Few people would have predicted that the Philadelphia Phillies would be eight games over .500, and just a half-game behind the Washington Nationals, going into June. Those optimists were likely banking on the fact that the bottom-place Phils made a couple of key acquisitions over the winter and was therefore bound to be better. A…
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Conceptual parallels between soccer free agency and cost accounting
Cost accounting is designed to help managers understand the costs of running a business and make decisions; however, it is a concept that is not, and need not be, strictly limited to traditional business models. In the NFL, general managers (GMs), team presidents, and owners must make similar financial decisions about extending contracts to members…
College Football – Oregon & Oklahoma Lose BCS Title Hopes, Only 0 & 1 Lost Teams Remain Viable
Looking at last week’s AP Top 25 poll, I think we can now identify 17 of the Top 25 teams that are no longer relevant in the BCS national championship game quest. They all have 2 or more losses. They are: Oregon, Oklahoma, Georgia, Virginia Tech, Southern California, Texas, Florida, Clemson, Virginia, Boston College, Tennessee,…
Mr Irrelevant is the title (name) awarded to the last player taken each year in the NFL Draft
Mr. Irrelevant is a title that is discussed every April around the annual NFL Draft because it is the dubious title given to the last player taken in the draft. The title of Mr. Irrelevant is given half jokingly due to the lack of faith that exists regarding the final player drafted worth mentioning again…
Bet on Soccer Today – Earn a Stable Income Betting on Sports
The NFL season is right around the corner and it’s time to bet on football today! Betting on soccer is one of the best ways to earn a steady income from the comfort of your home. So where is the best place to bet on soccer? By far the best place to bet on soccer…
Milwaukee Brewers 2006 Betting Preview
The Brewers have been terrible year after year, but in 2005, this revamped team hit a record .500, playing well in a beautiful ball park. It was their first season without losing since 1992, and the Club rewarded manager Ned Yost with a contract extension through 2008. While his 2006 campaign looks promising, this is…
Bats, Balls and Bladders – Funny but True Stories from the Little League
I sat down last night and tried to calculate how many total youth sports games I had attended for my three children over the years. I’m not sure why I did this. Maybe he was bored. Or maybe it was the realization that my youngest son was turning 13 and that this stage of our…
The Life of a First Time Fantasy Football Owner
When I first signed up for the fantasy football league, I wasn’t sure what to expect. He knew a lot about soccer and players from different teams in the league in general. I had always cheered for certain players I liked and wished other players would just run into the goal post during games like…
5 benefits of a purchase order tracking process
Buying a capital asset is usually easy, since it involves placing a purchase order, submitting it to the manufacturer or distributor, and finally waiting for the time to come. But when you order more than one item from multiple vendors, you must follow a certain order tracking process. This will help you ensure that your…
About soccer predictions – How to bet and win!
It sure is a lot of fun when you look at the football match forecasts. It’s like taking a look at what’s going to happen in the game, and it sure is doubly tempting to bet on the winner based on those predictions. But hold your horses! Save your money for a while. There are…