The inevitability of Patrick Mahomes struck again, and as the now three-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback hit Mecole Hardman in the end zone, he shattered the hearts of San Francisco 49ers fans everywhere.
After a season of dominance in which San Francisco ran through the NFC like hoisting the Lombardi was Kyle Shanahan’s destiny, the 49ers head coach fell in overtime of the Super Bowl for the second time in his career. While this time around wasn’t nearly as shocking as the 28-3 comeback of the New England Patriots over the Atlanta Falcons — the only other Super Bowl to reach overtime — it hurts all the same.
Super Bowl odds once again doubted Mahomes and Andy Reid, with the Niners opening as two to 2.5-point favorites at most books and …
NFL betting is one third of the way through the 2024 schedule, giving bookies more than enough data to make the NFL Week 7 odds razor sharp.
Don’t fret. Our one advantage over the oddsmakers is that they have to set spreads and totals for every game on the board. We get to pick and choose our NFL picks and predictions each week.
In order to give those bets a shot at cashing in, you need to get the best of the number. That means jumping on NFL odds opening lines and sometimes waiting for the markets to move, in order to buyback the early opinion.
Here are some spreads and totals for Week 7 you’ll want to “bet now” and some you may want to “bet later,” depending on your opinions.
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Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Barcelona through to 2021, ensuring the continuation of a remarkable career with the club.
When Messi made his competitive debut in October 2004 at the tender age of 17, there was already plenty of buzz about the Argentine wizard following his quick rise through the ranks of La Masia.
The forward was not only seen as one of Barca s brightest prospects, but there were also murmurs he could potentially become an all-time great.
Fast-forward 13 years and it is fair to say Messi has lived up to those prodigious expectations, to the extent his latest terms include a mammoth €700million release clause.
The prolific forward, now 30, holds numerous individual records, while acting as the driving force behind Barca s …
Germany great Alexandra Popp has confirmed her impending international retirement.
Popp, the captain of Germany s women s team, will play her final game for her country on October 28, against Australia.
The 33-year-old has played for Germany since 2010, and has scored 67 goals in 144 appearances.
She won gold at the Rio Olympics and claimed bronze in Paris this year, while also leading Germany at two World Cups and skippering them at the 2022 Euros, in which they reached the final before losing to England.
I have always stressed that my gut will make the decision, and now it has, Wolfsburg s Popp said in a video posted on social media on Monday.
Poppi hat eine Nachricht für euch
— VfL Wolfsburg Frauen (@VfL_Frauen)
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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Pau Torres from Villarreal in the summer of 2023, according to . The report has claimed that Spurs are one of three clubs from the Premier League who are keen on securing the services of the 25-year-old Spain international centre-back at the end of the season.
Spurs head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly told his bosses that he needs reinforcement at the back. Conte is not convinced by Clement Lenglet or Davinson Sanchez and wants to bring in another centre-back for next season.
So far this season, Torres has made six appearances in La Liga for Villarreal. During the 2021-22 campaign, the 25-year-old Spain international centre-back scored five goals and gave one assist in 33 La Liga matches. Torres also scored one goal in 12…
Reigning Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Senegal and continental powerhouse Ivory Coast have been drawn together for the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The biennial tournament is due to be held in Algeria in January and February 2023, with 18 teams competing across five groups. The participants must consist only of players playing in their domestic national league competitions.
Group B looms as the toughest with Senegal drawn alongside two-time AFCON winners Ivory Coast, as well as DR Congo and Uganda. DR Congo missed out on 2022 World Cup qualification in the playoffs to Morocco.
Hosts Algeria are in Group A with 2014 winners Libya, Ethiopia and Mozambique, while Morocco, who have lifted the past two African Nations Championship titles, are in…
With just a few months remaining until the 2018 FIFA World Cup, many fans find themselves awaiting some truly remarkable results and now, we ve got one before the tournament even begins. While they were without the likes of Lionel Messi, Argentina will be thoroughly embarrassed tonight in the wake of a crushing 6-1 defeat at the hands of former world champions Spain.
Football masterclass
Bizarrely enough the Argentines actually started the game really well, and probably should ve found themselves ahead when Gonzalo Higuain was in on goal, only for him to blast the ball high and wide. From that point on it was business as usual for Spain, who seem to be finding their groove at the perfect time with Russia looming on the horizon.
It was never going to be a simple affair …
Porto suffered their first home league defeat since 2008 as Estoril claimed a 1-0 win at Estadio do Dragao on Sunday.
The hosts had been on a run of 81 games unbeaten on home soil, but were undone by a 78th-minute Evandro penalty.
Porto struggled to create any meaningful chances in the opening 45 minutes as the sides went in goalless at the break.
However, Eliaquim Mangala felled Evandro in the penalty area 12 minutes from time, and the Brazilian made no mistake in finding the back of the net.
Goalkeeper Vagner pushed away a free-kick in the closing stages to keep Estoril ahead, before the final whistle was greeted by heckles from the home support.
Defeat leaves Porto four points adrift of leaders Benfica, who have a game in hand.
At the other end of …
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s always a great time to be celebrating along with family and friends and have a little bit more betting action on the line.
Here’s a look at my favorite NFL parlay picks across each of the three holiday contests.
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Just three weeks into the 2022 NFL season there are only a pair of unbeaten teams remaining and one of them happens to be the upstart Miami Dolphins, who are surging up the Super Bowl odds board.
The Dolphins entered the season as Super Bowl longshots at +3,600 but have seen their Super Bowl futures price move all the way up to +1,500 after upsetting the championship-favorite Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
With a new head coach, the addition of an All-Pro wideout, and a young quarterback who has seemingly turned the corner, we break down Miami’s Super Bowl 57 futures heading into Week 4.
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