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What are the biggest sports betting upsets in history?

Zaid Wilshin

Well, as a sports fan and a betting enthusiast, I have witnessed some of the biggest upsets in the history of sports betting. However, there have been some results that stand out from the rest. Let me tell you about some of them.

The first one that comes to mind is the 1980 Winter Olympics Men's Ice Hockey Final. The United States was up against the Soviet Union, who were the favorites to win the gold medal. However, the Americans pulled off one of the biggest underdog victories in sports history, beating the Soviet Union 4-3. It was dubbed the "Miracle on Ice" and is still talked about to this day.

Another upset that shocked the sports betting world was the 2004 Super Bowl. The New England Patriots were up against the heavily favored St. Louis Rams, who were dubbed the "Greatest Show on Turf". However, the Patriots pulled off the upset and won the game 20-17, with Tom Brady being named the MVP.

In 2015, Leicester City's victory in the English Premier League was one of the biggest shocks in sports history. At the start of the season, their odds of winning the league were 5,000-1. However, thanks to a combination of great teamwork, tactics, and performances from players like Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, they lifted the trophy.

In 2009, the Kentucky Derby provided another memorable sports betting upset. Mine That Bird, a long-shot who was given 50-1 odds to win the race, came from behind to win by almost seven lengths. It was one of the biggest upsets in horse racing history and shocked many sports bettors.

Another notable upset happened in the 1990 World Cup. Cameroon, who were given no chance of making it to the quarterfinals, faced defending champions Argentina. Despite being reduced to nine men, Cameroon won the game 1-0 and progressed to the quarterfinals. It was one of the most memorable games in World Cup history.

These are just a few examples of some of the biggest sports betting upsets in history. Of course, there are many more, but these are the ones that stand out to me. As a sports fan and a betting enthusiast, I know that anything can happen in sports, and that's what makes it so exciting.