Dortmund hand Favre contract extension until 2021

Lucien Favre has signed a contract extension tying him to Borussia Dortmund until 2021.

Swiss coach Favre agreed a two-year deal with Dortmund in May 2018 and led them to an unexpected Bundesliga title charge in his first season at the helm.

Having finished just two points behind eventual champions Bayern Munich, the former Borussia Monchengladbach boss has renewed his terms at Signal Iduna Park.

I m looking forward to continuing constructive and successful cooperation with the entire BVB team, said Favre in a statement after the new deal was announced on Tuesday.

I m delighted to have the opportunity to shape the sporting future of this tradition-steeped club.

Favre 2021

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow)

Dortmund CEO Hans-…

Chelsea focusing on themselves ahead of Arsenal clash, says Bompastor

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor says the Blues are focusing purely on their own form as they bid to continue their flawless start to her reign against Arsenal.

Taking over from legendary boss Emma Hayes, Bompastor has overseen back-to-back Women s Super League wins over Aston Villa (1-0) and Crystal Palace (7-0).

The Blues saw their matchday three fixture versus Manchester United postponed last week, but a victory over rivals Arsenal in Saturday s lone WSL game would take them top of the table.

Arsenal were tipped as candidates to end Chelsea s five-year reign at the summit of the English game in pre-season, only to draw two of their opening three matches, but Bompastor is not concerned with others results.

The players are really focused on themselves…

Spain save their best till last at Euro 2012 and make history in the process

Spain produced their best performance of Euro 2012 to hammer Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final.

Although Los Rojas were favourites for the tournament they still had to go out there and prove they were the best and they did it in devastating fashion.

Best

The first half was arguably the best I have ever seen a team produce when it comes to passing, attractive football.

The Spaniards were simply magnificent, passing the ball to one another like the Italians wasn’t even on the pitch.

The two first half goals summed up the way that the Spanish like to play the game, with short incisive passes and well taken finishes. This Spanish team is definitely the best international team I have seen in my lifetime and I’m doubtful that any other national can …

Wolves 0-1 Manchester United: Benched Rashford the hero as Red Devils end 2022 in top four

Marcus Rashford came off the bench to steer Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over struggling Wolves at Molineux and send them into 2023 in the top four of the Premier League.

Rashford had scored two in two since returning from the World Cup but was benched by Erik ten Hag on Saturday for disciplinary reasons as United put in a blunt first-half performance.

The England international was introduced at the break and had a huge impact, firing home a 76th-minute winner with a powerful finish past Jose Sa, before he later had a second ruled out following a VAR check.

It could be a huge three points for United on the road as they leapfrog Tottenham into fourth, with Spurs due to play Aston Villa on Sunday.

The hosts received a huge let-off early on when an und…

England in 2015 v England in 2019: How Neville´s transformation led Lionesses back to World Cup semi

England have reached the Women s World Cup semi-finals again, but the manner in which they have done so has been far more impressive.

Four years ago in Canada the Lionesses were one of the competition s surprise packages, beating Norway and the hosts in the knockout phase before being eliminated when Laura Bassett scored a stoppage-time own goal against Japan in the last four.

Phil Neville s class of 2019 have returned to that stage in France and meet the United States, the defending champions and tournament favourites, in Lyon on Tuesday.

Here we crunch the Opta numbers on Mark Sampson s 2015 team and Neville s squad to show how England have been considerably better at both ends of the pitch in 2019.

Expected goals excluding penalties (0.9 per game …

Broncos vs Browns TNF Prop Bets: Riding With Williams On The Ground And Through The Air

Week 7 kicks off with the banged-up Denver Broncos visiting the even-more shorthanded Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. The prop markets were slow to fully open, thanks to all the injuries to Cleveland’s offense, but we’ve still found three solid player props with an emphasis on a Denver running back. 

We bring you our favorite free prop picks and predictions for Thursday night’s Broncos vs. Browns Week 7 battle. 

Philadelphia Eagles Odds, Predictions, and Betting Preview 2022: Will Hurts Fly or Fall Flat?

The Philadelphia Eagles are on par with tropical cocktails and sunscreen when it comes to hot summer commodities. 

Philly caught everyone’s attention with a playoff berth in 2021 and made waves before the draft by trading for wide receiver A.J. Brown, following that with a solid draft class. That pumped up the Eagles’ NFL odds, with futures, the win total, and lookahead lines all seeing positive movement across the market.

Are those optimistic opinions right or is Philly just a summer crush for NFL bettors? We spread our wings and soar with our Philadelphia Eagles 2022 betting preview.

Philadelphia Eagles futures odds

Broncos vs Cardinals Preseason Picks and Predictions: Expect Plenty of End Zone Action in Zona

Two eras begin as the NFL preseason gets underway. 

Welcome to the Sean Payton era in Denver. The veteran head coach is tasked with turning around the Broncos following a disappointing 5-12 record a year ago. Looking at NFL odds, his team is one of the biggest favorites on the board for their first preseason game.

The Arizona Cardinals are also under new leadership as former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon begins his first job as a HC. He too is tasked with turning around his team after a lowly 2022 effort where the Cardinals had a 4-13 record. 

Which head coach will get off on the right foot in preseason game No. 1? Check out my NFL picks and predictions for the Broncos vs. Cardinals on Friday, August 11 to find…

Titans vs Steelers TNF Prop Bets: D-Hop Does More Damage in Steel City

It’s Halloween week and a primetime showdown between Will Levis and Kenny Pickett may feel more trick than treat, but the Thursday Night Football odds are still somewhat compelling as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Tennessee Titans.

The NFL Week 9 odds start here — and this contest has real implications for the back end of the AFC playoff picture. The 4-3 Steelers and the 3-4 Titans are both trailing division leaders, but they’re very much in the Wild Card hunt.

There was no Derrick Henry trade ahead of this week’s deadline as Tennessee looks to stay competitive in the second half of the season, and he’s going to be among the top NFL player props this evening.

I’m taking a deep dive into the NFL odds and sharing my …

Packers vs 49ers Odds, Picks, and Divisional Round Predictions: Aiyuk Attacks Pack With Aplomb

The San Francisco 49ers start their path to the Super Bowl odds in the NFL Divisional Round, set as sizable favorites in the Divisional Round odds when they host the upstart Green Bay Packers tonight.

San Francisco got to sit back and watch Wild Card Weekend live up to its name, thanks in large part to Green Bay smashing the Dallas Cowboys as road underdogs.

The Cheeseheads hit the highway for the second straight game, taking on the NFC’s top seed but a Niners team with a recent history of coming up short in the postseason. Does Green Bay have another upset in it, or is this finally the year for Kyle Shanahan’s squad?

I break down the NFL odds for this NFC Divisional Round matchup and give my best NFL picks and predictions …