Author: Mike Kovacs

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Mike is an experienced credentialed sports journalist with 15 years experience covering football. He is an administrator with Sports Heroics and is the owner and founder at Last Word On Sports.

The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner and this year’s Scouting Combine helped identify fast-rising prospects and generated some serious hype for day-two players. The NFL Draft is full of talented prospects and starters could be found after the first round. It’s the same in 2024 as the second-round is set to have plenty of day-one starters. 2024 NFL Draft Steals to Bet On Ladd McConkey Every year, scouts fall in love with those gritty slot receivers and this year, that player is Ladd McConkey. NFL Draft Odds currently have McConkey going early in the second round with…

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The biggest annual party in football, aka “Super Sunday,” is fast approaching, and Super Bowl LVIII is being held in the party capital of the US, “Sin City.” Will some crazy Super Bowl records be shattered? The Super Bowl is more about the event than the actual game. But that doesn’t mean the actual football is not exciting by itself. And this year’s game should be a doozy, as it features two of the top teams in the league this year and over the last five seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Kansas City is in…

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Horse racing is a sport that knows no borders and is often considered a good investment which is why we often see athletes from different sports either sharing an interest in horse races or investing in the sport. From professional soccer players to NBA and even NFL stars, we can see a large list of celebrities who got involved with horse racing in one way or another.  And why wouldn’t they? Horse racing is an exciting sport with betting as its main driving power, people love to gamble on horses, even NFL stars. But what makes horse racing so special?…

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The National Football League is filled with so much incredible talent. The league has a massive amount of skilled players, each competing for their moment to shine. Every year, certain players unexpectedly take major steps forward with a breakout season. While these guys might not have been the favorites on sportsbooks with the highest odds to win awards, they have established themselves as stars in the league this year and are now competing to lead the league in several major categories. Let’s look at some of the NFL players who have used this season as a launch pad to break…

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The Colorado Buffaloes became one of the biggest stories of the 2023 NCAA football season. After an entertaining offseason in which they made some notable moves, especially bringing in one of the best NFL players of all time as their head coach. With Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, things looked very promising for the Buffs.  Deion Sanders brought all his flashy styles to the sidelines and the gridiron, making his team a very entertaining one to watch. After an electrifying start to the season, winning three games in a row, including a slugfest against TCU, things started to get a little…

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The 2023 season has not unfolded at all how the Indianapolis Colts players or fans had hoped or planned. They lost their promising rookie quarterback to a season-ending injury and have spent large stretches of the season without star running back Jonathan Taylor. With a first-year head coach in Shane Steichen leading the way, the Colts haven’t exactly followed a formula for success in 2023. Yet, heading down the stretch, the Colts are very much in a position to claim a playoff spot while Steichen has emerged as a candidate for Coach of the Year. In the USA legal betting…

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The oldest NFL stadiums, with their time-tested grandeur and rich history, have seen countless legendary games, players, and teams. They are not just buildings but sacred sites where the roots of American football have grown and flourished. Although there are only five stadiums left that were built before 1980, they still stand proud, each with its unique tale to tell. Join us as we take an exciting trip down memory lane, visiting each of these iconic venues and unveiling the stories they hold. So, lace up your cleats, put on your helmets, and get started. It’s time to pay homage…

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You can experience the excitement of the NFL season regardless of the time of year or current events. How? Well, streaming services provide numerous NFL-related content options to keep you closely connected to the game, regardless of the actual season. If you enjoy documentaries, reality TV, or fictional portrayals of football, this article presents a curated selection of the best movies about NFL stars. NFL Icons You Can Catch on TV #1 Undrafted If you’re a fan of cheering on the underdog and happened to miss the initial airing of “Undrafted” on NFL Network back in 2014, you still have…

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When the stakes are high and the clock is ticking down, American football quarterbacks are the field generals who call the shots, make the throws, and determine the fate of their teams. Their role is both an art and a science, requiring a unique skill set and an acute understanding of the game.  Seasoned punters who utilize the best online betting sites know that quarterback plays a significant role in determining the game’s outcome, whether it is the NFL or college football, hence the need to look into them before placing wagers. This article explores the fascinating world of American football quarterbacks,…

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There is a lot of drama, as there always is, in college football’s SEC conference. We check in with three SEC teams after week 10 including Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas A&M. The SEC Conference After Week 10 Alabama Crimson Tide Happy days are back in Alabama as the Crimson Tide have won the SEC West with a victory over Kentucky and are now set for a fixture against an unranked Chattanooga outfit this coming Saturday.  The weekend’s outing saw sophomore quarterback Jalen Milroe fire Alabama to a 49-21 win over the Wildcats as he passed for three touchdowns and scrambled…

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