NFL bets are underway after the Buffalo Bills continued their recent dominance over the New England Patriots. The playoff picture is still up in the air for both the AFC and NFC and this weekend should change things quite a bit depending on some of the outcomes. Best NFL Betting Sites and Sign-Up Offers NFL […]

Those who are new to betting may think that their only option is to place a wager on one specific outcome, but you do have the ability to place one wager on multiple outcomes – This can include regular game picks or prop bets. In sports betting, a parlay refers to a set of multiple […]

With sports betting becoming increasingly popular, you’ll start to hear about markets that go beyond the traditional moneyline, spread, and over/under that have been the staple for many years. In sports betting, a prop bet refers to a bet that is placed on a specific statistical aspect of the game, rather than the outcome of […]

Week 9 NFL bets get underway on Thursday night in what looks like a real stinker of a game between the undefeated Eagles (7-0) and the 1-5 Texans. The +14 point spread is one you don’t touch in the NFL so let’s move on to the Sunday games for this week’s newsletter. Best NFL Betting […]

Everybody outside of Texas (and even some within) are rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies as World Series Game 1 gets underway on Friday night in Houston. There are still some repercussions lingering from the Astros cheating scandal over the Dodgers in 2017, but mostly Houston is a victim of their own success as casual fans […]

Buffalo’s 24-20 win in Kansas City last week was the thriller it was billed to be with the early favorite as Game of the Year. Obviously, the week 7 slate doesn’t have anywhere near that type of championship contender matchup, but there are still some lines that look a bit off. We’ve also got Christian […]

Now that an ugly Washington 12-7 win over Chicago on Thursday is far (still not far enough) in our rearview it’s time to turn the focus to the Sunday games. The NFC East gets the center stage in NFL week 6 betting with the 4-1 Giants trying to prove their legitimacy as +6 point home […]

If you’re looking for information on Americans in the Premier League, you’ve come to the right place! There are few more diverse sporting competitions in the world than the Premier League. Throughout the history of England’s top flight, 114 FIFA-affiliated nations have been represented in the Premier League.  One of the countries that have a […]

Super Bowl LVII will see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles to see who will be crowned as World Champions. The Eagles opened as 1.5-point favorites and do seem to have the edge. You can read our full game preview here breaking down the major markets for the game. The Super Bowl […]

Super Bowl LVI is set to take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium, Arizona, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles set to fight it out for the Lombardi Trophy. As always, the NFL Championship game is expected to attract a lot of attention. The Super Bowl is traditionally […]

For fans (and TV rating executives) there’s nothing like a Game 7 in the playoffs. In the Spring of 2022 we’ve been blessed with a plethora of them, five in the NHL and two in the NBA on the May 14th-15th weekend alone. As exciting as these elimination games can be, the question still needs […]

Note: This article is for Super Bowl LVI – head over to our new post on Super Bowl LVII (2023) crazy prop bets where the bets will get even crazier than last year! Original article: The NFL season finale takes place this Sunday The Super Bowl will be contested between the Bengals and Rams Find […]

This beautifully-written guide is for the Super Bowl just passed, BUT… We thankfully have a brand new betting guide for Super Bowl LVII 2023 written just for you, ahead of the game and in time for you to make your bets. Enjoy! Original article for Super Bowl LVI: Super Bowl LVI is set to take […]

All you need to know about soccer. Which soccer positions are most commonly used. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi among best soccer players of all time. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. According to recent studies, soccer has over 3.5 billion fans worldwide, 1 billion more than the next popular which is cricket. If […]

Nothing comes close to nailing an outsider pick when betting on horse racing. Winners aren’t always necessarily the lowest-priced selections in the betting process, which makes racing one of the most entertaining sports to bet on. There have been examples of horses out-running their odds over the 2021 season, including Rombauer winning the Preakness Stakes […]

The UFC currently has nine weight classes, four of which are open to both male and female fighters. The most recent weight class to be included in the UFC is the women’s featherweight division which saw Dutch fighter Germaine de Randamie defeat Holly Holm to win the division’s inaugural title in February 2017. Other weight […]

This year has been a memorable one for boxing, as some of the biggest stars have been in action. Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from the sport after a defeat against Yordenis Ugas, while the heavyweight division has a standout star following Tyson Fury’s dominant win against Deontay Wilder. But, which fights have we still […]

Warning: This post contains graphic images. Top UFC Women Fighters Ranked: Amanda Nunes Valentina Shevchenko Rose Namajunas  Joanna Jedrzejczyk Zhang Weili Germaine De Randamie Holly Holm Jessica Andrade Aspen Ladd Mackenzie Dern 10. Mackenzie Dern – Strawweight Since making her professional mixed martial arts debut in 2016, American-born Mackenzie Dern has grown to become one […]

Players in the US have long been on the outskirts of the sports betting world, but ever since 2018, things have started to change. Now, there are plenty of options to choose from, and you’re often required to compare the available choices in your state to find the best one.  Click here to get up […]

The duel between BetUS and Bovada is a real clash of the titans in the sports betting world and beyond. Both sportsbooks have evolved into gambling platforms with dozens of sports you can bet on and online casinos and racebooks. With such a neck-to-neck battle between the two heavyweights of the US iGaming industry, it […]

BetOnline and Bovada are two of the biggest names in the world of online sports betting. Thousands of US players log in to one of these two sites every day to bet on their favorite sports and play casino games. If you’re planning to create an account on one of these sportsbooks and wonder which […]

Undoubtedly, Las Vegas is one of the most entertainment-filled cities not only in the United States but in the whole world. People from all over the world will come to Nevada to enjoy the best Las Vegas shows tonight, including musical programs, comedy, family-oriented shows, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and much more. If you’re interested in finding […]

The Stanley Cup playoffs have just got underway, and already the tension is building as teams look to reach the pinnacle of the NHL. One position where players will need to stay calmer than most is the goalkeeper. Goalies in NHL are as important as the players that are scoring the goals to lead teams […]

Live performances are a running staple of Las Vegas, including comedy shows. If you’ve ever been to Vegas, you know the importance of a good live show, whether it’s a singing, dancing, or variety performance. The comedy shows are on another level as comedians perform numerous comedy styles, including cultural and political humor, ventriloquism, and […]

If you’re reading this then there’s a good chance that you have laid a bet on a sporting event in the past. That means that you will be familiar with how to read betting odds, the odds layouts, and will have an understanding of the returns that you will be able to get back. However, […]

What is ‘Odds Ratio’? In scientific terms, the odds ratio is the probability of two events, A and B, in relation to one another. It is the probability that Event A will occur without the presence of Event B, and also with the presence of Event B. Confused yet? Odds Ratio is also used in […]

There aren’t many bigger events on the British racing calendar than the Grand National. However, it isn’t just British racing fans that are drawn to the action at Aintree, as the world’s richest steeplechase is watched in over 140 countries by more than 600 million people. Fans in the United Kingdom get to watch the […]

The biggest game of the American Football season is fast approaching, as Super Bowl 55 takes place on the 7th February at the Raymond James Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the first team in NFL history to have home advantage for the biggest game of the season, as they come up against the […]

Super Bowl 55 is set to take place on February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This is always one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and there are plenty of betting options available. Betting on the actual game will bring in a ton of betting interest, but prop betting […]

The ice hockey season has just got underway, which means that there will be a huge number of fans from around North America and the rest of the world trying to find free hockey streams to watch the games. This season’s NHL is one of the most unique in history, as all Canadian sides will […]

The 2021 NHL regular season finally kicked off on Wednesday, January 13 thus bringing back some long-awaited hockey action to fans of the game. While the campaign has been shortened to 56 games instead of the 82 showdowns that we are used to in a normal season, there is still a lot of excitement about […]

One of the most important aspects that horse racing bettors must understand before making a wager is the odds. The odds are essential, as it will tell the gambler how much they are likely to get in returns for their winning wagers. This article will explain the most common odds and how gamblers can easily […]

The best nightclubs in Vegas are synonymous with wild nights out amongst friends and as long as you can find nightclubs open in Vegas (which is practically every waking hour and love to celebrate life once in a while like me, then these nightclubs Las Vegas features daily won’t disappoint you. All the top nightclubs […]

Gambling venues and hotels aside, one of the other things that Las Vegas, Nevada has in plenty is steakhouses. Nearly every major resort, hotel, and casino will claim to have the very best steakhouse in the city. To be fair, most of them including those that are not associated with these casinos and hotels are […]

Sports bettors are often creatures of habit, which means that they often like to do all the hard work themselves. However, going through the latest form and key stats that are essential for making a sports wager can often be time consuming for some, which means that some gamblers often look for expert help online. […]

The 2021 NBA Season will get underway on December 22, with numerous opportunities to watch NBA online free or pay for quality programming, including but not limited to ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. The season will feature 72 games, making for a somewhat shorter but equally exciting basketball season. This year’s action will not […]

No sporting event is bigger than the Champions League when it comes to annual sporting occasions. The viewers that tune in to watch the European Cup final every season surpasses the numbers that are recorded by the Super Bowl, and some of the fixtures that have been played out throughout the Champions League have gone […]

College sports in the United States are more popular than the professional leagues in some states, so it’s no surprise that NCAAB remains one of the most-watched sports in the country. Millions watch college basketball games every year, and that’s led to popularity in online streams of the games, meaning thousands of fans take to […]

They call them America’s Playground and they are not wrong. Las Vegas casinos are the envy of the gaming world. Located in the Nevadan desert, the city is a magnet for bachelor parties, weekend getaways, and memorable holidays. From the moment your plane touches down at the McCarran Airport you are sucked into the city’s electric […]

Vegas Odds are often the most common way to bet on all the biggest sporting occasions throughout the year. Whether it be the Super Bowl, the Kentucky Derby or the NBA Finals, you will always find the odds for the latest action. However, gamblers are often left questioning whether they should trust the odds that […]

Chess is arguably one of the most highly-revered games on the planet. Its complexity is often associated with some sort of elitism but over time it has grown more popular across the globe. However, it is yet to be considered to be a true or full-fledged spectator sport particularly due to its intrinsic nature as […]

NFL is one of the most popular sports available for gamblers to bet on using the Vegas odds. However, understanding the difference between the odds available at Vegas odds sites such as Caesars Sportsbook is one of the most important factors that gamblers must take into consideration before making their wager. But, what are the […]

One of the most eagerly anticipated returns to the ring in recent memory takes place on the 28th November, as Mike Tyson returns to the ring for the first time since 2006 as he takes on Roy Jones Jr. But, what do we know about the fight so far? Schedule When: Saturday 28th November Where: […]

The Las Vegas experience is hardly limited to just its casino resorts. Au contraire, some of the top golf courses in the world call the City of Sin their home and they deliver an unmatched golfing experience in unison with all the other treats the Nevada deserts can muster.   Today with the US Masters […]

Organizing a bachelor or bachelorette weekend is one of many time-consuming tasks before the big day. You won’t have to scramble all over to find the best strip club in Las Vegas to make your last night of freedom unforgettable because I’ve done all that for you. While I expected it to be tough competition […]

If there’s a sport that’s getting more popular as time goes by, it’s mixed martial arts (MMA). The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is, by far, the most popular promotion in MMA, both among sports fans and among bettors. If you belong to the latter category, you might be interested in learning more about Vegas odds […]

College football is one of the most popular sporting competitions in America, with an estimated 47.5 million fans tuning in to watch the action. That number means that it is the second most popular sport to watch in terms of viewing figures behind the NFL. The stats showed that there were 392 regular-season games during […]

Other than the amazing sceneries, the mind-blowing gaming and entertainment experiences as well as the luxurious high resorts and hotels, Las Vegas is also known for its legendary buffets. A lot has since changed in the city especially thanks to the arrival of celebrity chefs and seemingly over-the-top dining options. Even so, all-you-can-eat buffets are […]

If you’re looking for the best Vegas hotels not situated on Las Vegas Blvd (a.k.a. ‘The Strip’), see our alternate list here. Las Vegas is a super fun place to visit. From its amazing entertainment joints to its mind-blowing casino, the city is a lot of people’s dream destination. If you have finally decided to […]

If you’re looking for the best Vegas hotels situated directly on Las Vegas Blvd a.k.a. ‘The Strip’, check out our list of those hotels here. Las Vegas as a whole is a super exciting place to visit but the first place that most people tend to think of when it comes to finding great accommodation […]

Kansas City Chiefs (-250), Las Vegas Golden Knights (-110), Toronto Raptors (+125) – the chances are that you’ve come across these sorts of options in your sports betting journey. If you don’t know what these numbers mean, you’re not the only one. A large number of betting newbies have no idea what the figures are […]

Slot machines have an extensive history at having success stories, with everybody that visits Las Vegas trying their luck on at least one slot machine. However, is it as easy as just finding a slot machine that is centrally located and staying there for the whole day? Or, are there certain slot machines that have […]

What are the Vegas odds of Trump winning the 2020 Election? Well, they’re pretty much the same as they were four years ago when he squared off with Hilary Clinton. Once again, the oddsmakers think of him as the underdog. But in 2016, America didn’t get its first female President. Instead, the underdog won and […]

There is no bigger sporting event in the world than the Super Bowl, and that often means that it is a huge betting occasion. Like huge events such as the Kentucky Derby and the Grand National, the Super Bowl entices gamblers who don’t typically wager their money to make a bet for the huge event. […]

One of the biggest advantages that players can have in basketball is height. That means that there have been some massive athletes that have played in the NBA throughout their careers. However, which stars have been the biggest and how have they performed on the court? Gheorge Muresan That tallest player to have ever played […]

Football is the most popular sport in America and its popularity is growing around the world with every new NFL season. The reason for this is obvious – every single NFL game comes with some breath-taking moments. Whether it’s an inch-perfect pass, bone-crushing tackle, or a lightning-fast rush, you surely don’t want to miss such […]

Article updated on August 23rd, 2022 Odds updated on August 23rd, 2022 The 2020 US Election was one of the most hotly contested in the history of the United States. Joe Biden won the vote and formally started his new job at the beginning of 2021. However, the election wasn’t without its drama, as outgoing president […]

There are very few websites with the same kind of pull for sports fans than Reddit. The site is often the go-to site for all sports, but especially when it comes to the NFL. The main reason for that us due to the number of users that go to the site, with Reddit being revealed […]

With the new NFL season on the horizon, football is back in the spotlight! A new season brings new contracts and new highest-paid superstars. Let’s take a look at the financials of football and see who the highest-paid NFL player is this year. In addition to this year’s highest-paid player, we’ll also recap the highest-paid […]

If you want to watch boxing online, you have many streaming options out there, some free, some paid. The trouble is that even if you get a subscription at one streaming service, it’s not a guarantee that you’re actually going to be able to watch all the fights you want to. In fact, that’s almost […]

MLB is one of the most competitive sporting divisions in the world in terms of players looking to make a name of themselves. That often means that some of the potentially most talented players at some of the leading sides never reach the potential that was expected from them. But, which players that are considered […]

Mixed martial arts is arguably the most violent sport in the world. Such, one would think that there’s no room for beautiful ladies in this sport. However, the truth is just the opposite. There are literally hundreds of hotties out there, so picking the top 15 MMA female fighters would be impossible. To narrow down […]

The American magazine Forbes is famous for its lists of the richest people in the world. The lists are separated into many different categories, one of the most interesting is the Forbes’ highest-paid athletes category. As you’ve probably guessed it, this list ranks the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2020. It’s been like that for years, […]

The MLB is constantly evolving, which means baseball and America’s top 100 prospects is something that the most avid fans are keen to keep an eye on. MLB prospect rankings are the best way to look at the players that could be taking the league by storm over the coming years. These are the MLB […]

If only there were a magic potion that could turn an Average Joe into a world-class athlete. Well, there is such a thing, sort of… And it’s called doping. Sure, performance-enhancing drugs (PED) can’t turn you into a 7-foot NBA star or teach you how to dribble the ball like Messi. However, doping can take […]

The coronavirus pandemic caught many businesses by surprises. Yes, some have used this as an opportunity to adapt and innovate. The global travelling ban has hurt some, but sports, food, and entertainment companies have rallied well. Even in the lack of professional events, sports gear sales are through the roof. Virtual finesses are set up […]

League of Legends has quickly become one of the defining MOBA experiences. A game that has been criticized for emulating Dota 2, League of Legends has spawned its own, unique and highly-entertaining legacy. With millions of players around the world watching and four million r/leagueoflegends subscribers, LoL as the game is known for short, is […]

Dota 2 is among the premier esports competitions out there. It’s a game with a long pedigree that spans over two decades when the original Warcraft III modification was introduced as a ropey, cobbled-together custom map back in 2004. Since then, things have picked up. Owing to its intense skill-based gameplay, Dota has quickly become […]

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is one of the oldest competitive video gaming titles. Not surprisingly, it has spawned a massive betting community around itself and one that doesn’t quite match the communities of other popular competitive video games. Therefore, my guide to the best CS:GO betting sites will be slightly different. If you have already […]

Virtual sports are amazingly popular as they derive from another beloved betting pastime – fantasy sports. Today, virtual sports have reached quite the status, thanks to the unceasing interest in them. Even traditional sports fans are tuning in to watch and get their thrills. Besides, these competitions have a lot of upsides. They are fair, […]

Politics is a fiery subject that can quickly bring out the worst in people. An amicable conversation can quickly transform into a feud that outlasts generations. Yet, sportsbooks have decided to channel this passion for politics by offering a variety of possible betting markets. See the latest presidential candidate odds here. “Politics” is an actual […]

It is a period of unprecedented times regarding the world of sport amidst the recent virus-related mas cancellations. For the first time since the World War, there are no competitive sporting leagues across the globe currently in play. That has led to vast gamblers wondering how they will now be best spending their time. With […]

According to research from a few years ago, the MMA (mixed martial arts) is the third most popular sport in the world, trailing behind soccer and basketball. It’s also the world’s fastest-growing sport, a fact that suggests that MMA can get at the very top of the most popular sports on Earth by the end of […]

Sport doesn’t come without controversy, and there have been a number of examples down the years that have shocked the world. The biggest shocks have tended to come when respected athletes have failed drugs tests, but what are the biggest examples that the world has failed to digest? Here are the 8 biggest shocks in […]

Fifteen years since its launch as a discussion website, Reddit is the 5th most visited website in the United States. It’s also one of the top 15 sites in the world regarding the visitor volume, with nearly half a billion monthly users.   You can think of Reddit as a collection of online forums, where users […]

In 2018, the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting. The legislation made all forms of betting legal, including sports betting done on the internet. As a result, Americans now have the luxury to bet from the comfort of their homes instead of having to go to a land-based sportsbook every time they […]

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first cryptocurrency. It’s also the most popular digital currency, with a market cap of well over 100 billion dollars. Still, bitcoin is not the only cryptocurrency out there – there are plenty of others you can choose. One of those is Ethereum (ETH), a cryptocurrency that’s getting a lot of […]

As one of the largest online communities, Reddit is, for many, the go-to source of information, no matter the topic. Thanks to its vast selection of smaller communities called “subreddits” dedicated to a specific topic, it’s not hard to find valuable information about anything you would desire. If you want to know more about potatoes, […]

Sports betting is meant to be fun. By placing some bets, you can enhance your experience as a sports fan. What’s not fun, however, is losing money. No one likes being a loser, but if you want to become a winner at sports betting, you will have to invest a little bit of your time […]

Major League Soccer or MLS for short is the U.S. top tier soccer competitive league created to accommodate the growing popularity of the sport in the country. Following the U.S. women’s soccer team victory in the 2019 World Cup, interest in the sport has skyrocketed. This and the fact that the federal ban on sports betting […]

The English League Cup, or EFL Cup, is typically described as the second most prestigious cup competition in England. All of the top four divisions are involved in the cup competition, with the winners handed a spot in the following season’s Europa League. The competition is currently called the Carabao Cup due to sponsorship reasons, […]

The Czech First League, otherwise known as Fortuna Liga because of its sponsors, is relatively a young competition. But don’t think that football in this country has a short history. We are positive that you’ve heard about Slavia and Sparta, and their famous Prague Derby. It is one of the longest continental derbies in Europe, […]

There aren’t many countries in the world that take football more seriously than the Brazilians. The Brasileirao Serie A is the top tier for the sport in Brazil, and it is one of the most hotly contested leagues in world football. There are 20 teams involved in the top-tier, with teams that finish towards the […]

The Coppa Italia, or Italy Cup in English, is one of the most prestigious competitions in Italian football. The competition takes place every year, with 78 teams involved. Top teams such as Juventus, Inter Milan and AS Roma will begin the tournament as the favourites every season, but the Coppa Italia is prone to shock […]

The English League Cup, or EFL Cup, is typically described as the second most prestigious cup competition in England. All of the top four divisions are involved in the cup competition, with the winners handed a spot in the following season’s Europa League. The competition is currently called the Carabao Cup due to sponsorship reasons, […]

The French Cup, or the Coupe de France, as it is better known is the premier cup competition in France. It has been the biggest cup competition in the country since 1917, and all clubs in France are able to enter; including amateur sides. The final is typically the final game of the domestic season […]

If you want to see what is really a passion for football, you simply need to check out the Superliga Argentina. The love for the club in this country is on an entirely different level from what the majority of you experienced so far. And not only that, the quality of football in Argentina is […]

The Italian Serie B is the second-highest division for football in Italy. The division sees 20 sides compete against one another for the chance to be promoted into Serie A. Italy Serie B Odds Best Sportsbooks for Betting on the Italy Serie B Serie B Format The teams in three places at the bottom are […]

You can’t go through a regular NHL season without at some stage a top ten video on YouTube surfaces talking about the best fights of the season. This part of the game has taken on a life of its own over recent years, with many novice ice hockey fans regularly using these fights as an […]

They all had rough lives, but hardship has taught them to be strong. Today, they are millionaires who enjoy life. How did the top 10 richest boxers become so well off after all? Some showed a good flair for business whereas others focused on knocking one opponent after another. Make no mistake, though, because there […]

It has been an amazing year for U.S. basketball and many players got an opportunity to shine, mostly on the court, but some also did so outside the National Basketball Association (NBA). Players have leveraged their abilities not only to earn a name for themselves but also to turn quite a bit of profit for […]

Everyone in the world of sports have their highs and their lows. We have put together a list of the best 10 NBA teams in our opinion, helping you see the difference between a team’s top performance and their less fortunate seasons. Today, we take a look at some of the best teams in the […]

Boxing has its triumphs and its lows, the moments when pugilists demonstrate valiance and the occasional bizarre moments when a boxer breaks up on the ring or a fan lands in the middle of the ring with a paraglider. We have decided to explore the history of boxing from its strangest angle and come up […]

Why do we take risks? Is it a matter of who we truly are or is it a direct result from our environment? One thing we know is that when we’re happy and content with ourselves, we tend to be a little less risk-averse. The odds are clearly stacked in our favor, or so we […]

Athletic competitions are not fond of players using banned substances. In some cases, those substances are taken as stress-relievers, in other, individuals seek to enhance their performance or reduce chronic physical pain. The National Football League (NFL) is now also considering marijuana for pain management, as many athletes have been taking the substance to help […]

Esports! Look at them grow. A decade ago, nobody would have expected competitive video gaming to be part and parcel of the mainstream, but it has just happened that everyone, from your parents to S&P 500 companies, is very much into the whole esports bonanza these days. Why should mainstream sports teams be any different? […]

Athletic achievement in horse racing doesn’t depend on age, and there is no better example than the Triple Crown jockeys who continue to race well past their prime and still add titles to their names. From Mike Smith to Stewart Elliott, here is a list of jockeys who defy analysts, medicine, and common sense. Competing […]

Betting on sports online is a popular pastime. As a result, a huge industry has been spawned around the activity all over the world. And with the growing interest in betting on sports, today you have tons of different promotions. Some are available outright, but for others, you need sports betting promo codes. Top Sports […]

NFL players are judged in many different ways, but probably the most important statistic deals with a certain type of jewelry. Every NFL player plays the game for the hope of one day hoisting the Lombardi Trophy and getting a Super Bowl ring on their finger. There have been several Hall of Fame legends who […]

Compiling a list of the top 15 NFL players of all time is nearly an impossible task, but it’s one worth attempting. Most of the players on this list are offensive stars, but the top defensive players in NFL history deserve some love too. All but one of these players are currently retired, and most […]