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Arsenal and Liverpool confirm European Super League stances after court ruling

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Arsenal and Liverpool became the final two Premier League giants to reiterate their opposition to the formation of a Super League after a historic court ruling on Thursday. The European Court of Justice ruled FIFA and UEFA cannot control the involvement of teams in competitions outside of their jurisdiction. In April 2021, 12 European giants announced their participation in the proposed com Pet ition but widespread condemnation and fan protests saw all clubs bar Real Madrid and Barcelona discontinue their commitment. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham all maintained their opposition to the Super League alongside other European teams following Thursday's court ruling. Arsenal and Liverpool have now joined their Premier League rivals in releasing statements on Friday. A release from Arsenal said: " Arsenal Football Club notes the judgement by the European Court of Justice on Thursday, 21 December 2023 and our position in relation to the European Sup...

European Super League: Court rules FIFA & UEFA cannot block clubs from joining new competition

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The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that FIFA and UEFA cannot prohibit clubs from joining the Super League. After the project was first unveiled in 2021, UEFA and FIFA both warned that any players and clubs who opted to join the Super League could be banned from taking part in any of their pre-existing com Pet itions. Arsenal , Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter, Juventus and Real Madrid were all founding members of the Super League, but immense fan backlash saw nine of those clubs withdraw within days. Juventus pulled out in July 2023, but Real Madrid and Barcelona have remained adamant that the Super League will be formed in the coming years and Thursday's verdict will only boost their optimism. "The FIFA and UEFA rules making any new interclub football prohect subject to their prior approval, such as the Super League, and prohibiting clubs and players from playing in those...

Nottingham Forest sack Steve Cooper

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Nottingham Forest have confirmed they have parted ways with manager Steve Cooper. The decision comes following their 2-0 defeat at home to 10-man Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, extending Forest's run of only one win since the September international break. Forest sit 17th in the Premier League table and only five points above the relegation zone, with the club confirming Cooper's departure on Tuesday. "Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Steve for his superb contribution to our Football club. His achievement in guiding Forest back to the Premier League will undoubtedly remain an iconic moment in the Club’s History ," said owner Evangelos Marinakis. "We thank Steve for his dedication and commitment during his time with us, as well as the incredible connection he forged with our supporters and the city of Nottingham. "Steve will always remain a friend of the Club and will forever be welcome at The City Ground. We wish him well in his futur...

Uʋz Banneɾs New MιƖιTɑry VeҺιcƖes WitҺ GɾeensTylo TecҺnoƖogy (Vιdeo)

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UralVagonZavod (UVZ), a renowned Russian defense manufacturer, has unveiled its latest line of Military vehicles adorned with cutting-edge Technology known as GreenStylo. This revolutionary development marks a significant leap forward in the realm of Military hardware, combining advanced engineering with environmentally conscious design. The UVZ banners proudly showcase an array of military vehicles, each equipped with GreenStylo Technology, a system designed to enhance both performance and sustainability. In an era where environmental concerns are paramount, UVZ’s commitment to eco-friendly military solutions is commendable. The cornerstone of GreenStylo lies in its eco-conscious engineering, reducing the environmental impact of military operations. UVZ has successfully integrated energy-efficient systems and materials, ensuring that the new military vehicles maintain peak performance while minimizing their carbon footprint. One standout feature of GreenStylo is its emph...

Why isn’t Johnathan Hankins playing for the Cowboys against the Bills?

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a challenging Week 15, but they’ll have to do so without key defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins. Following the team’s recent victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s been confirmed that Hankins suffered a high ankle sprain, significantly impacting the Cowboys’ defense strategy. This injury leaves the team in a precarious position as they prepare to counter the Buffalo Bills’ robust ground offense. Cowboys injury news The injury woes for the Cowboys don’t end with Hankins. The team has been grappling with a bout of illness, affecting several players, including cornerback Stephon Gilmore and safety Malik Hooker, both listed as questionable for the upcoming Game . Can we get a Game day “HERE WE GOOO”!? 🗣️@dak | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/qdEqX8Xeaj — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 17, 2023 Gilmore’s situation is particularly noteworthy as he is one of four Cowboys players recently affected by sickness, a development that also ...

Champions League round-of-16 draw: date, time, how to watch on TV and online

Spanish clubs will dominate the draw for the 2023/24 Champions League round of 16 , which is to be held on Monday. Four teams from Spain will go into the hat at UEFA headquarters, after Europa League holders Sevilla were the only LaLiga representative that failed to qualify from this season’s group stage. Meanwhile, England will have just two clubs in the last 16 , after Manchester United and Newcastle United both finished bottom of their group. Previously, a Premier League team had come fourth in the opening phase on only three occasions in Champions League History . Stream the Champions League draw live on fuboTV. 2 - Newcastle and Manchester United both finished bottom of their UEFA Champions League groups in 2023-24, just one time fewer than in all other seasons combined for English clubs (Blackburn in 1995-96, Man Utd in 2005-06 and Man City in 2012-13). Underwhelming. pic.twitter.com/X8B5gn3C5v — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 13, 2023 When is the UCL round-of-16 draw? The...

Tencent launches party game 'DreamStar’

HONG KONG: Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings on Friday launched "DreamStar", a new party game that has been widely anticipated by users and pegged by analysts to pose a threat to domestic arch rival NetEase . "DreamStar", in which Game rs play as cartoon characters to race in an obstacle course, is seen as Tencent's move to take on NetEase' massively popular Game "Egg Party", a surprise hit which has helped lift NetEase shares by more than 40% this year. JPMorgan analysts said in a note on Thursday that the launch of "DreamStar" could impact NetEase revenue by 2% to 3%. The bank also trimmed its forecast for NetEase revenue for the next two quarters by 4% and 5% respectively. "Egg Party" is forecast to be on track to earn an annual revenue between 7 billion yuan and 8 billion yuan ($980 million and $1.1 billion) this year, according to a Goldman Sachs note. As Tencent's answer to "Egg Party", Goldman...

Raphael Varane's Man Utd future uncertain amid contract revelation

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Raphael Varane's Manchester United contract runs out at the end of this season and not in the summer of 2025 as previously believed, sources have confirmed to 90min. Varane's deal does include a 12-month option to extend it until 2025, but if left untriggered by the club he could depart as soon as June as a free agent. Despite being unveiled to much fanfare in 2021, Varane's future at Old Trafford is far from certain, having lost his place in the starting line-up in recent months. Harry Maguire has been preferred as a right-footed centre-back and even veteran summer arrival Jonny Evans has been ahead of him in the pecking order. The 30-year-old France international joined from Real Madrid in a deal worth just over £40m, but a new contract at this moment in time is looking highly unlikely. Whether United take up the option on his current deal is also doubtful but the club have not ruled it out. Raphael Varane has been largely out of favour this season / Michael Regan/Gett...

Champions League soccer predictions and best bets for Wednesday 12/13

The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League group stage concludes on Wednesday afternoon with plenty of teams fighting to secure their place in the knockout stage. One of the closest battles is taking place in Group F, with European giants PSG, Newcastle and AC Milan each fighting it out for one spot, with Borussia Dortmund having already booked their spot in the next round. We have a pick from each of those huge matchups, with  Game s scheduled to kick off at 3:00 pm ET on Paramount+. You can also read our soccer predictions for more Champions League picks as well as our EPL best bets each week. Newcastle vs AC Milan best bet: Newcastle ML (-115) With these 2 teams locked on 5 points in Champions League Group F, there is plenty to play for at St. James’ Park on Wednesday. Third place is the most likely prize for the winner of this fixture, although 2nd is still up for grabs and can be attained if Borussia Dortmund beat PSG, meaning a place in the knockout stage in either the Champions Leag...

Mavericks vs Grizzlies Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NBA

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On a run beating up on the lesser teams in the West, the Dallas Mavericks aim for their third straight win as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies tonight. Memphis has just a single home win in 10 Game s this season, part of the reason why it's a 2.5-point underdog in the NBA odds. The Grizzlies do have a win this season against the Mavs, and Dallas will be without Kyrie Irving, who is down after suffering a scary foot injury last game against Portland. How will that hamper its potent offense? Read below for my free NBA picks for the Mavericks vs. Grizzlies on Monday, December 11. Mavericks vs Grizzlies odds Mavericks vs Grizzlies predictions Not having Kyrie Irving is far from ideal, as he was averaging 23 points on 47.2% shooting from the field, along with 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds. Fortunately, the Dallas Mavericks also have the league’s second-leading scorer in Luka Doncic, who enters averaging 31.9 points per game on 48.8% shooting, adding 8.4 rebounds ...

Mikel Arteta insists 'clear and obvious' decisions cost Arsenal in Aston Villa loss

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Mikel Arteta hinted Arsenal were denied a late equaliser in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa by " clear and obvious " errors from officials on Saturday night. John McGinn's early first half strike had Villa marching on to another deserved victory, though the Gunners threatened to snatch a draw and looked like they had done when Kai Havertz bundled in. Referee Jarred Gillett immediately blew for a free-kick for Villa for handball, with replays showing the ball hit Havertz's hand before ending up in the back of the net. FA rules state "it is an offence if a player scores immediately after the ball has touched their hand/arm, even if accidental". Arsenal suffered their second league defeat of the season / Neal Simpson/Allstar/GettyImages Speaking after the Game , Arteta - who was in the stands at Villa Park serving a one-match touchline ban - told Sky Sports : "I prefer not to comment." In his post-match press conference, he added: "I'm very d...

International Shareware Day (December 9th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? December 12th, 2015 December 10th, 2016 December 9th, 2017 December 8th, 2018 December 8th, 2019 December 12th, 2020 December 11th, 2021 December 10th, 2022 December 9th, 2023 December 14th, 2024 December 13th, 2025 December 12th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Second Saturday of December Tagged as Science & Technology Software What's the hashtag? #InternationalSharewareDay Have we missed something? Of all of the underdogs and unsung heroes of our generation, computer programmers might be the most unsung of all. Spending hours upon hours in front of their computers daily, looking at screens of line of seemingly random letters, numbers and commands, they spend their lives making our lives better and rarely, if ever, get any sort of recognition for it. You may not think of it this way, but almost every little thing that you use in your 21st century life is operated by some sort of computer chip running on some sort of computer pr...

FPL Gameweek 16: Top captain picks

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Fantasy Football Hub is purpose-built to turn FPL managers into FPL winners. From their industry-leading AI to the experts who reveal their teams every gameweek, it's no surprise tens of thousands of managers gain the edge with the Hub every season.  Join the Hub  today and, if you don't win your mini-league, you'll get your money back.  Terms and Conditions apply . After captaincy disappointments from Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in midweek, FPL managers are starting to sway away from the premium players with the armband. There's hope for a better points return in Gameweek 16 with, with Liverpool visiting Crystal Palace in the early kick-off and Manchester City away at Luton Town, but performances won't be helped by the compressed schedule. In conjunction with Fantasy Football Hub's powerful AI Points Predictions tool , here are the top captain picks and their predicted points for FPL Game week 16. Best captaincy picks for FPL Gameweek 16 Erling Haaland ...

NBA In-Season Tournament: Odds Analysis, Props & Futures Betting Lessons Learned

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The NBA odds to win the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament continue to fluctuate after each Game of the knockout round. But, before we crown the inaugural winner of the NBA Cup, I want to highlight some of my thoughts about the tournament from a betting perspective. Let's be brutally honest here: the NBA In-Season Tournament has been a complete success. I've even had casual NBA fans texting me about these games. We were told the players wouldn't care, and it turns out that was a massive lie. The only way it gets better next season is if we have all the teams with a red court get new designs for their tournament games. Jokes aside, after watching the NBA In-Season Tournament odds unfold and witnessing the sportsbooks trade in these markets for the first time, I have some thoughts on how I would approach betting on the tournament next season, for both player props and NBA futures.  Let's quickly dive into these thoughts before we move on through the ...