Angelia Ronayne

UCFB Wembley Multimedia Sports Journalism Graduate. Sports Writer.

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The Suns Are in a 3-Way Battle for the Final Two Play-In Spots

Only 10 games remain in the NBA regular season, but the Phoenix Suns are making one final push for the play-in seeds. For some time, it was tough to envision the Suns even making the top 10 despite their star talent. But a recent upturn in form has seen them close the gap on the teams above them. After a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, their fourth in a row, they now occupy the final play-in position, tied with the 11th-place Dallas Mavericks. They are also half a game back from th...
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MLB Opening Day Starting Pitching Matchups

MLB Opening Day, one of the most anticipated days in the American sporting calendar, is just five days away and each starting pitching matchup has now been set. It will be the beginning of what looks to be an exciting season, with plenty of significant player movement. Will the LA Dodgers, bolstered by the starting pitching additions of Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, become back-to-back champions? Are the Juan Soto-less New York Yankees still the team to beat in an open American League? Can Soto’s...
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Suns Guard Set to Miss More Time With Another Injury

Injuries have defined Bradley Beal’s Phoenix Suns tenure, and a left hamstring strain will sideline him once more. Now approaching almost two seasons with the franchise, Beal has already missed 50 games, including 21 this season. His latest setback occurred in the Suns’ 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon, as he did not return for the second half after recording four points.
Ahead of the Suns’ back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors, head coach Mike Budenholzer said they w...
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What happened to the starting XI from Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United debut in 2003?

Everyone recognises Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest footballers of all time; some believe even the best. He joined Manchester United as an 18-year-old from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 with plenty of expectation and promise, and he certainly did not disappoint, going on to produce a phenomenal career filled with success. The Portuguese legend spent his best years at Real Madrid, after an excellent six-year spell at United, where he quickly rose to the top. It all started with his debut ag...
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Arsene Wenger ranked his top four favourite players to watch in world football right now

Former Arsenal manager and Premier League legend Arsène Wenger recently named and ranked his four favourite players to watch in the world right now. For this exercise, Arsenal players were excluded, meaning the likes of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard could not be mentioned. Instead, he opted for two fellow Premier League stars and a pair of Real Madrid teammates. Despite being out of management for almost seven years now, leaving the Gunners in 2018, Wenger is still very much involved in foo...
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Cole Palmer didn’t hesitate when naming the toughest opponent he’s ever played against

Cole Palmer is only in his second season of being a regular starter in the Premier League, following his move to Chelsea from Manchester City almost two summers ago. However, he has seen a rapid rise to the top, despite his club’s struggles in the league for the past couple of years. The 22-year-old has become a national and even global icon, showcased by the growing popularity of his ‘ice-cold’ celebration. It is tough to envision where Chelsea would be without the young Englishman, who is one...
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Every player to score two or more hat-tricks in the Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is Europe’s premier competition and is regarded by many as the biggest trophy to win in club football. The tournament has seen the world’s greatest-ever players compete against each other, including the most illustrious goalscorers. The 2024/25 season has already seen 11 different players score a hat-trick, adding their names to a long list of individuals who have achieved the feat in the competition.
Those who have recorded multiple hat-tricks are part of a smaller...
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Gerrit Cole Set to Undergo Dreaded Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was told the dreaded three words no pitcher ever wants to hear: ‘Tommy John surgery’. For some days, it seemed inevitable, but the Yankees confirmed their worst fears on Monday afternoon, announcing that their starting pitcher would undergo surgery the next day. He is now set to miss up to 18 months. He had made a strong start to Spring Training with two starts, the first of which was an impressive outing allowing three hits and one run. His second start against...
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Robin van Persie named his six ‘most talented’ former teammates across his entire career

Robin van Persie is arguably one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history, and certainly among the best of his generation. He has succeeded in Turkey, England and his home country of the Netherlands, making a name for himself at Arsenal. The Dutchman spent eight years in north London, ranking as the club’s eighth-highest goalscorer of all-time with 132 strikes. Trophies were scarce with the Gunners, as he only lifted an FA Cup during his time there. His controversial 2012 move to Ma...
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Theo Walcott named the ‘best finisher’ he ever played with - ahead of Thierry Henry

Theo Walcott, one of the Premier League’s most iconic speedsters, spent over a decade of his professional career in north London with Arsenal, playing 397 times for the club. Joining in 2006 from Southampton as a talented prospect, he soon broke records, becoming the youngest player to represent England at 17 years old and 75 days. While silverware was not prominent for club and country, with just a pair of FA Cups and Community Shields to boast of, he played alongside a star-studded pool of...
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New York Yankees Enjoy Series Win over Boston Red Sox

It was a dramatic weekend in the Bronx as old rivals New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox completed a four-game set.  The hosts recorded three wins to increase their lead at the top of the AL East division to three games over the Baltimore Orioles.

In contrast, the Red Sox have fallen further behind in the race for the wildcard.  At 75-75, they are 4.5 games back of the Minnesota Twins with 12 games to play.

After enjoying a walk-off win courtesy of Jazz Chisholm Jr the night before against the...
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Fulham vs Newcastle: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Newcastle make the trip to London to take on Fulham, with the visitors looking to continue a very strong start to the season.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Craven Cottage

Fulham were denied their second win of the season at the death of their last game against West Ham, as Danny Ings scored a stoppage time equaliser to draw 1-1. It is a result that leaves the club in 12th as they look to improve on last season’s 13th place finish. This followed a win, a draw and a loss in their...
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Tottenham vs Brentford: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Tottenham host Brentford in a London derby, with both sides confident in picking up a result in the fifth game of the Premier League season.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

One win, one draw and two defeats leave Spurs in 13th place in the early weeks of the season. After a fifth place finish last year, they will be looking to make a return to the top four and Champions League. If they are to do so, it will be games such as these where they will have to p...
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Crystal Palace vs Man United PredictionMan United were much improved in their 3-0 victory away at Southampton, and they are facing a winless side in Crystal Palace. United have been good going forward as of late, averaging 1.3 goals per game so far. The hosts have struggled defensively, and have conceded the first goal in five of their six fixtures. This is a fixture which regularly produces goals, and is usually reliable for over 2.5. The previous meeting resulted in a 4-0 loss for United at...
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Leicester vs Everton: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Everton travel to face Leicester in what will be a very important early season clash at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: King Power Stadium

After winning the Championship last season, Leicester’s main aim this year is to maintain their top flight status. They are under new manager Steve Cooper as they lost Enzo Maresca to Chelsea, and already face a huge game just five games in. It has been a tricky start for the Foxes, with two points from a...
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Southampton vs Ipswich: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Southampton host Ipswich Town in a clash between two promoted sides, with both looking for a crucial win to kick-start their seasons.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

Survival is the main aim for Southampton after earning promotion back to the Premier League via the playoffs after one season away. However, it has been a disastrous start to the campaign with four losses from four. This leaves them in the bottom three and with an uphill battle so early into the se...
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West Ham vs Chelsea: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

West Ham vs Chelsea PredictionThis London derby should be a tightly contested fixture, though we expect the visitors to leave with a narrow win. West Ham are without a clean sheet in their last nine games against Chelsea. The Blues tend to start well in this fixture, scoring the first goal in seven of the previous nine meetings. Nicolas Jackson scored twice in the most recent meeting at Stamford Bridge, and this season has three goal contributions in four games. He should have a significant...
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5 Contenders to Win NBA Scoring Title

There is a lot of offensive talent in the NBA, with plenty of players capable of winning the scoring title.  It is difficult to pick out five players, but which stars have the best chance of leading the scoring charts in 2024-25?
This year is set up to be a very different season for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. For the first time since 2011, the Warriors will have only one-half of the ‘Splash Brothers’ following  Klay Thompson’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade...
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NBA Legend Questions Victor Wembanyama’s Dominance

Shaquille O’Neal has recently questioned the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama’s future dominance, despite a historic rookie campaign for the San Antonio Spurs. Citing his heavy reliance on shooting jumpers, the Hall-of-Famer suggested that the Frenchman’s playstyle does not invoke fear in the opposition compared to other greats in the game.
Speaking on the Pat McAfee show, Shaq said:
Clarifying his ‘dominant’ definition, O’Neal cast doubt on whether Wembanyama fits the criteria.His com...
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Leeds United vs Burnley: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Leeds vs Burnley PredictionThis is a game between two promotion hopefuls, and we are backing the home side to come away with the three points. Leeds are unbeaten in their last five meetings against Burnley, with wins in three of the last four games in the league. The latest meeting was in the top flight, which was won 3-1 by Leeds. Expect goals in this game, with the BTTS market landing in three of the last five meetings. Both teams have also found the net in three of the first four Champ...
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Two-Time NBA Finalist Still Searching for Team in Free Agency

The new NBA season is just weeks away, but Jae Crowder is still without a team.  After spending last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the veteran forward entered free agency. This is where he remains, as one of the top options on the board that remains unsigned. Heading into year 13 of his career, Crowder could provide a tough and experienced 3-and-D wing for any team, especially a contender having played in two NBA Finals. However, no one has made a move yet to sign the veteran.
Milwaukee paid...
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4 Dark Horses Who Could Push for NBA MVP Award

As the new NBA season approaches, it is time to start discussing MVP candidates. Several players will force themselves into the conversation, and here we take a look at some potential dark horses who could make a push for the award.
The Minnesota Timberwolves surprised many last season by finishing as the third seed before ultimately falling to the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the Western Conference Finals.  They finished just one game back of the first-seed Oklahoma City Thunder and expect...
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Scotland vs Poland: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Scotland host Poland in their opening game of their Nations League campaign, with both sides looking to put an underwhelming Euros behind them.

Date: 05/09/24

Kick-off time: 19:45

Venue: Hampden Park

Group A in the Nations League sees Poland travel to Scotland in a crucial opening game. It provides a great opportunity for either side to pick up a win ahead of further difficult games against Portugal and Croatia. Both teams finished bottom of their group at the Euros, and come into this one i...
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Serbia vs Spain: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Serbia vs Spain PredictionIt has been an excellent stretch of form for Spain, and we expect this to continue with a comfortable win over Serbia. They have won nine games in a row and are unbeaten in their last 10 dating back to March. Serbia, in contrast, are winless in their last three and have lost their only meeting with Spain. The Spaniards have also been the first to score in five of their previous seven and goals have been prominent with the Over 2.5 market landing in their last four co...
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Portugal vs Croatia: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Portugal vs Croatia PredictionThis should be a competitive game, but we are backing the hosts Portugal to come out on top with a narrow victory. They have won three of the last five meetings against Croatia and should be confident in improving that record. Neither side have kept a clean sheet in the previous four meetings, suggesting goals will be prominent. The BTTS market has landed in four of the previous five meetings between the two sides, and we expect this to continue. Portugal have do...
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Phoenix Suns: 2024/25 NBA season preview

​​​​​There is a new coach at the helm of the Phoenix Suns this season, but the trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are back to avenge the embarrassment suffered at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

A lot of eyes will be on the team this season, with the pressure ramping up even more to deliver a first NBA Championship for the franchise.

After acquiring Beal in the summer of 2023 to team up with Booker and Durant, the expectations were s...
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Arsenal vs Brighton: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Arsenal welcome Brighton to the Emirates, with both sides looking to continue their perfect starts to the season in the Premier League.

Date: 31/08/24

Kick-off time: 12:30

Venue: Emirates Stadium

After two seasons of finishing runners-up to Man City in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are looking to make it a third time lucky and finally lift the trophy for the first time since 2004. So far, they have won both of their games, including a statement victory last time out at Aston Vil...
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Luton vs QPR: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Luton vs QPR PredictionBoth sides have endured disappointing seasons so far, though Luton’s expectations of a promotion battle makes their slow start all the more surprising. However, we are backing the Hatters to pick up their first win of the campaign against a stuttering QPR side. Luton’s superior squad gives them the edge in this contest, and they also have the recent advantage in the head-to-head with two consecutive wins. QPR have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last three agains...
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Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Burnley vs Blackburn PredictionBurnley suffered their first loss of the season last time out against Sunderland, but we are backing them to respond in comfortable fashion against their rivals Blackburn. The Clarets have been dominant against their opponents, as they are unbeaten in the last nine meetings between the pair, including six consecutive victories. Defensively they have also been strong, not conceding a goal to Blackburn in their previous five, whilst Rovers have failed to keep a cle...
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Coventry City vs Norwich City: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Coventry vs Blackburn PredictionNorwich have endured a very disappointing start to the season having yet to pick up a win, and we expect their woes to continue away at Coventry. The Canaries showed improvement in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield United last time out, whilst their opponents recorded a result of the same scoreline at Bristol City. The visitors have an excellent recent head-to-head record against Coventry as they are unbeaten in the last 11 meetings. However, their general form has...