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Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to register 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a single season as a 122-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies saw the Denver Nuggets secure a playoff spot on Thursday. As far as good days at the office go, they don’t come much more perfect than that of the Serb – sporting a bright red headband – who led scoring with 35 points on his landmark night, adding 16 rebounds and six assists. The reigning MVP’s headwear was donned after an accidental elbow from Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the opening minute of the […]

With Marcelo’s Real Madrid contract coming to an end on June 30 of this year, the Brazilian is expected to be living out his final days as a Los Blancos player. But having spent the majority of his playing career with the club, the 33-year-old dreams of hanging up his boots at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. “I’m calm,” Marcelo said when asked about his future on the popular Spanish TV show ‘El Hormiguero‘. “This is my club. I have the idea of playing until my son grows up so that I can play with him, and I want to keep […]

Marcelo Bielsa was sacked by Leeds United on Sunday following the club’s dismal run of form, which has left them two points off the relegation places in the Premier League. The bad form needs to end for Leeds. Their fans are constantly betting on their team, in every match, and they believe that players will get “back on track” and make some winning streak. The Argentine enjoyed a memorable spell at Elland Road and his dismissal led to an outpouring of messages of gratitude for his work at the club. However, Jorge Segovia, the former president of the Football Federation […]

Jack Grealish is aiming to go one better than his previous best as he targets FA Cup success with Manchester City this season. The England international scored his first-ever goal in the competition as his fine strike sealed a 2-0 win at Peterborough in round five. Riyad Mahrez had already given the visitors the lead against a spirited Posh side before Grealish collected a pinpoint pass from Phil Foden and fired in his fourth goal of the season. Grealish appeared in an FA Cup final with former club Aston Villa, playing the whole game in 2015 as Tim Sherwood’s side […]

Brazil scored twice in the last four minutes to cap a comfortable 4-0 win over Paraguay in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Belo Horizonte. Leeds forward Raphinha endured a successful yet frustrating night as he had a goal ruled out and struck the post after firing Brazil into a 28th-minute lead. Philippe Coutinho double the hosts’ lead just after the hour before Antony made it three-four minutes from time and Rodrygo notched his first international goal to seal a comprehensive Brazil victory. The defeat ended Paraguay’s hopes of qualifying for Qatar 2022 and further cemented Brazil’s position as one of […]

Emma Raducanu, the 19-year-old US Open champion, is up for the Breakthrough of the Year award; Tom Daley is on the shortlist for the World Comeback of the Year award, having won Olympic gold in Tokyo; skateboarder Sky Brown also nominated along with cyclist Mark Cavendish. Emma Raducanu tops the list of decorated British talent in the running for honours at the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards. The 19-year-old US Open champion has been nominated for the Breakthrough of the Year award, with Russian men’s tennis star Daniil Medvedev also on that shortlist. Tom Daley is on the shortlist for […]

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been released on bail after being questioned over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman. Manchester is playing very well so far, one of the people’s favorites always, for betting online. The 20-year-old was arrested on Sunday after images and videos were posted online, and while he was still in custody on Tuesday he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill. Greater Manchester Police have not named the footballer, but said: “A 20-year-old man arrested on Sunday, January 30th, 2022 on suspicion of the rape and assault […]

Arsenal have agreed a deal to send striker Folarin Balogun on loan to Middlesbrough for the remainder of the season. Balogun will undergo a medical on Tuesday ahead of a straight loan to Championship side Middlesbrough, who will pay a portion of his wages. The 20-year-old striker has not featured in the Premier League since August but remains a part of Arsenal’s long-term plans and signed a new contract in April which ties him to the club until 2025. Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder tried to sign Balogun – who was born in New York – back in 2020 when he […]

Rookie Cade Cunningham set a career best with 29 points as Pistons beat Jazz, Joel Embiid recorded 30-plus points for his seventh consecutive game, while defending NBA champions Milwaukee lost again. For sure Pistons were amazing and only real NBA fans know what to bet on right now because the Pistons are on “fire”. Cunningham, the top pick in the draft, scored all but five of his points after half-time. He also dished out eight of Detroit’s 30 assists. Saddiq Bey matched Cunningham with 29 points, while Cory Joseph contributed 16 points off the bench. Trey Lyles added 14 points, […]

Steven Gerrard highlighted the time taken for the VAR check that disallowed Danny Ings’ strike in Aston Villa’s FA Cup exit at Manchester United, but refused to blame it for the defeat. It took more than three and a half minutes for VAR Darren England and on-field referee Michael Oliver to decide Jacob Ramsey’s block on Edinson Cavani in the build-up to Ings’ finish had been both offside and interfering with play, raising questions over the “clear-and-obvious” threshold needed for the video official to overturn a decision. With the goal disallowed, Villa fell to a narrow defeat through Scott McTominay’s […]