Jason Ence

Jason Ence lives in Louisville, KY and covers Premier League and Serie A soccer, college football, and college basketball. He is also the University of Kentucky correspondent for ESPN Louisville 680, and co-host of their UK football and basketball post-game shows. When he is not writing, he is most likely watching soccer, including watching old Manchester United highlights on YouTube to remember when they were still good.

A ball passes through the net during shootaround. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire)

How to Bet on College Basketball: NCAAB Betting Guide (2025)

Sun Mar 16 2025Jason Ence

With March Madness just around the corner, college basketball is about to be the talk of the sports world. With the amount of games coming over the next three weeks, there are plenty of games on which to bet and make some money on.

YouBet

How to Bet on Soccer Games Online: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

Tue Feb 18 2025Jason Ence

Soccer provides one of the most plentiful options to bet. And while the beautiful game is very simple to learn, it can be daunting to bet on. That’s why we are going to break down some of the basics, as well as a few special wagers, to help you place your bets!

Soccer

Ed Reed celebrates Superbowl XLVII. (Photo by Jeff Lewis/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 defensive backs in NFL history

Tue Sep 17 2024Jason Ence

Here are the 10 best players to ever play in the defensive backfield in NFL history.

NFL

Joe Theismann

Joe Theismann of the Washington Redskins rolls out during the Redskins 38-9 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)

The most gruesome injuries in NFL history

Mon Sep 16 2024Jason Ence

There have been some absolutely gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL. Some were simply football plays, while a few of them were quite freak accidents. Join us as we rank the 10 worst injuries to happen during an NFL game.

Injury Reports

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson holds the Barclays Premier League 2013 trophy. (Photo by Matt West/BPI/Icon Sportswire)

The top 15 best soccer managers of all time

Sun Aug 18 2024Jason Ence

While many managers achieve success, very few elevate their status to the level of being an all-time great. These 15 were head and shoulders above the pack.

Soccer

Gianluigi Buffon is lifted off the field by his teammates. (Photo by ImagePhoto/Imago/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 Italian soccer players of all time

Sun Aug 18 2024Jason Ence

Few nations are as in love with a sport as Italians are with soccer. Here are the 10 greatest soccer players of all time from "Bel Paese."

Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus reacts during the Coppa Italia match at Giuseppe Meazza, Milan. (Photo by Sportimage/Imago/Icon Sportswire)

The 10 best soccer teams in Italy

Wed Aug 14 2024Jason Ence

Italy has some of the most passionate soccer nations in the world. Here are 10 of the best soccer teams in Italy.

Soccer

United States forward Alex Morgan (13) looks on in action during a friendly match between USA and Mexico on July 01, 2021. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 best soccer teams in America

Thu Aug 01 2024Jason Ence

America’s soccer history might not be as rich or extensive as other nations around the world, but there are clubs that you must be aware of as a fan of the beautiful game. Here are the 10 American soccer teams you should know about!

Soccer

Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe during the Champions League match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain on Sept. 28, 2021. (Photo by Federico Pestellini/Panoramic/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 best French soccer teams

Thu Aug 01 2024Jason Ence

There is a rich history to the sport the French call le football. Here are the 10 most prestigious and most successful clubs in French soccer history.

Soccer

A March Madness basketball. (Shuttlestock)

What are the odds of picking a perfect March Madness bracket?

Fri Mar 11 2022Jason Ence

Picking a perfect March Madness bracket might be the most impossible feat in the world to achieve, which is why there has yet to be a single instance of it being accomplished.

College Basketball

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez (9) during the English championship Premier League football match between Wolverhampton and Liverpool. (Photo by Nigel Keene/Pro Sports Images Ltd/DPPI/Icon Sportswire)

Wolves vs. Crystal Palace: Premier League betting odds, preview and pick

Fri Mar 04 2022Jason Ence

Wolves will look to keep in reach of a European spot next season when they host Crystal Palace in Premier League action on Saturday.

Soccer

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dribbles up the court. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)

NCAAB Notebook: Historic day of upsets creates chaos

Thu Mar 03 2022Jason Ence

For the first time since the AP Top 25 poll began, each of the top six teams suffered defeat on one single day.

College Basketball

Xavier Pinson (1) of the LSU Tigers drives past Devin Carter (23) of the South Carolina Gamecocks to attempt a layup. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire)

LSU vs. Arkansas: NCAA betting odds, preview, and pick

Wed Mar 02 2022Jason Ence

Two fierce SEC rivals will square off on Wednesday night when the No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks host the LSU Tigers.

College Basketball