It’s no secret that a myriad of sports fans religiously wakes up to radio hosts yakking about the latest performances, cling to the edge of their couches for their favourite games and study box scores. But, they still miss some jaw-dropping news that shapes the intriguing world of sports. So, here’s where we come in. We’re here to ensure you don’t miss a beat when it comes to staying updated on the latest sports news. Read on!
Donna Vekic Vanquishes Maria Sharapova
On the 14th of January 2020, in the Australia Open held in Rod Laver Arena, the renowned champion, Maria Sharapova had to bow out after a close defeat to Donna Vekic. Maria scored 6-3, whereas Donna scored 6-4. The 32-year old Russian was still hampered by the shoulder injury she incurred back in the 2019’s US Open.
Ewan Avoids Carnage
At the Tour Down Under held on the 15th of January 2020, Caleb Ewan heard the sounds of crunching carbon behind him while he powered to his 1st World Tour. He won the crash-marred 2nd stage to take the race lead.
According to Lampard, Chelsea Should Have Options
Frank Lampard stated that he believes that Chelsea can still succeed as a football team, without Tammy Abraham, the team’s talisman striker. He suffered an ankle injury during the 2-2 draw. Boasting 13 goals in the Premier League, Abraham has made the team soar to greater heights.
Rob Simmons Steps in to Replace Michael Hooper
On 21st January 2020, The Waratahs took to Twitter, to announce that Rob Simmons has officially been appointed as the new captain of the Super Rugby campaign. This announcement comes before the last match against the Reds that are scheduled for Friday, the 24th of January 2020. The match comes before the season kicks off.
Simmons, who has 145 Super Rugby caps under his belt, will be deputised by Kurtley Beale, the upcoming campaign’s vice-captain. He’ll be the 172nd New South Wales Waratahs captain in the 146 years they’ve been in existence.
Michael Hooper, the previous captain, chose to stand down from the position since his official appointment in 2016. Moreover, back in 2014, Michael filled in for Dave Dennis when needed.
The Los Angeles Clippers Defeat the Mavericks for the 4th Time in a Row
On the 21st of January 2020, at the American Airlines Centre, the Clippers defeated the Mavericks by 110-107, thereby marking their 4th winning streak. Leonard, who was playing, scored 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the team.
Landry, the team’s point guard, played with 18 points. Concurrently, Lou Williams got off the bench and added 16 points for the L.A. Clippers, thereby contributing to their victory.
Unfortunately, for the losing team, Luka’s double-double was insufficient to avoid Maverick’s loss. In turn, the Clippers are currently in second place with 31 wins coupled with 13 losses. The Mavericks, on the other hand, are in 5th place with 16 losses alongside 27 victories, under their belt.
Jack Hendry Leaves Celtics
According to confirmations by the A-League side, the renowned defender, Jack Hendry (prowling panther), has joined Melbourne City. The 24-year-old has left Celtic, having played for only 11 minutes this term after falling out Neil Lennon’s good graces.
This Is the Most Popular Sports in Betting
The world of sports has spilled over to the gambling world, and now, there is one sport that gamblers delight in more than others. It’s none other than horse racing that’s available in various online casinos that are not only packed with games like slot machines and table games but also double as sports betting sites.
At these online casinos, horse racing comes with various tracks, and each has a given number of bookmakers that permit bets on the top two or top three horses in the race. The 2nd most popular sport is football, that’s commonly termed as soccer in the U.S. Thirdly, there’s tennis that never lacks weekly scheduled events. The truth is that there’s always a place for you to bet on any sports that tickle your fancy.
At 1st, each punter will need to bet on the sports events they’d like, before their actual dates. Upon doing so, they’ll have to be patient and wait for the outcome. But, with the advent of technology, this ‘waiting’ quickly goes out the window because the online casinos that permit sports betting have a live wagering system in place that allows you to gamble on a given sports event while it is ongoing. So, this allows you to predict the score of a live match. And, accurate predictions translate to monetary wins for you.
The more events you choose to bet on, the greater the cash wins that you can take home.
Closing Remarks
The above updates are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the happenings in the sports world. Therefore, by keeping up with the latest news, you’ll avoid missing out on some jaw-dropping truths.
