If there’s one thing Spain have proven, it’s that they are one of the most dangerous teams on the continent — even when they have 10 men. The European champions had Robin Le Normand sent off in the 20th minute of their last UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland in September, yet still romped to...
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England vs. Switzerland odds, prediction: 2024 Euro quarterfinals picks, best bets
Commercial Content, 21+. Upset meters will likely be going nuts when England faces Switzerland in the 2024 Euro quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. It is expected to be a 90-minute slog between them, thanks to strong defense from the Swiss and poor play from the English. Switzerland has lost just one game since Dec. 2022 (18 games),...
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Switzerland vs. Italy odds, prediction: Euro 2024 pick, best bet for Saturday
Commercial Content, 21+. The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicks off Saturday and we have some fantastic games to run through. Opening whistles are set for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET with Switzerland vs. Italy, where the Italians are -158 favorites, according to FanDuel. They are followed by Germany vs. Denmark at 3 p.m. ET....
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Euro 2024 odds for Saturday’s three group games including Spain-Croatia
With the Germany-Scotland opener behind us, Euro 2024 has its first full day of matches on Saturday. Three group matches kick off on Saturday, including a showcase match between Spain and Croatia. Hungary and Switzerland start things off with a match in Group A before the loaded Group B gets underway. Spain is favored against...
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2024 Preakness date and time: When is the race, how to watch, odds, horses and weather
The 2024 Preakness Stakes (Saturday, May 18 on NBC/Peacock) will be the 149th running of the annual horse race in Baltimore. It’s the yearly second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown pursuit. Mystik Dan will be running in this year’s Preakness after some doubt that he would run in the race due to the short...
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Everything you need to know about the horses running the Preakness on Saturday
Immediately following Mystik Dan’s win in Kentucky Derby 150, trainer Ken McPeek said he wasn’t sure he’d send the colt to run in the Preakness. His comment was met with widespread skepticism, and justifiably so: Last weekend, McPeek confirmed that his Derby winner would indeed contest the second leg of the Triple Crown. Two other...
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Who will win the 2024 Preakness? Picks including longshots from experts, enthusiasts and more
I grew up in a family that always had cats and that often went to the racetrack. I was in kindergarten when my father started teaching me to read past performances. Learning the data-based approach didn’t stop my mother and me from betting every horse that had “cat” or “kitty” or “kitten” in its name....
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2024 Kentucky Derby best longshot picks: Six horses that have a chance to pay big
More than anything else, horse racing is about making money. More than the pomp, more than the hats, more than the fancy cocktails, the sport runs on gambling, and as we’ve seen, a longshot can make his way to the winner’s circle, causing exultation in those holding winning tickets and dejection in those who aren’t....
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West Saratoga is a Kentucky Derby long shot. But so was his trainer
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, the 150th anniversary. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Larry Demeritte bends over and unwinds the wrap circling West Saratoga’s right rear leg. He does the same to the left and then scoots under the horse’s belly to help Donte Lowery, his assistant, with the animal’s front wraps....