Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Wednesday with the short Christmas break having done little to quiet the intense speculation surrounding Rafael Benitez s future.
Benitez oversaw a stunning 10-2 rout of Rayo Vallecano last time out but that devastating display was not greeted with fanfare by the Santiago Bernabeu crowd.
Instead Benitez was whistled before the game and the players received similar jeers from the supporters at half-time despite leading 4-2.
The Administrative Tribunal for Sport s (TAD) decision to uphold Madrid s expulsion from the Copa del Rey for fielding the ineligible Denis Cheryshev is unlikely to help the pre-game atmosphere in the capital against Sociedad.
However, for all their struggles, on and off the field, Madrid trai…
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=(Picture)=The Confederation of African Football (CAF) picked Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor as the continent s best player for 2008 at an elaborate awards ceremony here Tuesday night.
Adebayor, 25 later this month, beat final nominees Mohamed Aboutrika of Egypt and Ghana s Michael Essien in a vote that involved the national team coaches of CAF s 54 member-nations.
The Arsenal star, accompanied by his mother, took home a crystal trophy and a cash prize of 20,000 US dollars.
It was the first time a Togolese took the accolade as Africa s best player.
This is a special night for me. I dedicate this award to my mum, without her, I would have been nothing. My father is no more but wherever he is, he will be proud of me, said Adebayor.
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This week’s matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams got pushed to Tuesday due to a COVID outbreak for the Rams. But all the delay might have done is hurt the Seahawks, who are dealing with an outbreak of their own now.
But this will be an important game for whoever manages to make it on the field. With a win, the Rams can pull even with the Cardinals for the top spot in the NFC West. While the Seahawks need a win if they have any hope at the playoffs.
Find out in our free NFL betting picks and predictions for Seahawks vs. Rams on Tuesday, December 21.
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The Los Angeles Rams travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings on Sunday with both teams still yet to confirm their spots in the playoffs. The Rams are all but in, with a 99% chance of making it but for the Vikings, who only have a 35% chance, it’s essential that they win out.
Can Kirk Cousins’ Vikings keep their hopes alive or will Matthew Stafford put them to the sword? Be sure to read our NFL picks and predictions for the Los Angeles Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings.
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We’re so close to Thanksgiving, you can almost smell the turkey and feel the sting of mom’s passive-aggressive judgments on your life choices.
And speaking of questionable choices, my NFL Underdogs picks and predictions came up lame last week. Woof.
That really puts the pressure on, with the annual holiday marking the home stretch of the NFL season: a starting gun for teams in the postseason race and an “Old Yeller” behind-the-shed BANG for those clubs not in contention.
But before that benchmark in mixed motivations, Week 11 serves as the last gasp for glory for many teams — plenty of which find themselves installed as NFL betting underdogs.
I dig through that pile of points, along with some winter weather, for my t…
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots will kick off Week 13 at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night.
Bettors are wondering if Josh Allen is 100% as his passing yard total is dropping, while the backfield in New England could be all Rhamondre Stevenson’s..
Find out my best NFL player prop bets for Thursday Night Football’s divisional battle between the Bills and Patriots. Be sure to also check out Jason Logan’s TNF full-game betting preview!
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We’ve got a smaller NFL odds slate than usual on Sunday, with Week 16 odds more spread around for the festive period. With that said, we still have plenty of action to wager on.
I looked through the “First Touchdown Scorer” markets to find three players who offer the perfect mix of value and opportunity to deliver some healthy returns.
Here are my free NFL picks regarding that moment for the upcoming weekend of action!
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If you’re like me, you’ve been putting some miles on the Christmas movies this month.
I’ve watched all the mainstays, like “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, and sat down for a few holiday flicks with the kids, such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and every variation of “The Grinch.”
Most Xmas movies are formulaic. The protagonist is put into some sort of yuletide pickle, bad things happen, and they’re eventually bailed out by a Christmas miracle. Cue celebrating in the snow while the end credits roll to “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love.
My latest NFL picks could use a little of that holiday help in Week 16.
I’m on a 2-7 ATS slide in the NF…
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