Business of Sport: The Spread

It's semi-final weekend in the GAA National Football League, a time where regular season performance is ignored even by the association's top brass.

Dublin, despite sneaking into the knock-out stages with a last-gasp point on Sunday, effectively have home advantage in Croke Park. This is despite their opponents, Cork, topping the table. The venue has unquestionably had an impact on how the bookies see this game, with the Rebels being 13/8 underdogs for ...