James Bisson
James Bisson
15+ years experience 15+ years experience
James Bisson is the Editor-in-Chief at Covers. He has been a writer, reporter and editor for more than 20 years, including a nine-year stint with The Canadian Press and more than five years at theScore. He has covered dozens of marquee events including the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2006 Stanley Cup final and Wrestlemania 23, and his work has appeared in more than 200 publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian, Yahoo! Sports, the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail.
His book, “100 Greatest Canadian Sports Moments”, was a hardcover best-seller in Canada in 2008 and earned him appearances on CBC Radio and Canada AM. He has written more than 50 sportsbook reviews, more than 200 industry news articles, and dozens of other sportsbook-related content articles.
A graduate of the broadcast journalism program at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), James has been an avid bettor since the early 2000s, and cites bet365 as his favorite sports betting site due to its superior functionality and quick payouts. His biggest professional highlight: Covering Canada's first Olympic gold medal on home soil – and interviewing Bret Hart. Twice.
Sport to bet on: NHL
Sports movie: Creed II
Sports snack: Loaded nachos
Covers feature: Matchup pages
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Living in (NFL) Luxury: Raiders, Lions Have the League's Most Expensive Owner's Suites
Welcome to the velvet rope of the NFL – where comfort has a price tag and privacy comes with shrimp cocktails. We rank the league's top owner's suites from most to least expensive.
NFL Fan Compensation Index: Which Fan Bases Are Entitled to the Most Restitution?
Dallas Cowboys fans might want to consider filing a class action lawsuit against their beloved franchise, as our compensation index tabs them as the most wronged fans in football.
Sports Betting Tax: How Much You'll Pay in Each State as of July 2025
Winning money at legal betting sites in the U.S. means you're subject to a sports betting tax. So, what does that actually look like? How much do you owe, and when? What happens if you lost more than you won? And what’s the deal with those W-2G forms you keep hearing about? Let's break it down.
More Than Half of Bijan Robinson’s Instagram Followers Are Fake
Some NFLers have millions of Instagram followers – but how many are real? We break down the NFL’s most-followed players and expose the stars with the highest percentage of fake fans on Instagram.
'He’s Scared to Death': Pacquiao Rips Mayweather, Eyes Another Belt
At 46, Manny Pacquiao isn’t chasing a payday – he’s chasing purpose. And maybe one more belt.
Underdog Loses Legal Bid to Stop California DFS Opinion
California’s AG is expected to issue an opinion that could deem DFS contests illegal. Underdog failed to block it in court, while rival PrizePicks has already shifted its product to a peer-to-peer format in anticipation of regulatory changes.
NFL Supercomputer Predictions: Buffalo Tabbed to Win the Super Bowl
Our NFL supercomputer ran 10,000 full-season simulations. The Bills are Lombardi Trophy favorites, the Colts are surprise contenders – and New York is a disaster.
NBA Free Agent Malik Beasley Under Investigation for Betting on Games
The U.S. District Attorney's office is investigating Malik Beasley for allegedly betting on NBA games and props – a serious twist for a league already rocked by a betting scandal.
Darts at Madison Square Garden Feels More Like a Rock Show – And That’s the Point
The PDC’s electric US stop at MSG features star power, singalongs, and a darts scene that feels more like a music festival than a tournament – and players like Luke Littler and Stephen Bunting wouldn’t have it any other way.
2025 US Darts Masters Predictions, Odds & Best Bets: Price is Right on Target
Luke Littler is the betting favorite to win the 2025 US Darts Masters, but he hasn't looked dominant in other World Series of Darts events. That has us looking at Gerwyn Price at +550 to win at MSG.
Tom Crean: Anthony Edwards Will Be the Face of the NBA – Whether He Wants It or Not
NBA Draft Prospects as Wall Street Stocks: Cooper Flagg Is Apple, But Who’s GameStop?
From blue-chip studs to speculative upside plays, we turned NBA Draft hopefuls into stock market analogies – with commentary from MoneyWise investment expert Brian Pacampara.
Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: The Rivalry Tracker
Track every head-to-head showdown, notable quote, and viral moment in the Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese rivalry as the two college foes collide again in the pros and reshape women’s basketball.
The Ultimate Caitlin Clark WNBA Stat Sheet: Points, Assists, 3-Pointers, Records and More
Caitlin Clark is changing the game – and the numbers prove it. We take a deeper look at some of the most amazing statistics Clark has put up in both the college ranks and the WNBA.
“I Can Beat Everyone”: Ian Machado Garry Eyes Chimaev, Makhachev, and UFC Supremacy
Fresh off redemption, Ian Machado Garry wants to break records — and unbeaten streaks.
Time Person of the Year 2024 Survey: Kamala Harris is the People's Choice
Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift and AI are the top choices to be named Time Person of the Year, according to a recent Covers survey.
Green Bay Packers Fans are Loyal – Until They Need a Job
Which NFL fan base is most likely to try and convert a spouse? And which supporters would remain most loyal if their favorite team relocated? We answer these and other questions in Covers' NFL loyalty survey.
The Most Difficult U.S. Golf Holes By State
Fifty states. Fifty brutal holes. One nation under par pressure. Here's our breakdown of the most unforgiving golf holes by state.
More than Half of Americans Feel "Hopeless" About Remainder of Trump's Second Term
A new Covers survey of 2,000 respondents reveals that more than half feel hopeless about the rest of Donald Trump's presidential term compared with how they felt prior to the 2024 election.
“You’re Washed Up!”: Lip Reader Reveals Why De La Hoya, Haney Nearly Threw Down at Viral Presser
De La Hoya and Haney’s near-brawl goes viral as a forensic lip reader breaks down what really sparked the chaos in Times Square.
