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LaVar Ball Thinks LaMelo Ball Can Be Youngest MVP in the NBA
It comes as no surprise that LaMelo Ball has caught the eye of basketball fans and critics everywhere. Perhaps one of his greatest champions is outspoken and boisterous father LaVar Ball. At only 20 years old, LaMelo holds an impressive NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets. In the past 11 games, LaMelo has averaged 18.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.9 steals. TMZ recently caught up with his father, LaVar Ball who when asked if LaMelo can be the league’s youngest MVP, he responded, “Do I think he can win it? No. I know he can win it!” However, despite having faith in his youngest son, LaVar understands that his prediction will only hold true if the Hornets win a championship first. LaVar has said that in order for LaMelo to be considered in the running, he would need to first win...
Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon d’Or odds
Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon d’Or odds – originally posted on Sportslens.com Cristiano Ronaldo is hell-bent on ending his career with more Ballon d’Ors than his long-time rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is eager to ensure that he wins the award this year, according to France Football editor in chief Pascal Ferre. The respected journalist revealed that the Manchester United has talked to him about his aims before he hangs his boots. “Ronaldo has only one ambition, and that is to retire with more Ballons d’Or than Messi,” Ferré told the New York Times. “And I know that because he has told me.” Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards in his career compared to Messi’s six. And ahead of the announcement for this year’s prize, the two are once again competing for the award. The award is one ...
Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon d’Or odds
Cristiano Ronaldo is hell-bent on ending his career with more Ballon d’Ors than his long-time rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is eager to ensure that he wins the award this year, according to France Football editor in chief Pascal Ferre. The respected journalist revealed that the Manchester United has talked to him about his aims before he hangs his boots. “Ronaldo has only one ambition, and that is to retire with more Ballons d’Or than Messi,” Ferré told the New York Times. “And I know that because he has told me.” Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards in his career compared to Messi’s six. And ahead of the announcement for this year’s prize, the two are once again competing for the award. The award is one of the most distinguished individual honors in football today and the decision will b...
Real Madrid vs Sevilla live stream preview, prediction & betting tips – Sevilla eyeing vital win
Real Madrid will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table with a win over Sevilla in La Liga this Sunday. Watch and bet on Atletico Madrid vs Cadiz live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Saturday, November 28. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Real Madrid vs Sevilla Sociedad preview Real Madrid are heading into this contest on the back of three consecutive league wins and they will be hoping to extend that run. The Spanish giants are at the top of the table right now and they are undefeated in 30 of their last 31 league matches. Furthermore, they have an impressive head to head record against Sevilla as well and they are unbeaten in their last 16 meetings against the Andalusian side. Meanwhile, S...
Venezia vs Inter Milan preview, prediction & betting tips — Inter Milan searching for back-to-back wins in Serie A
Inter Milan will be looking to close the gap at the top of the Serie A table when they meet Venezia at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Saturday. Watch and bet on Venezia vs Inter Milan live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 8:45 pm BST on Saturday November 27. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Venezia vs Inter Milan Preview Venezia enter this game on the back of a 1-0 victory over Bologna last weekend. They secured full points at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara after David Okereke scored in the second half of the game. This was their second consecutive victory in Serie A following their big triumph over Roma earlier this month. They have won three of their previous six league matches and are currently 14th in the league sta...
Leicester City vs Watford preview, prediction & betting tips – Foxes eyeing home win
Leicester City will be hoping to build on their midweek win when they take on Watford in the Premier League this Sunday. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Match Info Kick-Off: 14:00 GMT, King Power Stadium Leicester City vs Watford preview Leicester have been quite poor in the Premier League so far this season and they have picked up just four wins from 12 league matches. Brendan Rodgers knows that his side are far better than that and the Northern Irishman will demand a strong performance from his players here. Meanwhile, Watford are just two points adrift of Leicester and they are coming into this game on the back of a 4-1 win over Manchester United. The Hornets are full of confidence right now and they will be looking to pull off an upset. Leicester...
‘Absolute disaster’ – BBC pundit comments on the performance of Leeds United left back against Brighton
BBC pundit Micah Richards reacted to the performance of Leeds United player Junior Firpo against Brighton on Saturday. The 33-year-old said that the left-back greatly struggled against Tariq Lamptey. The former Manchester City player said on Match of the Day on BBC One: “Firpo had an absolute disaster against him (Lamptey). “Firpo didn’t know what day was it. Didn’t know what he had come up against.” Brighton hosted Leeds United at the Falmer Stadium hoping to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. The Seagulls were the better side at the Amex but they failed to convert their opportunities into goals. They ultimately had to settle for a point, with Neal Maupay most culpable for missing chances. Despite Brighton playing out a 0-0 draw, Tariq Lamptey perfor...
Liverpool eyeing Portuguese star
According to several reports in English media, Liverpool are looking to make a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves who has been in fine form for the Portuguese giants this season. The young midfielder has had a great start to the current campaign and was very impressive in his team’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund. The Portugal international mainly operates as a number 10 but can also play out wide. He scored 23 goals last season and helped his team to their first league title in two decades. This season, he has scored 11 goals and scored a brace against Dortmund as Sporting secured a place in the Champions League Round of 16. According to A Bol, the player has a 67 million pounds release clause which in the current market, seems to be very reasonable for a pla...
Manchester City name Ferran Torres price
Barcelona have been hotly linked with a move for Ferran Torres who has struggled for game time this season at Manchester City. While Ferran Torres has reportedly informed Pep Guardiola of his desire to return to Spain, it appears that having his wish granted might not be very easy. Barcelona are reportedly looking at the young winger as a player who could rejuvenate the frontline. The Blaugrana have also been linked with Raheem Sterling, another City players who’s reportedly disillusioned with life at the Ettihad. According to Mundo Deportivo, City and Barcelona are already discussing the possibility of allowing Torres to leave the club on loan for the remainder of the campaign with an obligation to buy. On the face of it, the terms seem favorable for the Spaniards who are in a poor financ...
Sunday’s Horse Racing Live Streaming – Watch Fairyhouse Winter Festival Live + Get a Free Bet
When it comes to live horse racing streaming this Sunday, 28 November, QuinnBet is the place to be. Where else can punters watch and bet on horse racing with free streams and new customers get half of their first day’s net losses back as a free bet? There is also a real horse racing live streaming highlight on show with the Fairyhouse Winter Festival in full swing. Alongside two other meetings in the UK, this Irish National Hunt card is a hot ticket. The opportunity to watch and bet on horse racing with QuinnBet shouldn’t be missed on Sunday. This is because of major live horse racing streaming action from Fairyhouse, including three Grade 1 races. Carlisle and Leicester also host action over jumps on 28 November, so there is plenty to keep punters occupied. Naturally, the focus is on the ...
Juventus offices raided by Italian authorities
Juventus are in trouble after the Turin public prosecutor’s office opened an investigation over several financial irregularities. The prosecutor office has opened investigations against Juventus after getting hold of the club’s financial documents from the National Commission for Companies and the Stock Exchange. The financial body is reportedly targeting six people in the case, including President Andrea Agnelli, Vice President Pavel Nedved and former Technical Director Fabio Paratici who is now at Tottenham. Three other people from the club’s commercial department are also being questioned. The six individuals are suspected of their involvement in the questionable transfer dealings with Barcelona that saw Artur Melo swapped for Miralem Pjanic in the summer of 2020. A statement released b...
Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur preview, prediction & betting tips – Spurs looking to bounce back
Burnley host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend and they will be hoping to pick up a morale-boosting win at home. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Match Info Kick-Off: 14:00 GMT, Turf Moor Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur preview Burnley are currently 18th in the Premier League table with just one win so far. However, the Clarets are coming into this game on the back of three draws and a win in their last four league matches. Meanwhile, Tottenham are seventh in the league table. The Londoners are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Mura in the Europa conference league. Antonio Conte will demand a strong reaction from his players here. Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur team news Burnley possible starting lineup:Pope; Lowton, Collin...
