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Baaeed Tops Eight Runners For York’s Juddmonte International
Baaeed, who is still undefeated from his opening nine runs, has been declared for next Wednesday’s Juddemonte International Stakes at the York Ebor Festival – but continues to scare off his rivals and will only face a maximum of seven challengers. Already claimed these betting offers? You can check out the best horse racing betting sites and add more top bookmakers to your portfolio. Having run ALL of his previous career runs over a mile, the Sea The Stars colt will be stepping up to 1m2 1/2f for the first time as he eyes up win number 10. Baaeed will also be following in the footsteps of the mighty Frankel, who remained unbeaten from his 14 career runs, with the Cecil-trained wonder-horse having also won the Lockinge, the Queen Anne and the Sussex Stakes this season before winning the Int...
Hungerford Stakes Tips and Trends For Saturday’s Newbury Race
The Hungerford Stakes is the big draw at Newbury races on Saturday as a field of 10 runners head to post for the Group Two conteest over 7f. Last year we saw the William Haggas yard win the race for the second time since 2015 and they are back for more this year with their improving 3 year-old – Tiber Flow. Andy Newton takes a look at the runners and the key trends, plus he gives you his Newbury racing tip for the Hungerford Stakes. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers & Free Bets Already claimed these betting offers? You can check out the best horse racing betting sites and add more top bookmakers to your portfolio. DID YOU KNOW? 16 of the last 20 Hungerford Stakes winners were aged 3 or 4 What Time Is The 2022 Hungerford Stakes? The Group Two Hungerford Stakes is a Group Two race run ove...
Tote Placepot Tips For Today’s Racing at Newbury | Fri 12th Aug 2022
Today’s tote placepot tips come from Newbury races on Friday 12th Aug. For many, having a bet on the horses is as simple as picking a fancy and then placing a bet on it to win – but there are other ways to you enjoy an afternoon at the races, like the popular daily tote placepot. We explain more about the placepot bet below, plus give you our daily placepot tips – today from the races at Newbury this Friday afternoon. So, yes, the ‘great news’ for horse racing punters is there are many different types of bets that can increase your enjoyment of this sport and also potentially give you better returns from the bookmakers. With that in mind, the Tote Placepot is certainly a bet that’s worth getting to know a bit better. Bet £5 Get £20 In Free Bets Claim Offer New customers online only. Place ...
Jordan Brand Partners With Howard University
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand Howard University just scored a major win in the eternal “The Real HU?” debate. On Thursday (August 10), Jordan Brand announced it has entered into a 20-year partnership with the storied HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities). Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand The house that Michael Jordan builts partnership is with Howard’s athletic department and touts that it is “built on a legacy of excellence and a vision for Black futures.” Howard’s profile when it comes to recruiting athletic talent instantly gets higher. Related Stories “Howard University and Jordan Brand share a legacy of excellence and deep commitment to the Black Community. As a HBCU graduate, I understand the educational impact an institution like H...
All or Nothing: New Episodes Show Aubameyang’s Dramatic Exit From Arsenal
Football fans have been hooked on the new Amazon All or Nothing documentary showing behind the scenes of Arsenals 21/22 season. In the latest episodes released it shows Aubameyang’s dramatic exit from the club. Aubameyang has stole the show in newly released episode’s of the documentary, as he was stripped from the captaincy and banned from playing and training with the first-team players. It was revealed that the forward has the armband taken away from him due to disciplinary issues with him being late to training after being with his ill mother abroad. Subsequently, Aubameyang and Arsenal mutually agreed to let him leave the club and in February he joined Barcelona. To fans delight Amazon have finally released the footage where Arteta informs the players of the clubs decision. “Oka...
Football’s Top 5 Most Hostile Atmospheres
There is nothing quite like the feeling of going to a match day; the intensity of the crowd, the pre-game chatter vibrating the eardrums, the crescendo of noise cascading down from row Z as the players enter the pitch. However, there are a handful of stadiums where the atmosphere is so fervid that it becomes intimidating, particularly if you are a travelling fan or player. In this article we will take a comprehensive look at the select few in world football who strike fear into opposition teams, and what it is about their fanbase that makes them so impassioned. 5. La Bombanera – Boca Juniors Home to Argentina’s second-most successful club, La Bombanera is situated in the south east of Buenos Aires, a city widely known for its fiercely passionate fans. Home to some of the country’s greatest...
Arsenal vs Leicester Bet Builder Tips: Premier League Predictions
Arsenal will look to make it two wins from two Premier League games when they host Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Arsenal vs Leicester Bet Builder Tips Gabriel Martinelli anytime goalscorer @ 9/5 with Virgin Bet Arsenal to win @ 10/21 with Virgin Bet Gabriel Jesus to score or assist @ 4/6 with Virgin Bet Daniel Amartey shown a card @ 7/2 with Virgin Bet Combined Total Odds @ 24/1 with Virgin Bet Top 5 New Football Betting Sites How to Claim Virgin Bet’s Premier League Betting Offer How does £20 worth of free bets sound for the return of the Premier League? If you are yet to sign up with Virgin Bet, you can redeem yours within a matter of clicks. Click here to sign up to Virgin Bet Bet £10 at odds of 1/2 or higher. £20 in Free Bets is now yours. Arsenal vs Leiceste...
Amir Khan Claims Oleksandr Usyk Will Weigh In Heavy For Anthony Joshua Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 is just over a week away, and it looks like the Ukrainian animal will be coming in at a career heaviest weight in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 20th. Rumours are circulating that Oleksandr Usyk could weigh upwards of 250-pounds for his highly anticipated rematch with Anthony Joshua, which would be the heaviest the unified world heavyweight champion will have weighed in at in his professional career by a long stretch. Oleksandr Usyk Set For Career High Weight Former world champion boxer and British boxing icon, Amir Khan, has claimed that Oleksandr Usyk could weigh in as much as a staggering 15 kilograms heavier than when the pair of heavyweights fought first time around in 2021. The Ukrainian former undisputed cruiserweight champion and now the unified h...
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Could Fetch $5 Million USD at Auction
One of sports’ greatest memorabilia has officially hit the auction block. In honor of the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan‘s legendary ‘97-98 NBA season, Sotheby’s is auctioning off the jersey Jordan wore in Game 1 of the 1998 Finals against the Utah Jazz. This is also the same jersey seen worn by Jordan in the Last Dance season with the Bulls. Sotheby’s estimates that this jersey will sell for at least $5 million USD. The significance of the jersey is tied to the game as Jordan played 45 minutes in Game 1 of the 1998 finals, the most he has ever played in any of the final games that season. The iconic red Bulls jersey marks the start of his final journey towards his sixth NBA championship. In that game alone, Jordan scored 33 points and sent the game into overtime. The ‘97-98 season was...
Kevin Durant Is Reportedly Open To Playing With James Harden Again
As the summer comes to an end and the next NBA season is around the corner, fans are eager to know whether or not Kevin Durant will finally stay with the Brooklyn Nets and if not, where he will be playing next. Recently, it has been reported that KD has given the Nets an ultimatum, forcing them to choose between keeping him or head coach Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, KD is currently in favor of going to the Boston Celtics, where he is said to be open to playing with Marcus Smart, or the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA Insider Frank Isola said that with the Sixers in the forefront, Durant is open to rejoining James Harden, once again. The duo played together for the 2021-22 season before Harden requested a trade to the 76ers. It remains to be seen if KD will end up wi...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Thursday Picks – August 11th
Leading racing advisor Andrew Mount’s is a contributor to the Racing Post, Racing Post Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook, the GG.co.uk website and a regular pundit on William Hill radio. Andrew uses stats and systems to find value bets and shares his latest thoughts below… Andrew heads to Salisbury and the Racing League action at Lingfield for four recommended bets on Thursday, August 11th. Follow his tips this week and all year round on horse racing betting sites with the lowdown on his latest picks below: 972 Codes claimed Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bets Copy Claim Offer New UK, IE & Malta users only. Min. £10/€10 first deposit only using Debit Card or Trustly. Free bets expire in 90 days. T&Cs apply. SALISBURY 1.55 CRÈME CHANTILLY (system – New Bay 2yos, 7f+, turf) Juvenile pro...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Spreadex Analysis – Thursday, August 11th
Professional racing tipster Andrew Mount takes a good look at today’s Spreadex markets to find the best value spread betting and fixed odds opportunities. Bet £25 on Fixed Odds Get £36 in Free Bets Visit Spreadex 18+ begambleaware.org. Place a £25 fixed odds bet at minimum odds of 1/2 and get 5 x £5 fixed odds bets, 2 x £5 Winning Favs spread bets + a £1 Race Index spread bet. Ts&Cs Apply. Spreadex offers both normal fixed odds betting plus spread betting on horse racing. There are some key differences between this form of gambling and placing regular fixed odds bets. Get the calls right and punters could win big, but the potential to lose money can be much higher. Intrigued? Then check out this how to spread bet on horse racing guide: [embedded content] Andrew successfully opposed 2-1...
