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Under Armour Drops Sneaker NFT in Honor of Steph Curry’s NBA 3-Point Record
To celebrate Stephen Curry breaking the all-time three-point NBA record, Under Armour will be releasing the world’s first cross-platform metaverse sneaker with true in-game functionality. The Golden State Warriors Point Guard last week surpassed the all-time three-point NBA record by sinking his 2,974th career shot. In honor of the historic achievement, Under Armour will be releasing 2,974 NFTs titled “Genesis Curry Flow” collection that are digital replicas of the game-day shoe Curry was wearing when he broke the record – the Curry Flow. Each shoe NFT can be worn across three gaming metaverses — Gala Games, Decentraland, and the Sandbox. The sneakers are priced at $333 USD each, another nod to his accomplishment, with all of the Under Armour proceeds going to charities helping to increase...
Football Betting Tips – Montpellier v Angers preview & prediction
Montpellier should be looking to extend their winning streak and a chance to move higher up the Ligue 1 table as they take on Angers. Watch and bet on Montpellier v Angers live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Montpellier v Angers Match preview Stade de la Mosson will see the home side aiming to continue their winning run at the expense of Les Scoistes. Olivier Dall’Oglio has every reason to be happy about his life with La Paillade who are on course to qualifying for Europe next season if they continue playing the way they have. A more aggressive approach has helped the one-time Ligue 1 champions a lot. They have won just once at home in the league and should be aim...
Gaziantep vs Alanyaspor live stream, preview, and predictions
Gaziantep and Alanyaspor will face each other on 22nd December 2021, Wednesday in order to play the Turkish Super Lig match. Watch and bet on Gaziantep vs Alanyaspor at bet365>livestreaming>football. Match Info: Kickoff: 22:00, Gaziantep Stadyumu Gaziantep vs Alanyaspor Preview Gaziantep played the Turkish Super Lig clash against Kayserispor at Kadir Has Sehir Stadyumu which ended with a 0-0 draw. Whereas Alanyaspor suffered a 3-1 defeat against Adana Demirspor. Famara Diedhiou was the main goal scorer for Alanyaspor. Lastly, Gaziantep won the game against Alanyaspor at Bahcesehir Okullari Stadyumu by a 3-2 scoreline. Gaziantep vs Alanyaspor Team News Gaziantep possible starting lineup: Guvenc; Tosca, Caulker, Djilobodji; Pehlivan, Soyalp, Erdogan, Kitsiou; Messaoudi, Ozer; Figueired...
Willem II vs NEC live stream, preview, and predictions
After losing all of the eight recent games, Willem II welcomes NEC to play the match on 22nd December 2021, Wednesday. Watch and bet on Willem II vs NEC at bet365>livestreaming>football. Match Info: Kickoff: 22:45, Koning Willem II Stadion Willem II vs NEC Preview Willem II suffered a 4-1 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the recent match. However, Willem II managed to get five shots on target and 28% possession. Whereas NEC won the match against Go Ahead Eagles by a 2-0 scoreline. The winning team had 39% possession and five shots on target. Last but not the least, Willem II and NEC played the match which ended in a 0-0 draw. Willem II vs NEC Team News Willem II possible starting lineup: Wellenreuther; Owusu, Jenssen, Michelis, Kohn; Saddiki, Llonch; Saglam, Kohlert, Nunnely; Okyere Wrie...
Racing Tips: 2021 King George Tips – Chantry House Value for Kempton Festive Feature
The King George VI Chase is the highlight of the festive fixtures in British horse racing on Boxing Day (3:05). This year’s race at Kempton promises to be no exception. These are our experts’ 2021 King George tips for the 3m Grade 1 feature on a stellar card at the Greater London track. What do stats and trends say about this race? Well, King George VI Chase past winners in recent years have all had an official rating of 160 or higher. We are talking about the very best staying chasers in training. That doesn’t rule out many of the King George VI Chase runners with 10 left in at the five-day stage this year, though. It usually takes an exceptional horse to win this as a nine-year-old and up. Eight of the last nine King George VI Chase winners were aged six, seven or eight – a stat all hors...
Football Betting Tips – Bordeaux v Lille preview & prediction
Lille will be eyeing another win in order to move up the league standings as they take on Bordeaux on Wednesday night Watch and bet on Bordeaux v Lille live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Bordeaux v Lille Match preview Bordeaux registered their biggest ever win after demolishing Jumeaux M’Zouasia 10-0 in the Coupe de France at the weekend. Vladimir Petkovic was visibly pleased with his side’s attacking display but knows that it won’t be this easy against Les Dogues who are on an 11-game unbeaten run across all competitions. The Girondins have been inconsistent in the league so far this season and need to start picking up wins in order to move away from the relegat...
Football Betting Tips – Clermont v Strasbourg preview & prediction
Clermont host Strasbourg at the Stade Gabriel Montpied with the away side flying high in Ligue 1 at the moment. Watch and bet on Clermont v Strasbourg live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Clermont v Strasbourg Match preview Pascal Gastien’s side will be taking on the seventh place side for the first time since February 2017. The Lancers are playing in topflight French football for the first time ever and a win would move them to 15th place in the league standings. However, the task will not be easy given their Wednesday night’s opponents. Ligue 1 survival would be key for Gastien and co but the upcoming encounter might be a difficult one for the home side. Julien S...
Racing Tips: 2021 Kauto Star Novices Chase Tips & Preview – Bravemansgame a Strong Fancy for Kempton Grade 1
On a stellar Boxing Day card at Kempton Park, the first of three Grade 1 races is the 3m Kauto Star Novices Chase (1:55). Although guaranteed a smaller than average field, this race has launched the careers of Long Run, Coneygree and Shan Blue in recent years. See who SportsLens experts fancy to add their names to that roll of honour with their Kauto Star Novices Chase tips below. Each of the last four winners had an official rating of 150 or higher going into the contest. That tells us some of the top staying novice chasers in the UK landed the spoils. Only three of the last 10 favourites in the race that honours Kauto Star have obliged. There has been some drama, most notably Might Bite falling at the final fence when seemingly cruising to victory in 2017. Nicky Henderson has trained a r...
Football Betting Tips – Lorient v PSG preview & prediction
PSG would be looking to end the year in style as they take on Lorient in their last Ligue 1 game of 2021. Watch and bet on Lorient v PSG live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Lorient v PSG Match preview Lorient saw their Coupe de France run end following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Rennes at the Roazhon Park. Les Merlus have now lost seven league games on the trot and are in 19th place in the league standings, desperately fighting for survival. Christophe Pelissier’s men are not going to have it any easier as they take on the runaway league leaders who will pay them for their toothless displays. Marucio Pochettino’s men have a commanding lead at the top of the Ligu...
Tom Brady Speaks on Being Shut Out for the First Time in 15 Years
Sunday night football saw the New Orleans Saints put their best defensive energy towards Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only did the Saints come out victorious in a 9-0 win, but they served Brady his third career shutout. The match against the Saints also marked the first time Brady has experienced a shutout in 15 years, putting a stop to Brady’s 255-game streak. The record is currently held by the former Saints QB Drew Brees. ESPN Stats Info reported that he Tampa Bay Buccaneers “is tied for the 2nd-largest favorite to be shut out in the Super Bowl era (since 1966). They’re the first double-digit favorite to be shut out since 1994 Kansas City.” Brady was evidently upset on the sidelines. The match saw him throw one for an interception as well as only make 50% of the passes in...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Monday Picks – December 20th
Leading horse racing advisor Andrew Mount is a contributor to the Racing Post, Racing Post Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook and the GG.co.uk website. He is also a regular pundit on William Hill Racing Radio. Andrew has more stats, systems and punting suggestions for Monday’s racing. Join SBK now and get a £40 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus when using depositing and using promo code SBS21. Andrew was in good form over the weekend and has four more recommended bets for Monday December 20th. Follow his tips on horse racing betting sites throughout the upcoming and hectic festive fixture list, and all year round: LINGFIELD 2.30 GOLDEN BOY GREY (system – chase debutants under top weight) Chase debutants who go straight into handicap ...
Crypto exchange FTX US partners with four Washington, DC sports teams
The company behind four major Washington, D.C.-based professional sports teams has announced FTX US will be its official crypto exchange and nonfungible token partner. In a Monday announcement, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, or MSE, said FTX US would be the official crypto partner of the Washington Capitals hockey team, the Washington Wizards men’s basketball team, the Washington Mystics women’s basketball team and the Capital City Go-Go basketball team as part of a multi-year deal. According to MSE, FTX US’ NFT platform will have exclusive rights to future token drops by the four teams and the exchange will be a partner for an in-game highlight series, dubbed “Big Block-Chain.” “The integration of blockchain technology with the sports experience has only just begun, and together we ...
