The drama and psychology of Ashes first balls
The first ball of the Ashes is so much more than one delivery. It is a stomach-churning two or three seconds of theatre, when all of that pre-series talk comes to an end. “To set the tone of the whole…
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The drama and psychology of Ashes first balls
BBC Sport looks at the iconic first deliveries of Ashes series and the psychology of whether they really define what is to come.
Crunch time: How things stand with Götze’s contract extension
Crunch time: How things stand with Götze’s contract extension The international break is over, and next weekend Eintracht will face one of the promoted teams, 1. FC Köln. Could this also be an opportunity for Mario Götze? With a possible…
Cavaliers host Pacers Friday for NBA Cup group stage game
Indiana Pacers (2-13, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -9.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Indiana Pacers in…
Jazz and Thunder meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Oklahoma City Thunder (15-1, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (5-9, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in an…
Bulls host Heat Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
Miami Heat (9-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (8-6, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat travel to face the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group…
Wizards visit Raptors Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Washington Wizards (1-13, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (10-5, second in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors play the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup.…
Rockets host Nuggets Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
Denver Nuggets (11-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (10-3, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets face the Denver Nuggets in…
Mavericks and Pelicans meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
New Orleans Pelicans (2-13, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-12, 13th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup…
Transfer rumors, news: Adeyemi would prefer Arsenal move over Man United
Manchester United have discussed Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, but the forward prefers Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.