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  • The Daily Jay – 7/2/24

    Steve Claggett did himself – and boxing – proud on Saturday By Charles Jay About a month ago, promoter Eddie Hearn, who runs a company called Matchroom Boxing and as such is one of the “big boys” in this business, was confronted with a question about the upcoming opponent for WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo…

  • The Daily Jay – May 3, 2024

    In the Derby, it could be Johnny V’s day In the Derby, it could be Johnny V’s day By Charles JayMay 3, 2024 Generally I do not like the Kentucky Derby very much as a handicapping proposition, because it’s so crowded. Let’s face it – there’s no other major race here in America that allows…

  • The Daily Jay – May 4, 2024

    Munguia’s defense rests too often, so Canelo will come get him By Charles JayMay 4, 2024 Canelo Alvarez has his share of haters; enough to fill up the T-Mobile Arena and then some. So there is a lot of hope among viewers that Jaime Munguia, a kid out of Mexico who has run through 43…

  • The Daily Jay – April 24, 2024

    The big question: Is Michael Penix a first-round pick? By Charles JayApril 24, 2024 Has there been more argument about anybody in this NFL Draft than there has about Michael Penix Jr., the quarterback from the Washington Huskies (by way of the Indiana Hoosiers) who has had to deal with injury objections on the way…

  • The Daily Jay – April 20, 2024

    Hook, Line and Sinker? April 20, 2024By Charles Jay Could it be that the young man everybody thought needed psychological help pulled off the greatest psychological coup in recent years? Maybe that’s being more dramatic than necessary when it comes to Ryan Garcia‘s decision win over Devin Haney on Saturday night. I said “maybe,” because…

  • The Daily Jay – April 19, 2024

    Boxing Betting — Is Ryan Garcia crazy beyond belief? April 19, 2024By Charles Jay I have to be perfectly honest with you. In observing some of the erratic behavior being put on display these last couple of months by junior welterweight fighter Ryan Garcia, I thought it might halfway be a put-on. You know, kind…

  • The Daily Jay – April 17, 2024

    The UFC hits 300, but its batting average is way better than that April 17, 2024By Charles Jay One day in 1993 I received a phone call from a gentleman named Art Davie. The reason I was getting the call was because I was the Special Events Consultant for Casino Magic in Bay St. Louis,…

  • Hockey Betting – April 2024

    Toronto Sun: After push for 70 goals, playoff expectations even higher for Auston MatthewsErik Karlsson on Penguins’ pain: ‘We are a huge disappointment’ ESPN: How good would a Boston-Vegas Cup final be?How does Connor Bedard’s rookie season hold up historically?Deseret News: Coyotes players told the move to Utah is comingNY Post: Rangers’ Rempe may suit…

  • College Basketball Betting – April 2024 Links

    CBS Sports: Calipari taking over Razorbacks is “imminent”Take a look at Dan Hurley’s UConn press conferenceHurley says he would not consider vacant Kentucky jobDan Wolken: Dan Hurley is the perfect sports heel. So Kentucky job would be a perfect fitDonovan, Pitino are on the list of Kentucky coaching candidatesNY Post: Pitino not expected to throw…

  • Baseball Betting — April 2024 Links

    Braves: UCL damage for Spencer Strider; he’s out for a whileGuardians: Shane Bieber has season interrupted by elbow surgeryNY Post: How Mets teammates are helping Severino control his sweeperJoel Sherman: Giancarlo Stanton is an expensive disappointmentRed Sox: Trevor Story’s shoulder injury leaves Boston short-handedMinn. Star-Tribune: The Twins are still strikeout kingsCBS: Here are top fantasy…