Red Bull Conquest Recap and Ahman Green's Halo Obsession - Cheddar Sports 11/19/18
This year, we're thankful for full weekends of esports – like the one we just had, jam-packed with Smash Summit 7, DreamHack Atlanta, and Red Bull Conquest finals in D.C. How about that stuffing, eh?
Former NFL running back Ahman Green tells us about the new Halo team he's bought ー and how his love for the game started all the way back with Halo 3. We sent our very own Brandon Brathwaite to get the scoop from Conquest ー and as if that isn't enough, FGC journalist Amanda Stevens drops in to tell us what the Conquest finals meant for the ever-important Capcom Pro Tour standings as Capcom Cup looms.
Bill Enright, Editorial Lead for Gambling and Fantasy Content at Sports Illustrated, shares his insight into the strategy behind betting on NFL futures, such as who will win the Super Bowl or MVP award.
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Jeff Stoneback, Director of Trading at BetMGM, discusses his betting insights for Super Bowl LVI futures, and says a pair of NFC East teams could make some noise come playoff time.
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The final Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021 will be lacking some of its biggest stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. However, with legendary names missing from the court, it could provide an opportunity for future superstars to shine. Jon Wertheim, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, joined Cheddar to discuss the fallout from the cancellations. "This is tennis' version of the NBA after [Michael] Jordan," he said. "Some Kobe [Bryant] or some LeBron [James] will come along, and we'll have new champions to cheer for."
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In stories sure to move markets next week, investors will be served another full plate of earnings, the July jobs report comes out, and the Summer Olympics continue in Tokyo.
