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Stadium Culture and the Impact of College Sports on Campus Life

Clemson student fans cheer during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

College sports culture is a valuable experience for students that can last a lifetime.

Best Ways to Win More Player Props

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to pass against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Player props are a unique betting market that requires a little more knowledge about the game than your average fan.

Most Surprising Underdog Victories in Sports History

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2000, file photo, Rulon Gardner, of the United States, waves a U.S. flag following his gold-medal win against three-time Olympic gold medalist Aleksandr Karelin, of Russia, in the Greco-Roman 130kg final wrestling match at the Summer Games in Sydney. Gardner is living a quiet life, just the way he likes it. He is 48 now, sells insurance and has a second job coaching wrestling at a Salt Lake City-area high school. It has been 20 years since Gardner, at 2,000-to-1 odds, beat three-time gold medalist Karelin in the Greco Roman heavyweight final at the Sydney games in one of the greatest upsets in sports history. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara, File)

Sometimes, the spirit can overcome all the odds.

Development of Casino Games: From Ancient Origins to Modern Innovations

Casino dices Gambling Concept Background

Gambling's dalliance with humanity sprawls across ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to the far reaches of China and Egypt.

From Sports to the Classroom: The Educational Journey of Professional Athletes

Miami Heats' Shaquille O'Neal waits in a corridor of the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calif., to receive his master of business administration degree from the University of Phoenix, Saturday, June, 25, 2005. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera)

Pro athletes are ambitious people, and many of them reach their academic goals and succeed in sports.

The Effects of Betting Site Partnerships on the NFL

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. GeoComply Solutions, the Vancouver, Canada-based tech company, recorded 17.9 million transactions last weekend in New York, up from 17.2 million the weekend before, when it went live in the state. The data records the amount of times the company was called on to verify a customer’s location and is considered a good indicator for at least a minimum level of sports betting activity, more than 80% of which is done online in the U.S. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The betting road ahead for the NFL holds promise and challenges in equal measure.

Superstitions in Sports and the Fascinating World of Stadium Beliefs

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 1969, file photo, a black cat stands in front of the Chicago Cubs' dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. Cubs fans Erik Williams and Brad Knaub are hoping to exorcise the Curse of the Billy Goat this postseason by, well, slaughtering one of their own goats. They own a company that produces sausage and other food from locally sourced meats. Now, perhaps this entire endeavor is another crackpot scheme by Cubs fans to help deliver a World Series title. But research has proven that superstitions actually do help athletes perform better. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff, File)

Sports and superstitions have always gone hand in hand.

How Will Barcelona Perform in Their Temporary New Home Stadium for the Season?

Barcelona's Gavi fights for the ball with Cadiz's Fede San Emeterio and Ruben Alcaraz during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Cadiz at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

La Liga will be playing at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium for the 2023-24 season, away from Camp Nou as it receives a much-needed makeover.

NFL 2023 Season Preview to Understand Every Team

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs with the ball under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren (57) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Betting Predators team takes an in-depth look at all 32 NFL teams with their e-book.

Sports Stadiums With the Most Electric Fan Atmospheres

Each stadium offers a unique experience, but they all have one thing in common: the power of the crowd.

The Impact of Sports on Society Today

Sports have become a powerful driver of economic growth, job creation, and urban revitalization.

Facts About Great Female Athletes and U.S. Women's High School Sports

Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots over Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere (7) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

High school sports have a history of standout female athletes.

Sports Betting Takes Center Stage at New Online Casinos in the U.K.

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Digital gambling is trending big time, mainly because it keeps refreshing and adding new features. See why sports betting is popular in the U.K. gambling sphere.

Best European Basketball Players in NBA History

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots as Phoenix Suns' Josh Jackson (20) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Some great basketball players from Europe changed the game.

Golden State Warriors Players Who Like to Gamble

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, guard Klay Thompson, right and forward Draymond Green, center, react during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, May 9, 2016, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 132-125. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are professionals on and off the court.

Canadian Online Gambling Businesses That Invest in Football

Ottawa Redblacks Wide Receiver Ryan Davis during a CFL football game against the Edmonton Elks, Tuesday Sept. 28, 2021, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (AP Photo/Larry MacDougal)

Online gambling companies are helping promote the sport's growth in Canada.

The Inspiring Journey of Women in Sports

FILE - United States' Jessica McDonald celebrates the team's win in the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match against England, at Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, July 2, 2019. McDonald was traded across six teams in her first five years as a single parent, making it difficult to find, let alone afford, child care in new cities. She and her then-8-month-old son were often forced to share a hotel room with a teammate and sometimes she had no choice but to bring him with her to practice. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Women have been defying the odds and opening new doors in the sports world for a long time.

Top High School Sports Programs in the U.S.

These high schools excel in many sports and stand out in getting results on and off the field.

Guide to Mobile Sports Betting: How to Get Started

Happy soccer fan and his friends using smart phone in a pub.

Before you download a sports betting app, you will want to understand a few things.

NBA Guards With the Best Shooting Technique of All Time

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3), left, guard D'Angelo Russell (1), center, and guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The greatest shooting guards in NBA history could score from anywhere on the court. And some of them are still filling it up.

Impact of Key Players in the 2023 NBA Playoffs

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, drives the lane between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA second-round playoff series Monday, May 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

There are always unexpected twists and turns on the road to a championship, and the 2023 NBA postseason is no different.

Rising Popularity of Sports-Themed Casino Games

They are fun and provide a unique experience you can't get anywhere else.

How to Pick the Favorites and Win at Chalk Betting

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Pat Connaughton (24) celebrate during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

It's hard to beat the house. But it's not impossible.

These Stadium Upgrades Will Ensure You Have Home-Field Advantage

Grimsby's Gavan Holohan, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Southampton and Grimsby Town at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

You don't need a robotic field painter to ball like a pro. But it doesn't hurt.

Mental Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan

Billions of people love sports for good reason. They are proven to have many positive effects on mental health and well-being.