<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>StatFox Sports Betting News</title><link>http://www.statfox.com</link><description>Sports news for professional handicappers</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Celtics Defenseless on the Road</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3855.htm</link><pubDate>05/12/2008</pubDate><author>  webmaster@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett stutter-stepped as he reached a potential right turn down a seemingly endless hallway early Sunday morning. After losing Game 3, he and Boston teammate Paul Pierce were on their way to a media interview room proving difficult to find.“Where’s it at?” Garnett growled. That’s the Celtics, searching for directions on the NBA’s playoff highway. The kings of the road are lost.]]></description></item><item><title>Desperate Dallas Underdog on Home Ice</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3854.htm</link><pubDate>05/11/2008</pubDate><author>  webmaster@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[Really, it’s hard to imagine that Chris Osgood is completely correct in his assessment. “Just a little altercation that’s over with now,” the Detroit goalie insisted Sunday, a day after the Red Wings’ 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars was marred by an ugly ending. But don’t expect the fracas to be forgotten. In the closing seconds of Game 2 of the Western Conference final, Osgood used the handle of his stick to poke Dallas’ Mike Ribeiro, who responded from behind the net with a two-handed stick slash across the goalie’s chest.]]></description></item><item><title>A Pair of Lousy Aces</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3856.htm</link><pubDate>05/11/2008</pubDate><author>  webmaster@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[While Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt is beginning to settle down after a poor start, there’s no telling how long San Francisco Giants disappointment Barry Zito’s problems will last. Oswalt looks to win his fourth straight decision for the surging Astros as they face Zito and the Giants on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.]]></description></item><item><title>Sunday Night MLB – Red Sox at Twins</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3852.htm</link><pubDate>05/11/2008</pubDate><author>  webmaster@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox have a feared lineup, but it’s known more for sluggers David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez than for Kevin Youkilis. Perhaps that should change. Youkilis looks to continue his hot hitting Sunday night when the Red Sox and Minnesota Twins play the third of their four-game series at the Metrodome. Youkilis has given Boston (24-15, +8.5 units) solid production in the past, with more than 150 hits and 35 doubles in both 2006 and 2007 - his first two full seasons in the majors. However, the first baseman appears to be taking his hitting to a new level in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title>Parker vs Paul – A Mother of a Matchup</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3851.htm</link><pubDate>05/11/2008</pubDate><author>  webmaster@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[Besides winning titles, there’s another reason Tony Parker loves playing in the NBA. The San Antonio point guard thrives on a good 1-on-1 matchup, such as the one he’s got going with New Orleans’ Chris Paul in the Western Conference semifinals. “It’s great fun, great matchup, a great challenge for me. So I’m having a lot of fun,” Parker said Saturday. “It’s always good when you play against the best players. That’s why you want to play in the NBA, to play against the best.” ]]></description></item><item><title>Philly Favored on the Road</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3853.htm</link><pubDate>05/10/2008</pubDate><author>Doug Upstone  dupstone@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Soul will look to overcome their first loss of the season at Georgia on Monday night, against the Force who has largely had a disappointing season. Philadelphia (9-1, 7-3 ATS) had a horrible scheduling situation, playing division rival Dallas, who was also unbeaten at the time, defeating them and having to turn around four days later on the road and lost to Cleveland. ]]></description></item><item><title>Lakers Understand Underdog Position</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3850.htm</link><pubDate>05/10/2008</pubDate><author>  webmaster@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[After opening the playoffs with six straight wins, the Lakers aren't about to get discouraged by one loss. Los Angeles still leads Utah 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and can take a commanding lead home with a victory Sunday afternoon in Game 4. Utah's 104-99 win in Game 3 on Friday night was the Lakers' first loss since April 8 against Portland. Los Angeles won its remaining four games to claim the top seed in the Western Conference, then stormed through the first round with a sweep of Denver and took a quick 2-0 lead on Utah.]]></description></item><item><title>MLB Series Betting – L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3846.htm</link><pubDate>05/09/2008</pubDate><author>Doug Upstone  dupstone@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[Normally by now, the Tampa Bay Rays are starting dissent to the bottom of the AL East. During the course of the season, they would have a few hot streaks and beat the Yankees or Boston a couple of times at home to make SportsCenter, but by and large Tampa Bay stinkin’ up the joint is about as dependable as a summer thunderstorm on the West Coast of Florida. Something is different this year about Tampa Bay besides the change of nickname and a splashy new logo. ]]></description></item><item><title>Changes at Darlington have oddsmakers guessing</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3847.htm</link><pubDate>05/08/2008</pubDate><author>Steve Makinen  smakinen@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[Racing at Darlington is unlike any other track. The banking is steep, it offers some tricky corners and prior to this year, the track surface was extremely abrasive. For an added flavor this season, the track has been repaved and drivers have raved about its “raciness” in tests. It remains to be seen what affect this major change will have on the outcome and strategy used and in the Dodge Challenger 500. Oddsmakers and handicappers are left with uncertainty as race day approaches. Whenever this occurs, it seems the hottest drivers always prevail.]]></description></item><item><title>Betting NHL Conference Finals</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3837.htm</link><pubDate>05/07/2008</pubDate><author>Doug Upstone  dupstone@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[The Final Four for the Stanley Cup is set and Sesame Street couldn’t be happier with a pair of “P’s” meeting in the Eastern Conference, while in the West, a “D” is certain to be playing for the Cup. Detroit is still the favorite to take home Lord Stanley’s trophy at 3-2 odds, with Pittsburgh the second choice at 9-5. Both Dallas and Philadelphia are playing great hockey and are 7-2 to walk away winners as lower seeds. Here is betting preview of each series, starting in Thursday’s first matchup in the Western Conference. ]]></description></item><item><title>Arena Football –Week 11</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3844.htm</link><pubDate>05/07/2008</pubDate><author>Doug Upstone  dupstone@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[This week, a number of Arena Football League teams will attempt to build on winning momentum from a week ago, heading towards playoff chase. New York has won four straight and has barely picked up any ground on Philadelphia and Dallas in the Eastern Division. The Desperadoes can regain sole possession of first place for a couple of days, before the Soul plays on Monday, when they host Grand Rapids. Cleveland will go after another home dog upset taking on Orlando and first place is on the line in the desert, when San Jose takes on Arizona. ]]></description></item><item><title>Betting first two Series of Round Two</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3824.htm</link><pubDate>05/03/2008</pubDate><author>Doug Upstone  dupstone@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[The Conference semi-finals begin with a pair of high quality 2 vs 3 matchups, certain to bring a smile to every hoops fan and professional basketball bettor. While upsets are exciting, invariably in the NBA playoffs, it makes for a less than entertaining seven game series in the next round. Each series has one terrific individual head to head matchup which should be reason enough for any hoop head to want to watch. ]]></description></item><item><title>Looking Ahead at NFL Schedule</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3781.htm</link><pubDate>04/22/2008</pubDate><author>Doug Upstone  dupstone@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[You have to hand to the NFL, two and a half months after the last meaningful football game was played and more than three months before training camps open, they have managed to be the most talked about sport on the day they released their schedule for the 2008 season. This dominated the conversation on talk radio from coast-to-coast and ESPN took up two hours of prime real estate to bring Chris Carter and Ron Jaworski into your living rooms to discuss all the possibilities. ]]></description></item><item><title>NASCAR 2008: Back to its roots</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3469.htm</link><pubDate>02/06/2008</pubDate><author>Steve Makinen  smakinen@statfox.com</author><description><![CDATA[The last half-decade or so has brought avalanches of change to the sport of NASCAR. Some of the differences have come naturally, while others have been injected by the sport’s governing body. However, with a rededication to get "back to roots", for the first time in several years, most of the attention will be focused on what happens on the track, and not the rule changes, schedule alterations, and other external factors that have greatly affected things off of it. Here's a look at the 2008 season.]]></description></item><item><title>CFB Lookahead: 2008 Pre-Preseason Top 25</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3379.htm</link><pubDate>01/15/2008</pubDate><author>  </author><description><![CDATA[LSU took home the hardware in what was undeniably the most damaging season the BCS has ever endured. Mismatches in many of the top bowl games compounded by a championship for the first ever team to reach the title game with two losses have Georgia President Michael Adams and the silent majority of college football fans clamoring for a playoff. With that in mind, we look ahead to the 2008 season, and the Pre-Preseason Top 25 teams that figure to be gunning for the title. ]]></description></item><item><title>Notes from Campus: Stories for 2008</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3383.htm</link><pubDate>01/15/2008</pubDate><author>  </author><description><![CDATA[With the 2007 season behind us, it's time to look ahead to 2008. The biggest news this off-season could be the renewed push for a playoff - this time by Georgia president Michael Adams. However, There are a number of stories to follow in spring ball - keeping track of these will help prepare for the 2008 season and future years.]]></description></item><item><title>College football players to watch in 2008</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3380.htm</link><pubDate>01/15/2008</pubDate><author>  </author><description><![CDATA[Even though the 2008 collegiate football season appears to be ions away, we are staring down the barrel of another controversy-ridden season where schools and players will throw their names into the ring of fire and be acknowledged for unprecedented play at this point in 2009. The following series of players should be watched with a careful eye as they are bound and determined to improve on their tremendous 2007 season or breakout as a terrific prospect in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title>Handicapper's Notebook: College Football Wrap</title><link>http://www.statfox.com/statfoxnews/news~articleid~3378.htm</link><pubDate>01/15/2008</pubDate><author>  </author><description><![CDATA[The 2007 College Football season is now in the rear view mirror – LSU has its second championship (or co-championship/2003 season) in the past five years but the Tigers were no great shakes against the spread (ATS) this year with a sluggish 5-7-2 spread log. What College Football teams were big-time money-makers? Here’s the cream of the crop...]]></description></item></channel></rss>