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Embiid wins the colossus battle

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Whenever the Philadelphia 76ers play against the Denver Nuggets, the NBA focuses on the battle between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Today, these two great players faced each other again, being the last two MVPs and the top contenders for the American national award. The match was aired on national television, and it was a great day for basketball fans. The Sixers won with a score of 126-121, giving Embiid an extra push in the race to be the season’s best player. The Cameroonian basketball player had another incredible Game , scoring at least 30 points for the 18th consecutive Game , which equals the sixth-best streak in History set by Elgin Baylor. He seemed highly motivated by the com Pet ition, as he played exceptionally well, finishing the Game with 41 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. Nikola Jokic, his opponent, also played well, matching him almost point for point with 25 points and 19 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive. The match was tied for most of the game, and both...

Australian Open 2024: Who plays today Tuesday Jan. 16? Paul, Rune, Alcaraz, Zverev, Ruud

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The second day of the Australian Open was full of excitement and drama. There were two enthralling matches in the men’s singles category, which Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jean-Lennard Struff won. Auger-Aliassime defeated Dominic Thiem , the 2020 US Open champion, in a five-setter that lasted almost five hours. The match was a nail-biter, and the Canadian eventually won by 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4 . Meanwhile, Jean-Lennard Struff defeated Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. However, it was a sad day for Andy Murray’s fans as he lost his first-round match to Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Murray, struggling with injuries recently, lost by 4-6, 2-6, 2-6. After the match, the British tennis player said this might be his last Australian Open. Was that Andy Murray's last Australian Open? 🙁#AusOpen #BBC Tennis pic.twitter.com/BXJu5mqZOS — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 15, 2024 In the women’s singles category, two-time champion Naomi Osaka’s comeback ended in t...

Tottenham's best and worst players in 2-2 draw with Man Utd

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Given Tottenham Hotspur's egregiously poor record at Old Trafford throughout the years, Lilywhites fans probably would've taken a 2-2 draw prior to kick-off on Sunday. And that draw looks all the more digestible when you consider that Tottenham were without James Maddison, Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski for the game too. Goals from Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur ensured that Spurs were able to come from behind on two occasions at the Theatre of Dreams to salvage a point, and ensure that they're right in the mix for the title ahead of the return of their star offensive trio. Here's Tottenham's best and worst players from the Game , according to 90min's player ratings: Tottenham's best player vs Man Utd Richarlison: 7/10 Goalscorer / Alex Livesey - Danehouse/GettyImages With six goals in his last six games, it's fair to say that Richarlison has turned a corner after a difficult start to life at Tottenham. The Brazil international was nuisance up ...

Capitals vs Rangers Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NHL

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Kicking off Sunday’s NHL slate is a Metropolitan Division tilt between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. These two teams just played on Saturday and now Travel to New York for the second half of the doubleheader. The NHL odds Under is 2-1 across the three matchups featuring these two clubs this season. Will we see another low-scoring affair, or can the scoring pick up this time around? Find out in our free NHL picks for Capitals vs. Rangers on Sunday, January 14. Capitals vs Rangers odds Capitals vs Rangers predictions After cashing the Under in yesterday’s game between these two teams, we are going back to the well on Sunday. The majority of this handicap remains the same, especially considering that goaltender Igor Shesterkin got yesterday off and is instead going to start in this second game. While Shesterkin has dealt with some inconsistencies this season, he is still an elite presence and completely shut down Washington last time out ...

What NFL playoff record can Browns QB Joe Flacco break if Cleveland wins against the Texans?

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The NFL 2023-24 playoffs get underway on Saturday (11 January) with the Houston Texans hosting the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium. The postseason action is, of course, where all the magic happens and we could see Browns quarterback Joe Flacco pull off an immediate trick in the very first game. The 38-year-old has become something of a stranger to the playoffs, having not featured in them for nine years , his last outing coming in former team Baltimore Ravens’ loss to the New England Patriots in 2015. In that time, the 2012 Super Bowl winner has played for three different NFL teams (Denver Broncos, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles) without throwing a single postseason ball. Joe Flacco brings that veteran and playoff experience for Wild Card weekend 📰 » https://t.co/Q2t6CRpItQ pic.twitter.com/fYYUGdKrDB — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 10, 2024 Flacco one win away from moving ahead of Tom Brady But, just in case you’d forgotten, the New Jersey native was pretty han...

When was the last time the Dallas Cowboys won a postseason game on the road?

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The Dallas Cowboys are making a playoff appearance for the third year in a row, and they will be trying to redeem themselves from their  disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers at home in the Divisional Round last year . The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys are set to face off for the first time in the postseason. Mike McCarthy, now with the Cowboys, faces his old team, the Packers, who have become one of the league’s best under head coach Matt LaFleur. Despite narratives suggesting a decline post-Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have proven to be a force to be reckoned with. LaFleur’s coaching insight has been key to the Packers’ recent success, with quarterback Jordan Love finding his rhythm, supported by a solid offensive line and a resurgent running Game led by Aaron Jones. The multidimensional Packers offense will test the Cowboys’ defense, making this matchup a formidable challenge for the Cowboys. The last time the Dallas Cowboys won a postseason game on the road The Da...

National Obesity Awareness Week (Jan 10th to Jan 16th)

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Quick facts When is it? Jan 13th, 2020 - Jan 19th, 2020 Jan 11th, 2021 - Jan 17th, 2021 Jan 10th, 2022 - Jan 16th, 2022 Jan 13th, 2023 - Jan 20th, 2023 Jan 10th, 2024 - Jan 16th, 2024 Tagged as Body & Health Healthcare Helping Others Life & Living Mental Health What's the hashtag? #NationalObesityAwarenessWeek Have we missed something? National Obesity Awareness Week is a necessary interruption of our fast-paced lives. Many of us live in a world where convenience often trumps health, creating a problem that’s now affecting millions worldwide — obesity. This week-long event is dedicated to increasing public awareness about obesity, its health risks, and the steps we can take to combat it. History of National Obesity Awareness Week For thousands of years, obesity was not a problem for humans. Growing and hunting for food took a lot of effort, so our ancestors expended calories in food procurement. They also ate moderately, spreading out their ...

Sony Open picks, golf odds and best bets | Pickswise

The first Golf double-header of 2024 features the return of Rory McIlroy in a new event, the Dubai Invitational on the DP World Tour, while the Sony Open in Hawaii marks the second leg of the PGA Tour’s so-called Opening Drive. McIlroy is the red-hot favorite to lift the title at Dubai Creek Golf Club, while Euro stars Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton are among the main contenders in the field at Waialae Country Club this week. Eight of the last 10 winners of the Sony Open have played the Sentry the week before and the betting market for the 2024 edition is dominated by those who had the chance to shake off the rust at Kapalua last week. Aberg makes his Waialae debut this week as do Fitzpatrick and Hatton. Russell Henley, champion in 2013, is the only course debutant to triumph at the venue since Gay Brewer won the inaugural Hawaiian Open in 1965. That’s reason enough to swerve the 3 favorites. Sony Open picks and predictions All odds provided by FanDuel Sports ...

Will Taylor Swift attend the Chiefs game against the Chargers in Los Angeles?

Taylor Swift is one of the most famous pop stars in the world, adored by millions of fans. Her fans are always curious about her whereabouts, especially her relationship with NFL tight end Travis Kelce. On Sunday, January 7 , the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Los Angeles Chargers in an away game at SoFi Stadium , and fans are wondering if Swift will be there to cheer for her beau. Swift has been seen attending several of Kelce’s games, giving her fans hope that she may follow this one, too. However, this time, the odds are against them. The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, where Swift has been nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement for her Eras Tour movie, is also scheduled for the same day , and Swift’s attendance at the event seems more likely. 📰| @Variety predicts that @TaylorSwift13 will win her 1st Golden Globe award on January 7th —For “box office and cinematic achievement” pic.twitter.com/1Bn4XhH977 — Taylor Swift Updates (@tswiftscoop) January 4, 2024 Although ...

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd receive Martial bid; PSG prepare Mbappe talks

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90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Turkish side Fenerbahce will make an opening bid of €8m (£6.9m) to sign Manchester United striker Anthony Martial this month. The Frenchman's contract is due to expire in the summer but United can extend his deal by a further 12 months. (Takvim) Also leaving United could be winger Jadon Sancho , although the Red Devils will have to pay the majority of his wages if a loan return to Borussia Dortmund is to be completed. (i) Arsenal have expressed an interest in AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori , formerly of Chelsea . ( Football Transfers) Liverpool are prepared to pay over £50m to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise in January. Arsenal are also chasing his signature. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Newcastle United have reignited their interest in Barcelona winger Raphinha amid reports manager Xavi has grown frustrated with the Brazil international. (Mundo Deportivo) Raphinha...

Penguins vs Bruins Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NHL

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The NHL-leading Boston Bruins will aim to pick up a fifth straight win when they welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to TD Garden tonight. Pittsburgh has been on a hot streak of its own, going 7-1-2 in its last 10 games. We could be poised for a low-scoring battle in this matchup as the Bruins (2.56 goals against per game) and Penguins (2.6) both rank within the Top 6 in team defense this season and neither club giving up much during their respective hot streaks. Still, the hometown Bruins are favored in the NHL odds. Which team will find an offensive breakthrough tonight? Find out in our Penguins vs Bruins NHL picks and predictions for Thursday, January 4. Penguins vs Bruins odds Pet =""> Game id="287278" location="covers_ Game _odds" cta="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true"> Penguins vs Bruins predictions The Boston Bruins skated to a fourth straight victory on Tuesday with another strong def...

Clippers vs Suns Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NBA

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It feels like the Phoenix Suns have been just rising and falling through the first part of this season, but despite the inconsistency the NBA odds still believe the Suns will get it together as they are still among the favorites to be crowned champions at season’s end. As for the Los Angeles Clippers, they are playing well, and ascending the odds board. Tonight, these Western Conference foes face off in the desert with both teams building some momentum. The Clippers have won 12 of their last 14 games and the last three in a four, while the Suns enter this matchup winners of four straight. However, Oddsmakers have more faith in the Clippers at this point as they are favored by this by a handful of points tonight. I break down this West showdown and bring you the best bet in my NBA picks and predictions for Clippers vs. Suns. Clippers vs Suns odds Clippers vs Suns predictions While the Phoenix Suns have won four consecutive games, something still just doesn...

Spurs vs Grizzlies Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NBA

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Two teams stuck in the Western Conference basement face off Tuesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum. Memphis had hoped Ja Morant's return would help it skyrocket back toward the playoff picture, but three straight losses have put the brakes on the Grizzlies' 4-0 start with Morant back. San Antonio, meanwhile, is 5-27 on the season, eternally thankful that the embarrassing 3-30 Pistons are stealing all the media furor. Still, we're seeing the Grizz as hefty 10.5-point NBA odds favorites in a get-right spot served on a silver platter. Should we have faith in Memphis? Or is there another angle for our free NBA picks to target? Find out in my Spurs vs. Grizzlies preview for January 2. Spurs vs Grizzlies odds Spurs vs Grizzlies predictions It's a shame player props markets haven't evolved to the point where we can bet on Ja Morant to try and dunk on Victor Wembanyama, because I would hammer that without hesitat...