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Getting Started
New to sports pools? Start here. Learn the basics of squares, pick'em, and props games.
Football Squares Made Simple
Master the classic squares game - perfect for Super Bowl parties and office pools. No complex rules, just pure fun!
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Pick'em Pools Explained
Weekly NFL predictions with upset bonus scoring. Learn how to make smart picks and dominate your office pool.
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Squares vs Props: Which is Better?
Compare Super Bowl squares and props games. Traditional squares vs modern props with automatic scoring. Which game is right for your party?
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How to Make a Great Super Bowl Prop Sheet
Create the perfect prop sheet with player stats, game events, and fun predictions. Learn how to set fair odds and auto-score your props game!
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Social Games vs Sports Betting
Why play with friends instead of sportsbooks? Only 3-5% of bettors profit. With Sportsball, everyone has fun - no house edge, no losses to corporations.
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Sweet 16 Bracket Games Explained
Mini bracket from Sweet 16 through the championship. Bracket broken? Rejoin the action with Men's and Women's NCAA games—one link, no app.
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Host an Oscar's Party
Make the Oscars more engaging with Sportsball's Oscar pick'em. Auto-scored, jelly bean points for long shots, 24 categories. Create your game for $0.99 or join our free global challenge.
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Strategy & Winning
Level up your game. Advanced tips, winning strategies, and expert tactics to dominate your pool.
Underdog Jelly Bean Scoring
The pick'em format that rewards risk, keeps rooting simple, and adds real strategy. Better than straight-up or spread pools.
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Which Squares Win Most?
Not all squares are created equal! Learn which numbers hit most often at Super Bowl parties - and why Q1 is completely different from Final. Perfect trivia for your next watch party.
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Pick'em Strategy Guide
Master upset picks and bonus scoring. Learn when to play it safe vs. when to take risks for big points.
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March Madness Bracket Strategy: How to Build a Bracket That Wins
Research-backed strategies: where to start, chalk vs upsets, seed data, and pool tactics. Plus why a Sweet 16–only pool is the best second act.
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Running Your Pool
For hosts and organizers. Complete guides to running successful pools and office competitions.
Complete Office Football Pool Guide
The ultimate guide to running workplace pools. Everything from setup to championship - rules, etiquette, legal tips, and best practices.
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Squares Scoring Made Easy
How automatic scoring works in squares pools. No manual calculations - just watch and win!
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Tools & Resources
Templates, comparisons, and helpful resources for your sports pool.
Best Super Bowl Squares App
Compare every major squares platform for 2026. Mobile experience, signup friction, pricing, features - see why Sportsball wins the comparison.
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Printable Squares Template
Download a free customizable PDF template for your Super Bowl party. Perfect for offline play!
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Free Printable March Madness Bracket 2026
Download a free blank NCAA bracket (Men's & Women's) for 2026. PDF, 8.5×11, no signup.
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Baseball vs Football Pools
Key differences between baseball and football pools. Which game type works best for your group?
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About
Learn about Sportsball and our story.
The History of 'Sportsball'
The definitive history of the word 'sportsball' - from 1992 Usenet posts to Dictionary.com. Why we chose the name and what it means.
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