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Nike Becomes an Equity Investor in the WNBA
NIKE, Inc. on Thursday became an equity investor in the WNBA, deepening its 25-year commitment to the league. The partnership will allow Nike to help grow the league by crafting authentic storytelling, offering widened visibility for WNBA athletes and establishing additional grassroots opportunities for girls to play basketball. “Women’s sport is one of the best investments, with great potential to impact and grow the next era of basketball,” said Sonja Henning, VP, NA Leagues Partnerships, NIKE, Inc., in a statement. “Nike has always been more than a sponsor with the WNBA — we’re a strategic partner. And we’re proud to be part of a movement that is redefining sport for a new generation — for WNBA players, fans and girls.” Through this investment, Nike’s main goal is to equip the league wi...
Saudi Golf League Reportedly Offers Bryson DeChambeau $135 Million USD to Join
Saudi Golf League is offering a large amount of money for golfers to join its new collective. Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that 28-year-old Bryson DeChambeau was offered $135 million USD to be the face of the new organization. DeChambeau is ranked No. 9 in the world and has eight PGA Tour wins, spotlighting his 2020 U.S. Open victory at Winged Foot. Bryson’s diligent strive towards power has made him one of the main interests in the game. Other PGA Tour professionals, like Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson, have also reportedly discussed opportunities with the new international circuit. Still, Bryson’s offer appears to be the largest amount disclosed publicly. Lee Westwood has acknowledged having penned an NDA with SGL, according to the outlet, while Dustin Johnson matched Westwood’s answ...
Manchester United Next Manager: Mauricio Pochettino expected to take over in the summer
Manchester United are reportedly confident of appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their manager next season. The Argentine is frustrated at Paris Saint-Germain according to Footmercato and he is eyeing a return to the Premier League. With Ralf Rangnick moving on to a more executive role in the summer, the Red Devils will need to bring in a quality manager. Pochettino could prove to be a quality acquisition. Bet £10 and Get £50 In Bet Credits with bet365 Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The former Tottenham Hotspur manager has proven his quality in the Premier League before and ...
Dublin Racing Festival Tips for Saturday – Our NAP, NB & Best EW Bets from Leopardstown
The 2022 Dublin Racing Festival kicks off at Leopardstown in Ireland on Saturday, 5 February. This is the last major meeting across multiple days before the Cheltenham equivalent in March. See the horses SportsLens experts like with Dublin Racing Festival tips for Saturday. Headlining this card is the Irish Gold Cup, which our tipsters have already looked at separately. There are three other Grade 1 races on the day including the Spring Juvenile Hurdle and Irish Arkle Novice Chase. The Dublin Racing Festival has wider implications even though these are valuable races in their own right. Results of these Leopardstown contests shape how Cheltenham betting sites regard DRB winners for the Festival following month. Punters must pay close attention to what happens in the Emerald Isle here, then...
Sandown Tips & Saturday Selections – Our NAP, NB & Best EW Bets
There are Sandown tips aplenty from the Scilly Isles Novices Chase card at the Esher venue on Saturday, 5 February. See what SportsLens experts fancy in all the feature races taking place at this Grade 1 track. Read our Sandown tips and Saturday selections for this meeting in full below. It’s more than likely that some of the Cheltenham odds for the Festival as a result of the races run at Sandown. Alongside the Scilly Isles, there is the Listed Contenders Hurdle for Champion Hurdle hopefuls and the Grade 3 Heroes Handicap Hurdle. The old Gainsborough Chase, now run as the Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase, is also on the card. NAP: L’Homme Presse, Scilly Isles Novices Chase (2:20) Not the most original selection, but L’Homme Presse has been hugely progressive for Venetia Williams thi...
Bronny James Files To Trademark Name, Supposedly Looking Into NFTs, Video Games and Apparel
LeBron James Jr., the 17-year-old son of LeBron James, has reportedly filed to trademark his name. According to sources, Bronny filed three trademarks for the names “BJ JR,” “BRONNY” and “BRONALD” and is looking to create for the world of NFTs, video games and apparel. The filings are currently awaiting approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Bronny is currently still playing for Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles and is an official member of the famed FazE Clan collective. In early 2021, his father publicly expressed his hoop dreams for him and Bronny, “I want him to be in the NBA.” LeBron James Sr. added, “I am not going to lie. I want to be on the court with him. I think that will be an unbelievable moment. He’s about to be a junior so the years, it could get close...
PXG Presents “One Putt” and “Fit & Hit” Challenges at the HYPEGOLF Japan Invitational
PXG has reserved a substantial reputation for being an avant-garde golf club manufacturer, making their way to building a community worldwide. The Arizona-based golf brand was set up at the HYPEGOLF Japan Invitational with a “One Putt” and “Fit & Hit” Challenge that took place on the driving range portion at Eagle Point Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. PXG’s fitting specialists have been viewed among the best in the business, working as both manufactures and fitting specialists, educated by the builders who had a hand in designing PXG clubs. And they’re avid golfers as well, following founder Bob Parsons’ motto, “I’m interested in one thing, and that’s making the finest golf equipment money can buy. If we do that and we never lose sight of that, PXG will be the most sought-after...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Spreadex Analysis – Thursday February 3rd
Leading horse racing advisor Andrew Mount takes a good look at Thursday’s Spreadex markets to find the best value spread betting and fixed odds opportunities. Sign up with Spreadex today to get £36 of free horse racing bets! 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 has come up with an interesting approach to the 1.40 at Wincanton and also has a recommended/bet trade at Chelmsford on Thursday. Follow his tips on horse racing betting sites throughout the year....
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: Best Horse Racing Tips for Thursday, 3 February + a £25 Risk Free Bet
The horse racing NAP of the Day with SportsLens tipsters on Thursday, 3 February is Famous Bridge. He runs in the concluding handicap hurdle over almost 2m 5f at Kelso today (4:20). Nicky Richards’ runner looks a terrific value Bet of the Day at odds of 13/8. Receive 50% of first day losses back as a free bet up to £25 at Quinnbet Owned by the late Trevor Hemmings, who did so much to support the sport of horse racing, Famous Bridge has never finished out of the frame in four career starts. A six-year-old Fame And Glory gelding, he was an unlucky loser at this venue last time out. Now dropping back in trip, Famous Bridge rates the horse racing NAP of the Day for 3 February on his handicap debut. See the case in full for our latest Bet of the Day below… Why will horse racing NAP of the Day F...
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough live stream, preview, kick off time and team news
Manchester United returning to action as they host Middlesbrough at Old Trafford in an FA Cup fourth round clash on Friday night. Manchester United vs Middlesbrough live stream Are you looking for a Manchester United vs Middlesbrough live stream? If so, the best place to head to is bet365. They offer live footage of every FA Cup match if you have funds in your account. They also offer live betting, with all stats and odds updated regularly. To get access to live FA Cup streaming at bet365, you simply need to head over there and sign up. Once you have deposited money into your account you’re ready to bet live. Don’t forget that there’s also a fantastic welcome bonus for new bet365 customers. Just wager £10 at the site and you’ll then receive £50 in free bets! Watch Manchester United vs Midd...
Irish Gold Cup Tips, Predictions & Preview – Kemboy Faces Frodon at Dublin Racing Festival
The feature race at Leopardstown on a stellar Saturday, 5 February card is the Irish Gold Cup over an extended 3m (3:15). As the last of four Grade 1s on the card, it should prove instructive for Cheltenham. When giving their Irish Gold Cup tips this year, SportsLens experts have three popular steeplechasers prominent in the market to consider. It’s been a decade since a horse racing favourite last won this race. Will that trend stop this time around? Recent stats say five of the last eight Irish Gold Cup winners were nine-year-olds and/or previous course and distance victors. Leopardstown form is key, and that was the case before the creation of the Dublin Racing Festival too. Lightly-raced horses without a busy campaign enjoy success here. All eight most recent winners came to the race o...
Premier League Darts 2022 free bets, betting offers and betting sites
PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS gets underway on February 3rd, with the top names in the business, such as Peter Wright and Michael van Gerwen , set to go head-to-head as they bid to be crowned champion. If you’re looking for the best Premier League Darts free bets, you’ll love what you find on this page. We’ve listed five of the very best sportsbooks offering free bets on Premier League Darts, so take a look and claim your free bets today! How to claim Premier League Darts free bets Claiming the Premier League Darts free bets is a simple process which we have laid out below. Choose your offers from our comprehensive list below Click the link to go to the bookmaker offer Sign up to the bookmaker with your details including age and address Deposit and bet the qualifying amount on the sportsbook Claim ...
