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      Can the Indiana Pacers get the top seed in the East?

      November 13, 2013 /

      That’s the question everyone is asking as the Pacers have jumped out to an 8-0 start. Paul George seems ready to make the jump as an elite player as he’s off to a torrid start with 24.9 points per game, 7.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 47.9%. Check out the interview above where he discusses the new season and his desire to help get the Pacers over the top. The additions of Luis Scola and CJ Watson have helped the bench scoring and soon Danny Granger will be back as well. It will be interesting to see how he fits in from a chemistry point of view, but finding minutes for him is a good problem to have.

      Of course it’s very early. Miami seems to start slow every year and then they turn it on, but Indiana might make it hard for them to catch up. The Pacers seem focused on getting home court advantage, and desire is an important factor in the long NBA season.

      NBA

      Top 5 Sports Apps for Your Smartphone

      November 13, 2013 /

      man using smartphone

      Remember that time when we had to sit on the edge of our seats waiting for the final score to be announced on the television? Fingers crossed? Nervous?
      No?
      Neither do we. The smartphone has eclipsed all memory of those heart-jangling moments and now we can sit on the edge of our seats and follow the entire game. Live.
      There are thousands of sports apps on the market nowadays. Bringing us the latest news, telling us how our fantasy teams are doing and even giving us the chance to become sports stars; albeit by flicking away at the screen like we’re kicking a last-second Super Bowl conversion.

      Here are just a few of our recommended must-have apps for your smartphone.

      iPhone

      Paper Football 3D

      A perfect app to pass the time, Paper Football 3D will grant you endless hours of fun mastering the easiest job in football, the kicker. With a rich, artistic detail and a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour, this app brings its number one sports app predecessor into the 21st century.

      Full Tilt Poker Rush

      Taking the game of poker beyond the tables, the Full Tilt Poker Rush app allows you to play on the go. You can learn the ropes by taking on fellow beginners at the low-stakes table or test your hand against some of the best players in the world; even getting the chance to qualify for live tournaments.

      This fun, fast-paced variant is perfect for on-the-go and a much enjoyed pass-time on a long commute.

      Windows Phone

      Bing Sports

      Bringing you all the news, views and results from all your favourite sports teams, Bing Sports is Microsoft’s official sports app that covers everything from NASCAR to the English Premier League.

      Android

      ESPN Scorecenter

      Brought to you from renowned sports broadcaster ESPN, this app delivers all the latest scores, news and standings- hot off the press. With the option to follow your favourite teams, you’ll never be far away from knowing who’s fit for the weekend and who’s on the side-lines.

      MLB.com At Bat

      At Bat comes in two forms, the free version and the paid option. The free version boasts a whole range of features including breaking news, real-time scores, schedules and all Major League Baseball standings.

      For an extra $14.99, you can receive extra coverage including radio games for all MLB games as well as one live video game per day; whether it’s worth the extra $15, well that just depends how much you love baseball.

      General Sports

      Andrew Wiggins vs Jabari Parker: Round One

      November 13, 2013 /

      Round one goes to Wiggins, but get used to this matchup as we’ll be seeing it for years in the NBA. Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker have taken turns being crowned the inevitable top pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, but now we’ll have a year of college basketball to settle the matter, though Kentucky’s super freshman Julius Randle may have something to say about it as well.

      Both Wiggins and Parker were magnificent last night. Parker dominated in the first half and finished 27 points. He’s an all-around great player who can do everything very well from rebounding to draining three-pointers. Then in the second half Wiggins and the Jayhawks took over as Wiggins showed off his incredible athleticism that has people comparing him to Jordan and Lebron. The highlight above gives just a glimpse of what he will be capable of. Wiggins ended up with 22 points.

      I had the opportunity to interview both Wiggins and Parker in the past as both of them won the Gatorade High School Player of the Year Award for basketball (Wiggins won the overall award as well). Both are great kids and have a bright future ahead of them.

      Jabari Parker

      Jabari Parker at Gatorade awards

      Andrew Wiggins

      Andrew Wiggins Gatorade POY

      With these two and Julius Randle, it’s hard to imagine any team in the top three of next year’s NBA Draft being disappointed. In the meantime they can fight it out for the National Championship.

      College Basketball

      Texas loses running back Jonathan Gray for rest of season

      November 12, 2013 /

      I interviewed Jonathan Gray last year as he accepted the award for the Gatorade High School Player of the Year. He was a great kid and based on his high school career Texas fans had every reason to be excited. He exploded this year in his sophomore season with 790 yards and a 4.9 YPC average. His running helped Mack Brown and Texas salvage a season that looked like a potential disaster.

      Unfortunately, Gray suffered a right Achilles injury that will require surgery and he is lost for the season. Texas also lost defensive tackle Chris Whaley for the season as well. Hopefully both players will recover fully for next season.

      College Football

      Horce racing embraces social media

      November 12, 2013 /

      Race tracks have been facing difficult issues for years. In places like Ohio they’ve had to add slot machines to get people to come. At Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, the Preakness Stakes wasn’t enough to keep that track out of trouble. The state had to get involved to save it. Of course horseracing betting is incredibly popular online and in places like Las Vegas. The huge races like the Kentucky Derby get mobbed with visitors of course as these are huge events in popular culture. But getting visitors to the tracks on a consistent basis for the weekly races is critical to the success of the entire industry. But as pointed out recently at Deadspin.com, the demographics are not too friendly to the industry as the fans are mostly older.

      Fortunately we’re seeing modern marketing efforts coming from the industry as many have embraced social media tools like Twitter. The Kentucky Derby account has over 33,000 followers while the Breeder’s Cup has over 27,000 followers. Even the Preakness Stakes has over 7,000 followers, though they could probably be more active on that account. Also, as pointed out by Deadspin, the industry is signing up brand ambassadors who will use events and social media to reach out to younger people in cities like Miami to spark interest. Of course these representatives are often young, beautiful and female, but that has always been a marketing staple. The point is that they can no longer just count on men in their 20s and 30s to just show up at the track on the weekend. There are too many entertainment and sports options, let alone casinos and online gaming options as well. The good thing is that the product is still very entertaining. Horse races are a blast when you spend the day at the track. The key is conveying that message and finding promotions to get young people in the door for the first time so they have fun and then want to come back.

      horse racing, Odds

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