Brad Thomas explains why he's loving the Penn State money line against SMU in the first round of the college football playoff and highlights Kevin Jennings' passing line as an enticing bet.
Liam Lawson fulfils ‘lifelong dream’ by replacing Sergio Pérez at Red Bull
- New Zealander steps in after 11 F1 races for RB team
- Valtteri Bottas rejoins Mercedes as a reserve driver
The New Zealander Liam Lawson has been confirmed as Sergio Pérez’s replacement at Red Bull for next season. It was announced on Wednesday that the Mexican driver had lost his seat after four years as Max Verstappen’s teammate after a disappointing year.
Lawson, who joined the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2019, steps in after 11 races for the RB team. The 22-year-old said: “To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver is a lifelong dream for me. This is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old.
Continue reading...Everton takeover by Friedkin Group completed as Moshiri era is ended
- US company buying 98.8% stake in Merseyside club
- ‘Exciting new era’ promised after deal worth about £500m
The Friedkin Group has completed its takeover of Everton and brought the turbulent era of Farhad Moshiri to an end.
The US company (TFG), owned by the Texas billionaire and proposed new Everton chairman Dan Friedkin, agreed a complex deal to purchase Moshiri’s 94.1% shareholding in September. Through its entity Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited it has acquired 98.8% of the shares in Everton and converted the club’s short-term debt to equity.
Continue reading...‘Couldn’t have had a worse night’: Renegades run riot on Hurricanes in nightmare all-time low
The Melbourne Renegades have enforced a demolition of the highest order on the Hobart Hurricanes in Geelong on Wednesday night, winning by six wickets in their chase of a franchise record-low target of just 75 runs.
‘Can’t film without asking me’: Kohli‘s airport clash with media ahead of MCG blockbuster
Indian superstar Virat Kohli has been been involved in a verbal stoush with media at Melbourne Airport, landing in Victoria ahead of the Boxing Day test at the MCG.
Denny Hamlin 2024 season in review
Editor’s note: This continues the series in which we review each 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs driver in reverse order of championship finish. Season in review: Denny Hamlin, No. 11, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Crew Chief: Chris Gabehart Final 2024 Ranking: 8th Key stats: Three wins, 12 top fives, 18 top 10s, three poles, 943 laps […]
Najee Harris: Steelers’ fumble was on me, shouldn’t go on Russell Wilson’s stats
Harris dropped a lateral from Wilson on Sunday against the Eagles. It was Harris's fault, but officially Wilson's fumble.
St. John’s Red Storm play the Providence Friars, look for 5th straight victory
St. John's scores 84.8 points and has outscored opponents by 17.3 points per game. Providence averages 70.5 points per game, 3.0 more points than the 67.5 St. John's allows. St. John's averages 20.2 more points per game (84.8) than Providence allows to opponents (64.6).
Weston and Tennessee State host Southern Indiana
Tennessee State Tigers (4-7) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (5-5) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Screaming Eagles -4.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State takes on Southern Indiana after Brandon Weston scored 22 points in Tennessee State's 89-58 win against the Johnson (TN) Royals. The Screaming Eagles have gone 4-1 at home.
Southeast Missouri State hosts Eastern Illinois after Shelton’s 22-point performance
Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-7) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (4-6) Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redhawks -5.5; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois takes on Southeast Missouri State after Nakyel Shelton scored 22 points in Eastern Illinois' 81-66 loss to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. The Redhawks have gone 3-1 in home games.
Southern Indiana and Tennessee State face off in conference matchup
Tennessee State Tigers (4-6) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (8-3) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sanaa' St. Andre and Tennessee State take on Ali Saunders and Southern Indiana on Thursday. The Screaming Eagles are 5-0 on their home court.
Vanderbilt visits Dayton after Pierre’s 42-point game
Vanderbilt Commodores (10-1) at Dayton Flyers (6-4) Dayton, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vanderbilt takes on Dayton after Khamil Pierre scored 42 points in Vanderbilt's 106-40 victory against the Evansville Purple Aces. The Flyers are 6-1 on their home court.
Morehead State hosts UT Martin after Littleford’s 27-point outing
UT Martin Skyhawks (2-8) at Morehead State Eagles (5-5) Morehead, Kentucky; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin visits Morehead State after Shae Littleford scored 27 points in UT Martin's 82-71 victory against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Eagles have gone 3-2 at home.
Fresno State takes home win streak into matchup with Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (9-2) at Fresno State Bulldogs (8-4) Fresno, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State hosts Northern Arizona looking to extend its five-game home winning streak. The Bulldogs are 6-1 in home games.
No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers and the Richmond Spiders square off in West Palm Beach, Florida
Richmond Spiders (9-2) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (9-0) West Palm Beach, Florida; Friday, 2:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Tennessee plays Richmond in West Palm Beach, Florida.