the Phoenix Suns, who defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2006 playoffs.

Game Odds:
Chicago Bulls: +7-110
Brooklyn Nets: -7-110
Game Total: 182.5, o/u-110

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2013 NFL Draft: First Round Brings More Surprises Than Expected

The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was by far one of the most unusual opening days in the history of the event. Against what most bettors, fans and experts predicted over the last weeks, the opening day wasn’t a good day for quarterbacks and other players tagged as first round choices, instead, the night was dominated by linemen. 

The first seven picks of the night were all linemen (four on offense, three on defense). Unlike last year, when quarterbacks Andrew Luck (Indianapolis) and Robert Griffin III (Washington) were the first two selections, this year only one quarterback was picked as Florida State’s EJ Manuel went 16th overall to the Buffalo Bills, the lowest since Chad Pennington went to the New York Jets at 18th in the 2000 Draft.

The draft was a big surprise since the very beginning. Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher locked the No. 1 overall pick when he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs. Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No.2 overall pick.  The linemen parade continued when defensive end Dion Jordan of Oregon was drafted by the Miami Dolphins as the No.3 overall selection. The Philadelphia Eagles used the No. 4 pick on Oklahoma tackle Lane Johnson, and the Detroit Lions completed the top five selections with BYU defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, born in Ghana.

After that, most journalists, analysts and sportsbook betting fans were simply stunned. But it didn’t stop there. Louisiana State defensive end and outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo went sixth to the Cleveland Browns while North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper went seventh to the Arizona Cardinals. The St. Louis Rams, who traded up eight spots in a deal with the Buffalo Bills, got West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin with the eighth overall selection. Overall a total of 9 Offensive Line and 8 Defensive line players were selected Thursday night. Only 4 cornerback, 3 linebackers, 3 safeties and 3 wide receivers were selected during the first round. With only one tight end and one quarterback getting selected on the first round, NFL experts expect to see more action when the second round kicks off on Friday night. Prospects tagged as favorite prospects include names such as Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te’o and quarterbacks Geno Smith (West Virginia) and Matt Barkley (USC).

Player Selection:

1: Eric Fisher  (OT, Central Michigan) Kansas City Chiefs
2 : Luke Joeckel  (OT, Texas A&M) Jacksonville Jaguars        
3 : Dion Jordan     (DE , Oregon) Miami Dolphins    
4 : Lane Johnson (OT, Oklahoma) Philadelphia Eagles    
5 : Ezekiel Ansah (DE , BYU) Detroit Lions                  
6 : Barkevious Mingo (DE, LSU ) Cleveland Browns    
7 : Jonathan Cooper (G, North Carolina) Arizona Cardinals    
8 : Tavon Austin (WR, West Virginia) St. Louis Rams    
9 : Dee Milliner (CB, Alabama) New York Jets
10 : Chance Warmack  (G, Alabama) Tennessee Titans
11: D. J. Fluker     (OT , Alabama) San Diego Chargers    
12 : D. J. Hayden (CB, Houston)     Oakland Raiders        
13 : Sheldon Richardson (DT , Missouri ) New York Jets         
14 : Star Lotulelei  (DT, Utah) Carolina Panthers    
15 : Kenny Vaccaro (S , Texas ) New Orleans Saints
16 : E. J. Manuel  (QB, Florida State) Buffalo Bills    
17 : Jarvis Jones (LB, Georgia) Pittsburgh Steelers        
18 : Eric Reid (S, LSU) San Francisco 49ers        
19 : Justin Pugh (G, Syracuse) New York Giants    
20 : Kyle Long (G, Oregon) Chicago Bears    
21 : Tyler Eifert (TE, Notre Dame) Cincinnati Bengals        
22 : Desmond Trufant  (CB, Washington ) Atlanta Falcons    
23 : Sharrif Floyd (DT, Florida) Minnesota Vikings    
24 : Björn Werner (DE, Florida State) Indianapolis Colts        
25 : Xavier Rhodes (CB, Florida State) Minnesota Vikings        
26 : Datone Jones (DE, UCLA) Green Bay Packers         
27 : DeAndre Hopkins  (WR, Clemson) Houston Texans    
28 : Sylvester Williams (DT, North Carolina) Denver Broncos         
29 : Cordarrelle Patterson (WR, Tennessee) Minnesota Vikings        
30 : Alec Ogletree (LB, Georgia) St. Louis Rams        
31 : Travis Frederick  (C,  Wisconsin) Dallas Cowboys        
32 : Matt Elam (S, Florida ) Baltimore Ravens

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4 Time NFL Pro Bowl Seelection Darrelle Revis Traded to Tampa Bay

Just days before the 2013 NFL Draft, the player market is getting more and more interesting only, and fans and sports betting fans should start paying attention to some early movements that could change to the existing odds on NFL. And you should start by checking the existing props and future bets available at Sports Betting Online.

After several weeks of speculation about his future with the New York Jets to accept the deal proposed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Darrelle Revis' love/hate story with his former team finally came to an end over the weekend when representatives of the Tampa Bay franchise announced that the 27-year old star cornerback was officially traded to the team as part of a pre-draft deal with the Jets.

Revis was about to enter his final year of contract and was stated to make $6 million ($3 million in bonuses and $3 million in base salary). But the Jets, who were unable to use the franchise tag due a clause in Revis' contract, were forced to make a decision: Trade him or offer him a new deal.

Revis’ trade rumors began surfacing early this year when Jets’ owner Woody Johnson said that while the team was looking for alternatives to re-sign Revis, who was seeking about $16 million a year in a long-term deal, the franchise had no intention of investing that much for a non-quarterback.

Both parts agreed on the trade conditions only hours after Revis arrived in Tampa to take a physical for the Bucs and prove he’s in condition to play. Now the Buccaneers will formally introduce Revis in a news conference set for this Monday. 

Revis trade includes an average of $16 million per year, making him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL; however, the agreement doesn't include any guaranteed money, which means that Revis will have to deal with a year-to-year situation. The Buccaneers can call the deal off if his knee prevents eventually becomes an issue. Under the terms of the contract, Revis selection will receive $13 million in base salary per season, as well as an annual $1.5 million roster bonus and a yearly $1.5 million workout bonus.

In exchange for Revis’ services, the Jets locked the ninth and thirteen picks in Thursday’s night draft. The Jets will also receive a fourth-round selection in the coming draft, but could improve to a third-rounder if Revis, who is coming off a torn ligament in his left knee, is on the Buccaneers' roster on the third day of the 2014 league year.

With this new deal, the New York Jets became the first NFL franchise to get two picks in the first 13 selection since the 2000 Draft.