Fun with Wagering, Vol. 2: It’s Raining Bruins

Five Boston Bruins fans walk into an Irish pub. I know this sounds like a bad joke that ends in either a bloody, chowder-spilled bar brawl or regrettable vomit stains all over someone’s vintage Bobby Orr jersey. You’ll be happy Continue reading Fun with Wagering, Vol. 2: It’s Raining Bruins

Sports, superstitions and Sunday’s sights and sounds

I banned a customer, nay, a friend from the bar the other night. He hadn’t done anything wrong.  In fact, this person is perhaps the most ideal customer a business could want.  He’s well behaved, spends a ton of money, Continue reading Sports, superstitions and Sunday’s sights and sounds

Back to the Futures

I’m pissed. I missed an opportunity to make some money all because I didn’t check my service. Down 2-0 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, I had a hunch the Washington Capitals, a hockey team tabbed with the early exit label, Continue reading Back to the Futures

Cmon Duke Fans, Which R are you filled with?

A not-so-great man once gave me the best advice of my life. He told me, “the number one killer of old people is retirement.” His point at the time was simple. If you want to be the best at something….you Continue reading Cmon Duke Fans, Which R are you filled with?

Operation Bruin-Puke or How I Spent My Sunday at the Amalie Vomitorium

The following is a true story. I repeat.  The following is a true story. I mention that twice because you won’t believe this actually happened. So fasten your seatbelts.  Oh, and you might want to grab a moist towelette in Continue reading Operation Bruin-Puke or How I Spent My Sunday at the Amalie Vomitorium

Tim Tebow landing in New England creates mass hysteria, and some great one-liners, on Twitter

A reader recently asked me why I hadn’t written anything about Tim Tebow being picked up by the New England Patriots.  What’s to say that hasn’t already been said?

Am I becoming a hockey fan? Lightning strikes!

How the Tampa Bay Lightning have won me over Continue reading Am I becoming a hockey fan? Lightning strikes!