Angelia Ronayne

UCFB Wembley Multimedia Sports Journalism Graduate. Sports Writer.

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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...
Last Word On Sports •

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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Southampton vs Man United: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Southampton host Man United at St Mary’s in the first Premier League game following the international break, with both sides in poor form.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 12:30

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

It has been a tough start to life back in the top flight for Southampton, with three losses to begin the campaign. They were defeated 1-0 in both of their first two games, though could not take advantage of an extra man for the majority of their opener against Newcastle. Although they have yet...
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League, looking to continue their perfect start to the season.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Anfield

It has been a dream start to life at Liverpool for new manager Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp over the summer. The Reds sit second in the table with three wins from three, behind Man City on goal difference. Their wins have been dominant, scoring seven goals across the victories and keeping three clean sh...
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Brighton vs Ipswich Town: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Ipswich travel to Brighton to take on a side who have made a flying start to the campaign and are looking to maintain their position towards the top of the Premier League.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Amex Stadium

It has been an excellent start to the season for Brighton and new manager Fabian Hurzeler. At 31 years old, the German is the youngest Premier League manager, but he has settled into life on the south coast very nicely. With two wins from three and a 1-1 draw away a...
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Crystal Palace vs Leicester City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Crystal Palace host Leicester City at Selhurst Park on the fourth weekend of the Premier League season, with both sides still searching for a first win.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Selhurst Park

After ending last season with six wins in seven under new manager Oliver Glasner, there was plenty of optimism and excitement surrounding Palace heading into this campaign. However, it has not gone quite to plan with just one point from a possible nine. They lost their first two game...
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Fulham vs West Ham United: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Fulham vs West Ham PredictionThis should be a close and well-fought affair between two sides who have endured mixed starts to the season. However, we are backing the hosts to come away with a narrow win. After an opening day defeat to Man United, Fulham are unbeaten in their last three, and unbeaten in their last two against West Ham. Fulham have also been the first to score in four of the last five games, whilst the Hammers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous two games. Thi...
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Los Angeles Lakers: 2024/25 season preview

There is a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Lakers this season as they try to win their first Championship since 2020.

Last season they enjoyed their best record since their title triumph, but the franchise knows further improvements must be made to compete again.

Plagued by injuries to several key role players throughout the season the Lakers endured a campaign of inconsistency. This led to an eighth-seed finish and a play-in spot, though they suffered at the hands of a very competitive Wes...
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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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