GeekWeek

ESPN Layoffs A Sign Of Sports TV Evolution

Sports fans across America will long remember the Wednesday in late April of 2017 that saw nearly 100 of the most recognizable contributors to sports juggernaut ESPN were let go. This move follows another downsizing behind the scenes a year prior that saw over 300 staffers released. A combination of...

The 2017 NFL Draft - Who To Watch!

Thursday night brings on the yearly right of the NFL Draft, now a multi-day affair across the programming of ESPN, NFL Network and affiliates across the globe. Football fans will renew their annual dreams of "this being the year," while a host of college football stars realize the culmination of...

Sports That Will Arouse Your Inner Geek!

We tend to think of sports and geeks being a little bit like chalk and cheese; oil and water. But like any endeavour in life, there are certain exceptions to that rule. In fact, there are some sports that positively thrill the geek in all of us. Here are just...

Fun Sports To Get You Out Of The House!

The majority of humans have a hobby they enjoy or pastime they love. Our passion for these hobbies ensure we enjoy life and get the most out of it. Sporting hobbies are some of the best to have, primarily because they can keep you fit and are great for your...

Super Bowl Sunday Sees Seven New Hall of Famers!

It's an unofficial national holiday in America as Super Bowl Sunday descends on the country. Sales of beer and chips are skyrocketing in anticipation of the epic matchup between the New England Patriots and the upstart Atlanta Falcons. It will pit perennial champion Tom Brady against reigning NFL MVP Matt...

The College Football Playoff Needs Eight Games!

We are just weeks away from one of the great new traditions in American sports -- the College Football Playoff. This year's final four will feature unanimous #1 overall seed Alabama facing off against #4 Washington while #2 Ohio State takes on #3 Clemson, a finalist in last years National...

The Worst Heisman Trophy Winners Ever!

Lamar Jackson captured the coveted Heisman Trophy, college football's top prize, on Saturday night in New York. Despite a blazingly hot start to the season, Jackson rapidly tapered off as the year went on and left the door slightly ajar for a surprise upset winner. In the end, however, Jackson...

The Three Best Watersports You've Never Tried

For those who like to keep in shape, there are few more effective ways than by engaging in some regular, vigorous exercise. The more vigorous, the better, but when it comes to watersports, there are so many sports to choose from that it is hard to know where to begin....

How Online Betting Influences Traditional Sports Betting?

Those bookmakers standing on wooden stools, writing the odds on metal sheets and collecting and depositing money in their hoards is a sight that was commonplace a couple of decades ago. The tic-tac men would communicate from one to the other end of the ring, signaling the bets and the...

Know Your Sports Betting Odds!

Different types of odds in sports betting may confuse a newcomer, as it’s difficult to understand whether they are fair and how all these numbers relate. There are four most commonly used types: fractional odds, decimal odds, US odds and Hong Kong odds. If you know these, it doesn’t matter...

Four Unique & Innovative Sports You Can Try Yourself

Those with a thirst for competition have probably tried all sorts of traditional sports. Established sports like football, hockey, and basketball are great fun. However, some people might want to try something new. There are many obscure sports out there which are great fun to try. Many involve the use...

Challenges To Sports Betting Technology

Betting has more to do than just visiting conventional betting platform and place your wage there. Thanks to technology, everything has become much simpler and a lot better in betting platform. However, technology presents challenges and just like technology, these challenges evolves from time to time. Bracing the challenges We...

Technology Is Changing The Face of Sport

We don't need anyone to tell us the impact that technology has had on our lives. But, its influence can be found in many different places. Sport is one of the things that has been changed forever by technology. Whether it’s playing or watching, you can't escape the power and...

Five Ways To Keep Busy During The NFL Offseason

For any sports fan, the off-season can be an underwhelming time. The season is over, and there’s not a whole lot to get excited about until it gets underway again. NFL fans are some of the most passionate fans in the entire world, and they live, breathe and sleep football....

Canadiens and Bruins Clash In 2016 Winter Classic

As you recuperate from your New Year Eve's activities, make sure you mix a little puck in with your collegiate pigskin. For the eighth time since 2008, the NHL is holding its Winter Classic on (or near) New Yearís Day (it was held on Jan. 2 in 2012). This year,...