Author: Sunday Ngara
The Baltimore Ravens had a fantastic season in 2023, going 11-3 prior to their Christmas Day game against the San Francisco 49ers, looking like one of the most realistic contenders in the entire NFL. They established their championship worthiness even further with a thrashing of the 49ers, putting lumps of coal in their socks instead by frustrating Brock Purdy and company on route to a 33-19 triumph that wasn’t as close as the final score line might suggest. With two games remaining in the season, the Ravens now have the best record in the NFL. While nothing in…
Is this the best Christmas ever for the ravens as Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer of the Banner Ravens Podcast discuss the Ravens’ astounding 33-19 win over the 49ers in San Francisco, breaking down Lamar Jackson’s incredible day, reviewing the defense’s dominant performance, and conveying the latest news on safety Kyle Hamilton.
Despite reports connecting him to a move to Real Madrid, Julian Alvarez claims he is’very happy’ at Manchester City. The World Champion for both club and country scored twice and assisted in City’s Club World Cup final win over Fluminense on Friday. Despite appearing in the majority of City’s games this season, he only plays as a striker when Erling Haaland is unavailable or rested. Alvarez has piqued the curiosity of rival clubs and has been linked with a move. Real Madrid has been identified as a possible landing spot for the 23-year-old. However, following the Club World Cup final,…
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – Jai Opetaia (24-0, 19 KOs), widely regarded as the best cruiserweight in the world, destroyed previously undefeated Ellis Zorro (17-1, 7 KOs) in one round. (Mark Robinson photographs) Opetaia’s IBF championship was stripped for taking this fight, while a mandatory order to face Marias Breidis remained pending. The dangerous puncher charged forward and then connected with a powerful left hand that threw Zorro to the mat, his head banging off the mat. The fight was immediately abandoned.
Udonis Haslem, a Miami Heat great, will have his No. 40 jersey retired by the team. The ceremony will take place during halftime of the game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 19. Haslem played his entire 20-year NBA career with the Heat. Only Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) and Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) have played for the same team for as many or more years. Haslem won three NBA championships with the Heat while also acting as the team’s locker room leader. He left the NBA following the 2022-23 season, having averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his…
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has promised to push Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari “even harder” in F1 2024, with the team working “around the clock” to do this. McLaren’s meteoric climb through the ranks in F1 2023 was perhaps the year’s biggest feel-good story, as they rose from misery to merriment to finish a respectable P4 in the Constructors’ Championship. But with that comes increased expectation, with many predicting McLaren to be the closest rival to the dominant Red Bull squad in 2024. McLaren has a “difficult” task in 2024. Brown has warned, however, that despite a massive amount…
Toronto Maple Leafs supporters should brace themselves for price shock, as insider Darren Dreger recently hinted at the probable cost of William Nylander’s new contract. Dreger stated unequivocally on the First Up podcast that the forward’s price tag is exorbitant. The contract is expected to be worth more than $11 million per season. Fans in Toronto, understandably, will be ecstatic. And, of course, questions about how this will effect the roster will arise. Dreger emphasised the importance of taking into account Nylander’s remarkable numbers, pushing fans to look beyond the standard goals and assists measurements. According to Dreger, the experienced…
13 Days of Christmas is hosted by Bam Adebayo and the Bam Books and Brotherhood Foundation. The 13 Days of Christmas were hosted by Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo and the Bam Books and Brotherhood Foundation, better known as the BBB Foundation. This Christmas season, which runs from December 11 to December 25, was a fun and meaningful series of community-driven holiday activities. Adebayo and his charity are performing one act of kindness every day in the Miami community, such as seat upgrades, special prizes, autographed gear, and more. The Miami Heat player also enlisted the services of Miami Marlins…
The Buffalo Bills have three games left in the regular season, but Josh Allen believes the team should treat each game as if it were a playoff game. The Bills improved to 8-6 with significant wins against the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys, placing them within three games of a postseason place. Allen stated that the Bills must regard the Chargers game in Los Angeles on December 23 as a must-win. “We’ve got to control what we can control,” Allen remarked, as reported by The Associated Press. “It’s basically win or go home.” So, once again, we must be…
Wager $10 on the Baltimore Ravens (+6). $31.00 to beat SF Lose by less than six points: $19.09 To Lose: $13.88 The 49ers visit San Francisco this week for a big game on Christmas Eve. With 11-3 records, these two rivals lead their respective conferences and are tied for the best record in the league. The Ravens are a rare underdog in this game, with the 49ers favoured by five points. Here are some of the best player prop bets to watch in this high-profile primetime matchup. Gus Edwards has over 46.5 running yards and 112 receiving yards. Edwards has…