Sports Then and Now

What is the easiest and most iconic way to identify with a sport, team, and favorite player? A definite answer is jerseys. Jerseys are timeless clothing that not only allows you to show your allegiance but a fashion statement as well. Jerseys easily identify teams and fans, and if you want to join and kick the thrills a notch higher, you need to invest in quality jerseys. While shopping for jerseys, however, you can easily be overwhelmed as you browse through the extensive pool. From cheaper options, custom options, to current or throwback jerseys, your quest can feel like a daunting task. The good news, however, is that you can now find jerseys, including 49ers throwback jersey to celebrate your all-time favorite online.

It’s only a couple of weeks before the iconic Cheltenham Roar erupts across Prestbury Park as the famous four-day Cheltenham Festival gets underway. Racing fans up and down the country are already scrambling to find the latest odds on 2020 Cheltenham hopefuls, and anticipating the thrills that are sure to ensue. Ahead of this year’s Festival, let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from last year.

Amazing Altior’s jumps record

The Nicky Henderson-trained horse was the favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase and not only did he win, but he hung on to his record for the most consecutive wins in jump racing – this triumph being the 18^th, equalling the record set by Big Buck’s.

Altior certainly didn’t make it easy, with a mistake at fence seven (the water jump), but jockey Nico de Boinville spurred him on to find that extra gear. Describing him as “an absolute warrior”, the final 100 yards was where the race was won, and Altior beat Politologue by one-and-three-quarter lengths.

When the Supreme Court overturned an initial prohibition of sports gambling, many states made their move towards the legalization of betting. With this, the sports betting industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. If you want to tap this growth and build a successful business in this industry, such as by being a bookie, keep on reading and we’ll share some tips on how you can do this.

1. Start with a Sports Betting Software

The first thing that you will need is software that will allow you to accept bets from your customers. Look for price per head software, which will offer scalability for your business. With this scheme, you will pay only based on the number of users. This is a cost-effective way to get into the bookie business. 

If you want to start with fantasy betting, make sure to check out how Sharpbookie can help you out.  

2. Find a Mentor

If you want to enter the sports betting market but you are clueless about how this is done, we suggest that you find a mentor. Look for someone with the expertise and experience that you can use. Consider working under such a person, and this will provide you with the opportunity to learn new things. Your mentor will also be your source of inspiration to finally break into the growing market. 

It isn’t everyday that you can say that two athletes who arguably were the best ever to compete in their sport are celebrating birthdays. But you can say that about February 17^th as that happens to be the birthday of Hall of Fame football star Jim Brown (born in 1936) and Hall of Fame basketball star Michael Jordan (born in 1963).

Though it has been 54 years since he last played in the NFL, just about anyone who was alive to watch him play still will insist that Brown is the best player ever to put on shoulder pads. His combination of power and speed were unlike anything that had previously been seen in the NFL and his domination of the league during his nine year career with the Cleveland Browns has never truly been matched. He won eight rushing titles in nine years and averaged 104 yards rushing per game for his entire career.  His 12, 312 career rushing yards was a record that stood for 19 years and still ranks 11^th in NFL history.

As the NFL celebrated 100 years throughout the 2019 season, Brown was regularly touted as being one of the greatest players in NFL history. In fact, he was ranked by Sports Then and Now as the number one player in NFL history in our look at the NFL’s all-time top 100 players.

It’s a real shame when life gets in the way and you can’t watch your favorite team. When there is a big game on and you don’t have anywhere to watch it, it really feels like you’re missing out. Everybody will know the score before you and you’ll have to avoid talking about it until you finally get a chance to watch it. But the good news is, the situation isn’t as bad as it used to be because of new advances in technology. 

In the past, you only had one chance to catch a game and if you couldn’t get to the stadium or even find a TV to watch it on, you would have to make do with the highlights. But now, you can watch sports whenever you like, wherever you like because you can stream it on your phone. As long as you have an internet connection, you never have to miss a game again. 

If you haven’t tried streaming sports on your phone, read on to find out how to do it, and get some good tips to make sure that you don’t miss any of the action. 

Make Sure Your Internet Connection Is Good 

A good internet connection is the most important thing when you are trying to stream sports on your phone. If you have a bad connection, you will miss out on a lot of the action because the stream will keep cutting out and buffering. If possible, you should try to connect to high speed wifi so the stream is clear. However, this may not always be an option. 

The thrill that comes with playing an online game can make you glued to the screen for hours. There are tons of different game types online that makes it even more exciting. In other words, there is something for everyone. If you are an old fashioned gamer, you may want to play Paperboy or Donkey Kong. You can find such games by a single click and start playing. The online community is loaded in case you want something around to play with and have fun. 

Check out the following popular types of online games: 

1. Enormous Multiplayer Virtual Games – Millions of communities access online games daily to discover the newest adventure. And with massively multiplayer online games, you will satisfy the urge to escape from reality. You will experience the fantasy world you desire.  

2. Online Casino Games – You don’t need to take a trip to Vegas, yet you can access any casino game you want at the comfort of your couch. The good thing is that you can play for money, fun, or to enhance your skills. An example of a popular casino game is the blackjack online, baccarat, and so on. These games have varieties of versions to break the monotony. 

3. First Person Shooter – You can play Halo, a type of first-person shooter game. You will use your XBOX to counter strike as well as the PlayStation if you want to experience more fun. To play this exciting game, you need to interact with numerous gamers across the globe and connect with their team or compete in head to head battles. The graphics look so real with a non-stop action to keep you entertained.