Ben White: England return verdict surfaces; ‘current indications’ reveal how Arsenal star can ‘end exile’

A new report has revealed Arsenal star Ben White s current stance on playing for England after he rejected a call-up earlier this year.

The defender was part of England s 2022 World Cup squad, but

The talented defender s performances for Arsenal mean he s warranted a spot in England s squad over the last couple of years. However, he rejected the opportunity to play for the Three Lions during this year s March international break.

, with his relationship with Holland being a key factor.

was subsequently left out of Gareth Southgate s Euro 2024 squad, but it has been suggested that he could make a return following his exit and the interim appointment of Lee Carsley.

, but Carsley has not included him in his squad for this international break.

Tottenham: Ornstein predicts Tottenham’s stance on ‘shocking’ sack decision amid Arsenal comparison

The Athletic s David Ornstein has commented on whether Tottenham Hotspur could sack Ange Postecoglou following their 1-0 loss against arch-rivals Arsenal.

was lauded at the start of last season as he successfully overhauled s style of play, making his side one of the most entertaining sides to watch in the Premier League.

Spurs ended the season poorly but still finished fifth in the Premier League and two points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.

Before this season, Tottenham s target for the new campaign would have likely been to qualify for the Champions League and/or win a trophy.

However, Spurs have endured a difficult start to the new season. They have one win in four Premier League games and last time out, they were beaten 1-0 at home against Nor…

Man City FFP result ‘might never be public’ as champions ‘fear significant defeat’ in APT case

According to a report, Manchester City fear a substantial loss in their associated party transactions (APT) case against the Premier League.

are embroiled in a legal battle with the Premier League as they challenge the APT rules in place, claiming the current regulations are unlawful .

APT rules are designed to ensure any commercial deal or player transfer between a club and entities with links to that club’s ownership are conducted at fair market value, so that club revenues are not artificially inflated.

If an arbitration panel declares the APT rules invalid, then clubs would effectively be free to do any commercial deals they wished without any independent judgement being made on whether those deals were for fair market value.

The case began in …

Will Horse Track Amendment Make Minnesota Sports Betting More Palatable?

A Minnesota lawmaker yesterday presented an interesting amendment to his bill during a Senate committee hearing, proposing a massive change to integrate state horse tracks into sports betting plans.

Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-53) proposed several amendments to his sports betting bill, , during yesterday s Senate State and Local Government Committee hearing, one of which would send 30% of the state s sports betting tax revenues to a newly created fund to support Minnesota s horse tracks.

With the amendment, Klein hopes to appease state race tracks being prohibited from offering sports betting on their own.

The committee , but took no action. It s expected to discuss again next week.

Too Little, Too Late?

Klein s sports betting bill is a Senate companion piece …

Army vs Navy Odds, Spread & Prediction (Dec. 9)

In the Army vs Navy odds, the Golden Knights are -148 moneyline favorites, giving them an 59.68% implied win probability. The total is set at 27.5 points. That s the second-lowest total ever assigned to a college football game. Only Iowa vs Nebraska (25.5 points) earlier this season went lower.

Odds as of Dec. 8 at DraftKings. Sign up at the to bet on Golden Knights vs Midshipmen and other college football action this week.

 

Army is 5-2 straight up in the last seven games against Navy. Prior to that, the Midshipmen had won 14 in a row, the longest winning streak in the history of the series.

Kickoff for this game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 9 is set for 3:00 pm ET. The broadcast is being carried by CBS.

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State Gaming Regulators Taking “Wait-and-See” Approach to Bovada

Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) runs up the sidelines after catching a pass against the Minnesota Vikings quarterback in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Sports betting regulators from several states are keeping a close eye on Michigan s attempt to ban Bovada
West Virginia regulators are investigating several companies, but did not reveal specifics
The Michigan Gaming Control Board recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to the offshore sportsbook/online casino

Several states are keeping a careful eye on the Michigan Gaming Control Board s attempts to ban Bovada before taking action on the offshore casino and sportsbook.

The  Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced on Ma…

DraftKings Announces Acquisition of Simplebet

announced the acquisition of a company to help boost its in-play markets and machine-learning models to create new opportunities for users.

DraftKings yesterday announced the acquisition of Simplebet, a leading sports betting provider of in-game microbetting content and pricing. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each DraftKings and Simplebet.

“Live betting represents an area for potential growth for online sports betting, and the proposed acquisition would allow DraftKings to leverage Simplebet’s proprietary technology to create an in-play wagering experience that moves at the speed of sports,” said Corey Gottlieb, DraftKings Chief Product Officer, in a release. “And while we continue to elevate our product offering in this space, we…

Harry Kane sends warning to Jack Grealish and Declan Rice ahead of England's Nations League clash with Ireland | Goal.com

England captain Harry Kane has warned Jack Grealish and Declan Rice to expect a hostile atmosphere when the Three Lions face the Republic of Ireland.

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  • Kane warns England team-mates about match in Dublin
  • Rice and Grealish both represented Ireland
  • Expected to receive hostile welcome

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Optimistic Lionel Messi update delivered by Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he admits 'it's difficult not to depend on' Inter Miami superstar | Goal.com

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni believes Lionel Messi could be back playing within two weeks as he nears a full recovery from his ankle injury.

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  • Messi missing since Copa America final
  • Ankle injury keeping him on sidelines
  • Could be back for October internationals

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UFC 305 Odds, Predictions & Props: Du Plessis vs Adesanya (Saturday, Aug. 17)

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