Mexican Soccer Riot

From Mexico over the weekend.

Wild Daytona 500

A wild race with even a wilder finish.

Kindle Pick of the Week: Last Night When I Was Young: Sporting Favourites of Mine

A great book of sports and reflection.

Last Night When I Was Young saw me riding thoroughbred racehorses as if I were Doug Smith and Fred Winter. In the same vein, I played football as Jimmy Greaves did for Chelsea and I was a Test Match batsman emulating the great PBH May. I hit the biggest serve as Mike Sangster in the Davis Cup, as well as bobbing and weaving in the boxing ring exactly like my favourite Dick Tiger, the world middleweight champion.

I was unstoppable behind the wheel of a racing car as Britain's first world champion Mike Hawthorn but on the speedway track I rode with stylish aplomb interpreting my hero, Ronnie "Mirac" Moore. Swinging a mashie niblick as Peter Alliss was no handicap. Rugby Union at Twickenham when my body swerve was very sharp - Richard Sharp. When the Olympics came around, I ran the race of my life both over long distances and over one lap hurdles respectively as Gordon Pirie and the great David Hemery. With eyes open, I loved watching the upright Dorothy Hyman dip and throw herself over the line whilst I fell in love with Mary Rand hitch-kicking her way into Olympic history.

Fantasy is then mixed with fact. The jockeys' journeys from completing exacting apprenticeships to becoming champions on the Flat and the National Hunt. Smith riding two-year-olds on the edge in the One Thousand Guineas and the Two Thousand Guineas. Whereas Winter was jumping off the edge of the world in The Grand National.

The trials and tribulations with the relative success of the 1960's Chelsea football team from Drake's ducklings morphing into Docherty's uncut diamonds. A fourteen-year-old boy from New Zealand leaves home to become the first speedway superstar. The fight of the week from the USA brings us a Nigerian boxer who confounds convention and fights his way to the top of two weight divisions.

Rick's Appearance on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game 'With Sam and Greg' 12/24/21 - Last Minute Gift Possibilities

Rick joins Sam and Greg on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game on Christmas Eve for those last minute gift shoppers!

Have a listen:

1. For the Runner:

FlipBelt  - running belt

FlipBelt store on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5B6FD95B-6046-4FBB-9BC9-BE4B157EB6B6?store_ref=storeRecs_dp_aplus

How to carry things on the run is a classic problem, but FlipBelt solves it. This unassuming tube of fabric is comfortable and fits snugly to hold any gear without it bouncing off the legs or torso.

2. For tbe Braves Fan:

Available on Amazon

Relive all the Braves regular and post season moments with a newly released DVD or Blue Ray
 

3. For the Angler
Karl's Mystery Tackle Box

https://shopkarls.com/

I'm obsessed with Karl's Mystery Tackle Box, which delivers a handy little box of baits, lures and stickers every month. The service only costs $48.42 for a three-month subscription (right now it's 15% off with the code SAVE15). You can print a gift certificate after you purchase the subscription so he'll have something to unwrap on Christmas morning.
 

4. For the Climber and Hiker
Black Diamond 375 Headlamp  - $40

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/

Short winter days may inhibit many peoples’ ability to fit an outdoor run in, but this Black Diamond headlamp has more than enough illuminating for heading out pre-dawn or post-work. It is adjustable to fit any head size, and is super lightweight so it won't bounce around as you run.

 
5. For the fan of Casual Shoes:  Men and Women!

Kizik Shoes

www.kizik.com

See what all the fuss is about. Kizik commercials have been running all holiday season.
Shoe style is one of the most popular ways of expressing personality, but we don't think that needs to involve the burden of tying laces or hopping around on one foot after getting through airport security.
Hands-Free Technology is here so the shoe design and technology work together seamlessly. We put our shoes through more than 100,000 compression tests to ensure our shoes live up to our promise, without compromise. Each shoe is made of the highest grade, which ensures the material has great strength, durability, and looks even better over time.
 

6. Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Backpack
A backpack that turns into a racquet bag
$90
 


 
Carry all the equipment you need in the elegant and practical Pure Aero Rafa backpack. The isothermal compartment can hold up to 3 racquets. Not carrying a racquet? The dedicated compartment can be folded away and held in place via magnetic fastening. There’s all the room you need in the other compartments to carry clothes, a laptop, and accessories. This bag is also equipped with our new color-free lining made from 100% recycled PET. Because dye-free is better for the planet.

Heisman and Game Odds

SportsBetting.ag released odds for every bowl game, including the CFP semis, on Sunday afternoon. You can find a line for all 41 bowl games, as well as Army vs. Navy, below

 
Additionally, odds for the CFP National Championship and Heisman (will be updated once finalists are announced


CFP Odds

Alabama +120

Georgia +145

Michigan +650

Cincinnati +1100        

 
Heisman Odds

Bryce Young -5000

Kenny Pickett +1800

Aidan Hutchison +2500

CJ Stroud +4000


 

CFP and Heisman odds: https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaaf-futures

 

Game Lines: https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/football/ncaa


Navy at Army (-8)