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On the Ground in Dubai’s Booming Skate Scene
Drenched in sweat, but unfazed by the approximate 40 degree celsius heat, Karim Nassar, Maysam Faraj and Wathek Allal are deciding who skates first with a round of rock, paper, scissors. Faraj is up, reminiscing on his time at summer camp during the mid-90s, where he first met a counselor on a skateboard. “The skateboard was a cheap plastic thing you’d find at your common sports shop. He was cool enough to let me stand on it, which I could barely do,” he remembers. I remember being confused. I asked myself, ‘How can I not stand and balance on this thing? Why is this so hard? I should be able to do this.’ I was humbled and I became obsessed”. “At some point I realized how these brands were just tourists, there to make themselves look cool” Faraj soon went hunting for a board of his own — le...
Newcastle United could sign Marc Overmars as sporting director
Newcastle United could sign Marc Overmars as their director of football, according to reports. It’s been two weeks since a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium completed a £300 million takeover of the Premier League outfit. They have now dismissed Steve Bruce from his position at St. James’ Park and are currently looking to hire a new manager. However, the Tyneside club are also said to be searching for a director of football. According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Newcastle have added Overmars to their sporting director shortlist. The 48-year-old is currently the director of football at Ajax, joining the Eredivisie side in the summer of 2012. The former Netherlands international is regarded as one of the best in his roles in European football. ...
Europa League – West Ham United vs Racing Genk Betting Tips – 8/1 PickYourPunt at Betfred
The Europa League gets back underway this evening, and we’ve got some West Ham United vs Racing Genk betting tips to share ahead of the crucial Group H clash. Read on to get details on an 8/1 PickYourPunt offer at Betfred, as well as a Bet £10 Get £30 promo. Join Betfred to get enhanced 8/1 odds on the West Ham vs Genk Europa League fixture West Ham United vs Racing Genk Europa League London Olympic Stadium Thursday, October 21 at 20:00 BST BT Sport Betfred is offering an exclusive Europa League PickYourPunt promo to all Sportslens readers. By clicking any link in this article, you can bet on West Ham To Win To Nil, Over 2.5 Goals, 6 Or More Corners & Antonio To Score at enhanced odds of 8/1. At 8/1, a £10 stake on today’s PickYourPunt Betfred special returns £90! West Ham United...
Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery interested to become Newcastle United manager
Ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery and current Rangers boss Steven Gerrard are interested to take charge of Newcastle United, according to reports. The Magpies sacked Steve Bruce from his position on Wednesday and they are currently searching for a new permanent boss. Graeme Jones has been appointed on an interim basis and he will be in charge for the upcoming match against Crystal Palace. Former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has emerged as one of the top candidates for the job at St. James’ Park. However, there are other high-profile names who have also been associated with the coveted position. Gerrard is currently managing at Scottish side Rangers but he would be keen to take charge of the Tyneside club, according to the Northern Echo. The 41-year-old signed ...
Andrew Mount’s Horse Racing Tips – Friday October 22nd
Andrew Mount is a regular contributor to the Racing Post, Racing Post Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook and the GG.co.uk website. He can also be heard on William Hill Radio and occasionally pundits on Racing Post TV. His stats-based approach to betting finds value selections on a daily basis. Join SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew has cast his eye over the horse racing meetings on Friday October 22nd and come up with several recommended bets at Cheltenham, Doncaster, Newbury and Dundalk: DONCASTER 1.00 YOUTHFUL KING (system – sire Fountain Of Youth AW to turf switch) The Luke Dace-trained YOUTHFUL KING was an eyecatcher on his turf debut at Sandown last month, going down by just four lengths in fifth place wh...
Lazio vs Marseille preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Lazio will be looking to climb to the top of their group with a win when they take on Marseille in the Europa League this week. The two sides will meet on the 21st of October at 17:45 pm BST. The Italian outfit are currently one point behind group leaders Galatasaray in second place. Meanwhile, Marseille are yet to pick up a win from two outings. Lazio vs Marseille team news Neither team have any notable injury concerns ahead of this game. Lazio possible starting lineup: Strakosha; Lazzari, Felipe, Acerbi, Hysaj; Alberto, Leiva, Milinkovic-Savic; Pedro, Immobile, Anderson Marseille possible starting lineup: Lopez; Saliba, Gonzalez, Peres; Lirola, Kamara, Guendouzi; Under, Payet, De la Fuente; Milik Lazio vs Marseille form guide Lazio are coming into this game on the back of a mor...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: 2/1 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Thursday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
SportsLens’ NAP of the Day this Thursday is Qunita Do Mar in the Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Class 3) in Carlisle at 15:05. Our experts predict a strong race for this Ben Pauling runner at 2/1 on 21 October. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet for the first wager placed at Quinnbet today! The Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle boasts a strong class of racehorses, including Mrs. Diane Sayer pairing Frightened Rabbit and The Navigator. But in these difficult conditions, we’re backing jockey Luca Morgan riding Quinto Do Mar to pull off an upset. Read on to learn why we’re backing this Ben Pauling-trained horse and how to get a £25 free bet in time for Carlisle: See more free daily horse racing tips in the SBS Telegram group Why will Quinto do Mar win? B...
Real Betis vs Bayer Leverkusen preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen face-off in the Europa League this week and both teams will look to cement their place at the top of their group with a win. The two sides will meet on the 21st of October at 17:45 pm BST. Both teams have managed to win their first two group games and they will fancy their chances against each other. Real Betis vs Bayer Leverkusen team news Victor Ruiz and Youssouf Sabaly are expected to miss out for the Spanish side. The Germans are set to be without Charles Aranguiz, Exequiel Palacios, Julian Baumartlinger and Timothy Fosu-Mensah on Thursday. Real Betis possible starting lineup: Silva; Bellerin, Bartra, Gonzalez, Moreno; Guardado, Carvalho; Joaquin, Fekir, Canales; Iglesias Bayer Leverkusen possible starting lineup: Hradecky; Frimpong,...
Napoli vs Legia Warsaw preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Napoli will look to pick up their first win of the group stages when they take on Legia Warsaw in the Europa League this week. The two sides will meet on the 21st of October at 20:00 pm BST. Legia are at the top of their group with two wins out of two and they will fancy their chances of winning at home. Meanwhile, Napoli cannot afford to drop points here and they will be desperate for the three points. Napoli vs Legia Warsaw team news Mario Rui is suspended for the home side. Kevin Malcuit, Adam Ounas, Stanislav Lobotka and Kostas Manolas are injured. Faouzi Ghoulam is ineligible for the Europa League. Legia will be without Bartosz Kapustka. Napoli possible starting lineup: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Koulibaly, Zanoli; Anguissa, Ruiz, Elmas; Insigne, Osimhen, Polita...
Spalding’s Newest Basketball Hoop Can Be Assembled in Under 30 Minutes
Sporting goods company Spalding has released a new line of basketball hoops that can be completely assembled in under 30 minutes. The Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly features either a 50-inch or 54-inch steel-framed acrylic board, 8-to-10-inch Infinite Adjust Elevator Lift System, a 36-gallon base for superior stability and an Arena Slam Breakaway Rim for expert gameplay. It also features a clear-view backboard — a first for portable basketball hoops — and offers an AR tour of what the hoop will look like in your backyard prior to purchase, available through the Spalding website. “The basketball hoop assembly process needed to be easier and more enjoyable — that was made clear to us through analyzing reviews throughout the category and from focus groups of athletes, parents and coache...
Fans Can Now Purchase the First Ever Giant Book of Legendary NBA Poster Dunks
Power Move Publishing has put together some of the most iconic NBA poster dunks into giant-sized coffee table books for basketball fans to relish over. Titled POSTERIZED, the book weighs over nine pounds and is set to be the largest basketball photography book and the first-ever book to exclusively feature dunk photos. The book allows fans to flip through decades of legendary slams across all eras of basketball history. The project is put together by an independent publisher, Power Move Publishing and has been a labor of love getting int developed in the past year. The book features multiple stories, interviews and anecdotes from NBA legends, sports historians, photographers and fans over the years. Major dunkers including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Shaquil...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: 4/1 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Wednesday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
SportsLens’ NAP of the Day this Wednesday is Gym Tonic in the opening 2m 3f maiden hurdle at Fontwell (1:23). Our experts see plenty of potential in this Dan Skelton runner on his second start at value odds of 4/1 on 20 October. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet for the first wager placed at Quinnbet today! A five-year-old gelding by Spanish Moon, Gym Tonic can only come on for his racecourse and hurdles bow when second at Kelso last month. This is an open race, but the sharp left-handed track may be too tight for the Irish Point winners in opposition. Therefore, Gym Tonic looks the best value Bet of the Day this Tuesday. Read on and see even more reasons why he rates the NAP of the Day today at that fab 4/1 price. See more free daily horse racing tips in the SBS Telegram group Why will Gym Tonic wi...
