#Young Stars

On the eve of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2023, tennis finds itself at a crossroads. In August, Serena Williams rocked the sports world when she announced she would retire following the 2022 U.S. Open. One month later, Roger Federer announced his retirement. It will be the first season without both of them since 1999. The absence…

Is it pro road racing season already? It seems like only the other day that we were watching Annemiek van Vleuten take the inaugural Tour de France Femmes, or Remco Evenepoel's joyful World Championships win. Heck, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel are still racing cyclocross. But along with English Premier League and NASCAR, the 10-month…

Meet Ginolad, the horse who will carry the silks - and hopes - of the Daily Mirror Punters' Club during the 2010-11 jumps season. The ex-Australian chaser joins us - with the help of Racing For Change - for a jumping campaign which will be one to remember. Ginolad arrived at the stable of 2009 Grand National heroine Venetia Williams around the time…

A busy Saturday in the NHL features a matchup between two of the best teams in the league. The Colorado Avalanche (54-14-6) host the Carolina Hurricanes (48-19-8) on April 16th. Puck drop is set for 9pm ET. The Avalanche are listed as -137 home favorites in the NHL odds. The total is set at 6 for a matchup that features some of the league's…

The PGA Tour is back and after a stunning end to the Tournament of Champions, we now head to the Sony Open, staying in Hawaii for a weekend of action at the Waialae Country Club. Here is your ultimate betting guide for the event. Tom Kim comes into this as a slight favorite over Sungjae Im in what is a field lacking the star quality we saw last…

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End of year is always a good time to look back, examining top movies or top TV series of the past 12 months. On the sports betting front, what were some of the top betting trends in 2022? According to - and this isn't a surprise - in Ontario the most bet teams in the province's newly regulated market were the Toronto Blue Jays and the Buffalo…

The first game of 2023 for the OKC Thunder features the top team in the NBA - the Boston Celtics. It was a bittersweet ending to 2022 when the Thunder got routed by the 76ers without James Harden or Tyrese Maxey in the lineup. Boston tipped off their New Year in Denver losing to the West-leading Nuggets who had a firm grasp on the match from the…

The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Indianapolis to face off with the Indiana Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday night. It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Pacers prediction and pick. The Cavaliers lost 125-117 to the Brooklyn Nets at home on Monday. Darius Garland went off for 46 points. Significantly, he…

The Los Angeles Lakers are a mess. Employing a roster built on guards in an era where mostsuccessful NBA teams are loaded with wing players, the team iscurrently 25th in the league in three-point shooting (33.9%) andranks dead last in clutch timeperformance, finding some creative ways to give games away. Because of that - despite LeBron James…

After an All-Star break festooned with nostalgia, home runs, and bullpen dominance, the MLB schedule restarts Thursday, with some 70 games remaining for each team. So before the second half begins, let's dive into the top 10 story lines to monitor between now and October-because there's a whole lot of baseball left, and just as much drama on the…

1.5pts Rafael Nadal to beat Casper Ruud 3-0 at 6/5 (Betfair) The never-ending history chase which is men's tennis continues apace on Sunday when Rafael Nadal bids for his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam overall. Given those barely-believable numbers, it's no surprise to see the Spaniard chalked up as a 2/11 favourite for a match which…

For the second straight offseason, A's general manager David Forst is having serious discussions with multiple teams about trading his best young player - catcher Sean Murphy this time. That doesn't necessarily mean it will be business as usual for the frugal A's at the Winter Meetings, though. Forst heads to San Diego Sunday with the hope of…

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The Phoenix Suns hit the hardwood tonight facing off against the Miami Heat for the first time this season. Even with Miami missing a few stars, they still eerily resemble Phoenix at their core as an Eastern Conference counterpart and deserve considerable attention as another title-contending team. Handling the rock, both the Suns and Heat carry…

Let's take a look at the Saturday slate of NBA games to find First Basket prop winners. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Heat and Spurs square off on Saturday in a matchup that features one of the worst teams at cashing First Basket props in the league, Miami. On the season they've managed to score the first field goal in only 9 of 30…

Two of the top scorers on the planet face off in Sunday's 2022 FIFA World Cup final when Argentina and France square off at Lusail Stadium. Argentina legend Lionel Messi, the world's No. 2 goal-scorer of all-time, seeks to cap his illustrious career with his first World Cup title. On the other side will be Kylian Mbappe, the best young striker in…

The 2022 tennis season will go down in the history books as one of the most memorable years in recent memory. From the rise of the Next Gen led by Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, and Coco Gauff to the emotional farewells of Serena Williams and Roger Federer; from Rafael Nadal's emphatic year at the Grand Slams against all odds to Iga Swiatek's sheer…

Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually…

Over the past few seasons, MLB teams from across the league have been starting to lock up their young stars to long-term contracts earlier and earlier into their service time. In doing so, teams are avoiding going to arbitration with their top players and giving them guaranteed money through their prime years. Some players are receiving these deals…

While both teams come into this game off a loss, the Mavs certainly have not forgotten the 117-111 OT loss to the Thunder earlier this year. Will the Mavs finally cover a spread at home as a favorite? Let's dive into some of the plays we like for tonight's matchup. Game Details Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks | NBA Regular Season…

Injuries have derailed Darren Till's career of late, keeping him out of fights for over a year. While it'd be a nice comeback, it might be a tall ask against Dricus du Plessis. Our betting picks dig deeper into this bout and which angle you should take. Darren Till vs. Dricus du Plessis is on the main card for UFC 282 betting on December 10 from…

Betting experts from across the web make their picks for Phoenix Suns-Boston Celtics tonight from spread analysis to prop bets. After being embarrassed on Monday night, the Phoenix Suns look to bounce back against one of the NBA's best teams in the Boston Celtics. It's a highly anticipated matchup that features some of the best in the NBA, and most…

All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links. Go ahead, count them out again. The 2021 MLB season hasn't even been over for a full day, and we already have World Series odds. Once again,…

The Celtics don't exactly travel well, with both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum seeing dips in production on the road. With the Suns installed as home underdogs, our betting picks consider their chances at covering with or without Chris Paul. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports NBA fans and bettors will be treated to a potential Finals preview on Wednesday…

It was a season to remember for the Cleveland Guardians. In a year that preseason projections were not kind to them, the Guardians defied the odds, overcame the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, and clinched their first division title since 2018. Their success was due in large part to the emergence of several young…

For the ninth time, and first since 2019, Major League Baseball, all 30 MLB Clubs, Minor League Clubs and other partners have organized a charity auction during Baseball's Annual Winter Meetings to benefit a special cause close to the game. The auction this year, which was spearheaded by the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, will support the…

The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings officially got underway on Sunday night. Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Fred McGriff was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, with names such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the cut. However, the Hall of Fame isn't what gets baseball fans excited for the Winter Meetings. It's the flurry of trades, signings,…

Orlando's getting a little healthier and can count on the occasional Bol Bol explosion but for the most part, the Magic offense is awfully mediocre. Against the Raptors' interchangeable lineup, our NBA betting picks expect an Orlando slog. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Orlando Magic head to the Great White North to face off against the Toronto…

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Spain will try to win the group, and Japan will be out to spring another upset Thursday when the teams meet in a Group E finale at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Spain lead the group, one point ahead of Japan and Costa Rica and three ahead of Germany, so it is wide open entering the final day. Spain can seal a spot with a draw, but Japan…

Barcelona will try to get back on track from an embarrassing loss when it visits Real Sociedad for a Spanish La Liga match Thursday. Both teams are in the running for top-four spots that would net them Champions League berths for next year. Barcelona (17-9-5) is in second place, 15 points behind league leader Real Madrid, while Sociedad (15-10-7)…

A limited but loaded field is set to tee off Thursday at Congaree Golf Club in the 2022 CJ Cup in South Carolina. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and reigning FedEx Cup champion Rory McIlroy are among the 15 players ranked in the top 20 who are scheduled to compete. Also among the 78 golfers in the CJ Cup 2022 field are 10 top players from the Korean…

The top spot in the group is up for grabs, and Spain and Japan will be among the teams trying to seize it when they meet in a Group E finale on Thursday at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Spaniards lead the group with four points, with Japan and Costa Rica just a point behind, and dangerous Germany have a chance despite sitting on one point. The…

According to Fichajes, Mohammed Kudus is attracting plenty of interest, and as many as four clubs are in the hunt. Chelsea are the recent entrant in the chase and battle with Real Madrid and Liverpool for the Ghanaian attacking midfielder. Mohammed Kudus is attracting plenty of interest from top clubs around the continent. Ajax are bracing…

Breaking down our 3M Open PGA Tour expert picks for this week with the trip to TPC Twin Cities as the FedExCup Playoffs approach quickly. There's always going to be a hangover after a grueling, unforgettable major championship like The Open Championship at St. Andrews was. But while the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities this week may not boast a ton of…

All signs point to Tyler Benson making his NHL season debut on Wednesday (Nov. 30) when the Edmonton Oilers take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. According to reports, he is expected to draw into the lineup in place of forward Klim Kostin, who is facing visa issues that prevented the Russian from traveling with the Oilers to Chicago…

Another relatively new PGA Tour event is on tap this week as the tour heads east to Detroit for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Last week's 3M Open was its fourth edition at TPC Twin Cities, and this week will mark the fourth Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Tony Finau, who won last week in Minneapolis, headlines the field along with…

Alaskan God runs in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes. Picture: Western Racepix Fine margins have been the difference between a good and a great few weeks for trainer Daniel Morton but Saturday's Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot presents a golden opportunity for that to change. Morton's stable has been omnipresent throughout the opening weeks…

With another baseball season beginning, it's time for our baseball writers to weigh in with their boldest and best predictions. What team are poised to surprise? Which players will break out? And who will win it all? All those questions are answered below, and before you say you can't predict baseball, remember this: Jeff Blair has correctly called…

After a slow-to-develop off-season, there has finally been some movement in Major League Baseball's free agency, and with the annual winter meetings just around the corner, the pace might be about to pick up even more. This week saw veteran slugger José Abreu join the Houston Astros on a three-year deal worth $60 million (all figures US).…

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Switzerland will get its shot at the powerhouse that is Brazil in its second Group Stage game of the tournament. The two teams face off on Nov. 28, at Stadium 974 in Ras Abu Aboud. After defeating Serbia 2-0 in the first matchup, Brazil, the favorite to win the tournament, is expected to get its biggest challenge of the group stage in this…

One of the marquee matchups of the 2022 World Cup group stage sees Germany take on Spain in the crowning "Group of Death" encounter. The two European powers have each recently won World Cup titles, with Spain triumphant in 2010 and Germany winning in 2014. Still, the story for the two teams coming into this match couldn't be more opposite. Spain…

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All eyes have been on Cristiano Ronaldo for the past few weeks but for all the wrong reasons. Thursday will see his Portugal side look to kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in the right way, but Ghana will be no pushovers in what promises to be a very intense gorup. When: Portugal vs Ghana, Thursday November 24th, 2022 Where: Stadium 974,…

Brazil start their quest for a sixth World Cup title on Thursday when they face Serbia on the final day of group-stage openers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The teams are in Group G with Switzerland and Cameroon, and Brazil are the clear favorites to win the group at -275 at Caesars Sportsbook. They have won a record five World Cup titles and entered…

Why are the Milwaukee Brewers consensus favorites in the NL Central for 2022 ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals? The St. Louis Cardinals, with a far superior every-day lineup, ought to be the preseason divisional favorites. For the record, they also ought to be getting substantial interest for winning the entire National League, and possibly the…

Spain will be looking to put a string of disappointments behind them when they open their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against Costa Rica on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium. The teams are in Group E with Germany and Japan, who will be wrapping up their match not long before this one, so they need to start strong. Spain are the 2010 World Cup…