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US Sports Betting News

Giannis Antetokounmpo Earns His Second NBA MVP

Despite a tough round against Miami Heat, who defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in multiple games; Giannis Antetokounmpo was still voted NBA MVP. He’s the first player since Stephen Curry to win the award two years running. He had top competition for the award with LeBron James and James Harden both up for the prize.

Antetokounmpo joins legends such as Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon by winning the Defensive Player of the Year. The three gentlemen are the only three NBA players in history to win both awards in the same year.

UK Sports Betting News

Thiago Completes the Move to Liverpool

Thiago Alcantara is being welcomed to the Liverpool camp on a four-year deal. The now former Bayern Munich midfielder was crucial to the side earning the treble in the last season. The Spanish star signing cost Liverpool £20m and add-ons that could bring it up to £25m.

The addition of Thiago to the Liverpool side has the potential to transform the midfield. The team’s form is all-around in good condition, but there’s no reason why they shouldn’t improve. Thiago has what it takes to add a dimension to take their game to the next level.

African Sports News

Sierra Leone’s Women Receive Equal Pay

This year keeps looking better for Sierra Leone’s Women’s football squad. For the first time in a decade, the ladies participated in their first competitive event, the Wafu zone A. And now, they’ll be receiving the same pay as their male counterparts.

The Sierra Leone government is committed to giving equal treatment to all players and wants to motivate women to develop the game for girls. They’re on a mission to improve sport and female empowerment in the industry.

European Sports Betting News

Bayern Munich Annihilate Schalke

Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga campaign against Schalke with a banger, showing that they’re here to stay. The reigning champions humiliated their opponents 8-0, showing no signs of stopping in a lopsided Bundesliga betting match.

To further highlight their day, Serge Gnabry scored the first goal within four minutes and later hit the posts twice to land his first hat-trick of the tournament. Leroy Sane, a former Schalke player, landed his maiden goal for Bayern Munich too. Afterwards, he said that he felt “a little sorry” for the whipping his former squad received.

17-year-old youngster Jamal Musiala concluded Bayern’s win in the last 10 minutes. The champs showed no signs of exhaustion, despite winning the Champions League less than a month ago.

South American Sports Betting News

Sergio Aguero is Out for Premier League Opening Games
Pep Guardiola announced that Argentinian star player, Sergio Aguero, could miss the first two months of the Premier League season. Aguero suffered a severe knee injury in June and is still recovering.

However, the striker hasn’t had any practices with the team yet. They’re focusing on his recovery and getting his fitness levels back up. Guardiola also stated that Aguero isn’t the type of player that can quickly regain his physical condition.

He reckons that Aguero will only be ready to join on the field in a month or two. That means he’ll miss the matches against Leicester and Arsenal. He could quite possibly miss the home game against Liverpool too.

Manchester City will play their opening EPL game against the Wolves on Monday, September 21.

Australian Sports Betting News

Geoff Parling Joins Wallabies Coaching Squad

Australia’s head coach, Dave Rennie, announced that Geoff Parling would be joining the Wallabies as the forwards coach for the upcoming season. He’s already been coaching a regional side Down-Under, where he’s been assisting the Melbourne Rebels for the past three years.

Rennie scouted Parling after he did an excellent job with the Rebels side and proved himself with work ethic. Rennie says that they were lucky to land him, given the short notice. The Wallabies will start training soon in preparation for the Bledisloe Cup series against the All Blacks next month.

Geoff Parling is a former lock for the British and Irish Lions and played for Newcastle. He was part of the 2013 winning team during their series in Australia.

New Zealand Sports Betting News

Tasman Dominate Mitre 10 Cup

In yet another excellent performance, Tasman has defeated Northland 54-21 during the New Zealand Mitre 10 Rugby Cup. Last weekend they beat Counties Manukau 41-24 in their opening game.

In the encounter with Northland, Tasman scored seven three tries within the first couple of minutes, giving them a massive start. Of the many points scored, Sevu Reece landed a hat-trick, leaving a lasting impression on his new club.

Unfortunately for them, it’s likely the last time he’ll play for the side as he will be preparing to join the All Blacks camp. The former world champions will start their team preparations ahead of the matches against Australia for the Bledisloe Cup.