Davinson Sanchez scored a stoppage-time header as Tottenham edged out Premier League strugglers Watford 1-0 on New Year s Day.

Watford headed into Saturday s meeting at Vicarage Road on a five-game losing streak but seemed to have halted that poor run thanks in large part to the efforts of goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann.

But Bachmann s heroics were ultimately in vain when Sanchez popped up in the 96th minute to secure all three points for the visitors after a medical emergency in the crowd had stopped play temporarily.

Tottenham are yet to lose since Antonio Conte s arrival and move within two points of fourth-placed Arsenal following their defeat to Manchester City.

Conte s side boasted over 70 per cent of the first-half possession but were unable to make…

Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga on Sunday as a 4-0 victory over Elche at Camp Nou saw them leapfrog back over Atletico Madrid.

Chile international Alexis Sanchez was the star of the show for Gerardo Martino s side as the defending champions began a third consecutive calendar year with a 4-0 win.

Pedro got his name on the scoresheet to complete the rout and give Barca a 16th league win of the campaign to draw level on points Atletico, with the two teams set to face each other next Saturday.

Sevilla moved into the top six with a 3-0 win over Getafe as Unai Emery s team extended their unbeaten league run to six games.

Vitolo put the hosts ahead in the 34th minute after good work by Carlos Bacca and the Colombian striker then netted his ninth goal of the se…

Gareth Southgate was delighted to prove the doubters wrong as England advanced to the Euro 2024 final with Wednesday s last-gasp win over the Netherlands.

Ollie Watkins came off the bench to fire home as England s semi-final clash with the Oranje ticked into second-half stoppage time, after they had earlier trailed to Xavi Simons long-range strike.

The Three Lions have now reached the final at two of four major tournaments under Southgate, having only done so at one of their previous 23, at the 1966 World Cup.

Southgate had faced fierce criticism for a perceived negative approach earlier in the tournament, having cups thrown at him by his own supporters after a goalless group-stage draw with Slovenia.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, he admit…

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a warning about Karim Benzema being ever better in 2023 after the Ballon d Or winner s double in Friday s 2-0 victory at Real Valladolid.

Benzema missed the 2022 World Cup as France finished runners-up due to a quad injury sustained on the eve of the tournament. He has since announced his international retirement.

The 35-year-old forward brushed off that disappointment in Madrid s first game since LaLiga s resumption, netting an 83rd-minute penalty before doubling his tally six minutes later.

I see Benzema very motivated, and I think you will see a different Benzema from now on in 2023, Ancelotti told DAZN.

In the 2022 calendar year, Benzema has been involved in more goals in all competitions than any other L…

Mike Dean became the referee to award the most penalties since the start of the 2015-16 campaign after pointing to the spot twice in Manchester City s 4-1 Premier League win over Stoke City on Saturday.

The 48-year-old awarded his first spot-kick of the afternoon when Ryan Shawcross was adjudged to have fouled Nicolas Otamendi at a corner in the 26th minute, with Sergio Aguero coolly firing home from 12 yards to open the scoring.

Dean once more awarded a penalty early in the second half, this time to Stoke after deeming Raheem Sterling had blocked Shawcross run at another set piece, allowing Bojan Krkic to pull one back for the home side.

The Wirral official has now given 16 penalties since the start of last season, two more than any other referee, with …

The referee for Barcelona s Champions League semi-final second leg against Chelsea in 2009 was forced to change his hotel in the wake of the controversial clash at Stamford Bridge.

Tom Henning Ovrebo was at the centre of a firestorm during the clash nine years ago, in which Barca snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw to secure passage to the final on away goals.

Eric Abidal was controversially sent off, but it was Chelsea who were most angered by the officiating, as they saw six appeals for a penalty waved away by Ovrebo.

The last one came in second-half injury time, after Andres Iniesta s stunning strike cancelled out Michael Essien s opener, with Samuel Eto o escaping a handball shout that prompted Michael Ballack to chase Ovrebo down the pitch and argue his case.

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It looked like another lost season for the San Francisco 49ers and then Monday Night Football happened. A dominant 31-10 victory over their division-rival L.A. Rams has given them a glimmer of hope. They now face a Jacksonville Jaguars team who are steadily improving despite sitting on a 2-7 record.

Do Sunday right by reading our NFL picks and predictions for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The NFL season rolls on, as Week 3 brings us an assortment of big games, featuring the Bengals in a must-win game (against the Jets?!?), Patrick Mahomes against the Chiefs, Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady.

Our two featured games for Week 3 odds include the most lopsided tickets and betting handles, as punters are hammering two certain teams in the early slate.

Additionally, make sure to check out our free NFL betting picks before you lay some action. 

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We got the teaser train back on the tracks in Week 2 with the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers taking care of business, bringing the season’s teaser record to 1-1. We’ll look to get in the black in Week 3, with a handful of strong teaser options to choose from.

Once again, my weekly reminder as to how this article works: I rank my five favorite teaser legs of the week, and the top two represent my official teaser bet. I follow the basic teaser strategy of crossing as many key numbers as possible while never teasing through zero.

Let’s get into the Week 3 teaser action with my NFL picks! And be sure to check out our NFL Week 3 predictions for even more analysis ahead of kick off.

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If the NFL Week 12 odds were the Thanksgiving dinner table, Sunday’s game between the Carolina Panthers at Tennessee Titans would be your aunt’s nasty-ass casserole that nobody touches.

Luckily, we have sports betting to make this matchup somewhat appetizing. Think of the spread, total, and prop odds as cheese and bacon — they can make anything taste good.

Tennessee is a short favorite at home with some questions around the quarterback position. It appears that rookie QB Will Levis will be under center in Week 12, after missing practice with an ankle injury.

As for the Panthers, they’re sticking with their first-year quarterback Bryce Young despite a debut season that belongs at the bottom of a Red Lobster dumpster. They do have …