College football’s credibility at stake as Big Ten, SEC aim to tighten stranglehold on playoff access

A Big Ten/SEC College Football Playoff takeover is inevitable, but what if it's actually the best solution?

Even before Knute Rockne began breaking out the forward pass as a secret weapon, college football’s biggest advantage was its element of surprise. Its appeal is basic and wonderful — built on the uncertainty of the outcome.  That’s because unscripted TV, in general, sells. And the unscripted TV that sells best is sports. In this … Read more

Champions Trophy returns today with a lot at stake | Cricket News

Champions Trophy returns today with a lot at stake

As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Karachi on Wednesday, cricket enthusiasts around the globe will hold their breath in anticipation. The ICC Champions Trophy makes its return after an eight-year hiatus, bringing together the sport’s top eight teams in a three-week cricketing carnival. This time, the stakes are even higher — Pakistan … Read more

NFL on Netflix: What’s at stake for the league, the streamer, the fans and the NBA

Don’t lose that remote among all your crumpled wrapping paper and empty boxes on Christmas Day, because if you want to watch two key NFL games, you’re going to have to call up a new channel. Netflix is plunging headlong into the live-streaming sports business, broadcasting two NFL games on Christmas Day. The NFL gifted … Read more

Man City v Man United offer: Get 100% stake back if your bet builder loses on Betfred

It’s Manchester City vs Manchester United on Sunday evening coming at a crucial time in both team’s seasons as the hosts struggle and the Red Devils look to improve under new boss Ruben Amorim. And Betfred are offering customers the chance to get 100% of their stake back if their bet builder, of four selections … Read more