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.
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03
Jul
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world and draws the eyes of all age groups. Many stars who made the game popular have either retired in the last few years or are on the verge of the last stages of their careers. However, this has not affected the popularity of the game.
According to YouGov, Tennis has maintained a steady level of popularity over the past three years. In 2021, 14% of consumers in tracked markets reported that they followed the sport regularly. By 2023, this figure had only slightly increased to 15%.
If you are an...
02
Jul
The Tour de France 2024 edition is likely to be one of the most special seasons of the event. This event has many firsts — right from the kick-off in Florence, Italy to the conclusion in Nice, France, instead of Paris.
The route also has some scenic views. Riders will take on the Apennines, Massif Centra,l and Pyrenees mountain ranges. They will pass through four countries – Italy, San Marino, and Monaco before finishing in France.
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard is likely to aim for a third victory, while Tadej Pogačar is a key contender to watch.
Below, we give you the...
02
Jul
The USA dominated the 2020 Olympics with a stunning 113 medals. China came a distant second with 89 medals, while Japan was third with 58. So, no surprise that Team USA is the current favourite to win big at the Olympic Games 2024. According to Oddstrader, the USA has current odds of -600 to win the most gold medals.
But they don’t dominate all the sports. So, this gives an exciting opportunity to betters to diversify their bets.
Let’s look at the top 10 games that are set to make waves this year in the betting circles.
Top 10 Games to Watch...
02
Jul
The Olympics has a lot to offer bettors, and with careful moves, one can earn a lot during this 17-day event, scheduled to be held in Paris from July 26 to Aug 11, 2024. To get you in the games spirit, we’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating (and bizarre) facts about the Olympic Games history.
Ancient Olympic Games Trivia
The Greeks loved their games. So much so, that when Persia invaded in 480 BC, ancient Greece had a hard time putting together an army because people wanted to attend the Olympics! No surprise there, because it was a free-for-all...
25
Jun
Remember Aquaman? Not the towering hunk Jason Momoa, but Alan Ritchson, who appeared as Aquaman in the Prime Video series, Smallville (2001–2017). His brusque charm and superhero’s physique earned him a regular spot in the DC Universe show.
And thanks to that success, he took on the titular role of Jack Reacher (2022–present), another Prime Video TV series. Reacher once again proved that Alan Ritchson is made for gritty leading man roles. He then went on to do many more memorable roles – the modern-day western Rex, the dramatic love story of Steam, and the animated comedy Lazor Wulf.
Ritchson was...
19
Jun
If you love watching the Saturday night fights, you would have already heard about Tagir Ulanbekov’s fight being cancelled. The reason? He came up on the wrong side of the weighing scale. The flyweight measured 129.5 pounds – 3.5 pounds over the limit.
That happens occasionally because the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) takes the weight categories seriously. The MMA weight classes for UFC are set to give fighters a fair competition. The fighters competing in the UFC have to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen to stay within their weight category. (Case in point – Conor McGregor and his...