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Kentucky alters its basketball tip-off to circumvent clash with UK football game

Kentucky alters its basketball tip-off to circumvent clash with UK football game

Due to an upcoming UK football game, the University of Kentucky men’s basketball match that was scheduled to take place on the 14th day of November against NJIT will be affected and this has prompted some vital changes to be incorporated. The game now will be played on the same day but from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. unlike it was stipulated ago.

The announcement of the changes by the UK on Tuesday was a precautious aspect to avoid any antagonism between the basketball game and the Wildcat’s football game that is scheduled to take place the same day. The UK based football team is scheduled to lock horns with Vanderbilt on the 14thof November at 4p.m. a date that was confirmed on Monday.

The SEC Network has been accorded the privilege of airing live coverage of the football game. On the other hand, the SEC Network Plus will stream live the basketball game. This is the exclusive and one of a kind option that will be incorporated during the Monday’s showdown as the team comes head to head with Ottawa.

This days is a historical day to be remembered as it marks the very first time that Kentucky and the New Jersey Institute of Technology come head on. It forms an enticing moments as the two teams will have the chance to prove that they are worth to be ahead of their opponents.

However, Kentucky playing at home will have an extra advantage and will be boosted by their last outstanding 117-58 thrashing they showcased on Monday. The team achieved this despite having injury concern to its top main man Poythress who according to Coach John Calipara is 80% fit. There were other notable deductions during the match as top five players were involved more often and contributed to a number of points for the UK team. In the three point range, players exhibit different attempts; Mychal Mulder had five attempts on target from 14,Derek Willis had two of four attempts, Tyler Ulis exhibited four of nine,Jamal Murray had seven of 16 whereas Poythress had five of six.

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Frank Lampard to be accorded the OBE Award

Frank Lampard to be accorded the OBE Award

Ex-England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be accorded with the OBE award. The main sponsors of the award; the Duke of Cambridge claimed that they would award Lampard the honor after his tireless services in the world of football.

Lampard has a strong football base which has cemented his career as well being a role model not only to English upcoming football stars but also global talents. He started his football career back in 1995 in London side West Ham united. This was the same club where his late farther Frank Lampard Snr. Played his trade. Four years later, he won his senior England cup in 1999. He has since been capped by his team over 100 times and held the armband on several occasions.

From Westham, Lampard caught an eye by London rivals Chelsea who would signhim later on. It was at Chelsea that he played alongside longtime friends and national team mates John Terry and Ashley Cole.He won his first English Premier League trophy in 2004/05 season under the mighty Jose Mourinho. He went on to utilize his ability at Chelsea and even led the team at Munich when they scooped the European most prestigious award; the European Champions League in 2012.

Lampard remains a legend at Chelsea having topped the list with most goals in the club’s history (211). He switched to Manchester City in a one year spell in 2014/15 season. Later he went abroad to America where he plays for MLS side New York City.

Other lucky winners who will be honored at the Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony includes Chiwetel Ejiofor for his services in the drama category. He will be accorded with the CBE award having already acquired the OBE in the past. He co-stars in a new Ridley Scott blockbuster The Martian alongside Matt Damon.He also achieved an Oscars Nomination and went on to win the Bafta awards for his role in the movie; 12 Years A Slave.

The CBE honor also goes to Michael Bond for his writing role of stories which are very amusing to children. Also OBE for public and political service will be awarded to Duwayne Brooks.

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NetBet Strikes a Deal with Steaua Bucuresti

NetBet Strikes a Deal with Steaua Bucuresti

Romanian football giants Steaua Bucuresti has received a huge boost after it was officially claimed that the football club had struck a deal with NetBet a European sports betting operator. Following the legalization of sports betting in Romania, NetBet decided to take this crucial opportunity in making a productive deal with the football club that would see the firm being the club’s sponsor.

This deal has two main agenda. Initially the well being of players, coaches and the staff for the club will be put on check with the new deal. Nonetheless, signs and posters of the betting firm will posted on the club’s stadium with adverts being made via digital platform for Steaua Bucuresti during match days. This would popularize NetBet among those clients who had little or no knowledge about the betting site. They will be accorded guidelines on how to register with NetBet and this in turn would bring in more revenue for the company.

According to NetBet marketing, the deal is one of their largest investments ever to be conducted in Romanian soil and that with Steaua Bucuresti forming the highest number of fan followers, following its huge achievements in the Romanian league success would be eminent.

Steaua Bucuresti had claimed to have received several partnership deals but in the end it opted for NetBet for the firm has shown enormous growth and development in the betting industry as well as their deep knowledge on Romanian football.

In his speech to welcome the deal, CMO at NetBet Global Alexander Mangaud highlighted that football has been crucial as it forms part of their product with events related to football providing them with a vital section in their income. He continued to say that their main agenda in choosing the industry was not for business purpose only but rather for their passionate in football which would bring together. This passion has been shared by the two parties.

Mangaud added that the club has been a symbol of the above attitudes and values and this formed the fundamental aspect into which they opted for a deal with Steaua Bucuresti. This would help the two parties’ progress marvelously unlike when they function independently.

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AccaTracker data shows that bankers had a great weekend

AccaTracker data shows that bankers had a great weekend

This weekend provided bookmakers with well convinced profits from football betting. This comes as many home teams were faced by various losses and hence implicating losses to bettors and in turn awarding bookmakers with substantial profits.

According to AccaTracker a mobile app that was launched by Team FA to check on the user’s bets, a third of the ten matches that people bet on claimed home wins with five recording away wins with two ending in draws.

Over the weekend in the English Premier league, Manchester City were lucky to escape their first league defeat after second half goals from Sterling and Fernadinho were enough to take three points from Watford. However, defending champions Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the season and the second ever defeat at home under Jose Mourinho I 100 games when they went down 2-1 to London rivals Crystal Palace. On the other hand, drama unfolded in Liverpool when the Merseyside team went down 3-0 to Westham at Anfield.

The two away wins gave punters a shock while bookies were smiling all the way.In fact in a multi bet of 20 teams, only five home teams that thrived with the most convincing one being the crucial win for Swansea against Manchester United.

Team FA Marketing Director Tim Pindar claimed that it was a good day for bookmakers as it was only Manchester City and narrowly arsenal that took home the three points. The defeat of Manchester United by Swansea would change the mind of many punters when placing a multi bet.

Here is a list of various matches that bettors selected and their outcomes:

Unique Users Total Bets Score
Man City v Watford 11.12% 11.72% 2-0
Chelsea v Crystal Palace 10.14% 10.70% 1-2
Liverpool v West Ham 8.43% 8.73% 0-3
Bournemouth v Leicester 8.00% 8.44% 1-1
Stoke v West Brom 6.71% 6.55% 0-1
Aston Villa v Sunderland 6.35% 6.40% 2-2
Hull v Preston 5.97% 5.85% 2-0
Huddersfield v QPR 4.83% 4.74% 0-1
Wolves v Charlton 4.35% 4.15% 2-1
Ipswich v Brighton 4.14% 4.14% 2-3
Newcastle v Arsenal 3.74% 3.80% 0-1
Tottenham v Everton 3.56% 3.67% 0-0
Sheff Wed v Middlesbrough 3.18% 3.01% 1-3
Bristol City v Burnley 3.15% 3.09% 1-2
Swansea v Man United 3.13% 2.86% 2-1
MK Dons v Birmingham 2.88% 2.69% 0-2
Southampton v Norwich 2.70% 2.52% 3-0
Brentford v Reading 2.28% 2.18% 1-3
Rotherham v Fulham 2.19% 2.01% 1-3
Nottm Forest v Cardiff 2.04% 1.78% 1-2
Derby v Leeds 1.11% 0.98% 1-2

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Coral is now on a in a partnership with Leeds United which marks their 4th football betting partnership

Coral is now on a in a partnership with Leeds United which marks their 4th football betting partnership

In attempt to maximize profits, bookmakers have a tendency of making themselves more popular to the world to attract more clients. In that case, Coral betting company has claimed that it has entered yet another deal in 2015, this time with Leeds United from England. The deal stipulated that Coral will be the official partner of the York based club and the club will be the official betting associates.

Stipulated under this new deal, was that come the whole of 2015/16 season, Coral will be the main sponsor of Leeds United’s North East Corner Stand. This comes as the betting firm added that it would also incorporate the club in its betting business.

The deal also gave the club the duty of making sure that its associate betting firm will have its services being made public throughout the Elland Road the official stadium of Leeds United with a capacity of 37,000 during match days. It was added that the betting company will have access to premiums from the club’s digital as well as social channels.

Matt Prevost who is the Brand Director at Coral claimed that it was his pleasure to be involved in such a deal that involved a bigger, respected and of higher stature club like Leeds United. He further promised the loyal Leeds fans that his company would provide them with the best services on football betting and it would not matter whether betting will be made via betting shops, online or via mobile. He concluded by wishing the Club, coach, managerial team as well as players the very best in the England Championship this season.

Massimo Cellino the owner of Leeds United on the other hand claimed that their deal with Coral the leading betting firm across the globe will provide his club in taking a step further in its prospects and winning mentality. He was eager to join hands with Coral for the current season which would lay a foundation for the upcoming years of partnership and great success.

Leeds United becomes the fourth club to strike deals with Coral. The others are England top flight teams; newly promoted Norwich City, Everton FC as well as Newcastle United.

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