Povilas Mancinskas
Povilas likes to follow and cover various sports. The list includes football, basketball, F1, boxing, athletics, esports, and everything in between. As a pure sports lover at heart, Povilas enjoys writing about it just as much as being a fan.
News
07
Aug
The stage is set for an electrifying final at the ATP Toronto Masters as Karen Khachanov faces off against Ben Shelton. With both players in top form and gunning for a major title, this promises to be a match loaded with intensity, athleticism, and drama. In this Khachanov vs Shelton betting preview, we’ll break down the matchup and explore the odds, key stats, and wagering angles for this high-stakes encounter.
Match Preview: Khachanov vs Shelton
Karen Khachanov, the seasoned Russian powerhouse, has been a model of consistency throughout the tournament. Known for his heavy groundstrokes and experience in big matches, Khachanov...
06
Aug
The darts calendar is packed with big tournaments in 2025.
From 8-9 August, fans can watch top PDC players in the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong. The following weekend, August 15-16, the action rolls on to Auckland for the New Zealand Masters, another key leg of the World Series of Darts. This culminates in the World Series of Darts Finals on September 12-14 in Amsterdam.
Fall tournaments start in October. From October 6-12, the World Grand Prix will run in Leicester under the double-start format. Shortly after, fans can catch the European Championship in Dortmund on October 23-26.
Then there’s the Grand...
01
Aug
The 2025 season of the EFL Championship kicks off on 8th August with the first match between Birmingham City and Ipswich Town.
The Blues, as Birmingham City is popularly known, earned a promotion to the Championship after winning the League One trophy in the 2024/25 season. They finished first with 111 points, a new record for the English Football League.
Birmingham’s promotion came thanks to new manager Chris Davies, who joined them in June 2024. He guided the team to 34 wins in 46 matches, and also won the League One Manager of the Season award.
Ipswich Town, on the other hand,...
30
Jul
Tottenham Hotspur has made two big moves before their high-profile UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th August.
The Spurs have signed West Ham striker Mohammed Kudus on a six-year contract. The 24-year-old scored 13 goals and set up 12 in 65 Premier League games for West Ham in his two years at the club. Even Chelsea and Newcastle were interested in Kudus, but the Spurs closed the deal for £54.5 million.
And in an even bigger development, Tottenham decided to sack their manager, Ange Postecoglou. This happened despite landing the UEFA Europa win and ending the 17-year trophy...
23
Jul
The gentleman’s game, as cricket is popularly known, has changed a lot over the years. It used to be slow and long, stretching over five days with plenty of breaks for meals and rest. But the modern versions are completely different (and much quicker).
Now, cricket matches are faster, more TV-friendly, and easier to keep fans hooked.
Their runtime depends on the format being played. T20 games are over in about three hours. ODIs take a full day. Test matches stretch across five days, with breaks in between. T10s, the quickest version yet, are done and dusted in under two hours....
23
Jul
If you’re new to blackjack, you may have heard the term “soft 17” and wondered what it means. Understanding this hand is important because it influences both player decisions and dealer rules in many blackjack variations.
Key Takeaways
A soft 17 is any hand with an ace counted as 11 and other cards totalling 6.
Dealers may be required to hit or stand on soft 17, depending on house rules.
Soft hands are more flexible than hard hands due to the ace’s dual value.
So, what is a soft 17 in blackjack? A soft 17 is any hand containing an ace...