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Monday Night Football Betting Picks New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Forget “I love you.” The three words every football fan desires to hear after opening weekend are really “Monday Night Football.” Yes, MNF returns tonight with the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers (hopefully for more than four plays) visiting the Super Bowl loser 49ers.
Monday September 2 Best Sports Betting Picks for College Football, MLB and More
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Whether it’s based on simple principle because we hate the teams/individuals for rivalry reasons or because they’ve burned us so many times in the past on bets, us degenerates all have those teams/individuals we refuse to bet on, right? For me, add Juventus to my list forever! The Italian soccer club has been my nemesis over the last few weeks in this column, and on Sunday they cost a good friend of mine over $16k on a $100 eight-team parlay.
Monday August 26th Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for U.S Open Tennis, Soccer, MLB
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images School started back for many, which means... extra time for gambling research while you’re waiting in those despicable car drop-off lines. An informed gambler is a better gambler. Make the most of that time while Johnny is looking in his friends’ lockers for the missing $180 chemistry textbook. Maybe you’ll turn your extra-acquired knowledge into enough funds to cover that invoice from the library.
Monday August 19th Best Soccer Betting Picks & Predictions for Premier League, Serie A and more
While one “football” season doesn’t start until next month when the Ravens and Chiefs take the field on the first Thursday in September, the semi-official opening weekend of the 2024–25 season of the original ‘football’ will wrap up today with the Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1 and La Liga. All picks today will be from Monday’s games in three of those superb European leagues. Sorry moms, your Saturday mornings—and maybe afternoons and evenings—are ruined for a few months.
Monday August 12th Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for MLB & More
Jul 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Brady Singer (51) throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Olympic hangover begins today, and boy, it’s a doozy. And just think, you won’t even be able to bet on the 'sport’ of breaking in four years because that debacle won’t be returning for LA 2028.
Monday July 29 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for Olympics
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Well, the first weekend of the Olympics was certainly an interesting one, with the polarizing opening ceremony, the Canadian soccer drone scandal, and frustrating timing of ads on the NBC/Peacock broadcasts (missing an entire minute of a 14-minute rugby sevens game is unacceptable, folks).
Monday July 15 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For 7/15/2024 Original
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images If we thought last Monday was a little quiet for wagering purposes, wait until you get a listen to the almost dead silence this time around. No MLB, WNBA or international soccer leaves us with some darts, NBA Summer League and some domestic soccer here and there, so please proceed with the utmost caution. World Matchplay Darts – Michael van Gerwen vs.
Monday July 8 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For MLB Slate & Soccer Bets
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images With a 2-for-2 success rate on picks in the international soccer tournaments last Monday, we must search elsewhere for some footie gems today as Copa America and Euro 2024 break until midweek semifinals. It’s not a particularly great slate of games on tap in the MLB; there’s no WNBA action and Wimbledon gets going a little too early for most same-day stateside picks. As a result, we’ll go to Scandinavian soccer for our final pick of the day.
Monday July 1 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For Copa America & Wimbledon
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The summer of soccer rolls on Monday as the US Men’s National Team looks to stay alive. The hosts of Copa America are in desperation mode after losing to Panama, while the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 continues. And one of the great annual summer sporting rites, Wimbledon, gets going across the pond.
Monday June 24 Best Sports Betting Picks For Stanley Cup Final Game 7 & Soccer Predictions
Ross Devonport|published: Mon Jun 24 2024 13:55 PHOTO USA Today Sports Images There are few more gripping games in sports than the main event Monday, Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final. When a team has come back from a 3-0 deficit to force a decider, it’s even more of a must-see spectacle. Let’s attempt to predict the finale of the hockey season with the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers and take a stab at Euro 2024 and Copa America.
Monday June 17 Best Sports Betting Picks For Euro 2024, MLB, & WNBA
Ross Devonport|published: Mon Jun 17 2024 13:05 PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Soccer fans are running on the clouds as Euro 2024 gets under way in Germany and Copa America starts this week. Going against the scoring grain at the Euros, I’m leaning towards an under in my soccer pick today, then I’ll go with a couple of heavy favorites in the WNBA and Major League Baseball. EURO 2024 - ROMANIA VS. UKRAINE Romania won its group in qualifying, going undefeated with six wins and four draws.
Monday June 10 Best Betting Picks & Predictions For Oilers vs. Panthers & More
Ross Devonport|published: Mon Jun 10 2024 14:59 PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The first Monday after many kids are out of school should give a few folks of gambling age a little time for quality research on players, teams and trends. If that's not the case for you, I'm here to take a look at Game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final, along with a little World Cup qualifying on the African continent and then see if the red-hot Orioles can stay scorching in the Florida humidity.
Martino confirms Inter Miami to revive Luis Suárez interest Original
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has confirmed his club's continued interest in signing veteran striker Luis Suárez this winter. Speaking to the media a day before Miami's final home game of the MLS season -- a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC -- Martino said the organization continues to evaluate a potential move for the 36-year-old Uruguayan, three months after rumors surrounding the transfer originally started.
Inter Miami CF's Head Coach Confirms Interest in Signing Luis Suárez for Winter Transfer
Key points: Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino confirms the club's continued interest in signing veteran striker Luis Suárez this winter. Suárez will depart Grêmio at the end of the Brazilian Serie A season in December. Inter Miami CF has recently focused on next season's plans. Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino has confirmed the club's interest in signing striker Luis Suárez this winter.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami announces two-game tour of China
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will embark on a two-game postseason tour to China, the team announced Sunday. Just over two weeks after their 2023 MLS campaign ends, Inter Miami will travel to face Chinese Super League sides Qingdao Hainiu FC and Chengdu Rongchen on Nov. 5 and 8 respectively.
UEFA postpones all matches in Israel after war declaration
UEFA has decided to postpone all matches scheduled in Israel over the next two weeks with new dates to be confirmed later, the governing body said on Sunday. Israel declared war on Sunday, following an attack by Hamas militants. The European qualifier between Israel on Switzerland on Oct. 10 is among the matches that have been postponed. UEFA said it was waiting a few days to assess whether the European Championship qualifier between Kosovo and Israel can be played on the scheduled date of Oct.
Lionel Messi returns but Miami loss ends MLS playoff hopes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla, -- After missing five of the last six games with a hamstring injury, Lionel Messi returned to action Saturday, playing 35 minutes off the bench in a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati that eliminated Inter Miami from MLS postseason contention. Messi's only real contributions came when he sailed two free kicks -- one in the the 58th minute, the other in stoppage time -- well over Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano's crossbar.
Messi day-to-day with leg injury, questionable for NYCFC game
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Lionel Messi trained Friday morning but will be a game-time decision once again for Inter Miami due to a nagging leg injury as it faces a key home MLS matchup Saturday against New York City FC. Assistant coach Javier Morales also said Friday that veteran left back Jordi Alba will miss a second straight contest with a hamstring injury. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "Leo will train, day-to-day decision," Morales said.
What it's like to negotiate a Lionel Messi jersey swap
The aura surrounding Lionel Messi's MLS arrival is such that even opposing players are awestruck in his presence. His move to Inter Miami offers them a once-in-a-lifetime chance to share the same field with a legend who has spent the better part of the past 20 years in Europe. However, the perks don't end there for a select few rivals who have secured the ultimate keepsake.
What it's like to negotiate a Lionel Messi jersey swap
The aura surrounding Lionel Messi's MLS arrival is such that even opposing players are awestruck in his presence. His move to Inter Miami offers them a once-in-a-lifetime chance to share the same field with a legend who has spent the better part of the past 20 years in Europe. However, the perks don't end there for a select few rivals who have secured the ultimate keepsake.
Spain rout Switzerland in first home match since World Cup
Spain's women's team received the support of a record crowd on Tuesday in its first home match since winning the World Cup title. A crowd of 14,194 saw Spain rout Switzerland 5-0 in the Nations League, surpassing the previous record of 11,209 fans for a women's national team match in Spain, which was achieved in a friendly against the United States last year.
Messi’s Open Cup status game-time decision
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Lionel Messi's U.S. Open Cup status for Miami game-time call
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida -- Lionel Messi's availability for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final will come down to a game-time decision, said Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo 'Tata" Martino on Tuesday. "We will decide tomorrow based on how he's feeling," said Martino, whose team will face a red-hot Houston Dynamo FC side Wednesday, adding that Jordi Alba is doubtful for the match.
Messi out vs. Orlando with scar tissue problem
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Messi to miss Miami-Orlando match with scar tissue problem
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be fit for Sunday's game against Florida rivals Orlando City, after revealing that the World Cup winner is still dealing with a scar tissue problem suffered while with the Argentina national team earlier this month.
Messi exits Miami win early due to muscle fatigue
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Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba leave Inter Miami game in first half
Lionel Messi was substituted with an apparent leg injury in the 37th minute of Inter Miami CF's game against Toronto FC on Wednesday, only minutes after his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba had also left the field. Messi and Alba, who both started the game after not making the trip for Saturday's 5-2 loss in Atlanta United FC, were not involved in any particularly heavy challenges or visibly limping, but were clearly in some kind of physical discomfort.
Martino: Miami to be ‘careful’ with available Messi
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Messi healthy, available to play vs. Atlanta - Miami's Martino
Lionel Messi is healthy and will be available for selection Saturday's road game against Atlanta United FC, Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said on Friday. Messi uncharacteristically left Argentina's World Cup qualifying win last week over Ecuador before the final whistle, and while he did make Wednesday's trip to Bolívia, he was not named in coach Lionel Scaloni's 23-man squad for the 3-0 victory at La Paz's high altitude.
Messi return before Bolivia match unlikely - Miami's Martino
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said Friday he doesn't think Lionel Messi sustained any kind of serious injury in Argentina's opening World Cup qualifying win over Ecuador on Thursday, but that he should know more soon regarding his star's status. Messi scored on a trademark free kick before leaving with a minute remaining in the 1-0 victory. "It does not seem like anything important," said Martino.
Messi to start at home vs. Nashville - Miami coach Martino
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said Tuesday that Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets will likely return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's home matchup against Nashville SC. The former Barcelona stars both came off the bench at the hour mark in Saturday's 2-0 road win against the New York Red Bulls, with Messi scoring in his first MLS game. Both veterans had gone the distance in their previous six contests.
Four shot at Oklahoma high school football game
CHOCTAW, Okla. -- Four people were shot during a high school football game Friday night in Oklahoma where a police officer also fired a weapon, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 10:30 p.m. at a game in Choctaw between Choctaw High School and Del City High School, Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said. The victims were transported to a hospital with gunshot wounds.
Martino: Messi a doubt to make MLS debut Sat.
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Lionel Messi a doubt to make MLS debut Saturday - Martino
Inter Miami manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino said Friday that Lionel Messi's availability for his potential MLS debut this weekend remains up in the air. Inter Miami is currently in New York preparing for Saturday's contest against the New York Red Bulls, a game that will be the team's seventh in just 23 days. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "We will assess further after this evening's training," said Martino.
Thierry Henry named France U21 coach ahead of Paris Olympics
Former France striker Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's under-21s until 2025, the French Football Federation said in a statement on Monday. The Arsenal legend will lead the team at next year's Olympic Games in Paris, replacing Sylvain Ripoll, who was sacked after France's early exit at this year's European Under-21s. Former Angers manager Gerald Baticle will join Henry's staff as assistant coach.
Pulisic stars on Serie A debut with stunning goal to help Milan win
United States standout Christian Pulisic began his AC Milan career in impressive style by scoring one goal and setting up another as Bologna was beaten 2-0 on Monday in their opening match of Serie A. Pulisic, who joined Milan last month, had a hand in Olivier Giroud's opener and his former Chelsea teammate returned the favor in the 21st minute. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "It was a fantastic start for sure," Pulisic said. "I'm really excited to be a part of this team.
Martino set to rest Messi after US Open Cup semi
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Messi will start U.S. Open Cup semi vs. Cincinnati - Martino
Inter Miami will play their sixth match in 22 days Wednesday when they take on FC Cincinnati in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal, with three more matches coming up in the following 11 days when they resume MLS play. Those scary numbers may raise some concern about the 36-year-old legs of a certain Lionel Messi, who played all 120 minutes in Saturday's Leagues Cup final and a full 90 minutes in each of the four previous matches.
Messi will start U.S. Open Cup semi vs. FC Cincinnati - Martino
Inter Miami will play their sixth match in 22 days Wednesday when they take on FC Cincinnati in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal, with three more matches coming up in the following 11 days when they resume MLS play. Miami's busy schedule may raise some concern about the 36-year-old legs of a certain Lionel Messi, who played all 90 minutes in Saturday's Leagues Cup final and in each of the four previous matches.
Miami's Yedlin hails 'unbelievable' Messi's off-field values
Inter Miami and United States defender DeAndre Yedlin has hailed the off-field values of new teammate Lionel Messi as the pair prepare for Saturday's Leagues Cup final against Nashville SC on Saturday.
Messi diz que futebol dos Estados Unidos está no caminho para alcançar o europeu: 'Tem todas as oportunidades para isso'
A MLS pode não estar no nível das principais ligas da Europa, mas Lionel Messi, do Inter Miami, disse acreditar que a diferença não é muito grande. Em sua primeira entrevista à mídia na última quinta-feira (17) desde que chegou aos Estados Unidos, em julho deste ano, o vencedor da Copa do Mundo com a Argentina disse que a MLS está prestes a alcançar o nível de competição do Velho Continente.
Messi: MLS poised for leap to catch Euro leagues
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Messi: MLS poised for leap to catch Euro leagues
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Lionel Messi: MLS poised for step to catch European leagues
MLS might not be on the level of Europe's top leagues, but global superstar Lionel Messi said he thinks it isn't far behind. In his first sit-down with media on Thursday since joining Inter Miami CF in July as a free agent, the World Cup winner with Argentina said MLS is poised to take the next step and reach the level of competition on the other side of the Atlantic. "I think it has every opportunity to do so," Messi told ESPN's Luis Miguel Echegaray. "That growth depends a lot on the league.
Miami's Martino plays down Messi injury fears
Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino played down a potential Lionel Messi injury after the Argentine superstar appeared to tweak his right ankle during training Monday. "I was only at a part of the session because I had a meeting afterwards and was finishing preparing, so I didn't see exactly what happened. But if it was something serious, I'm sure everyone would have been shocked," Martino said before his team flew out for Tuesday's Leagues Cup semifinal against Philadelphia Union.
Miami's Martino plays down Messi injury fears
Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino played down a potential Lionel Messi injury after the Argentine superstar appeared to tweak his right ankle during training Monday. "I was only at a part of the session because I had a meeting afterwards and was finishing preparing, so I didn't see exactly what happened. But if it was something serious, I'm sure everyone would have been shocked," Martino said before his team flew out for Tuesday's Leagues Cup semifinal against Philadelphia Union.
Martino: Messi’s display a warning to opponents
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Martino: Messi's latest display a warning to Miami opponents
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- In Lionel Messi's third game with new club Inter Miami on Wednesday, coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino saw a little extra from his superstar -- and his team's opponents. Messi scored twice in Miami's 3-1 victory over local rivals Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round of 32 on Wednesday, while also receiving a yellow card and some rough treatment from opposition players in a feisty contest. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "The match the other day [vs.
Real Madrid UCL winner Asier Illarramendi joins FC Dallas
FC Dallas announced the signing of LaLiga veteran Asier Illarramendi for the remainder of the 2023 season on Thursday. The deal includes a club option for 2024 with the 33-year-old midfielder, a former UEFA Champions League winner at Real Madrid. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Illarramendi spent the past nine seasons at Real Sociedad, where he registered 11 goals in 167 appearances during his second stint with the Spanish side.
Miami coach expects rough treatment of Messi
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