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Shaquille O’Neal Explains Why He Rejected Nike Shoe Endorsement Deal
Shaquille O’Neal has had undoubtedly one of the most successful basketball careers in the history of the NBA. Throughout his time in the league, O’Neal was considered and still is arguably one of the greatest centers of all time. His successes in the sport caught the attention of many in the industry and even the many brands vying for endorsements from the basketball player. Amongst those that reached out to O’Neal was sneaker giant, Nike. However, when O’Neal was drafted, he declined Nike’s offer and signed a deal with Reebok instead. In a recent interview, O’Neal revealed why he rejected the lucrative deal from Nike, “When I got drafted, they gave me the opportunity to have my own shoe — Reebok. Nike was interested, but they didn’t want me to have my own shoe.” He went on to explain that...
Racing Tips – NAP of the Day: 5/4 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Friday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
On Friday, 3 December, the horse racing NAP of the Day from SportsLens experts is Mister Whitaker. This class horse again takes advantage of his novice status over hurdles and runs in the 2m 4f contest at Sedgefield (2:15). He looks the best value Bet of the Day today at odds of 5/4. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet on the first wager placed at Quinnbet today! Now trained by Donald McCain, Mister Whitaker is a former Cheltenham Festival winner over fences. He remains lightly-raced and well-treated as a hurdler, especially in relation to his best steeplechase form and rating. That is why the nine-year-old Court Cave gelding rates our NAP of the Day today. For more on his chances, see the case in full for Mister Whitaker as the Bet of the Day for Friday below: See more free daily horse racing ti...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Picks – Friday December 3rd
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 shares his stats and systems-based bets below. Join SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew has been in good form this week and has five selections for the horse racing action at Exeter, Sandown and Newcastle on Friday December 3rd. Follow his tips on horse racing betting sites throughout the upcoming and hectic festive fixture list, and all year round: EXETER 12.25 GAOT (system – Harry Fry Exeter runners) Harry Fry has a fine record at Exeter, scoring with 41 of his 128 runners (32% strike-rate) for a ...
Racing Tips: Friday’s 290/1 Lucky 15 Tips from Exeter & Sandown
This Friday, there is lots of great jumps action on show in the world British of horse racing, so to celebrate SportsLens experts give Lucky 15 tips from Exeter and Sandown. Across these two National Hunt cards on 3 December, our recommended Lucky 15 bet has total combined odds of 290/1! Join William Hill, using promo code M40, and try our Lucky 15 after betting £10 to get £40 – £30 in free bets for the sportsbook, plus a £10 casino bonus. The Lucky 15 accumulator part of our system bet today is a 90/1 fourfold. A £1 unit stake yields maximum returns of £291.50 if all legs of the wager win at current odds. Prices do change, but all those quoted were correct at the time of writing. Get the lowdown on our Lucky 15 tips for 3 December right here: Lucky 15 Tips Leg 1 – Mot A Mot (12:55, Exeter...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Spreadex Analysis – Friday December 3rd
Leading racing advisor Andrew Mount turns his attention to Friday’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] There’s some cracking horse racing action on Friday and Andrew has two recommended bets/trades at Sandown and Newcastle. Follow his tips on horse racing betting sites throughout the upcoming and hectic festive...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Picks – Thursday December 2nd
Leading horse racing advisor, journalist and broadcaster 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’s stats-based approach to betting has unearthed a host of winners since he started this column, often at big prices. Join SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew fired in a pair of 8-1 winners earlier this week and struck again with the well-backed IMPERIUM (2-1) on Wednesday. Follow his tips on horse racing betting sites throughout the busy festive season and all year round. He has four more selections across three races on Thursday December 2nd: CLONMEL 1.30 BOTHAR DUBH (sy...
Racing Tips: Many Clouds Chase 2021 Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips – Native River Tackles Tiger Roll & Young Guns at Aintree
At Aintree on Saturday, 4 December, the feature race on the Mildmay course is the 3m 1f Grade 2 Many Clouds Chase (2:05). This year’s renewal sees both a past Cheltenham Gold Cup and dual Grand National hero collide. Native River v Tiger Roll is a clash many punters have dreamed of and first saw here in the Betway Bowl in April. Against these old favourites from the Colin Tizzard yard and Gordon Elliott’s Cullentra House stable are younger types. It is a big day for six-year-old Protektorat, plus eight-year-old pair Imperial Aura and Simply The Betts. A win in the Many Clouds Chase for these pretenders against the veterans could open up new avenues for their careers. This race is relatively new to the pattern, so there aren’t a lot of stats and trends for horse racing betting sites and pun...
Ajax vs Willem II live stream preview, predictions, and betting tips
Ajax will play the game against Willem II on Friday, 3rd December at Johan Cruijff Arena. Watch and bet on Ajax vs Willem II at Bet365>livestreaming>football. Ajax vs Willem II Preview Ajax played a match with Sparta Rotterdam recently and won the game by 1-0. On the other hand, Go Ahead Eagles won the game played against Willem II by 1-0. Not only this, but they recorded 60% possession in the Eredivisie match played at Koning Willem II Stadion. Ajax is unbeaten in their last match against Willem II by 3-1. Ajax vs Willem II Team News Ajax possible starting lineup: Pasveer; Mazraoui, Timber, Martinez, Blind; Alvarez, Gravenberch; Berghuis, Klaassen, Neres; Tadic Willem II possible starting lineup: Wellenreuther; Owusu, Michelis, Jenssen, Kohn; Llonch, Saddiki; Nunnely, Saglam, Kohler...
Arsenal FC transfer news: Dusan Vlahovic a key target for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal are keen on improving their attacking options and they have identified the Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic as a potential target. According to Tuttosport (h/t Sportwitness), Juventus are keen on signing the Serbian international striker as well and the two clubs are set to battle it out for the 21-year-old. Vlahovic has been exceptional for Fiorentina for over a year now and he is capable of playing at a higher level with the likes of Juventus and arsenal. The Serbian scored 21 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions last season and he has followed it up with 14 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions so far this season. The 21-year-old has immense potential and he could be the ideal long term replacement for the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre La...
Football Betting Tips – Union Berlin v RB Leipzig live stream, preview & prediction
Union Berlin will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they take on RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Friday night. Watch and bet on Union Berlin v RB Leipzig live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 19:30 GMT on Saturday, December 3rd. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Union Berlin v RB Leipzig preview The home side are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt and the home fans will demand a strong reaction from the players. Union Berlin have been in exceptional form at home and they will be expected to grind out all three points here. A win here could take the home side into the top four and that will act as extra motivation for them to pick up a win. Union Berlin are undefeated in 22 of their last ...
Racing Tips: 2021 Becher Chase Tips, Predictions & Preview – Snow Leopardess on Aintree Shortlist
Over the Grand National fences at Aintree on Saturday, 4 December is the 3m 2f Grade 3 Becher Chase (2:40). This is the last time these unique obstacles are in use before the world’s most famous steeplechase in April. SportsLens experts give their 2021 Becher Chase tips for an informative race. All Becher Chase trends point to the importance of course experience. Seven of the last eight winners had faced the Grand National fences before. In fact, three of the seven most recent victors ran fourth in the big one itself. Race fitness looks important with six of the last seven Becher Chase winners coming to Merseyside off a run. It usually takes a mature horse to win this race. Seven of the last eight winners were eight-year-olds and up. Official ratings throws up a profile of horses in the mi...
Liverpool FC transfer news: Jonathan David eyed and Luis Diaz talks underway
Liverpool are likely to lose some of their key attackers during the African Cup of Nations later this season and the Reds need to improve their attacking options during the January transfer window in order to continue fighting on all fronts. The Premier League giants are now being linked with a number of attackers and the latest names linked with the move to Merseyside are that of Jonathan David and Luis Diaz. Liverpool keeping tabs on Jonathan David The Canadian international has been outstanding for Lille ever since his move to France and he helped them win the league title as well. The player has a contract with them until the summer of 2025 but he is likely to leave the club soon because he wants to play at a higher level and there has been conflict between his agent and Lille. Accordi...
