Hooked On Sports

Sports You’ll Like

The site offers more than just the Grand National, Cheltenham as well as Royal Ascot. In fact, football has become big on its list too with the Super Bowl becoming a must anticipated event. The NFL is the biggest and most respected league in professional football games. It has even spawned markets for young and old alike from toys to Internet games to websites that give you team rankings and top picks such as this sporting website.

Around the World

The Cricket World Cup is another sport that many people follow religiously. This is especially true if you hail from countries who have won championships in this game such as Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India. The reason why this sport has not attained the same following as football is because of the mileage it gets from media. You will find more sporting events would invariably cover football and baseball for the most part of the time. And here is where this website helps cricket enthusiasts because they can offer information on this topic and even introduce you to some other sports that you might not have thought of as appealing to you.

If you like basketball, you will definitely go for information on the NBA Finals which covers a series of games where the best US basketball team wins the trophy. Similarly, basketball fans root for their home team where they compete in either the Eastern Conference or Western Conference which even has its own finals before determining the team that would clash for the championship trophy. You would note that here is where Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal and even the team coaches have become bigger than life.

There are more sports you could get hooked into. This website has taken down geographical boundaries for customers from all over the world who might have heard of some of the games only and will now get the chance to get into the thick of the games themselves.

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Highlights of Fun Events

Good Finds

When I first viewed this website for gamers and sports lovers, I got the impression of a green colored website. The interface is plain and simple but the featured gaming and sports sites it markets are mostly in green. It does not deviate from the overall goal of the website which is to show possible games and sports watch a person may want to see and know more about. It doesn’t feel too crowded because the logos are mostly in the main portion of the field with more or less similar sizes so that it looks organized and easy to read. You will see a one or three more websites on each side of it which maximizes the page but does not necessarily feel crowded.

Navigating on the Site

Aside from the ready to click logos on the main page, you can check out other features of this fun-filled site. It lists all games it has with its own pick of websites that are dedicated to true gamers. It also includes a privacy page so that you have an idea of the sites liabilities and responsibilities to its customers including you. Additional information is given a section too on the navigation links listed on the upper left hand side of the page.

This site is designed to take customers from countless countries and is not limited to UK citizens alone. This is why the Internet is a good home because the market is not limited to just a few localities near the company that offers such fun games and sports. Depending on terms and conditions, you may even get yourself a few bonuses here and there and VIP offers that will keep you coming back for more.

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Freekick Temple going strong

Freekicktemple proudly announce his launch. We are a fansite of the popular online football management browser game Freekick.

Our goal is to provide enterteinment for 20,000 Freekick users, in the form of articles, commented news, friendly cups, betting championships and much more.

What makes Freekicktemple special ? 2 things ... the quality of the site and the quality of the father game Freekick.

You can see how nice our site is by visiting us so i will talk about how fun is Freekick : http://www.freekicktemple.com/

Freekick is the Championship Manager of the internet browser based football games. Players stats are similar, the training system is awesome and, the most important thing, his match engine is truly spectacular. By reading the match report and analyzing the actions one by one you actually see why did you win or lose.

Here are some of our latest news :

Tuesday, 23 May 2006
We added a "headline" style component which shows you latest football news around the world (Action menu-> Football News ). You can read more about the subject by going to the providers site (atm only uefa.com).

Links open in the same window so you have both options : same window or new window/tab by rightclick.

Saturday, 20 May 2006
Israel national team coach is Takadam, a very communicative person, and starting with his latest comments on the WC and Israel we grouped together all that was said about Israel in this WC.

Friday, 19 May 2006
The first edition of Freekick Temple's Newbie Cup was won by zgatie, manager of Maidanezii. We asked him some questions and she (to our surprise) was kind to answer ...

Thursday, 18 May 2006
Today Nakor played against XeqMatt in the Cup of Nations 5th edition final while Titlestad played Maidanezii in the Newbie Cup 1st edition final. The results and a mini-interview with the Newbie Cup silver medalist can be read next ...

Monday, 15 May 2006
Latvia defeated Poland 1 - 0 in the Freekick World Cup final causing the biggest surprise in Freekick history. Portugal defeated Israel 1 - 0 for the bronze medal. We hope to have manager comments (hopefully :D) in a couple of days.

Tuesday, 16 May 2006
We continue to test new features and, starting today, we have a new format for our links page. Freekick Temple cool links directory will accomplish two things ...

Enjoy and have fun !

10 reasons why online betting beats going down to the betting shop

Most people assumed that the internet would revolutionise the way we bet, just like the way it has revolutionised many other things in life. However, recent prevalence studies have proved that the number of people betting online is still not as popular as other forms of betting such as phone betting, going down the bookmaker and being at the track. So for those who haven't quite worked out the benefits of wagering online instead of these alternatives, here 10 good reasons why you should be:

1) Free bets: Due to the amount of competition online, betting companies like to encourage you to join their service in the hope you form some sort of brand loyalty. To entice you they will regularly offer a free bet. This is normally in the form of a matched bet (You put in a certain amount and they will match that amount.) and will allow you to double your money, if not more. Around big betting events like the World Series and the Kentucky Derby these free bets usually quadruple, making them a very attractive incentive. When was the last time you walked into the betting shop and the lady behind the counter said; "Here, have $10 on us". Most likely never!

2) Compare odds: There are many websites online that allow you compare odds on all sorts of bets from all manor of betting events. You will be amazed at how much odds can very from one bookmaker to another, and by using online odds comparison tools you can seek out the best odds. This kind of information is only available online, but is free to use. If you are sat in the bookmakers all day you will only get the odds available from that specific shop, which may be much shorter than they are elsewhere.

3) Special offers: Something that seems to becoming more and more popular online is special offers such as "money back specials". This is something an online betting site will offer in advance of a sporting event to gain interest from bettors. This could be something like, if your horse falls or if your team loses on penalties you will get your stake back. This is something you will rarely see offered in a bookmaker on the high street or over a telephone bet.

4) Other betting options: If you know anything about betting then you will have heard of betting exchanges and spread betting companies. These new betting sectors have largely formed due to the popularity of the internet, allowing all sorts of betting variables, with the final result being just one of them. Although these fairly recent betting options have caused controversy in the industry and in certain sports, there is no denying that they are extremely popular and are here to stay.

5) Increased markets: Most bookies tend to offer the popular betting markets, such as horse racing, football, basketball, baseball. With online betting there are a huge selection of bets to choose from including foreign sports betting, political betting, novelty betting and much more. For example some betting websites will allow you to bet on something like the 2nd division of the German Handball league or Gaelic football matches in Ireland. To be able to bet on sports and events that don't even occur in this country was unheard of until the internet made it possible. This can be hugely beneficial to bettors who follow all sorts of obscure leagues, sports or events.

6) Access to information: It doesn't take a genius to work out that you can obtain all sorts of facts, figures, statistics, historical data from the internet. This can be accessed very quickly at little or no cost. It doesn't matter how good the form guide writer is in your favourite paper, its never going to compete with the amount of data that is available online. There are all manor of forums, blogs and reports that can be easily accessed to assist you with your betting options.

7) Comfort: Why would you drag yourself all the way down to the bookmakers(that might be miles away), when you can relax in the comfort of your own home and make your bets. Bookmakers tend to be dreary places with Formica chairs, lacklustre decor and normally a bunch of sorry faces all around. It makes much more sense to put the kettle on, open up your browser and check out the bets of the day.

8) Speed: Provided you have a reliable broadband connection, online betting is instant. No standing in line or possibly missing the start of the race or game. You merely need to locate your bet, select your options and place your stake. This can all be done in the time it takes your to write down your selection on your betting slip. Some may feel that phone betting is just as quick, but you normally have to wait 5 to 20 seconds to connect to a representative. Why wait, when you don't have to?

9) Access from anywhere: Provided it is legal to bet in the jurisdiction you are in, then there is no reason why you can't place a bet from anywhere in the world, provided you have a connection to the internet. You can transfer money, place bets, check your account wherever you are and whatever time, day or night. Most high street bookmakers close, early evening, with the odd few staying open late. The same goes for several telephone betting services, and just imagine the bill from your hotel when you have called in half a dozen bets.

10) In-race betting: there is new technology starting to become more and more available online that allows you to bet in running or throughout a game. This is highly sophisticated stuff that is changing the way we can bet quite dramatically. There is no way in the world that this could be made possible in betting shops or even on the telephone.

For some; going down the bookmakers is so habitual it is impossible to change, but for others it should now be clear that the advantages are clear. Increase your chances of winning more bets, play online!

Baseball Betting: How to Bet Basics

If you know nothing about sports and you still feel the urge to wager, baseball is the easiest sports to wager on. As opposed to football and basketball, where you are mixed up with the point spreads and other confusing calculations, in baseball betting you simply put your money on the outcome of the game. In addition, the baseball season lasts longer, which means more matches and bigger chances to go home with the winning money. Here is a step to step guide to baseball betting.

The main difference between baseball betting and other team sports betting such as football and basketball is that while the latter ones use point spreads, the former uses the money line.

What is a Point Spread?
Point spread is the most common betting type offered in football and basketball betting. The sportsbook spreads the odd of a certain match by subtracting points from the favorite team, which is the team most likely to win and adding points to the underdog, which is the team that will raise a lot of eyebrows if wins.

What is a Money Line?
In baseball betting, the sportsbook sets the odds strictly on the outcome of the match. In order to even the action, bettors would have to risk more money on the favorite and risk less on the underdog. This is called the money line.

For example, if the money line is minus 170 on the favorite and plus 150 on the underdog, then you would have to bet 170 dollars on the favorite in order to earn 100 dollars. On the other hand, if you bet 100 dollars on the underdog, you would win 150 dollars if they would eventually win the match.

The difference between the minus 170 on the favorite and the plus 150 on the underdog is known as the twenty cent line. If the money line was minus on the favorite and plus 150 on the underdog, it is called the ten cent line or dime line. The fifteen cent line is also common in baseball betting.

Sportsbooks also offer total bets and run lines in baseball betting.

1) Total Bets:
These wagers are based on the sum of the runs scored by both of the teams. For example, if the sportsbook sets the over under total of a match as 7, the over wins if the sum of the runs scored by both teams exceeds 7 and the under wins if it sums up to less than 7.

2) The Run Line:
This wager is the baseball variation of point spread. When you are betting on the run line, you are betting on whether one of the teams wins by more than one run, which is marked as minus 1.5 or stays within one run, marked as plus 1.5.

Conclusion:
Although the money line makes baseball betting simpler than football and basketball betting, it causes the payoffs calculation to be more complicated:

1) In order to calculate the payoff when wagering on the favorite you should add 1 to the favorite price and divide it with the favorite price.

2) In order to calculate the payoff when wagering on the underdog you should add 1 to the underdog price.