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Forget Eddie Jones for a moment. Let's talk about Subbuteo. If you were a young sporting fan, it was the game for you back in the 1970's and 1980's. The game looked beautiful, with its lush green felt pitches, plentiful accessories, and detailed crowd models all the way down to one man and his dog. You could even buy the picket fences and…

College basketball fever will be in high gear this week with the start of the NCAA tournament. Here are some places in the Las Vegas Valley where you can enjoy grub and drinks and watch some hoops. Ellis Island 4250 Koval Lane; 702-794-0888 The parties will be in the beer garden, The Front Yard, with an 18-foot TV screen. Tickets start at $125 and…

PARIS, Kentucky (InvestigateTV/Gray News) - Long before a string of catastrophic horse deaths at a racetrack in California made headlines and a federal indictment of more than two dozen horseracing insiders rocked the sport, the owner of one of the most famed thoroughbreds was advocating for change. In 1982, Penny Chenery, the owner of Triple Crown…

Newsboy has napped Dan Skelton's Protektorat in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham races. The horse is part-owned by Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson PROTEKTORAT is fancied to make light of top weight in the Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.15) at Cheltenham this afternoon. Jumps fans are in for a treat as the two-and-a-half-mile test, viewed…

Groningen will entertain league leaders Feyenoord at the Euroborg Stadion in the Eredivisie on Sunday (January 15). The hosts have lost their last three games and resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 1-0 defeat at Excelsior. Groningen's poor form continued in the KNVB Cup, where they suffered a 3-2 home defeat…

It is sometimes called the most important turf meeting in the U.S. this side of the Breeders' Cup. But is the Arlington Million card really all that? The ingredients are certainly there. Impressive purses for three Grade 1 races that have endured for more than three decades. Horses from around the world representing the sport's biggest powerhouse…

Australia Women vs. Pakistan Women 1 ODI Allan Border Field (Brisbane) 16.1.23, 03:05 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,8 Bet Type1 - Over, Total Runs Australia (Women) Over 3.5 Bookmaker Bet Now! Australia and Pakistan are set to face off in an upcoming women's cricket match. Both teams have a history of strong performances and are sure…

Essential Quality, shown winning the Grade I Travers, is among the favorites in a Breeders' Cup Classic field announced this week. Photo courtesy of New York Racing Association Oct. 29 (UPI) -- It's a week for looking forward as horse racing around the globe nears its annual champion-making events and youngsters get in final licks to make a case…

Largent, shown winning the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Stakes, returns from an 11-month layoff to contest Saturday's Tropical Turf at Gulfstream Park and could be considered for the Grade 1 Pegasus Turf with a good effort. Photo by Ryan Thompson, courtesy of Gulfstream Park Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A potential prep for the Pegasus World Cup Turf in Florida, a…

Arsenal and Tottenham meet this Sunday in one of the Premier League's most fierce rivalries - the North London derby. The pregame narrative: Arsenal won the first leg of this season's derby 3-1 at the Emirates but we're expecting the Spurs to turn in a more favourable result at home. Harry Kane has the most goals in North London derby history and…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is kicking off its 2023 fight campaign with a stitched together mixed martial arts (MMA) event taking place this Sat. night (Jan. 14) at the promotion's APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a light heavyweight headliner between late replacement Sean Strickland - filling in for the injured Kelvin…

Mariska Venter, a 26-year-old wheelchair tennis player from South Africa, has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension for violating the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)'s anti-doping program. Venter, who is currently ranked 36 by the ITF, accepted a provisional suspension effective December 13, 2022, and will be ineligible to…

MANCHESTER UNITED star Donny van de Beek reckons former team-mate Hakim Ziyech looks like a random DARTS player. The Dutch midfielder trolled his ex-Ajax colleague with a cheeky post on Instagram during the international break. Van de Beek posted a picture of a darts player to his Instagram story and wrote with a laughing emoji: "Hakim Ziyech [is]…

The reigning World Cup champion begins its title defense at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. France opens its Group D slate against Australia in one of a few matches that are expected to have lopsided scores. Les Bleus are also paired with Denmark and Tunisia in their section, and the two European sides are favored to make it into the knockout…

Mainz will host Hoffenheim at the Bruchwegstadion on Sunday in a friendly clash between the two sides as they gear up for their Bundesliga return. The home side enjoyed a decent start to their season but dropped off the pace just before the break, consequently falling behind in the race for European football. They played out a 1-1 draw against…

Schalke will host Werder Bremen at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (January 14) in a friendly ahead of their Bundesliga return. The hosts have endured a difficult return to the top flight, finding themselves rock-bottom in the standings heading into the second half of the season. Schalke lost 2-0 to league leaders Bayern Munich in their last…

Ontario got its first full-service sportsbook with the grand opening of Caesars Sportsbook in Windsor on Wednesday. Hall of Fame ex-NHL goaltender Grant Fuhr helped cut the ribbon and made the ceremonial first bet, taking the moneyline that the Jacksonville Jaguars would upset the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. "Today's grand opening is a…

In a clash between two teams from opposite ends of the Serie A table, 18th-placed Sampdoria will entertain league leaders Napoli at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday (January 8). Sampdoria resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 2-1 win at Sassuolo. That snapped a four-game losing streak, where they also failed to…

Manchester City and Manchester United clash for the second time this season in the Manchester derby. The pregame narrative: The last time these teams met, Pep Guardiola's side secured a blowout 6-3 victory at the Etihad with Erling Haaland netting a hat trick. We're expecting another big performance from the Norwegian and are also backing both…

If you watch sports on TV, it's impossible to miss them. Gambling logos, ads and endorsements for sports betting are also online, on streaming services and on billboards. The "tsunami" of advertising, as it's been referred to, follows legislative change in Canada in 2021, when single event sports betting was legalized. Since then, provincial…

It has been a hugely eventful year in the world of rugby, amid a plethora of incident and individual excellence. Here's our A-Z guide of what went on in 2021. A is for Alun Wyn Where better to start than with a man who has risen to new heights this part year amid more superhuman exploits. Having skippered Wales to the Six Nations title, he was then…

A 19-point Santiago Carreras fly-half masterclass led Gloucester to an impressive 34-19 win over Northampton Saints on Saturday night. Jack Singleton's early try was cancelled out by a quick-fire Tommy Freeman double that put the Saints in front. But Chris Harris and Santiago Carreras responded with tries of their own to give the cherry and whites…

After an epic game of rugby, the team with their head in their hands was not the one most people were expecting. It is not often that you see the All Blacks upset at the end of the game, but when England bring your world cup winning streak to an end it is no surprise to see a few tears. After winning their last 18 world cup matches they were…

Australia vs. South Africa 1 ODI Bellerive Oval (Hobart) 12.1.23, 05:30 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds4,24 Bet TypeFirst Ball Of Match - 1 Run Bookmaker Bet Now! Australia and South Africa will face off in the first One Day International (ODI) match of their upcoming series. Both teams have strong lineups and a history of success in ODI…

England face their day with destiny as they take on South Africa with the title of being world champions on the line England are the bookmakers' favourites heading into the Rugby World Cup Final. South Africa stand in England's way of their second-ever world title - and already have a victory over the Red Rose in this fixture. Back in 2007, they…

2023 promises to be a pivotal year in the history of the esports betting industry and with a huge selection of titles to pick from, it should also be an intriguing one for punters too. Alongside the commonly played titles, 2023 will also see the release of a number of new esports games, such as Street Fighter VI, as well as the new EA Sports FC…

Tennis is an exciting sport with many great champions hailing from India. Thanks to talented players like Leander Paes and Sania Mirza, Indian tennis fans have a lot to look forward to on the court. That's why the odds tennis - 1xbet India can be quite high, don't miss the chance. So, looking ahead to 2023, let's look at some potential contenders.…

Izell Reese thinks of himself as a visionary, the kind of man who finds solutions to big problems. As a teenage football star, he went unrecruited from his Dothan, Ala., high school. Undaunted, he walked on at the University of Alabama Birmingham, not only making the team but starting as a freshman. Four years later, he was drafted by the Dallas…

It's another evening here at BCB After Dark: the mellow meet-up for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We're so glad that you stopped in tonight. The place is always better with you than without you. There's no cover charge this evening, so come on in. Get in out of the cold. Let us take your coat for you. Grab any…

After a unique and in many ways extremely encouraging 2022, the Dutch men's and women's teams can look forward to a testing 2023. For the men, the year begins with a visit to Zimbabwe and South Africa in late March, where they will complete their Super League programme with three matches against the former and two against the Proteas. Their biggest…

It's been a year when disciplinary decisions have been in the spotlight like never before. We've had the Joe Marler gypsy-boy row, Argentine assaults, a vicious hit on a female referee and a suspension following a bizarre incident in an airport toilet cubicle! Rugby correspondent Simon Thomas looks back on these and the players who picked up bans…

Listening to Richie Collins reflect on his playing career, you come to realise he was very much a man out of his time. With his basketball background, he was blessed with rare skills for a forward in the 1980s and'90s - the Justin Tipuric of his day. He also adopted a professional approach in an amateur era, with a dedicated focus on fitness and…

Taiwo Awoniyi recently scored his second away goal at a domestic level for Nottingham Forest, which helped lift the East Midlands club out of the Premier League relegation zone. Since joining the Premier League side in June 2022, Nigerian international star Awoniyi has made 16 appearances and scored four goals. The question being asked here is, can…

MANCHESTER UNITED are facing Charlton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals TONIGHT! And the headline team news is 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo is STARTING the game to make his United debut. Erik ten Hag's side are in fine form, with seven wins on the bounce in all competitions to boast about as they climbed into the Premier League's top four. And they…

The squad are set to meet for a camp in Verona between January 22-27 and World Rugby Men's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year Ange Capuozzo spearheads the list of those included having burst onto the international scene during last year's Championship. Michele Lamaro will once more captain the Azzurri, though Paolo Garbisi misses out with injury…

QATAR is ready to invest in a Prem club for the first time. And PSG chief Nasser Al Khelaifi has already held "several conversations" with Daniel Levy over taking a potential stake in Tottenham. Sources close to Al Khelaifi have confirmed his meetings with Levy to discuss possible next steps have taken place as part of a change in investment policy…

Nottingham Forest-owned striker Hwang Ui-jo is the subject of interest from MLS outfits Atlanta United and Minnesota United, according to Greek outlet To10. The South Korean signed for the Reds during the summer but was immediately loaned out to Olympiacos. His time in Greece hasn't gone according to plan. The 30-year-old striker has failed to find…

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The 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, the first full-field event of the new year, begins on Thursday, and according to the Sony Open betting odds via BetMGM, Jordan Spieth is among the favorites, but another player leads the way. Here's what you need to know. Jordan Spieth hasn't played the Sony Open in Hawaii since 2019, and that was amidst a lost year of…

Paris Saint-Germain stars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé highlight the nominees for the FIFA 23 Team of the Year: Messi and Mbappé were also named in the FIFA 22 Team of the Year, which featured five PSG players, as voted by fans. The English Premier League could also have significant representation in this year's list, with Manchester City star…

IMAGO/Newspix England top Group B after recording a 6-2 win against Iran USA was held in their opening fixture against Wales If you're looking for the latest World Cup predictions for England vs USA, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump To: A game that all fans of the USMNT would have been looking forward to when the World Cup draw was made…

This is an extract from Ben Mercer's book Fringes: Life on the Edge of Professional Rugby where he discusses why forging a career in rugby isn't as straightforward as it may seem - reflecting on his own experiences. Ben, who is a regular contributor to TRU, invites you to witness life at the outer edges of professional rugby and offers a first-hand…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Guardians still need a catcher. Manager Terry Francona said patience is required and that executives Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff will deliver a backstop. That is a good thing because as Casey Stengel said a long time ago, "If you don't have a catcher, you're going to have a lot of passed balls." The winter meetings…

Gary Lineker's eldest son, George, banked thousands of pounds after winning a stunning seven-fold bet during Sunday's epic World Cup final. Lionel Messi and Argentina lifted the coveted Jules Rimet trophy after beating defending champions France in an enthralling finale at the Lusail Stadium. Messi scored twice alongside Angel Di Maria, but France…

With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the region competing in this year's tournament as well as others from the far east. With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the…

This article is part of #MakingSportWork, a series launched by The Better India and Sports and Society Accelerator. The series celebrates India's independence with stories of heroes who have spent years working to improve lives around them through sports. Stay tuned for inspiring tales of those who are #MakingSportWork. "Nobody gave them a chance,"…

Cheval Grand, shown winning the 2017 Japan Cup, returns seeking a repeat victory in Sunday's renewal. Photo courtesy of Japan Racing Association Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Weekend horse racing action stretches from Tokyo to Bahrain with a stop in England and a quick look at Hong Kong's preparations for its big weekend two weeks down the calendar. The Grade 1…

Cricket's reckoning didn't arrive to drumbeats in 2022. It came innocuously, via an email. Trent Boult, the left-hand half of the most prolific fast-bowling duo in New Zealand's history, had chosen to walk away from a national central contract to pursue a freelance career. It wouldn't rule him out of playing in national colours - he did, in fact,…