NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Why Paolo Banchero is by far the best bet among draft class despite low odds NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Why Paolo Banchero is by far the best bet among draft class despite low odds: Bets on the NBA Rookie of the Year should be placed on Paolo Banchero if they are to be made before the season begins. Credit – https://www.cbssports.com/ While I try to be more nuanced in my award predictions, history suggests that Banchero will be the clear favorite to win this year if he can stay fit. Now, you…
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Champions League: How Neymar, Mbappe & Messi are finally thriving at PSG Champions League: How Neymar, Mbappe & Messi are finally thriving at PSG: When Lionel Messi signed with Paris St. Germain on August 10, 2021, the entire footballing world took a deep breath. Credit – https://www.bbc.com/ It was thought that Messi’s tie with Barcelona was unshakable, but the club’s financial woes forced him to go, and now Neymar and Kylian Mbappe has joined Messi in Paris to form a star-studded offensive trident. Despite winning the league in their first season together in Paris, the trio had trouble gelling as…
RANKING NFL’S 10 MOST ACCURATE QUARTERBACKS AND WHERE THEY EXCEL Ranking NFL’s 10 Most Accurate Quartebacks and where they excel: For the upcoming 2022 NFL season, FOX Sports will have Warren Sharp on as an analyst. Over the course of the year, he’ll go down the week’s most important games and predict the statistics that’ll give you an edge at the book. Credit – https://www.foxsports.com/ Using Warren’s breakdown of the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks based on on-target percentage, this article ranks and profiles the league’s top 10 signal-callers in this category. No. 1: Joe Burrow The Bengals have a solid…
Cricket legend Suresh Raina has announced his retirement. Cricket legend Suresh Raina has announced his retirement. Suresh Raina, who used to bat for India and Uttar Pradesh, has said that he is done with “all formats of cricket.” This means that his IPL and India domestic careers are over. Raina, who was 35 at the time, had already quit international cricket. He told the world this on August 15, 2020, not long after MS Dhoni had done the same. Now he has retired from all the other formats. Image Source Link Raina’s Statement “It has been an absolute honour to…
After Arshdeep Singh’s online harassment, Tendulkar appealed to cricket fans to keep the sport devoid of all forms of personal attacks. After Arshdeep Singh’s online harassment, Tendulkar appealed to cricket fans to keep the sport devoid of all forms of personal attacks. Sachin Tendulkar, a legendary batsman, backed Arshdeep Singh on Tuesday. He asked fans to keep cricket “free from personal attacks.” This happened after the young pacer got a lot of hateful comments online after India lost the Asia Cup match to Pakistan by five wickets. Image Source Link Criticism and Support The 23-year-old left-arm pacer was harshly criticized…
South Africa has announced their T20 World Cup squad, and one of their best batters didn’t make it to the list. South Africa has announced their T20 World Cup squad, and one of their best batters didn’t make it to the list. Tuesday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the Proteas’ team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The tournament will be held next month in Australia. Rassie van der Dussen’s absence from the team stood out because he is still recovering from a finger injury he got in the second Test against England. The 33-year-old will likely have…
From Gautam Gambhir to Kannaur Lokesh Rahul: Cricket fraternity steps forward to pay tribute to Suresh Raina after retirement decision Image Credits:https://www.timesnownews.com/ From Gautam Gambhir to Kannaur Lokesh Rahul: Cricket fraternity steps forward to pay tribute to Suresh Raina after retirement decision: One of the greatest Indian cricket players Suresh Raina announced his retirement decision on 4th September 2022. Raina will stop playing for Uttar Pradesh in Domestic Cricket. He remained unsold in the IPL auction 2022. As a result, he will not play in the Indian Premier League 2023. Raina’s Instagram post Suresh Raina took to Instagram and posted…
Rishabh Pant is always a better option than Dinesh Karthik according to Ajay Jadeja Image Credits: https://www.timesnownews.com/ Rishabh Pant is always a better option than Dinesh Karthik according to Ajay Jadeja: There has been a heated discussion regarding the Indian cricketer behind the stumps. In the three matches of the Asia Cup, Dinesh Karthik featured in the first match. Rishabh Pant joined Dinesh Karthik in the second match against Hong Kong. But in the third match, against Pakistan, Pant replaced Dinesh Karthik. The Indian Cricket management also seems confused about the position behind the stumps. Dinesh Karthik is in his…
Potpourri of thoughts: Panther sadness to childhood sports venue reimagined Panther sadness to childhood sports venue reimagined: This ancient brain has so many thoughts that a potpourri column would suffice. Some may think this method is lazy, and the writer can’t focus on one thing. Why choose one topic when you may choose several? This column includes pain, love, history, and predictions. Credit – https://knox.villagesoup.com/ Elizabeth Bianchi died Aug. 20 after a long, valiant struggle with illness. Bianchi, 39, was a science teacher and cross-country assistant coach. She never lost her bright, cheery personality despite health issues. She was graceful…
Film Room: Bryce Young’s Effectiveness on the Ground Film Room: Bryce Young’s Effectiveness on the Ground: It’s common knowledge that Bryce Young is a phenomenal athlete. The current Heisman Trophy winner was a nimble passer at Alabama, frequently escaping defenders in the pocket and launching passes downfield. Credit – https://www.yardbarker.com/ However, Young has rarely used his legs to take off downfield and rack up rushing yards despite his pocket mobility. Even last year, this was a common criticism leveled at Young by Alabama fans: it was clear he had the rushing ability, but he wasn’t putting it to use. Due…
India vs Sri Lanka: Irfan Pathan on where India fell short India vs Sri Lanka: Irfan Pathan on where India fell short: Arshdeep Singh should have bowled the 19th over according to former India allrounder Irfan Pathan. Team India was defeated by Sri Lanka in their Super 4 encounter on Tuesday. Credit: Cricketaddictor Tuesday, the Asia Cup Super 4 match was yet another disappointment for India as they lost to Sri Lanka in two straight games and again got dangerously close to being knocked out of the continental competition. India’s captain Rohit Sharma’s brilliant innings of 41-balls 72 was for…
Champions League, Messi equals Ronaldo’s ‘unbreakable’ record Champions League, Messi equals Ronaldo’s ‘unbreakable’ record: The Secret Behind Messi and Ronaldo’s Unbreakable Champions League Record. After he started the Champions League match against Juventus, Lionel Messi became one of the four players to have played in 19 editions of Europe’s elite club competition. Credit: Republicworld For Manchester United, the UEFA Champions League is largely missed this year. Cristiano Ronaldo won the last of his Ballon d’Or trophies and will now be a part of Europa League this season. Lionel Messi winning his first match in the competition equals Ronaldo whilst still…
Ravi Shastri after India’s defeat against Sri Lanka Ravi Shastri after India’s defeat against Sri Lanka: India faced another defeat in Super 4 in Asia Cup 2022. This defeat has almost made India out of the tournament unless a miracle happens. After failing to defend 181/7 against Pakistan, India could not defend 173/8. This loss has raised many questions about the Indian cricket team. The India team is considered one of the top contenders for winning the World Cup in Australia next month. Jasprit Bumrah Missed Asia Cup Squad due to injury while Mohammed Shami was not selected. On Analyzing…
India is almost out of Asia Cup 2022 Under Skipper Rohit Sharma India is almost out of Asia Cup 2022 Under Skipper Rohit Sharma : Sri Lanka defeated India in a thrilling match to reach the finals. India lost to Pakistan in the same on Sunday in Super 4. On Tuesday, India set a good target of 173 on board for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka managed to clinch victory by chasing the total with one ball to spare. Kusal Mendis was the top scorer with 57 runs followed by Pathum Nissanka’s 52 runs. The Sri Lankan Run chase was looking strong…
Twitter reacted over India’s loss against Sri Lanka Twitter reacted over India’s loss against Sri Lanka: Minutes after India lost against Sri Lanka, the Indian team was trending on Twitter. People were disappointed and put the team under the radar. Some were disappointed with Rishab’s poor wicket-keeping in the last ball. Some were questioning Rohit Sharm’s Captaincy. Many Indian team fans were seen missing Former Captain MS Dhoni. However, people appreciated Arshdeep’s last efforts to save the match. Just like the last match in the Asia Cup against Pakistan, Arshdeep’s over was replayed. With only 7 runs to defend in…