The Sports and Entertainment Pictures of 2016

At the end of the year we always review the best images. So as we wind down 2016, we look at the most stunning photos of  the stars we know and the faces we need to watch. We included some of our followers from Facebook and Instagram. Enjoy the view. In one word. Breathtaking!

Conor McGregor

Allysa Seely

D Wade

Rose Bertram

Serena Williams

Beyonce

Several photos were part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and ESPN the Body Issue.
See our friends and followers here for their best photos of 2016.

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Facebook & Instagram Friends and Faces to watch in 2017

Here is a glimpse of some of the fans and contributors to the creative vision of this blog and Smart Responsible Gaming. They are faces to watch in 2017. They are all engaged in business, professional and entertainment endeavors worth watching.

Deitra Leak

CJ Primeaux and the beautiful Norma Lopez

The more Grace the better

Tremendous Tot

Kevin Gargin and his lovely wife Chandy

Ross is stunning in Cuba

MR.JONES and your's truly

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Sports and Technology Panel in Philly

This past Thursday, we attended a discussion on the impact of technology on sports, teams and players.The panel included Howie Roseman, Vice President of Football Operations for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Selander, Executive Vice President of Whistle Sports, Dave Voyles from Micosoft and Antoine Galand from GraphWear Technology.

Wayne Kimmel

The moderator was Wayne Kimmel, the managing partner of SeventySix Capital and author of Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel. 

Sports and Technology Panel

While each member of the panel had a unique perspective on technology, they all agreed on the value of incorporating it. The Eagles have a data scientist. 5 years ago that position would not have existed. The Sixers have done great work with analytics that provide the players with information on how to increase productivity and prolong one's career. Other sports teams are taking note.

Our biggest takeaway from this event was to look at what the members of the panel are reading and consume that information. SportTechie was mentioned prominently along with the Sports Business Journal. We recommend reading the latest issue of  Sports Illustrated on The Year in Sports Media.

The value of  technology and a strong mobile presence is paramount to staying relevant to the fans and consumers of your services.

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NBA Style on Instagram: Philly

This week NBA Style looks at Philly. Enjoy the view! Join me on #GTLivechat  during the primetime games on #ESPN and #TNT. Photos of NBA players and fans. Get info here.

This fan is chilling with the hat and getting ready for the game.

Nerlen Noel in a three piece suit.

Ben Simmons rocking a nice sweater

MINAJ

Nikki and Meek courtside

Night Life in Philly

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NBA Style on Instagram: Brooklyn

This week NBA Style looks at Brooklyn. Enjoy the view! Join me on #GTLivechat  during the primetime games on #ESPN and #TNT. Photos of NBA players and fans. Get info here.

Jeremy Lin on GQ China Cover

Luis Scola gets amp before the game

Dr. J is the Greatest Net Ever. Also Best Dress.

EDAS before a Net game

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MGM Grand National Harbor

The opening of MGM Grand National Harbor is the most anticipated casino in the past 5 years. The hype surrounding this property is only rivaled by Revel Casino in Atlantic City.

This is where the comparison ends. The signature restaurants and cocktail lounges include  Marcus Samuelsson, Fish by Jose Andres, Voltaggio Brothers SteakHouse and Blossom.

The 3,000 event center will feature entertainers that will appeal to all genres. They include Boys to Men, Cher, Bruno Mars, Sting, Ricky Martin and Lionel Richie to name a few.

Bruno Mars

If you are thinking about staying overnight the rates run from $299 for a room to $599 for a suite. Luxury accommodations will cost substantially more. Ask yourself what's in your wallet.

King Accomodations

MGM Grand National Harbor will offer gaming that will include 3,300 slots,table games and poker.

The cost of this magnificent facility is over 1.2 billion. Since MGM is an international brand, they will have a leg up based on name recognition in the region. Their competition includes MaryLand Live and the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore.

Resort general manager Bill Boasberg said, "Under one roof, guests will enjoy a sophisticated hotel experience, high-energy casino, celebrity-chef restaurants, world-class entertainment, nightlife, destination spa, upscale retail and curated art, complemented by incredible panoramas of D.C., Maryland and Virginia." 

Maryland is a very lucrative gaming market without MGM. We see MGM Grand National Harbor expanding it. Enjoy this video of MGM.


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NBA Fav Five:Week Six

This post will appear every Monday. We will change the lineup this week with the addition of Rudy Gay from the Kings. He will come to the five in place of  Otto Porter.  The other starters will remain intact. Russell Westbrook, Lebron James, James Harden and Karl Anthony -Towns are the still part of our fav five. This is a group that consistently gives production every night. Who is your fav five?

Rudy Gay

Westbrook is averaging a triple double as of this post. This was reported in a article from ESPN.

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NBA Fav Five:Week Five

This feature will post every Monday during the season. We have found the perfect team. All of the players from last week performed at the levels anticipated. Lebron James, Russell Westbrook and James Harden were the key performers. Karl Anthony-Towns and Otto Porter did as expected. We will start the same team this week. This week,we will look for additional ways to evaluate players and share our findings next Monday. So compare your five to our and we will see you next week.


Here is a look at how three members of our team looked when they were drafted into the NBA.

King James

Russell Westbrook

Karl Anthony Towns

Four members of our fav five have appeared in GQ. Can you name the one that has not been in that publication?

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NBA Style on Instagram:New York

This week NBA Style looks at New York. Enjoy the view! Join me on #GTLivechat  during the primetime games on #ESPN and #TNT. Photos of NBA players and fans. Get info here.

Carmelo Anthony GQ photo

Melo in a gray double breasted Zenga

Beyoncé at the game

This fan ruled the skyline

I knew you wanted more so I gave it to you.

                        

Kristaps Porzingis shows a casual side

                        
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NBA Fav Five:Week Four

This feature will post every Monday during the season. Lebron James was a great addition to the team . He had a triple double and just missed in two other games. Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul

posted great numbers as well. But while this was happening, James Harden is doing MVP type work with the Houston Rockets. Since we are always looking to upgrade the team and both of these payers are in the elite price range, Paul is out and Harden is in.

James Harden

Note: Don't develop an emotional attachment to a player. We like Chris Paul's game more than Harden's. The decision should always be based on productivity.

TJ Warren fell short of the 30 to 35 scoring level and is off the team. So is Nikola Vucevic. He exceeded the number once , fell short slightly and failed miserable in three contrasting performances. The additions at forward and center respectively are Otto Porter and Karl Anthony-Towns. Porter comes out a good price. KAT will give 20 points in scoring with 7 rebounds and 3 assists. We expect 32 points from him. We are right at the edge of the salary cap of 45,000 with this team. If they perform as expected they are worth the investment.

Otto Porter

Karl-Anthony Towns

Starting next week, we will extend the cap to 50,000 to allow more flexibility in selecting a team. We will always stay under the designated number.

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NFL at the Half

This is our NFL mid season review. Who has done what so far. Most teams still have a chance to win their divisions with a little of help from others. This does not include you Cleveland. But seriously let's look at the 1st half of the season.
Best AFC team. The Patriots are the best. They went 3-1 without Tom Brady. They are undefeated with him.
Best NFC team. The Cowboys are 7-1. No Romo, no problem. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott are the future. The future is now.
Best Division. The AFC West have 3 teams with winning percentages over 600. San Diego is last in the division with three of their losses by less than 4 points. The Raiders have one of the top passing offenses in the league and the Broncos have a top 5 defense against the pass. The Chiefs have a balance attack and an outstanding coach. This division is wide open.


Top MVP candidate is Matt Ryan. Runner up is Derek Carr.

Matt Ryan

Derek Carr

Top Rookie is Ezekiel Elliott.

What to watch. AFC North, NFC West and the AFC South are not strong on the road. In the 2nd half of the season we will see if this trend holds up.
Eagles are going in the wrong direction and in the immortal words of the late Dennis Green we can sum up their season here.

                                                              Enjoy the 2nd half.

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NBA Style on Instagram: Atlanta

This week NBA Style looks at Atlanta. Enjoy the view! Join me on #GTLivechat  during the primetime games on #ESPN and #TNT. Photos of NBA players and fans. Get info here.

Dwight Howard rocks a bow tie

Kyle Korver scores in a gray suit.

Captivating and Slaying in the ATL

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