Favourite Sports City
Chicago
Favourite New Sport
Contact Cornhole
Favourite Athlete
Walter Payton
Favourite Athlete to Drink With
Francois Pienaar
Best Sports Memory
Throwing a Touchdown to Jerry Rice
Best Sports Bar
Real Sports-Toronto
Wade McElwain is our Mr. NFL, a bona fide North American sports nut who knows about NBA, NHL, MLB, PGA plus MMA boxing and more. Originally from Canada, Wade is also an international award-winning stand-up comedian; host of numerous TV game shows; and a TV producer & writer. He also runs NFL in London-the largest NFL fan group in Europe, and has hosted NFL events at Wembley and around the world. Yes, he lives alone and does nothing but watch sports.
Who is your favourite sports team?
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The Chicago Bears, but I will require an emotional support animal just to talk about them.
What the best sport to watch live?
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Canadian Junior D hockey. As soon as the puck drops it's nothing but fists to the face. Not much hockey, but a lot of monster teens punching each other out.
latestArticlesBy Wade McElwain
NFL
What’s Betting Line on NFL Games?
If you're looking to bet on the NFL and you see the betting line, you might be confused as to what that is. Let's take a look at the betting line in NFL games as well as some other terms to know.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-14
NFL
Do NFL Bets Include Overtime?
One of the biggest questions NFL bettors ask is 'what happens when the game goes to overtime?'. Do you get paid? Does it count? Let's take a look at the rules of NFL overtime.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-14
Motor Sports
Lauren Tayla: The Unstoppable Force Behind the Wheel
Lauren Tayla has racing in her veins, and her eyes on the prize in the world of MINI Challenge Clubsport Racing. In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom, Lauren discusses what really drives her.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-13
Motor Sports
Do F1 Teams Make Money? A Breakdown of Revenue and Costs
The Formula 1 is one of the biggest money sports on the planet, but how much does the F1 actually make? Let's take a look inside some of the numbers to see how the other, faster half lives.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-12
NFL
49ers massive comeback stuns the Lions
Brock Purdy led the 49ers to overcome a 17 point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions for the NFC Championship.
Wade McElwain
2024-01-29
Olympics
Simone van de Kraats: Dutch Waterpolo’s Golden Shooter
After her ferocious performance at the 2020 Olympics, Dutch waterpolo sniper Simone van de Kraats has her sights set on gold in Paris 2024. SportsBoom talks with Simone in an exclusive interview.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-07
Pool
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Level a Pool Table
How you fix a wonky or uneven pool table? Don't call a professional just yet, and check out our step by step guide to help your playing on a straight pool table once again!
Wade McElwain
2024-03-07
Olympics
The Unstoppable Laura Aarts: Dutch Waterpolo's Golden Goalie
The Women's Dutch Waterpolo team has been on terrific form heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics. SportsBoom sat down with goalie Laura Aarts in an exclusive interview to discuss their incredible run.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-06
Motor Sports
Formula 1 2024: New Rules and Regulations Explained
The 2024 F1 season has already kicked off, so what do you need to know aside from the obvious drama going on at Red Bull? Buckle up folks, as we take you through some of the new F1 rules and regulations for 2024.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-05
Motor Sports
From Niche Sport to Global Phenomenon-Thanks to "Drive to Survive"?
'Drive to Survive' on Netflix has introduced a new legion of F1 fans to this thrilling sport. But how much of an impact has this ongoing series had for a powerhouse sports industry like F1 racing?
Wade McElwain
2024-03-05
MMA
A Beginner's Guide to MMA Rules and Regulations
If you're just starting out in MMA, and want to eventually make a name for yourself as a prize fighter, it's good to know the rules. Here's a compendium of all you need, in our Beginners Guide to MMA Rules and Regulations.
Wade McElwain
2024-03-04
Olympics
Issy Fassnidge: Riding Skeleton to Glory
At only 20 years old, Issy Fassnidge has quickly risen to the top of the ranks of Women's Skeleton. With the 2026 Milan Olympics in sight, Issy's journey to this peak has been a fast slide to success.
Wade McElwain
2024-02-29
NBA
Segun Bailey and the Rise of African Wheelchair Basketball
Nigerian wheelchair basketball is starting its inaugural season this year, and Segun Bailey is hoping to shoot his way to a successful year, and Olympic gold. In an exclusive interview, Segun talks about his journey, and the growth of wheelchair basketball in Nigeria.
Wade McElwain
2024-02-28
Football
The Rapid Rise of Freestyle Football
Freestyle football is an acrobatic new phenomenon that takes football to a new level, and Nick Seyda is a young American hoping to battle it out.
Wade McElwain
2024-02-26
Olympics
Austin Milward: From American Football Dreams to Bobsleigh Realities
When his dreams of an American football career were derailed by illness, Austin Milward took his chance in an exciting new career as a member of the Team GB Bobsleigh team. In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom, Austin talks about how tough it is to be on a competitive bobsleigh team.
Wade McElwain
2024-02-23
NBA
Jori Davis: Empowering Athletes with Wevolv
Veteran international basketball player Jori Davis is on a mission to help global athletes with her new app Wevolv, an app that uses AI to help athletes secure the best sporting contracts. In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom, Davis discusses her basketball path, the frustration of international play, and how AI can help athletes.
Wade McElwain
2024-02-23
Wade McElwain
Meet Wade McElwain, our NFL whiz and aficionado of all things sports! From MMA and boxing to the adrenaline of NHL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and potentially being your BFF, he's your go-to guy for North American sporting excitement. And just when you thought it couldn't get any more eclectic, Wade spices things up with a bit of pickleball, darts or snooker action! This sports savant has not just hosted major events for the NFL, NHL, CFL, and even drone racing, but can you believe he once tossed a touchdown pass to the legendary Jerry Rice at Wembley? Hailing from the bumble butt nowhere of rural Canada, Wade is a multi-talented international award-winning comedian, writer, and TV producer. He also claims to be the best BBQ’r in the UK, a claim that has yet to be tested.