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The Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers meet at Rogers Place on Tuesday night, marking the third of four regular-season meetings between these Pacific Division foes. Home ice hasn't done either of these teams any favors in the first two meetings. Edmonton routed Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on December 30 by a 7-2 score, while the Kraken exacted…

ARSENAL have recalled Arthur Okonkwo from Crewe and instantly sent him back out on loan to Sturm Graz. The 21-year-old goalkeeper joined the Gunners academy and has risen through the ranks. He was sent out to the League Two club to get first-team experience in the summer but his displays have now earned him a move to the Austrian giants. He kept 10…

Brighton & Hove Albion have turned down a £12 million offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Leandro Trossard, who is also a target for Arsenal, according to The Athletic. Trossard has been a key player for Brighton this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 16 Premier League matches. However, he has fallen out with manager Roberto…

The last time these teams met, Bam Adebayo feasted on an Atlanta team that couldn't contain his physicality. Our NBA betting picks believe we'll see more of that this afternoon, with Adebayo set for another big outing. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports After a challenging first few months of the season, the Miami Heat have found their rhythm, securing…

Returning Wales coach Warren Gatland will have been thrilled at how the regions fared, winning four from four across the Heineken Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, while players old and new staked a claim to new England boss Steve Borthwick. England and Wales, as well as Scotland, will all be naming their squads for the Championship next week,…

ARSENAL are reportedly in the hunt for teenage sensation Ivan Fresneda. The Telegraph claims that the Gunners have entered the race for the Real Valladolid right-back, who has enjoyed a breakout season for the LaLiga club. The story reveals that Mikel Arteta's side have a'serious interest' in the 18-year-old and are looking to bolster their squad…

Chelsea are likely to be without 11 first-team players this weekend as new signing Joao Felix begins a three-match ban after his red card at Fulham. Midfielder Denis Zakaria suffered a thigh issue in that game and joins the likes of Ben Chilwell, Reece James, and Raheem Sterling on the sidelines. Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell returns…

According to Alan Nixon (The Sun on Sunday, 15.01.23, pg. 57), Sheffield United starlet Daniel Jebbison is staying at Bramall Lane this month. Writing in The Sun on Sunday, Nixon states that the Blades' plan to keep hold of' the 19-year-old in spite of' big interest' in the youngster. This decision by Paul Heckingbottom's side means that a number…

While most of the world is debating whether or not Arsenal should be considered favourites to lift the Premier League trophy, there are fans of Football League clubs that are salivating at the prospect of earning a massive transfer fee from one of their emerging talents. After all, while many clubs lower down the pyramid would ideally like to hold…

The Los Angeles Chargers visit the AFC South-champion Jacksonville Jaguars in NFL wild-card playoff action this weekend. Luckily for sports bettors, a large slate of Chargers vs Jaguars props could make Saturday night a profitable one. Read on for Chargers vs Jaguars props for Wild Card Weekend. Conditions in Jacksonville are expected to be sunny,…

AC Milan are reportedly keen to sign 23-year-old midfielder Brahim Diaz on a permanent deal from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old initially joined the Rossoneri on loan for the 2020-21 campaign before agreeing to continue at San Siro for a further two years, with his temporary deal now due to expire at the end of this season. Diaz contributed with 11…

Saturday brings us seven games including some really interesting matchups. Let's take a look at the games and find some First Basket plays. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat This is a really interesting game for a lot of reasons. This Saturday matinee will be a rematch between two teams that played on Thursday night where Miami won against a…

Arsenal look to remain firm atop the Premier League standings as they hope to complete their first Premier League double over North London rivals Tottenham since the 2013/14 campaign. The home side has avoided defeat in an incredible 17 straight league matches, meaning neither side has emerged from the other's stadium with all three points since…

One of the most exciting games of the weekend sees in-form Brighton take on Liverpool at the Amex Stadium. Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls have been fantastic form of late, despite shipping four goals to Premier League table toppers Arsenal on New Year's Eve, and know a win would take them above their more illustrious opponents in the table. Liverpool…

While he's been cleared to a certain point, not having star guard Bradley Beal on the court to face the New York Knicks on Friday is one reason the Washington Wizards are home underdogs. The Washington Wizards broke their losing streak with a 100-97 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. It came on the second of a four-game homestand with a…

After what many people described as the greatest day of college football ever, it has all come down to this. The National Championship game between the undefeated and reigning champions the Georgia Bulldogs and this seasons suprise package the TCU Horned Frogs. Both teams semi finals were very close affairs, and while TCU were massive underdogs for…

Of all professional sports, none will offer more games for betting annually than Major League Baseball. Every season, the Boston Red Sox play 162 games, minimum. That's 162 times to have your heart broken. Or, 162 times to possibly rejoice, and 162 times to cash in. In this primer, we'll examine the unique strategies for betting on baseball for…

West Virginia's football program has announced the signing of four transfers to grants-in-aid (scholarships). Those players are now enrolled at WVU for the spring 2023 semester, and eligible to participate in spring practice. The players (Ja'Shaun Poke, Montre Miller, Michael Hayes, Kole Taylor) are part of a current group of eight transfers who…

The games continue to come thick and fast across Europe, and Matchday 18 of the 2022/23 season will begin in Serie A on Friday with the fixture between Napoli and Juventus. Saturday will have two matches on show, with the action ending with the contest featuring Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare. Lecce returned to Serie A after…

Joe Carbery is back in the Munster team to face Northampton Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Saturday's European Champions Cup games. Gloucester+17 1pm 1pt 4-5 Betfair, Paddy Power Munster to win by 11 to 20 points 3.15pm 1pt 12-5 bet365 Bulls -5 5.30pm 2pts 10-11 Coral, Ladbrokes Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing…

Milan's capitulation against Roma last weekend has opened the door for Juventus - who were much-maligned earlier in the season - to become the main challengers to Napoli. And the opportunity for the Old Lady to cut the gap at the top to just four points presents itself on Friday evening as Massimiliano Allegri's men head to Stadio Diego Armando…

Haji Wright has been on form for Turkish side Antalyaspor this season, scoring ten goals in 16 Süper Lig matches. His performances have come to the attention of Premier League sides, who are interested in his services. Tom Bogert has revealed that "Brentford make an offer to Antalyaspor for USMNT forward Haji Wright. Brentford, Crystal Palace and…

Newcastle United may have to "bite the bullet" and pay over the odds to sign Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund. That's according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the mgpies' January plans. On 10 January, The Evening Standard reported Newcastle have made a "substantial verbal approach"…

BRIGHTON are reportedly interested in Yasin Ayari amid rumours of Moises Caicedo's departure. The Seagulls are flying high in eighth place in the Premier League, but could be about to lose one of their most important players this season. Caicedo has been vital to their success so far this campaign, but it is reported his glistening performances…

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THERE'S a mouth-watering start to the Saturday afternoon football schedule as Manchester United host Manchester City. SunSport are on hand to preview the huge derby clash and provide you, our loyal readers, with our sensational selection of best bets, sign-up offers and exclusive bonuses from our betting partners. United go into the contest in…

The NBA Eastern Conference's two best teams will collide on Thursday, Jan. 12 as the Boston Celtics are scheduled to visit the Brooklyn Nets. Boston and Brooklyn are two of the favorites to win the 2022-23 NBA Championship, sitting at+390 (No. 1) and+800 odds (No. 3), respectively, on FanDuel Sportsbook. In other words, basketball fans won't want…

South Africa and France have almost always enjoyed a cordial rugby relationship, but that friendship was tested over the acrimony of the Rugby World Cup 2023 (RWC 2023) vote. Long story short, South Africa's was the preferred bid, but the French delegation lobbied behind the scenes and "won" the right to host RWC 2023. It led to rancour and…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Luke Wypler's decision to enter the 2023 NFL Draft set off a domino effect on Ohio State football's offensive line. Matt Jones helped stop the tumbling of those tiles when he announced Wednesday he will be back for a sixth season. The second team All-Big Ten Conference guard gives the Buckeyes two returning starters up front, along…

To start the final round of group matches at the World Cup, Group A finishes on Tuesday with three teams fighting for two spots in the knockout round. Senegal and Ecuador are likely facing off to decide which one of those teams advances, but the Netherlands hasn't clinched its spot either. The hosts Qatar are looking to avoid being the first host…

It speaks volumes about the positivity of Andrew Fenby that, even now, he still tries to find upsides to the challenging couple of years he's faced. In the space of a week back in October 2020, the former Scarlets winger was diagnosed with stage two cancer and was also forced to close down his sports management agency. The cruel double blow would…

2022-11-21England World Cup tips: Harry Kane to hit the ground running against Iran England play Iran in their first ever international meeting when they kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign in Doha on Monday afternoon. England will be at their 16th World Cup finals, while Iran have reached the tournament on five previous occasions without ever…

AL-NASSR are reportedly hoping to sign Marco Reus in a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund. And now manager Rudi Garcia wants to add more European superstars to his ranks. According to The Daily Mail, Al-Nassr chiefs are hoping to tempt Reus to Mrsool Park. Reus, 33, has less than six months remaining on his existing contract with Borussia…

The NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award just recently got a new namesake in Hakeem Olajuwon. Olajuwon won the award in the 1992-93 season and then again in 1993-94. Over his career, he made five All-Defensive First Teams, and four All-Defensive Second Teams and is still the league's reigning all-time block leader. Traditionally, the honor is…

Just one week of the NFL regular season remains as we begin the build up to Super Bowl LVII with many teams' playoff fate still yet to be determined. New York teams Buffalo Bills and New York Giants have already got their spots in the playoffs confirmed, whilst the New York Jets will miss out after a turbulent year with Zach Wilson struggling at…

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is insistent that no players should be allowed to leave the club over the coming months but not everyone at the Camp Nou is in agreement Xavi is at odds with Barcelona Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is on a fresh collision course with the club over their plans to offload several big-name players this year. The coach…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter is a man under pressure Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Fulham v Chelsea in the Premier League on Thursday. BT Sport 1, 8pm Thursday Fulham or draw double chance 1pt 8-11 BoyleSports Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an account. Sign up here Sky Bet are…

This season's offensive explosion has been fueled by superstars one-upping even their best prior seasons. Already we've seen the second 70-point game within the last six years … after seeing just two such performances over nearly 40 years preceding it. Six players are currently averaging at least 30 points per game. If that holds, it would eclipse…

Marcus Rashford scored twice as a much-changed Manchester United made it eight consecutive wins in all competitions by beating Charlton 3-0 at Old Trafford to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals. United manager Erik ten Hag made eight changes following Friday's FA Cup victory over Everton and handed 17-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo his debut, but…

Chelsea are in the midst of a brutal run of form, sitting 10th in the Premier League table, and an injury crisis suddenly makes them even more vulnerable as they take on a dangerous Fulham side at Craven Cottage. The Blues have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions, and manager Graham Potter has felt increasing pressure…

Cinderella didn't find Prince Charming on Monday night. In fact, she didn't even find her glass slipper. TCU football entered the season with 200-1 odds to win the national championship game, and they nearly lost by that much to their powerful, SEC opponent. Georgia's 17 points in the first quarter were a College Football Playoff record. Then, the…

Georgia finished off the 2022 college football season with an undefeated season and their second straight National Championship, the first team to do so since 2011 and 2012 Alabama. Kirby Smart now has the task of making history, leading a program to the first three-peat since Minnesota did so in the 1930's. However, Alabama will look to reload…

Now that the college football season is over, the offseason hype for the 2023-24 Florida State team has officially begun. Preseason top 10. The next ACC champions. Appearing in the College Football Playoff for the first time since its inception in 2014. Those are among the lofty expectations that the Seminoles have already received from national…

BetMGM announced the opening of the first retail sportsbook connected to an NFL venue - State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals - which was one of two major retail location announcements for the Copper State. The Arizona Cardinals unveiled their new retail sportsbook, in partnership with BetMGM, at State Farm Stadium yesterday - the first…

In weighing the NFL Wild Card picks against the spread, one of the unique aspects available to bettors is a healthy supply of head-to-head data. That's because all six games on top this weekend are regular-season rematches. Three of the games will be seeing teams clashing for the third time this season. In the nine previous meetings this season in…

Marcus Rashford scored twice as a much-changed Manchester United made it eight consecutive wins in all competitions by beating Charlton 3-0 at Old Trafford to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals. United manager Erik ten Hag made eight changes following Friday's FA Cup victory over Everton and handed 17-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo his debut, but…

Location: Exploria Stadium, Orlando, FL TV: ESPN: Beth Mowins (PxP)/Kirk Morrison (Analyst)/Stormy Buonantony (Sideline), ESPN can also be found on SlingTV Radio: Bowl Season Radio (Sirius XM): Jamie Seh (PxP)/Landy Burdine (Analyst)/Despina Barton (Sideline) Odds (provided by DraftKings): According to DraftKings, Coastal Carolina are a 12-point…

Minnesota and Syracuse both had strong seasons in their respective conferences, but each team comes into the Pinstripe Bowl short handed. Syracuse burst on the scene in 2022 with six straight wins, but sputtered down the stretch with injuries. Now, the Orange are without star running back Sean Tucker, who opted out of the Pinstripe Bowl and…

Well, that sure was anticlimactic, wasn't it? After a riveting season that saw one of the best Cinderella stories in college football history, Georgia laid waste to underdog TCU with a 65-7 victory to claim its second straight national championship - becoming the first repeat winner in the College Football Playoff era. Naturally, oddsmakers opened…

Manchester United are back in Carabao Cup action this week as they welcome League One Charlton Athletic to Old Trafford in the quarter-finals of the competition Manchester United are looking to follow up their comfortable progress in the FA Cup by securing a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals when they face Charlton Athletic. Erik ten Hag is…