Columnist Jeff Haney: Why most bettors have been putting their money on the AFC to win the Super Bowl

Jeff Haney’s sports betting column appears Monday, Friday and Wednesday . Reach him at 259-4041 or haney@lasvegassun.com. Breaking it down Leroy’s “Money Talks” football handicapping contest This invitational …

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Mon, November 14th, 2005

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