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.

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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 …

NFL First Touchdown Props Week 4: Harrison Stays Hot

The NFL season continues at pace with every Sunday coming sooner than the last. 

With three weeks under our belt already, we have some reliable data to go on when sizing up the Week 4 touchdown props.

I’ll take what I’ve learned so far this season and apply it to my NFL picks as I list my three favorite first touchdown scorers for Sunday’s slate.

Sky trade with Lynx, acquire No. 7 pick in 2024 draft

The Chicago Sky acquired the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and center Nikolina Milic from the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. The Lynx, in turn, received the eighth overall pick in the draft, forward Sika Kone, Chicago's second-round selection in the 2025 draft and the rights to swap the Sky's first-round pick in 2026. "We are excited to strengthen our draft position once again in a year with many top prospects," Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said. "We thank Sika for her many contributions to the Chicago Sky and wish her success in her next role." The Sky now own the third overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft (from the Phoenix Mercury) in addition to Nos. 7 and 13 (from the Dallas Wings via the Indiana Fever). "This trade in the WNBA Draf…

Mark Noble’s Diangana outburst shows West Ham solidarity, says David Moyes

David Moyes has said that West Ham’s players showed solidarity after Grady Grady Diangana’s controversial sale to West Brom and refused to criticise Mark Noble’s outburst about the winger’s departure.

The West Ham board faced unrest from supporters after allowing Diangana to leave for £18m and tensions were further inflamed when Noble tweeted that he was “angry and sad” about the decision to sell the 22-year-old. Yet Moyes, who needed to raise funds for new signings through sales, said the captain had a right to express himself and insisted that his players were not in revolt as they prepare for Saturday evening’s home game against Newcastle.

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