Bet Update
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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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
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From the Pocket: Patrick Cripps creates pandemonium with fusion of
Patrick Cripps creates pandemonium with a fusion of rage, relief and release — the week’s AFL talking point. Aggregated; full story at the Guardian.
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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
The NSW Blues steal the State of Origin opener from the Queensland Maroons — how the series-opener unfolded. Aggregated; full story at the Guardian.
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From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is
The spectre of James Hird looms large over Essendon’s coaching future after Brad Scott’s departure — From the Pocket. Aggregated; full story at the Guardian.
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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
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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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