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NBA Players Comment on New Wilson Game Ball Amid League-Wide Shooting Slump
The NBA decided to change their official game ball supplier from Spalding to Wilson this offseason. Wilson was the official maker of the NBA basketball for the first 37 years of the league before Spalding took over for the next 37. As Spalding failed to renew their contract, Wilson takes over ball-making duties once again. Statistically speaking, the league is currently experiencing an overall shooting slump, with the lowest 3-point percentage recorded so far since the 1998-1999 season, at 34.2%. While a short offseason and new foul call interpretations have been subject to blame, some trainers, players, and analysts are now pointing towards the new Wilson ball as a possible issue. “Not to make an excuse about the ball, but it’s a different basketball. It doesn’t have the same touch/softne...
Kanye West Shows Support for Donda Academy’s First Basketball Game of the Season
Kanye West recently turned up to Donda Academy‘s first game of the season to show his support for the basketball team. Ye recently announced that he is tapping into the world of high school basketball with the launch of Donda Academy, which is slated to be a prep school for some of the most talented prospects across the nation. JJ Taylor, Zion Cruz, Rob Dillingham and Jahki Howard are amongst the group of young, top-caliber players that have committed to Ye’s academy. In their first game, the team played against Minnesota Prep. Despite showing great potential in their debut game, Donda Academy lost by six points 92-86 match for Minnesota Prep. Cruz scored 15 points while Dillingham scored 18. Overtime tweeted a video of Kanye sitting on the sidelines at the Donda Academy debut. It comes as...
Andrew Mount’s Horse Racing Tips – Monday November 8th
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 stats-based approach to betting found winners at 18-1, 15-2 and 6-1 last week and he has some interesting angles for Monday’s racing. Join SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew starts the new week with four selections at Carlisle, Wolverhampton and Newcastle on Monday November 8th: CARLISLE 3.10 FRENCHY DU LARGE (system –Venetia Williams November handicap chasers) Venetia Williams has a fine record with her handicap chasers in November, especially the younger ones. This century, had we backed those ag...
Kyrie Irving Could Possibly Make a One-Game Return to the 2022 NBA All-Stars
While Kyrie Irving may not be returning to the court to play for the Brooklyn Nets this season due to his vaccination status, it does not take him out of the running for the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star Game. With the 71st NBA All-Star Game hosted at Rocket Morgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, fans might just have a chance at seeing Irving return to the basketball court, just not playing for the Nets. The NBA updated its All-Star voting process to allow all players on the roster to be placed on the ballot. If Irving is voted in, he still has a chance to play since the New York City mandate only bars him from playing at the Barclays Center or Madison Square Garden. So far, the Brooklyn Nets management have told Irving that he can rejoin the team once he is fully vaccinated and read to be “a full ...
Arsenal vs Watford preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Arsenal will to continue their recent run of impressive performances with a home win over Watford in the Premier League. The two sides will meet on the 7th of November at 14:00 pm BST. The Gunners started the season in poor form but they have bounced back strongly. They are currently seventh in the league table, just three points adrift of the top four. This is a golden opportunity for them to get into the Champions League places with a win. Meanwhile, Watford are in poor form right now and they are heading into this game just two points above the relegation zone. Arsenal vs Watford team news Arsenal possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Saka, Partey, Lokonga, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang, Lacazette Watford possible starting lineup: Foster; Ngak...
Brendan Rodgers has agreed to become Manchester United manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s position at Manchester United look very uncertain at the moment. Despite heavy investments in the summer transfer window, the Norwegian boss has failed to revive the fortunes of the club. The Red Devils are currently sixth in the Premier League table, having lost four matches so far. One of their most humiliating defeats came last month when Liverpool stunned them by claiming a 5-0 victory. However, United’s performance against Manchester City on Saturday was also highly disappointing as Pep Guardiola’s side completely dominated them to earn an easy 2-0 win. Solskjaer is under huge pressure following this defeat and his position at Old Trafford look very precarious now. According to CaughtOffside, Brendan Rodgers has verbally agree...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: 5/4 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Monday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
Another new week means SportsLens tipsters are back with a horse racing NAP of the Day. This Monday, 8 November, it’s Minella Drama in the 2m graduation chase at Carlisle (2:10). He is the best Bet of the Day with our experts at odds of 5/4. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet on the first bet placed at Quinnbet today! Trained by Donald McCain, this six-year-old Flemensfirth gelding made a winning start to life over fences last time out. Minella Drama also has some smart back form over hurdles, suggesting he has the class to follow-up here. His stable is bang in-form too, so those are the main reasons why this horse is NAP of the Day today. Read on for more details on why Minella Drama is the top Bet of the Day on 8 November. See more free daily horse racing tips in the SBS Telegram group Why will NAP...
West Ham United vs Liverpool preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Liverpool are unbeaten in all competitions and they will be looking to build on their midweek win in the Champions League with a positive result against the Hammers. The two sides will meet on the 7th of November at 16:30 pm BST. The Reds will be desperate for a win here. Jurgen Klopp’s men are three points behind league leaders Chelsea and they dropped two points at home to Brighton last time out. Liverpool let a 2-0 lead slip against the Seagulls and their fans will demand a better showing here. Meanwhile, West Ham are flying this season. The Hammers have done very well in the league as well as in Europe. They will fancy their chances of a home win here. West Ham are just two points adrift of Liverpool in fourth place. West Ham vs Liverpool team news West Ham United pos...
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid live stream, preview, team news & prediction
Atletico Madrid will look to get their season back on track with a win over Valencia in La Liga this weekend. Watch and bet on Valencia vs Atletico Madrid live on Sunday, 7th November at 15:15 pm (BST) at bet365>livestreaming>football. Atletico Madrid have dropped down to fourth in the table and they are five points adrift of the league leaders. They cannot afford to slip up further if they want to remain in the title race. The visitors will be desperate for a win here. Meanwhile, Valencia are 11th in the table and they have been quite poor in the league recently. The home side will look to pull off a morale-boosting win over the defending champions on Sunday. Valencia vs Atletico Madrid team news Valencia possible starting lineup: Cillessen; Foulquier, Diakhaby, Al...
Napoli vs Hellas Verona live stream, preview, team news & prediction
Napoli will look to extend their impressive run of form with a win over Verona in the Serie A this weekend. Watch and bet on Napoli vs Hellas Verona live on Sunday, 7th November at 17:00 pm (BST) at bet365>livestreaming>football. Napoli are at the top of the Serie A table and they have been unbeaten in the league so far. They will be looking to build on their exceptional start with a comfortable home win here. Meanwhile, Verona have shown good form in recent weeks and they will be hoping to pull off an upset. The visitors are 10th in the table but they have been very difficult to beat in their last few matches. Napoli vs Hellas Verona team news Napoli possible starting lineup: Ospina; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Rui; Anguissa, Ruiz, Zielinski; Politano, Osimhen, In...
AC Milan vs Inter Milan live stream, preview, team news & prediction
AC Milan are second in the league on goal difference and they will be looking to climb to the top with a derby win over Inter Milan in the Serie A this weekend. Watch and bet on AC Milan vs Inter Milan live on Sunday, 7th November at 19:45 pm (BST) at bet365>livestreaming>football. AC Milan have picked up 31 points from 11 league games so far and they will be determined to pick up a morale-boosting win over the cross-town rivals this weekend. The home side have the confidence and momentum with them and they will look to fix their wretched head to head record against Inter Milan in recent seasons. Meanwhile, the defending champions are third in the table, but they are seven points adrift of their bitter rivals. It will be interesting to see if they can pull off an upset he...
Andrew Mount’s Horse Racing Tips – Sunday November 7th
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 stats-based approach to betting has uncovered some gems in recent columns and he has some interesting angles for Sunday’s racing. Join SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew has two selections over jumps at Sandown and Ffos Las on Sunday November 7th: FFOS LAS 3.05 GATS AND CO (system – sire Dr Massini, young handicap chasers) Backing younger progeny of Dr Massini (aged eight or younger) in handicap chases would have found 118 winners from 709 runners (16.6% strike-rate) for a profit of £119.17 to a £1 level s...
