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Clear, jargon-free guides to how betting markets work — odds, probability, value and staking — written by the NowScore editorial team. Education only, never advice.
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BBC Pundits Back Brazil and France for 2026 World Cup Glory
BBC Sport experts share their 2026 World Cup predictions, with Brazil and France emerging as early favourites while England face tough Group C challenges.
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DR Congo World Cup 2026 team guide
Sébastian Desabre’s group has a clear collective identity but star forward Yoane Wissa will shoulder huge expectations This article is part of…
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From the Pocket: Kozzy Pickett’s midfield evolution is making him
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Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.
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‘We will play on for you, Dad’: Neale Daniher’s family pay tribute
Prime minister and governor general join family and football greats to remember the life and achievements of the Australian football legend and MND…
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Why Newcastle have signed a 'giant' from French second tier
Ewen Jaouen has undergone a medical before completing a move from Stade de Reims to Newcastle United.
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World Cup 2026 news: latest from the camps; protesters block road to
News and buildup as World Cup countdown continues <a…
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Power Play: Trump's Finals Visit Shows Politics Invading Sports
Donald Trump's appearance at NBA Finals Game 1 between Knicks and Spurs created security chaos and fan backlash at Madison Square Garden in 2026.
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Bukayo Saka is playing through pain barrier, says Tuchel, as World
Arsenal forward still struggling with achilles injury ‘Bukayo is just not there yet. Some things are missing’ Bukayo…
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David Squires on … the World Cup reimagined as Gianni Infantino’s
As football’s greatest spectacle comes to North America, our cartoonist creates a heartwarming narrative around the Fifa president <a…
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Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for
Questioned in France but championed from afar, the departing head coach has forged a legacy that no one – bar, perhaps, himself – would dare…
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Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this
Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins •…
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Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 team guide
With a World Cup winner at the helm in Fabio Cannavaro, the White Wolves make their tournament debut This article is part of the Guardian’s <a…
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World Cup 2026 news: Iran claim ticket allocation pulled; Platini
Latest news as World Cup countdown continues <a…
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World Cup 2026 visa chaos: from referee Omar Artan to Iranian
Fifa has found its tournament squarely caught up in the second Trump administration’s aggressive border restrictions For successive men’s World Cup…
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World Cup Q&A: ‘Are you allowed to be scared of the prospect of
Ewan Murray is in North Carolina to report on Scotland’s first World Cup since France 98. He answered your questions on Steve Clarke’s selections, his…
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Argentina World Cup 2026 team guide
Lionel Scaloni’s strong, confident squad are no longer reliant on Messi as they target back-to-back World Cup titles This article is part of the…
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Arsenal head of sports medicine to leave club
Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.
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Bayern’s best ever? Kane in Ballon d’Or conversation but World Cup
The England captain has finally assumed his place at the pinnacle of the game – it has been a long road to this point The Bayern Munich president,…
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Big Freeze had drama, brilliance and freewheeling footy. Neale
Melbourne and Collingwood let their attacking football do the talking as 90,000 at the MCG felt the absence of the AFL great and MND advocate There…
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Governor general takes the plunge in first Big Freeze since Neale
Australia’s governor general, Sam Mostyn, takes part in the first Big Freeze since the death of AFL great and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Neale…
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Guardiola's final seasons to air in Amazon series
Pep Guardiola's final two seasons in charge of Manchester City will air in a four-part behind-the-scenes series on Amazon's Prime Video.
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How to win the World Cup – video explainer
What does it actually take to win a World Cup? Talent? Tactics? A functioning democracy? Not necessarily. As the 2026 World Cup begins, the…
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‘It can all end with one bad game’: the highs and lows of a World
Even the finest miss out on a place at the finals and for those who do get there, decisions can make or break a dream Ismail Elfath was taking his…
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Jordan World Cup 2026 team guide
Jamal Sellami’s first-time qualifiers come up against Lionel Messi and Argentina in a challenging Group J This article is part of the Guardian’s…
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Kane Evans: former NRL player finally ‘free’ after coming out as gay
Evans becomes first men’s player to come out since Ian Roberts in 1995 Former Roosters and Eels player had struggled with suicidal…
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‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes
England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort In the disorientation of the moment, as…
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Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca
Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.
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Out-of-form Reece Walsh recalled by Queensland for crucial State of
‘If needed, he’ll perform,’ says Maroons coach Billy Slater Exact role Walsh will play off the bench remains…
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Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled
Scotland branded ‘unprofessional, weak’ John McGinn: ‘Our job is to look after Scotland’ Scotland’s return to the…
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Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss
Was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup ‘He deserves the support of the football community’ A…
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Why preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup | Jonathan Wilson
From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament •…
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World Cup 2026: England prepare for Costa Rica friendly, Iran visa
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Tuchel relishes Rashford v Gordon in search for round pegs in round
The England coach’s squad is based on picking players in their right positions, setting up a series of one-on-one battles For Thomas Tuchel there is…
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AFL investigating ‘vile and racist’ abuse sent to Hawthorn player
Club and AFL condemn messages received by Hawks forward, who told social media followers ‘don’t be like this guy’ The AFL and the Hawthorn football…
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World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players
Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information <a…
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From the Pocket: Patrick Cripps creates pandemonium with fusion of
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World Cup 2026 Outright Betting Guide
An educational guide to outright tournament betting ahead of the 2026 World Cup — how the market works and what to weigh up.
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How regulated sports betting works in Ontario
A plain-English look at Ontario's AGCO-regulated sports betting market — what "regulated" means, how odds are shown, and how to bet within your limits.
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Asian Handicap Basics
The Asian handicap removes the draw and levels uneven matchups. A beginner's guide to handicap lines, quarter goals and split stakes.
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James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires
Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton ‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he says James…
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The Guardian view on a gripping season of British football: the best
England and Scotland will both compete in a men’s World Cup this month for the first time this century. For both nations there are reasons to…
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‘Flagmantle’ is no longer a joke. The Dockers are a team to love,
Brisbane threw a lot at Fremantle but the visitors had the answers. There’s a whiff of history about this side “Flagmantle” is no joke now. There are…
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Over/Under Goals Markets
Totals betting lets you back goals rather than a winner. A clear guide to how over/under lines work and why the half-goal exists.
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Blues seal Women’s State of Origin with game three win – as it
New South Wales lift Origin shield after beating Queensland 12-4 in third game on the Gold Coast The women’s State of Origin finale is under…
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Accumulators Explained
Accumulators promise big returns from small stakes by combining bets. Here is how they work and the trade-off behind the appeal.
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Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened
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From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is
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How did Arsenal become a home for Black players and fans?
After two decades, long-suffering Gunners fans from across the diaspora have been rewarded with a Premier League win. So why has this sometimes beleaguered…
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James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument
An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up In drizzling…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: the team of the season
Bruno Fernandes, Elliot Anderson and Igor Thiago join a number of Arsenal and Manchester City players in the XI By <a…
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State of Origin 2026 Game 1: NSW Blues conjure comeback for the ages
Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series opener Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final…
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It’s still Blues v Maroons but State of Origin looks different this
From an influx of new personnel to different bench strategies this year’s series opener in Sydney will see a number of deviations from the…
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James Hird return not ruled out after Bombers sack coach Brad Scott
Scott leaves after run of just one win in 11 games in 2026 Dean Solomon looms as a potential interim boss at…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: our writers’ best and worst of the
The Premier League season is over, but what did Guardian football writers enjoy, dislike or marvel at over the last nine months? Goalkeepers never…
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Premier League 2025-26 season review: our predictions v reality
We picked Liverpool as champions, Chelsea as challengers and tipped Brentford and Sunderland to go down. Oh dear What we predicted:…
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Neale Daniher, AFL great and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies
Former player and coach was diagnosed with MND in 2013 Family confirm Daniher died at home The former AFL player and…
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NRL CEO Andrew Abdo resigns mid-season to take up Tennis Australia
Abdo calls time after taking charge of league in April 2020 Position vacant at TA since Craig Tiley stepped down in…
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PM moves condolence motion for AFL great and motor neurone disease
Former player and AFL coach Neale Daniher has died, 13 years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, pays…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: flops of the season
From Wissa’s solitary goal for Newcastle to Postecoglou’s brief reign at Forest, it’s been a campaign to forget for some Newcastle’s year-long chase…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: goals of the season
Strikes by Dominik Szoboszlai and Alex Iwobi redefined what is possible, but Leandro Trossard’s mattered most With most free-kicks, we’ve a decent…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: managers of the season
From the experience of Emery to European-bound Le Bris there are a handful of managers whose work stood out Promoted through the playoffs, Sunderland…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: matches of the season
Nine-goal and seven-goal thrillers feature with a chaotic denouement at Anfield and a fraught Tyne-Wear derby It is rare for a centre-forward to…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: players of the season
Two deadly strikers, two creative forces and an all-but unbeatable goalkeeper make up our picks for the season The adulation offers a fine indication…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: signings of the season
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has discovered a new lease of life in Yorkshire while Adrien Truffert made a big impression Considering the cost of signing…
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Premier League 2025-26 review: young players of the season
The league has been awash with youthful talent, led by a Manchester City converted midfielder who is already filling his medal cabinet There have…
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The story of the Premier League 2025-26 season in 100 photos
A century of our favourite images from the season including wild celebrations, protesting fans and goalmouth scrambles Reigning champions Liverpool…
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West Ham go down and the great guard of honour debate: Football
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss the final day of the Premier League…
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Why Odds Move
Odds shift constantly before kick-off. Understand the forces behind those changes and what they can — and cannot — tell you.
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Magpies surprise as Scott Pendlebury shines to break AFL games
Collingwood veteran sets new VFL/AFL benchmark in 433rd match Pies teammates wear gold numbers in clash with West Coast…
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How to Read a Betting Slip
Stake, odds, potential returns and bet type — a clear walkthrough of every figure you will see on a betting slip before you confirm.
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Six moments that exemplify Scott Pendlebury’s peerless AFL legacy
The Collingwood veteran plays his record-breaking 433rd game on Saturday. Here’s how the Magpies maestro has set himself apart Scott Pendlebury has…
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From the Pocket: The unflappable Scott Pendlebury keeps it steady
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Jai Arrow drops NRL retirement bombshell after motor neurone disease
South Sydney and NSW backrower had not played this year ‘Handling this situation is much more important than…
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The Favourite-Longshot Bias
Why outsiders tend to be overbet and favourites overlooked, and what this well-documented quirk means for your betting decisions.
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Reece Walsh left out of new-look Queensland Origin squad in favour
Maroons coach Slater hints Broncos fullback will be back James Tedesco makes return to NSW Blues for game one Sydney…
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Gee, Melbourne are great to watch. Steven King saw the future and
This isn’t the dead cat bounce of a new coach. They smashed Hawthorn in every facet of the game to show they are a serious AFL team “Do you know what…
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Bankroll Management 101
Good staking keeps you in the game when results turn against you. A simple, practical guide to managing a betting bankroll.
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Ivan Cleary begins long goodbye with a legacy built to last well
The coach’s success at Penrith has not been centred on the cult of personality, unlike like so many other great NRL mentors The great coaches all…
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Cleary to finish up as Panthers coach and end greatest modern-day
Decorated coach to remain with club in advisory role after 2027 Penrith assistant Peter Wallace to take over in job in 18…
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From the Pocket: Voss coached the way he played and his brutal
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St Kilda cut from AFL Pride game after Lance Collard homophobia case
Round 17 fixture to instead feature Western Bulldogs against Sydney Saints player Collard banned for use of homophobic…
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Value Betting Basics
Value betting means backing prices that are bigger than they should be. Learn how to spot value and why it beats backing favourites blindly.
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Michael Voss quits as Carlton coach after disastrous start to AFL
Blues confirm departure and appoint Josh Fraser as interim coach ‘We have not seen the intended evolution in our game,’ club…
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Bookmaker subject to AFL integrity unit probe continues in role for
Mark Opie managed warm-ups for Suns in weekend’s win over St Kilda AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says league is looking into gambling…
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What Is Expected Value?
Expected value is the single idea that separates guessing from informed betting. Here is what it means and how to estimate it.
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Craig Bellamy tight-lipped over Melbourne Storm future amid
NRL coach undecided on plan for next season in light of medical condition Rugby league veteran turns spotlight on return to form in…
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Implied Probability Explained
How to turn betting odds into a percentage chance, and why the numbers across a market add up to more than 100%.
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The new 14-team Super League is working. Why not add London too?
Bradford Bulls, York Knights and Toulouse are holding their own and the league needs more reach and diversity By <a…
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Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable There’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with…
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Understanding Decimal Odds
A plain-English guide to reading decimal odds, what the number actually represents and how to work out your total return.
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How to build an NRL team: Perth Bears hunt for hidden gems as PNG
Expansion clubs are taking different routes, with funding, leadership, talent pathways and fan engagement as important as marquee player signings The…
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Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with neurodegenerative
Rugby league veteran to stay at NRL club amid horror start to season Specialists say coaching ability not affected in immediate…
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Jarome Luai confirms he will join PNG Chiefs as NRL expansion side
Tigers star agrees to $1.2m-a-season tax-free deal after PNG visit Try-scoring record-holder Alex Johnston also confirms 2028…
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