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After two days of brilliant racing in Liverpool, amid the fancy hats and the tossed bet slips, it all comes down to this: day at Aintree. The flagship race, a four-mile steeplechase, leads the attractions on Saturday, the big one at 5:15. But there's plenty of other racing before that. And after a thrilling Thursday and a fantastic Friday, you can…

If you had to pick a well-known phrase to sum up Eli Drinkwitz's ethos, what do you think it would be? "Look twice before you leap," may be one. "Slow and steady wins the race," could be another. "May The Force be with you," might also fit, though you could potentially sub it out for, "I've got a bad feeling about this," depending on the game…

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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…

This article is part of our College Football Picks series. The 2021-22 College Football Playoff showed that it was in fact possible for new blood to finally break into the sport's final four teams. With big question marks hanging around a number of the playoff's annual contenders, could the 2022-23 season repeat with two programs making their…

Home " Advice for New Tennis Fans Advice for New Tennis Fans New to the world of tennis? Tennis is one of the oldest and most popular sports in the world and one that is a fantastic spectator sport. Like any sport, it can also be daunting to get into at first because there is so much to learn in terms of the rules, the history, current and previous…

Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for their next starts along the Kentucky Derby…

The era of the big three is nearing its closure. While we already saw the end of Roger Federer, Nadal is struggling with injuries. The only player who is going strong among these three is Novak Djokovic. Even though the Serb missed out on most part of the tour last year, he capitalized on the rest of the tournaments he played. Going forward, he is…

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The league's worst are already grappling for 2023 NBA Draft odds. Coming up on the halfway point of the NBA season, the league's worst have begun to solidify. Luckily for those teams, their record could now come attached with a 7-foot-4 French phenom. While most teams are battling for the best Playoffs positioning available, others will soon be…

Sceptical and Joey Sheridan prove a class apart in the Listed Woodland Stakes at Naas Sceptical confirmed his position as Ireland's top sprinter after a devastating performance in the Listed Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes at Naas, with a tilt at the King's Stand Stakes next week now on the cards for Denis Hogan's bargain buy. Paddy…

It's a two-day spectacle, featuring flags, fast-paced rugby and a whole lot of costumes. Canada's annual celebration of sevens, rugby's faster-paced cousin, is set to return to BC Place for a fourth year this weekend. The Canada Sevens pits teams from 16 countries against each other in a two-day mini World Cup tournament expected to draw close to…

After nearly a month off, the UFC returns January 14 when middleweights Kelvin Gastelum (17-8, 11-8 UFC) and Nassourdine Imavov (12-3, 4-1 UFC) square off in a Fight Night main event. The five-round fight takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with prelim bouts scheduled for 4 p.m. ET and the main card beginning at 7 p.m. ET. The Imavov vs…

Day 2 at the WTA 250 Hobart International and we have a promising lineup to serve as a primer for the Australian Open. As always at LWOS, we look to predict some of the first-round matches including in-form Ysaline Bonaventure's clash with former French Open semifinalist Tamara Zidansek, former world #4 Sofia Kenin's battle with Zhu Lin and a…

The British MMA fighter, Tom Aspinall, recently spoke with'The Sports Betting Community'. He spoke passionately about his life, his aspirations for the future, and his fellow UFC competitors. The interview's most discussed part was his remark regarding Conor McGregor. The news of Aspinall's opinion clearly upset Conor's supporters. Aspinall is one…

With just under three months until Opening Day, MLB fans are starting to feel the buzz. Free agents have signed, trades have been completed, and rosters are starting to take shape. Fans have already started to squabble over starting rotations, batting lineups, and which pitchers deserve to start on Opening Day. In a recent tweet by MLB Network,…

CHELSEA are taking on Manchester City RIGHT NOW in their third clash of the season. The Blues lost 1-0 to the champions of England in the Premier League on Thursday night thanks to Riyad Mahrez's goal. They were also defeated by City in the Carabao Cup at the end of 2022, losing 2-0 at the Etihad. But Graham Potter's side will be out for revenge…

Imavov vs Gastelum: The UFC returns to start 2023 with a UFC Fight Night at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. We… By Imavov vs Gastelum: The UFC returns to start 2023 with a UFC Fight Night at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. We will review the main event for the UFC Vegas 67 on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Here is a detailed preview, prediction, and…

The slumping Los Angeles Clippers head to the Great North State for the second of a back-to-back as they take on the surging Minnesota Timberwolves in what should be an absolute treat. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Clippers-Timberwolves prediction and pick will be unveiled. Things couldn't have possibly gotten any uglier for the…

Unsplash | Gene Devine Boxing Day will see over 70 races staged across the United Kingdom and Ireland Many of the leading Cheltenham Festival contenders will be back in action If you're looking for the latest horse racing picks and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Boxing Day is all about horse racing in the United Kingdom and…

By Alex McLeod of RugbyPass.com Ian Foster's 35-man All Blacks squad will assemble for the first time today in Whakatane as preparations for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series get underway. Plenty of anticipation has arisen since last week's confirmation that the All Blacks and Wallabies will do battle with each other for the first time in over a…

World no. 26 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus will face World no. 102 Linda Noskova of the Czech Repubic in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Adelaide International on Friday, January 6. Get the live streaming options of this Victoria Azarenka v Linda Noskova match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Adelaide…

Premier League high-flyers Newcastle United could leave La Liga giants Atletico and Real Madrid frustrated by sealing a potential £10 million deal for Valladolid starlet Ivan Fresneda, as reported by Goal. During his midweek press conference, Valladolid coach Pacheta admitted that he expects to see the Spain U19 international leave the Estadio Jose…

The round of 16 at the WTA Adelaide International wraps up on day five as four more players will punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. As always, this Australian Open lead-up field is filled with the world's best looking to gain form ahead of the year's first slam. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for all four matches on…

Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for their next starts along the Kentucky Derby…

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Who's ready to start placing bets and earning money? The launch of Ohio betting sites is mere hours away, which means players in the state only have a limited time to earn the pre-registration Ohio betting promos available to them in the Buckeye State. These deals are only for customers who sign up before Ohio sports betting goes live at midnight…

Mark Johnston with his son Charlie: together the pair have trained 176 winners in Britain Charlie Johnston is set to have runners in his own name from next week with his father Mark, the winningmost trainer in the history of British racing, relinquishing his role in the joint training partnership. Mark Johnston, 63, became the first, and only,…

PointsBet is an up-and-coming sportsbook that is growing quickly in popularity. The platform offers a few unique betting choices including "PointsBetting." This is a unique way of betting on the spread as PointsBet looks to change the approach to sports betting. Ohio is going live on January 1, 2023. PointsBet has some pre-launch options if you…

Wales sevens head to San Francisco next month chasing an improbable World Cup dream. But if Gareth Williams and his squad need a reminder that fairytales can happen, they should rewind the clock back nine years. Just as the odds are stacked against Wales in the Golden Gate City, so too were they in Dubai in 2009, when Wales were 80-1 outsiders to…

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Emerging forces and established stars of the Irish National Hunt scene are set to come out and play at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. The four-day racing bonanza takes place between Monday, December 26 and Thursday, December 29 and it is set to offer plenty of clues ahead of the big spring meetings. We're sponsoring all seven races on the…

Tribune readers in Ohio can pre-register for Caesars Sportsbook and claim a fantastic offer of $100 in bets when Ohio sports betting goes live on New Year's Day. Ohio sports bettors will also get a chance to win free tickets to a Cavaliers game by claiming the promotion. Preview all the launch offers and sporting events available for Ohio sports…

Portugal could probably do without the additional baggage of the Cristiano Ronaldo saga - just as they get their 2022 World Cup campaign into gear. The team captain and all-time top scorer had his contract at Manchester United rescinded on Tuesday, just two days before their group stage opener against Ghana. And yesterday, the No.7's off-field…

Day 2 at the United Cup will feature some very exciting matches, both ATP and WTA, including three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka representing Switzerland. The tournament might not feature the world's very top players, but it still promises plenty of excitement. We also predict the rest of the day's matches, split between two other…

Editor's note: Alex Crowe is a junior journalism major and serves as a senior sports reporter at the Northern Star. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the Star. This is an opinion piece. The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships have arrived, giving Chicago Blackhawks fans a chance to watch up-and-coming talent amidst Chicago's…

Get ready for the Liga MX final! Beginning with Thursday's first leg at Toluca and wrapping up with Sunday's second leg at Pachuca, this week will define the winners of the 2022 Apertura tournament. Will Toluca clinch an 11th title and move one step closer to surpassing the trophy tally of Liga MX giants Chivas and Club America? Will Pachuca avoid…

Two inter-conference foes will go head-to-head this evening as the New York Knicks travel to the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Knicks-Mavericks prediction and pick will be revealed. After embarking on an impressive eight-game winning streak, the Knicks have since lost three games in a row…

Tony Martin is one of the shrewdest operators in Ireland and his Brookie remains on a good mark for the novice handicap hurdle at Leopardstown. Off the mark last time in a race he got in as a reserve, Brookie really caught the eye the time before at Tipperary off a mark just 1lb lower than he runs off here, flying home after his rider seemed keen…

Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for their next starts along the Kentucky Derby…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Matt Jones gives his best bets and runs the rule over the Quaddie legs at Grafton and Bathurst. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! BEST BET Race 8, No.10: MAROON MAGIC It took her a while to get to…

I rarely turn down work, but the enquiry on Saturday as to whether I would be interested in writing something about a fascinator modelled on the Scales of Justice that the lady asking was wearing had to be politely declined. Such a request would never happen at Cheltenham, though in most other ways Royal Ascot is the Flat's version of the…

Following their relatively uncelebrated African Cup of Nations third-place finish at home, Cameroonians may find some consolation in Francis Ngannou's first UFC title defence last month, and the future challenges that the mixed martial artist is set to face. One of the heaviest punchers in the history of combat sports, the Cameroonian UFC…

Merry Christmas to all! While Christmas is a time to celebrate family, friends, and other loved ones, the degenerates like myself see this as an incredible time to bet. We have the annual NBA Christmas Day five-game slate that will start at noon and last until past midnight. Some of the matchups lost a little steam due to injuries but there are…

Joey Levy, CEO and co-founder of Betr, announced earlier this week that the microbetting-focused app received licensing from Ohio regulators and expects to be part of the state's initial legal sports betting launch on January 1. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports When legal sports betting goes live in Ohio on New Year's Day, an up-and-coming microbetting…

The 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the final four! The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers kicked off the Western Conference Final on Tuesday night in a thrilling game. Now, our attention turns to a much lower-scoring series between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Igor Shesterkin is a Vezina Trophy finalist and Andrei…

Plenty of up-and-coming talent will be on display this Saturday night at the WWE NXT Deadline premium live event. Along with being the final WWE premium live event of 2022, NXT Deadline is also set to debut a brand new match known as the Iron Survivor Challenge. Throw in a highly-anticipated championship match between Bron Breakker and Apollo Crews…

Scottish Rugby, IRFU & WRU have created a pilot Celtic Challenge competition, supported by World Rugby, to provide a high-performance tournament window ahead of the 2023 TikTok Six Nations Championships. In year one the tournament will see one team from each Union compete in a series of home and away fixtures over a six-week period commencing at…

Throughout the rest of the offseason, as the Orioles deliberate the best way to add another starting pitcher to the rotation, the calculus could shift the organization's thinking more toward pursuing a trade than signing a free agent. The free agent market for higher-end talent has already dwindled in that area, and Baltimore has appeared hesitant…