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James Foglio

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James is a dedicated sportswriter. He earned his bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

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MLB Disciplines Umpire Pat Hoberg For Violating Gambling Rules

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced Friday it has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling rules. This comes 10 days after the league levied a lifetime ban on a player for gambling and suspended four others for one year. MLB umpire Pat Hoberg is appealing the discipline and has denied gambling on baseball […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2024
Patriots Drop Below Panthers in 2024 Betting Odds for Lowest Projected Win Total

Sportsbooks moved the New England Patriots below the Carolina Panthers for the lowest projected win total in the 2024 NFL season, according to the latest betting odds. New England Patriots have a projected win total of 4.5 wins for the 2024 season under coach Jerod Mayo At multiple sportsbooks, the Patriots now have the lowest […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Falcons Lose 2025 NFL Draft Pick For QB Kirk Cousins, Free Agent Contracts Tampering

The Atlanta Falcons on Thursday were docked a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft and fined $250,000 for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering policy related to free agent signings. Atlanta Falcons had improper contact with Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, and Charlie Woerner The tampering violations for the Falcons were a result of “improper contact” with […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Jaguars, QB Trevor Lawrence Agree to Five-Year, $275M Deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and quarterback Trevor Lawrence have agreed on a five-year, $275 million contract extension on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jacksonville Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence now averaging $55 million per season, tying him with Joe Burrow The multi-year contract includes $200 million guaranteed, including $142 million at signing. Lawrence’s $55 million average salary ties him […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Dolphins Sign Veteran DE Calais Campbell

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms on a contract with defensive end Calais Campbell, according to NFL Network. Campbell, who turns 38 on Sept. 1, is set to enter his 17th NFL season. Miami Dolphins sign six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell to bolster pass rush Campbell was selected 50th overall by the […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Chargers Sign WR Praise Olatoke, A Former Sprinter At Ohio State

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed wide receiver Praise Olatoke, who was born in Nigeria and raised in Scotland. Olatoke played club football and ran track at Ohio State, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Praise Olatoke is a member of the NFL’s International Pathway Program Furthermore, Olatoke joins defensive lineman […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Bally’s Chicago Thriving Ahead of New Casino Construction

Bally’s Chicago casino located at 600 N. Wabash Avenue near the Magnificent Mile won more than $11.73 million from players in May, the Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGCB) reported. Bally’s Chicago collected $6.98 million from slots, $4.75 million from table games in May The casino at Chicago’s Medinah Temple features 800 slot machines and 56 […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
D.C. Council Votes to Expand Sports Betting Market

At a D.C. Council meeting on Wednesday, members voted to retain an amendment in the budget that would allow the District to open its online sports betting market to multiple operators. D.C. Council votes to end FanDuel’s monopoly on online sports betting in the District Zachary Parker’s amendment to eliminate fellow council member Kenyan McDuffie’s […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Kansas Mayor Endorses Sports Betting In Hopes Of Luring KC Chiefs, Royals To Relocate

Kansas City Mayor Tyrone Garner has endorsed the idea of using sports betting revenue and STAR bonds to attract two major league franchises – the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and the MLB’s Kansas City Royals – to move from Missouri to the Kansas side of the city. Kansas City to use sports betting revenue and […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2024
Celtics Had Multiple 30-Point Scorers in Game 3 of NBA Finals for Second Time in Franchise History

The Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum recorded 31 points and guard Jaylen Brown finished with 30 points in Wednesday night’s Game 3 victory of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the first Celtics duo with multiple 30-point games in the Finals since John Havlicek and Bailey Howell on May 2, 1968. Boston […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2024