Wednesday, July 19, 2000

Betting lines or not, Vegas doesn't need the XFL

Actually, I'm in favor of off-color humor ... for adults. Leave kids out of it.

A short compliment and a long complaint directed toward pro wrestling impresario Vince McMahon, who last week announced he's bringing his new football league, the XFL, to Las Vegas:

McMahon was on target when he called the NFL hypocritical for trying to pretend point spreads on its games do not exist, when in fact gambling has always pumped up interest (and television ratings) in pro football.