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Scottie Pippen Claims ‘The Last Dance’ “Glorified” Michael Jordan But “Demeaned” His Bulls Teammates
Scottie Pippen fired shots at Michael Jordan and the 2020 documentary The Last Dance in an excerpt of his upcoming memoir, Unguarded. As shared by GQ, the basketball icon explained that MJ and John Paxson both reached out to him as the documentary aired because they knew Pippen was not happy with how The Last Dance turned out. He argued that he was initially excited to participate, but the 10-part ESPN docuseries instead “glorified Michael Jordan” and failed to give “nearly enough praise” to his teammates — and MJ was supposedly largely to blame as “[t]he producers had granted him editorial control of the final product.” He added, “Even in the second episode, which focused for a while on my difficult upbringing and unlikely path to the NBA, the narrative returned to MJ and his determinatio...
Daniel Ricciardo Reaches “Highest of Highs” in First Year at McLaren Racing
The 2021 season for Formula 1 has been one of the most exciting years in recent history for fans of the high-octane sport. Between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s intense title fight and a host of drivers at new teams — including a few fresh faces coming up from Formula 2 — there’s been plenty of action all throughout the grid. But behind the spectacle of 2021 is a lot of hard work, dedication, and mental fortitude hidden behind the walls of the paddock, which many fans might not see. For McLaren’s new driver Daniel Ricciardo, the first year at Woking has truly been a rollercoaster ride. A turbulent start had placed doubt with commentators and even some of his own supporters, especially when his teammate Lando Norris pushed the MCL35M to the podium multiple times. Despite this setback ...
Juventus in contention with Liverpool and Tottenham for Serie A forward
Italian giants Juventus have entered the race to sign Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports. Premier League giants Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with an interest in the talented forward. But now they face competition as Juventus have also joined them in the race to sign the 21-year-old, according to Tuttosport. The Serbian footballer has been an important figure for Fiorentina this season, starting all Serie A matches under Vincenzo Italiano. He has clocked up 11 league matches so far, scoring eight goals and creating an assist in the process (stats from Transfermarkt). The forward’s current contract at the Stadio Artemio Franchi is set to expire in 2023. And it is said that he is not interested to extend his stay at the I...
Breeders Cup Tips, Predictions & Preview 2021 – Five Friday Fancies in Juvenile Races
SportsLens experts give their Breeders Cup tips for the five Friday races involving juveniles at Del Mar. This year’s coverage of the World Championships stateside includes a terrestrial TV broadcast on ITV Racing on Bonfire Night. The Breeders Cup puts two-year-olds in the spotlight first with age restricted races on the opening day. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Coast in California, Del Mar combines an exotic location with top-class international horse racing. Read on for expert analysis and Breeders Cup tips for Friday from our tipsters… Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (9:50) Wesley Ward, an American trainer familiar to horse racing fans in the UK because of his Royal Ascot raiders, had a strong hand in the Grade 2 Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint over 5f. Averly Jane heads...
Andrew Mount’s SpreadEx Analysis – Wednesday November 3rd
Leading horse racing advisor Andrew Mount casts his eye over the SpreadEx markets to find the best value fixed odds and spread betting opportunities for Wednesday’s action. 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’s buy of Redcar Starting Prices provided a bumper return on Tuesday with the market making up at 147.2. He’s back with three more recommendations for Wednesday’s racing: Horse Racing...
UCL Malmo vs Chelsea Betting Tips – 7/1 PickYourPunt at Betfred
The UEFA Champions League Group H action gets back underway tonight, and, if you’re looking for Malmo vs Chelsea betting tips, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to get details on a 7/1 PickYourPunt at Betfred, as well as a Bet £10 Get £30 promotion. Join Betfred to get enhanced 7/1 odds on the Chelsea vs Malmo game Malmo vs Chelsea UEFA Champions League – Group H Eleda Stadium, Malmo, Sweden Tuesday, November 2 at 17:45 BST BT Sport Betfred has an exclusive UCL PickYourPunt offer for Sportslens readers. Click any link on this page to bet on Chelsea To Win -2 Handicap, Havertz To Have 1+ Shot On Target, 5 Or More Corners, and 2+ Cards for Malmo at 7/1 odds. Malmo vs Chelsea: How to get 7/1 enhanced odds at Betfred Screenshot 2021 11 02 at 12.19.36 To get 7/1 enhanced odds on tonight’s...
Bayern Munich vs Benfica preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Bayern Munich will look to pick up a comfortable home win in the Champions League this week. The German giants are up against Benfica. The two sides will meet on the 2nd of November at 20:00 pm BST. Bayern Munich bounced back from their humiliating defeat against Gladbach with a win over Union Berlin at the weekend and the German giants will look to build on that performance. They managed to score five goals last time out and Julian Nagelsmann’s side will be hoping for another big win this week. Benfica are in mediocre form coming into this game and they will have to improve immensely in order to get anything out of this contest. The Portuguese outfit are massive underdogs here. Bayern Munich vs Benfica team news Bayern Munich have no notable injury concerns. Valentino Lo...
Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Barcelona will look to get their stuttering season back on track with a win over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League this week. The two sides will meet on the 2nd of November at 20:00 pm BST. Dynamo Kiev will fancy their chances against a vulnerable Barcelona side this week. The home side are in decent form coming into this contest and they have won their last two matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Barcelona are in disastrous form coming into this game and their manager Ronald Koeman was also sacked recently after a series of poor performances. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish giants can get their season back on track with a win. Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona team news Sergio Aguero, Martin Braithwaite and Gerard Pique are injured for the visitors. The home s...
Fulham starlet rejects massive new contract amid Real Madrid links
Fabio Carvalho has rejected a massive new contract from Fulham, according to reports. The 19-year-old now looks set to exit the Championship side, possibly even in the January transfer window. The talented youngster has been spectacular in the Championship this season. He started the first five matches for the Cottagers this campaign, scoring three goals and creating an assist in the process (stats from Transfermarkt). However, he then suffered a foot injury that ruled him out for two months. Carvalho made his return in their 3-0 victory over West Brom on Saturday when he featured as a late substitute. His current contract at Craven Cottage is set to expire at the end of this season, having penned a two-year deal in May 2020. However, as per The Sun, the...
Juventus vs Zenit St. Petersburg preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Juventus will look to bounce back from two straight defeats with a win over Zenit St. Petersburg in the Champions League this week. The two sides will meet on the 2nd of November at 20:00 pm BST. Juventus are coming into this game on the back of two defeats against Sassuolo and Verona – two teams they should be beating. The Italian giants are under immense pressure after a poor start to the season and they cannot afford to slip up at home once again. Zenit St. Petersburg will fancy their chances against a struggling Juventus side this week. The visitors are coming into this game on the back of two straight wins and they will be full of confidence. Juventus vs Zenit St. Petersburg team news Mattia De Sciglio misses out through injury for the hosts. Douglas Santos and Magomed Ozd...
Breeders Cup Turf 2021 Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips – Yibir Great Value at Del Mar
The 1m 4f Breeders Cup Turf sponsored by Longines is America’s World Championship for middle-distance thoroughbreds running on grass. Del Mar in sunny California hosts the meeting this year with this race on Saturday, 6 November (11:40). Runners from the British Isles and Europe tackle US horses on home turf here. American thoroughbreds have found it difficult to compete with the transatlantic raiders in recent years. Aidan O’Brien alone has four winners of the Breeders Cup Turf in the last decade alone. Find out who SportsLens tipsters fancy this year below… Why Tarnawa is favourite for the Breeders Cup Turf Irish trainer Dermot Weld triumphed in this race 12 months ago with Tarnawa. Her entire campaign this season has been geared towards the autumn. Now a five-year-old, this Shamard...
UCL Atalanta vs Man U Betting Tips – 10/1 PickYourPunt at Betfred
UEFA Champions League Group F resumes tonight, and, if you’re searching for Atalanta vs Man U betting tips, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to get details on a 10/1 PickYourPunt at Betfred and a Bet £10 Get £30 promotion. Join Betfred to get enhanced 10/1 odds on the Atalanta vs Manchester United game Atalanta vs Manchester United UEFA Champions League – Group F Atletti Azzurri d’Italia, Atalanta, Italy Tuesday, November 2 at 20:00 BST BT Sport Betfred has a UCL PickYourPunt offer for Atalanta vs Man U that’s exclusive to all Sportslens readers. Click any link on this page to bet on Both Teams To Score, Ronaldo 1 Or More Shots On Target, Over 4 Corners & Each Team Over 2 Cards at 10/1 odds. Atalanta vs Manchester United: How to get 10/1 enhanced odds at Betfred Screenshot 2021 ...
