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Michigan’s Heisman Hopeful RB Blake Corum to Return Next Season
One of the premier running backs in college football is set to return next season. Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum will forgo his option to enter the 2023 NFL Draft and return for another season in Ann Arbor. Corum was in the running for the Heisman Trophy as this season drew to a close, but got injured down the stretch, derailing his Heisman bid. Corum will team up with head coach Jim Harbaugh, who has recently stated his intent to stay at Michigan despite heavy interest from NFL teams. Michigan Workhorse Blake Corum to Return Blake Corum was well and truly in the Heisman race ass the season was entering its final weeks. However, the junior suffered a torn meniscus in a game against Illinois that required season ending surgery. Corum still managed to finish seventh in the Hei...
Sony Open Preview | Golf Betting Picks, Predictions and Best Odds
After Jon Rahm sensationally triumphed last week at the Tournament Of Champions, this week attentions turn to the 2023 Sony Open from Wai’alae Country Club, East Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Some huge names in the world of golf travel to Hawaii looking to get their 2023 PGA Tour season off to the best possible start. The PGA Tour is back up and running, with the field’s gradually picking up again ahead of what is set to be another sensational season of golf action. Look no further, as we have some excellent betting picks and promos for you on this page! After the Tournament Of Champions last week, the PGA Tour is back on the road, so who will be victorious after 72 holes comes Sunday afternoon this week in Hawaii? Without further ado, here are our Sony Open betting picks and as we bid to predict...
Derek Carr Next Team Odds: Jets in Pole Position For Veteran QB After Being Benched By Las Vegas
After being left at home for the final two games of the NFL regular season, veteran quarterback Derek Carr will almost certainly be on the lookout for a new team for 2023 with the Raiders having seemingly made up their mind in regards to his future. Therefore, we are taking a look at the latest Derek Carr new team odds and which franchises are in line for his signature. Having signed a bumper three-year contract extension worth $121.5m just nine months ago, Carr’s decline this season ultimately led to 2022 acquisition Jarrett Stidham being favoured for weeks 17 and 18 of the regular season. It is interesting to note that by leaving him out of the squad for the final two game weeks, the Raiders were eliminating any risk of having to pay Carr the $40 million in injury guarantees that we...
Nets star Kevin Durant diagnosed with MCL sprain, re-evaulated in 2 weeks
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and will be re-evaulated in two weeks, according to the team. Durant was forced to leave Brooklyn’s win against the Miami Heat during the third quarter last night after colliding with Jimmy Butler at the rim. Brooklyn have since announced that the 34-year-old has an MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, but there is optimism within the Nets that he will miss less time than he did last season (six weeks). There’s optimism Durant will miss less time than he did with a six-week absence last season; a significant sigh of relief around the Nets and their MVP candidate. https://t.co/MrfAPtU90W — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 9, 2023 The two-time Finals MVP had 17 points in 30 mi...
Top 5 NFL Playoff Matches Of All Time: “The Comeback” Tops Our List
The NFL playoffs are fast approaching and ahead of the Wildcard Weekend which commences on Friday with the 49ers taking on the Seahawks, we have taken a look back at just a few of the best ever playoff games, with some crazy matches featured in our top five. 5. San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants (2002/03) Our first game on the list came during the 2002/03 season, as the 49ers pulled off what was seemingly an impossible comeback against the New York Giants in San Fransisco. The Giants took complete control of the game during the first three quarters and enjoyed a healthy 38-14 lead as the game entered the late stages of the third quarter, the 24 point gap was not enough to stop the 49ers however, who mounted a comeback that nobody would have seen coming. Jeff Garcia threw for...
Could Jon Jones Fight For UFC Heavyweight Gold In 2023?
UFC superstar and one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Jon Jones, looks set to return to the UFC octagon this year. The former long-reigning UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion has had a three year lay-off from action but looks set to return this year and has his sights set on fighting Francis Ngannou for the UFC Heavyweight Title. Jon Jones Set For UFC Heavyweight Title Fight Despite being out of action for almost three years, there is no doubt that Jon Jones is still one of the hottest properties in the UFC. Jones relinquished his UFC 205-pound title after defeating Dominick Reyes back in February 2020 and hasn’t fought in the octagon since. Jones has previously hinted at a return to the UFC, but as of yet has not been back in action. ‘Bones’ is still under contract with the UFC, but...
Aaron Rodgers hints at retirement after missing playoff spot
Fans believe Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is nearing retirement after refusing to give away his jersey following Sunday night’s defeat to the Detroit Lions. Following Green Bay’s 20-16 defeat to the Detroit Lions which eliminated the Packers from playoff contention, Jameson Williams asked Rodgers for his game jersey – to which the 39-year-old replied: “I’m gonna hold on to this one.” Jameson Williams asked Aaron Rodgers for his jersey after the game. Aaron’s response: “I’m gonna hold on to this one.” Let the speculation begin…pic.twitter.com/zU6CmcCfV3 — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 9, 2023 Rodgers had led Green Bay to four straight wins over the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings to set up a must-win clash with Detroit to sec...
Seahawks and Dolphins Secure Last Play-off Spots As The Packers Lose Out
The Detroit Lions came out 20-16 winners against the Packers on Sunday night, which meant that the Seahawks were able to snatch the final playoff place from underneath Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay’s noses in the final game of the regular season. The Packers managed to turn their season around following a 4-8 start to their campaign and with four straight wins in a row, everything was looking good for Aaron Rodgers and co who just needed a win in their final game of the regular season to secure a spot in the play-offs. The Wisconsin side faltered at the final hurdle however, as an impressive performance from the Detroit Lions saw them send the Packers crashing out before the playoffs with a 20-16 win on the road. Rodgers also hinted at retirement after the game, as the Packers missing out on...
How To Bet On The 2023 National Championship In CA | California Sports Betting Sites
The No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs will try to finish their season undefeated when they take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday night. It will be one of the biggest sports betting events of 2023 and although California has not yet regulated online sports gambling, there are still options for those who are looking to bet on the Bulldogs vs TCU on Monday in the state. In California, there’s an option of betting with Crypto Sportsbooks or Offshore Sportsbooks. Both have their pros with the former being the preferred choice for most gamblers due to the fact that there are no KYC (know your customer) checks, no personal banking info given and completely anonymous transactions via cryptocurrencies. Our recommended option here is...
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Top Steam Game with over 1M Daily Players, 30% more than Dota 2
As the world`s largest online gaming platform, Steam draws millions of users daily, offering them multiplayer gaming, social networking, and video streaming services. However, some gaming titles rank high above others regarding the number of players and total hours played. According to data presented by Sports Lens, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is the most popular game on Steam, with more than one million daily players, 30% more than the second-ranked Dota 2. More than 467 million Hours Played in 30 Days As the fourth game in the top-rated Counter-Strike series, CS:GO hit the shelves in 2012, and despite being on the market for over a decade, it is as popular as ever. At the beginning of 2014, there were over 2.2 million CS:GO players globally. Since then, this figure has grown to 36.2...
Georgia Bulldogs vs TCU Horned Frogs Preview: Odds, Predictions & Kick Off Time
The stage is set for Monday’s NCAA football playoff match-up between defending champions Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs, as the SoFi Stadium in California plays host to this intriguing National Championship decider. TCU have claimed just one championship, way back in 1938, and the anticipation for this game is palpable in Texas as they prepare to face 12.5 point betting favourites Georgia, who will look to retain their crown having stormed to a 33-18 victory over Alabama Crimson Tide in Indiana last year. Georgia Bulldogs vs TCU Horned Frogs Preview 🏈NCAA Playoff Championship Match: Georgia Bulldogs vs TCU Horned Frogs ⏱Kick-Off: Monday 9th January 2023 @ 19:30 EST 🏟SoFi Stadium, California 📺ESPN 📈Moneyline Odds: Bulldogs -435 | TCU +335 The Bu...
LeBron James and Kevin Durant Lead NBA All-Star Fan Votes
NBA has announced that Lebron James and Nets forward Kevin Durant currently top the All-Star votes for the Western and Eastern conferences respectively with more than 3 million votes each. Joining James and Durant are Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving who lead the votes in the guard positions. In the first returns, it seems that James and Durant are set to lead their respective conferences once again following Team LeBron’s narrow 163-160 victory over Team Durant in last year’s All-Star game. Runner-ups in each conference include MVP race leader Nikola Jokić (Western) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Eastern) for the Frontcourt and Luka Dončić (Western) and Donovan Mitchell (Eastern) for guards who both recently broke their respective franchise points records. Fan submissions account for 50% of the...
