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How Has COVID-19 Reshaped The Sporting World?

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the world as a whole. It’s certainly changed the future of sports and definitely not for the better. From fake or empty crowds to delayed and canceled events, it’s difficult to see sports getting back to normal anytime soon. However, that doesn’t mean that they are no longer enjoyable. Indeed, there are still numerous ways to enjoy your favorite sports. But for now, let’s take a look at some of the most drastic changes to this industry and the pastimes that we love.

A Commitment To Safety

One of the most positive impacts that COVID-19 has had on the sporting world is that there does seem to be a massive commitment to safety. Big bosses are focused on protecting everyone from the players to the fans and of course the investors. This is certainly true if you look at how the NBA is now being managed. NBA players currently exist in a bubble that is based in Disney World of all places. The bubble ensures that players remain safe and that they can continue the season without the risk of passing on the virus. This process hasn’t gone completely smoothly but it’s certainly not the disaster that it could have been. It does seem as though other sports events will follow this same method to keep players safe in the future.

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These Are The Tricks Athletes Use To Keep Their Body In Shape

Are you interested in improving your health? If so, then you might want to think about looking at the athletes. Professional athletes have numerous tricks and tips on how to keep your body and your health in the optimum condition. Let’s explore some of the best possibilities.

Ice Baths

You might think that ice baths are going to have a negative consequence on your health. But this isn’t true as long as you approach it the right way. You need to make sure that you are easing yourself into freezing temperatures. For instance, you can start by taking showers that are colder than usual before progressing to bathing in ice. The main benefit of ice for the body is that it will reduce issues with inflammation by a massive amount. It’s interesting to note that it’s not just athletes that use this particular trick. Celebs like Tom Cruise are well known to take ice baths as well and we’re sure this is how he does his amazing stunts.

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2020 NCAA Football – Week 5 Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 12-10-1 with my college football picks last week.

The SEC kicked off last week and there were some teams that separated themselves from the pack. Mississippi State upset LSU in their debut. MSU head coach Mike Leach made the rest of the SEC aware that his air raid offense can do some damage in the conference.

The marquee game of the week is Auburn versus Georgia. The winner could jump into the top-three in the rankings.

We at ‘America’s White Boy’ pick 25 college football games against the spread in Week 5 of the 2020-21 NCAA Football season (October 3rd, 2020).

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2020 NFL Week 4 – Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 9-6 against the spread last week.

This will be the last week with a full slate of sixteen games (unless there’s a COVID-19 cancellation) for a couple months.

We are starting to get a good feel for which teams are playoff-caliber and which ones are in for a long season. The point spreads are a little tighter this week. It could be time to jump off the bandwagon if point spreads start to creep into the double-digits.

Can Ravens QB Lamar Jackson bounce-back from a rough passing outing against the Chiefs?

We pick every NFL game against the spread and throw out a few upsets in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

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2020 NFL Fantasy Football Start/Sit – Week 4

We saw some new, young faces make a name for themselves last week. A few rookie wide receivers lead that list with Vikings rookie WR Justin Jefferson catching seven balls for 175 yards and a touchdown.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson started the season out against the Chiefs, Ravens and Steelers…can you name three worse teams to face to begin a season? Can he reverse course against the Vikings?

Will Bucs QB Tom Brady have a big game against the Chargers?

Here is our Fantasy Football Sit/Start for Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season…and enjoy our awesome MS Paint masterpiece of QB Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans.

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Don’t Let The Pandemic Stop You Loving Sports

It’s been a long year in 2020, and let’s face it, sports have suffered at the hands of COVID-19. Everywhere sports stadiums shut down, tournaments were canceled and we were all forced to sit at home watching NFL compilations on YouTube. It has truly been a stagnant year full of disappointment. Although there are still ways to incorporate more sports into your life, the pandemic has flattened many people’s dreams of going to games, hearing the roar of the crowd, drinking sodas and eating cheap meats. There’s really nothing like it.

Even though the world is beginning to reopen again, if you are a cautious person, or perhaps you or someone you live with is vulnerable, you might not be able to So how can you get into sports as a fan without putting yourself in a huge crowd of potentially COVID-ridden strangers? If you want to know how, you have come to the right place. Here’s how to stay a sports fan, even in a pandemic.

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Five Reasons To Take Up MMA

Like boxing, MMA is becoming more and more popular due to its many benefits. Not only is it highly physical requiring great strength and stamina, but it is also good for the mind and body. Mixed martial arts is also a great calorie burner so if you are looking to lose weight, you’ll be sure to lose a few pounds. Not only that, the great thing about MMA is that its easily accessible, with not much equipment needed at all, and no matter your age, gender, or ability anybody can take part.

Below we’ve put together five reasons you should be taking up MMA.

MMA is great for Fitness

You may not realize it but 5 rounds in the Hexagon require a huge amount of fitness. Fitness is one of the key components that is required when becoming a good fighter which is why a lot of the training is heavily focused on this. Even if you weren’t interested in getting in the ring, you would benefit from just going through the training program.

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Making Sports A Bigger Part Of Your Life

If you love sports, but you want to find a way to make them an even bigger part of your life, then the fact is that there are plenty of ways in which you can do that. No matter what it is that you might currently be doing or what you are into, there are some easy and simple changes that could make all the difference in the world. In this post, we are going to take a look at a number of these changes that are going to make sports a much bigger part of your life in no time, so that you can ensure you are going to enjoy them all the more. These are absolutely the kind of things that you would want to focus on in that sense.

Join A Local Team

First of all, if you want to make sports a bigger part of your life, that will generally mean playing it more. You can do that in a lot of ways, but one of the best and most obvious is to find a local team whom you can join in with. No matter what your sport might be, joining a local team is bound to be the kind of thing that really makes this a reality. That could be an amateur team if you are worried about that side of things, but it doesn’t really matter all that much in the long run. The important thing is that you find a team to play with, and do so regularly, and in the process you are going to find that you can really enjoy that sport and make it much more a part of your life.

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2020 NCAA Football – Week 4 Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 9-6 with my college football picks last week.

It is starting to feel like college football has returned. The SEC officially kicks off their schedule this week.

LSU lost a lot of talent to the NFL following their National Championship win. Did they recruit enough talent for another run at the trophy?

We will see the debut of a few new head coaches this week. Can Mississippi State’s Mike Leach implement his air raid offense and have success Day 1 in the SEC?

We at ‘America’s White Boy’ pick 25 college football games against the spread in Week 4 of the 2020-21 NCAA Football season (September 26th, 2020).

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2020 NFL Week 3 – Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 8-8 against the spread last week.

We are starting to get some much-needed information to become more informed bettors. The issue this week comes from all the injuries that occurred to important players. There are a lot more unknowns than I was expecting this week.

There are a few players out there that could be game-time decisions this week. Some reports say that Niners QB Jimmy Garoppolo could play on Sunday. Keep an eye on injury reports this week for updates.

Can Seattle QB Russell Wilson lead the Seahawks to a cover against the Cowboys?

We pick every NFL game against the spread and throw out a few upsets in Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.

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2020 NFL Fantasy Football Start/Sit – Week 3

There were so many injuries to top players last week. Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey, Giants RB Saquon Barkley, Broncos WR Courtland Sutton & QB Drew Lock and Niners DE Nick Bosa will all miss considerable time. A few of those will miss the entire season due to injuries. The waiver wire will be busy this week.

Colts rookie RB Jonathan Taylor appeared to jump to the top of the depth chart with his breakout performance against the Vikings last week. Can he find the same success against the Jets?

Will we see another breakout game from one of the long list of backups starting this week?

Here is our Fantasy Football Sit/Start for Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season…and enjoy our awesome MS Paint masterpiece of RB Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts

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2020 NCAA Football – Week 3 Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 7-7 with my college football picks last week.

We still don’t have a full slate of potential games this week, but we do see some Big 12 teams joining the ACC and small conference teams.

Notre Dame failed to cover last week against Duke. The Irish face South Florida on Saturday and face an even larger point spread. Can they bounce back and beat South Florida by 26 points?

Not all the games have betting lines as of this writing, but we did find 18 games with betting lines.

We at ‘America’s White Boy’ pick all 18 college football games against the spread in Week 3 of the 2020-21 NCAA Football season (September 19th, 2020).

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