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When Will LeBron James Break Kareem’s Record?
LeBron James has had his eyes firmly set on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all time points record ever since he moved up to second place in the rankings last year, but when will James finally surpass Kareem and become the top points scorer in NBA history? LeBron is showing no signs of stopping as his age continues to provide retirement discussion for many NBA fans around the world. The Lakers have been flying with LeBron at the helm of late and have put together a decent 20-24 record after a poor start to the season, with their talisman continuing to inspire in every game he plays. With just 316 points required to overtake Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s top points scorer, it’s surely only a matter of time before the icon takes top spot. Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for becoming the secon...
Charlotte Hornets To Listen To Offers For Terry Rozier Ahead Of NBA Trade Deadline
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing As the Charlotte Hornets continue to rot further down the NBA standings, Terry Rozier could be moving on, before the trade deadline. The Hornets are expected to listen to offers for their 28-year-old shooting guard. However, Due to the huge contract that Rozier is on in Charlotte, it could be hard for the Hornets to source a buyer for him. Hornets are expected to listen to offers for Terry Rozier, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/5VVIvrFScF — NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) January 17, 2023 Back in August 2021, he signed a four-year extension worth $97 million, that runs through to the 2025-26 season, and he’s currently having his worst season in Charlotte. He is averaging 20.8 points per game while shooting 4...
Cleveland Browns Hire Jim Schwartz As Defensive Coordinator.
Schwartz, who took a win-less Detroit team to the playoffs in three seasons, has been hired as the Browns’ Defensive Coordinator. The #Browns are hiring Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 17, 2023 Schwartz spent the past two seasons as a defensive adviser for Tennessee. The 56-year-old was one of four candidates to meet with the Browns, who went 7-10 this season and had defensive issues from the beginning. He previously worked with Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry in Philadelphia. Cleveland’s search for a coordinator began last week when they fired defensive coordinator Joe Woods after three seasons. The Browns also met with Steelers assistant Brian Flores, Seahawks associate head coach Sean Desai and Eagles passing game c...
Michigan President Santa Ono and Football Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Once Again Confirm He Is Staying With Michigan
After much speculation, Jim Harbaugh seems to have finally reached a decision on his future. Harbaugh has released another statement this week stating that he intends to continue coaching at Michigan. Michigan President Santa Ono also released a similar statement about Harbaugh’s future. This comes after he was linked with NFL jobs at the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, and is Harbaugh’s second statement on the matter in the last couple of weeks. Santa Ono and Harbaugh Confirm He Is Staying in Ann Arbor With speculation rife about his future, Jim Harbaugh has once again come out to say he is committed to the Michigan Wolverines. Harbaugh has been repeatedly link with vacant head coaching jobs in the NFL over the past few weeks. The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos were believed t...
Russel Gage Hospitalised Over Fears of Neck Injury After Sickening Blow to the Head
Tampa Bay receiver Russel Gage was stretchered off the field during their wild card playoff defeat to Dallas Cowboys following an awkward blow to the head. The incident occurred with just under three minutes left in the final quarter after an incomplete pass on second-and-10. Gage stumbled during the passage of play as he attempted to catch the pass, only for Donovan Wilson to plough full force into his head and neck on his way down. As silence fell across the stadium in Flordia, the 26-year-old was seen attempting to get back to his feet but was unable to, prompting the medical team to rush on field and tend to his injuries. His fellow teammates, and most notably Tom Brady, can be seen in the clip below visibly shocked at seeing Gage attempt to get back to his feet. Here is the injury to ...
NFL Head-to-Head Stats For Divisional Round Weekend: 2023 Divisional Weekend Fixtures & Betting
We’ve got the key NFL head-to-head stats ahead of the monster NFC and AFC Divisional Round weekend. Find out the head-to-head records for each of the four matches that will be played on Saturday and Sunday (Jan 21-22), plus if you are looking to have a bet on the NFL Wild Card games, there’s a bundle of NFL free bets to claim below too. NFL Divisional Round Weekend Head-to-Heads Stats, Fixtures and Money Line Betting See below all of the 2023 NFL Divisional Round fixtures and their head-to-head records (based on all regular season and postseason games). Super Bowl LVII favorites, Buffalo Bills, who saw off the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round, will host the Cincinnati Bengals at the Bills Stadium on Sunday. Top seed, the Kansas City Chiefs enter the mix at this Divisional Round stage ...
Brett Maher misses a record four PATs in Dallas wild-card win
Although the Cowboys cruised through to the Divisional Round with a comfortable win against Tampa Bay on Monday night, there was cause for concern for Dallas as their kicker Brett Maher missed a record four PATs during the win. Dallas certainly managed to prove their doubters wrong after a strong performance on Monday that earned them a match against the 49ers in the Divisional Round next weekend, however question marks were raised over the ability of Brett Maher after a poor display. Maher had an absolute nightmare on the field as the kicker failed to convert any of his four extra point efforts during the game, setting a new record of most ever misses in a single game for both post season and regular. Brett Maher. Record breaker. pic.twitter.com/UUY0YKlwvL — Barstool Sports (@ba...
Qatar Reportedly Given Priority for Liverpool Takeover Bid
According to recent reports, Qatar Sports Investment (QSI), a subsidiary of the country’s sovereign wealth fund that currently owns Paris Saint-Germain, has been given priority to the takeover of Liverpool. Abu Dhabi currently owns Manchester City and Saudi Arabia officially acquired Newcastle United in October of last year. If whispers of a February bid are true, Liverpool would become the third Premier League club to be purchased by a group out of the Middle East. The current owners of the team, American multinational sports holding conglomerate Fenway Sports Group, are reportedly asking upwards of $4 billion USD to part ways with the club and have enlisted the help of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist with the deal. In recent weeks, Qatar has also been linked to Manchester Unit...
Buccaneers vs Cowboys Same Game Parlay Tips – Key Stats and Trends For NFL Wild Card Playoff
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing All but one of the NFL wild card playoffs have been decided, with the Buccaneers vs Cowboys taking place tonight in Florida. With perhaps one of closest games of the round presenting an intriguing prospect for bettors, we have put together this handy guide complete with a ‘cheat sheet’ full of key stats and trends to help inform your same game parlay selections. No matter where you reside in the US, you can also take advantage of BetOnline’s welcome offers where prospective users can redeem a 50% deposit match up to $1000 just in time for tonight’s game. With excellent parlay building capabilities and comprehensive NFL markets, they are our choice for the Buccaneers vs Cowboys. How To Bet On Buccaneers vs Cowboys ...
Ravens TE Mark Andrews Hits 20.72 MPH Chasing Sam Hubbard – How Does it Compare With Fastest NFL Players in 2022/23 Season?
On a play that totally changed the NFL Wild Card Round game between the Bengals and the Ravens, Sam Hubbard took a fumble return 98 yards for a touchdown. On that play, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews tried to chase Hubbard down and almost got there. The 6-foot-5, 250 lbs Andrews hit a top speed of 20.72 MPH in pursuit of Hubbard. That is some going for a man of that size, but how does it compare to the fastest ball carriers from the 2022/23 season so far? 3. Breece Hall – 21.87 MPH BREECE HALL 62 YARDS IN A FLASH ⚡ (via @nyjets)pic.twitter.com/H3tp0X0YcD — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 23, 2022 New York Jets running back Breece Hall reached a top speed of 21.87 MPH in week 7 of the season. Hall took the ball 62 yards for a touchdown on a toss to the left and left the...
Gerard Piqué’s New Football League is Being Labelled “A Circus”
Former Barcelona defender and Spain international, Gerard Piqué, has launched a brand new football league in collaboration with Catalan footballer and streamer Ibai Llanos. Dubbed the Kings League, Pique — the now-retired baller — looks to bring the younger generation closer to the sport through new off-the-cuff and stimulating rules that break the traditional conventions of the beautiful game. The league, which was launched on January 1, features 12 teams with seven players per squad, pitting old greats of Iberian and world football against unknown football fans who applied through an online draft on December 27. The teams were then joined by ex-professionals such as Iker Casillas, Sergio Aguero, Joan Capdevila, Chicharito Hernandez, and Javier Saviola. Furthermore, unlike man...
CJ McCollum believes Toronto Raptors are preparing to trade
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has spoken out on rumoured unrest within the Toronto Raptors franchise currently and believes the team is preparing to move players in a trade. On ESPN’s ‘The CJ McCollum’ show, the 31-year-old and 2016 NBA Most Improved Player winner claimed there are multiple players within the Toronto locker room that are unhappy. McCollum also added that he believes the Raptors will make a trade as the 2019 NBA champions sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, one spot outside the play-in tournament through 43 games. “I think in terms of what they need or what they’re lacking, something’s gonna happen – I don’t know what. “There’s rumblings about certain players on the team not being happy and due to tampering, I can’t speak to that but I think they’re gonna ...
