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Top Sporting Moments Of The Week

Top Sporting Moments Of The Week

• Archie Wilson

Another week full of sport across the globe is on deck once again. However, before we look ahead to the phenomenal slate of what’s to come, we’re going to take a quick look back at what has happened over the past week or so and enjoy some of those big moments one more time before we dive into the new action. With that said, there could have been many different moments to highlight from the past week, but we’ve managed to narrow it down once again to our top three. So, let’s crack into it. Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Day Out…

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This Weekend's Best Bets

This Weekend's Best Bets

• Archie Wilson

With another big weekend of sport coming up, it’s only right we once again take a look at some of our best bets for the weekend’s slate. As we’ve done for the past few weeks, plenty of this will be Northern Hemisphere-based, because that’s where it’s all happening right now. However, some Blackcaps and NPC action should also provide us with some local games to keep an eye on over the weekend. So, stay locked in with me as we dive into our top five bets of the weekend now. Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks | Saturday , 12:10 PM…

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Potential NBA Breakout Stars For The 2025/26 Season

Potential NBA Breakout Stars For The 2025/26 Season

• Archie Wilson

The NBA season is creeping up on us very quickly, with the regular season finally tipping off next week after a long off-season. That off-season saw some huge moves and departures around the league, with the likes of Kevin Durant and Myles Turner finding new destinations. However, what I’m most excited about seeing is the year-to-year growth that might occur for some of the younger players, who could go from having plenty of potential to becoming the next group of good-to-great NBA players coming through. So, with that in mind, we’re going to dive into a couple of potential breakout…

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US Basketball 2025/26 Season Power Rankings (Preseason)

US Basketball 2025/26 Season Power Rankings (Preseason)

• Archie Wilson

With the NBA season fast approaching, we’re kicking things off here at betcha with a monthly power rankings series covering the entire league. We’re starting with our preseason list, dropping just a week out from the first tip-off. Just a quick note, these rankings are based on how teams would stack up if games were played tomorrow, not necessarily which sides I expect to make deep playoff runs. 30. Brooklyn Nets | Previous: N/A Key Players: Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton and Michael Porter Jr. Summary: To me, the Nets are the worst-constructed team in the NBA and are essentially punting…

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US Men’s Basketball Futures

US Men’s Basketball Futures

• Charlie Wilson

Preseason is underway, drafts are being completed, and injury lists are already mounting up, which means we can’t be far from Houston and Oklahoma getting the new season underway on October 22nd. Every team swears they have a plan, but all in all, there’s really only a couple of teams that are contending for the title. There are plenty of teams in the rebuild phase, teams trying to figure out who their franchise player is, teams trying to get rid of their franchise player and teams that just stink. Nothing gets people going like debating postseason awards, so of course,…

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Top Five Biggest Clutch Moments Of All Time

Top Five Biggest Clutch Moments Of All Time

• Archie Wilson

The best moments in sport are when a game comes down to the wire and one opportunity presents itself to one person, a single play that decides the outcome and impacts players and fans around the world. These moments are so powerful that the euphoria or heartbreak they create can be relived again and again, almost as if time stands still. That’s why I wanted to wind back the clock and revisit some of the defining plays that are now forever etched into the history of this incredible thing we all love so deeply: sport. Bang! Ray Allen From Downtown!…

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Top Five Worst NBA Trades Of All Time

Top Five Worst NBA Trades Of All Time

• Archie Wilson

With the 2024–25 NBA season coming to a head and the NBA Finals currently underway between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, teams are already beginning to plan for the season ahead by making roster moves through trades and the draft, which is just around the corner. According to lead ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, this NBA offseason might be the craziest one to date. We’ve already seen a blockbuster trade with Desmond Bane going to the Magic for four first-round picks and additional pieces. Names like Kevin Durant are expected to be on the move, while all eyes…

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US Basketball Best Bets | The Finals: Game 7 | Monday 23 June

US Basketball Best Bets | The Finals: Game 7 | Monday 23 June

• Will Evans

The NBA Finals is going to a Game 7 decider for the first time since 2016 – and a maiden NBA Championship beckons for both Western Conference top seed Oklahoma City and East fourth seeds Indiana at Paycom Center. It’s been a rollercoaster series to this point. Rank outsiders Indiana took out Game 1 by 111-110, reeling in a nine-point deficit with less than three minutes left and getting up via Tyrese Haliburton buzzer-beater. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points in the series-opening loss and led Oklahoma City to a 123-107 Game 2 win with 34 points and 8 assists. Indiana…

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US Basketball Best Bets | The Finals: Game 6 | Friday 20 June

US Basketball Best Bets | The Finals: Game 6 | Friday 20 June

• Will Evans

Oklahoma City get the first opportunity to close out the 2025 NBA Finals after taking their first lead of the series in Game 5 at home, but they’ll have to knock over Indiana on the road to avoid being forced into a decider. A Tyrese Haliburton buzzer-beater snatched a 111-110 result for Indiana at Paycom Center in Game 1, while the underdogs took a 2-1 lead with a 116-107 victory at home in Game 3 with Bennedict Mathurin top-scoring (27 points) after Oklahoma City squared up 123-107 in Game 2. But the Western Conference top seeds levelled again with a…

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US Basketball Best Bets | The Finals: Game 5 | Tuesday 17 June

US Basketball Best Bets | The Finals: Game 5 | Tuesday 17 June

• Will Evans

A fascinating 2025 NBA Finals is locked at 2-2 – but it’s Oklahoma City installed as overwhelming $1.22 favourites to take their first lead of the series against Indiana with a victory in Game 5. Indiana got the jump on the Western Conference top seeds with Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater in Game 1 at Paycom Center snatching a 111-110 win after they trailed by 15 in the fourth quarter, defying a 38-point performance from OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. MVP Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 34 points and 8 assists in a 123-107 Oklahoma City retort in Game 2. But Indiana produced another…

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