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We are done with Week 7 of Beat the Geek, and the Geek struggled once again. There was also an exciting race at the top of the leaderboard, which ended up needing a tiebreaker! Let’s…
Read More → FIFA Gets Trump Call, Overturns Balogun Suspension, Clearing Striker for Belgium Match
FIFA has overturned the automatic ban for the red card shown to United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun during a recent match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision means Balogun is now eligible to play against Belgium. It has been reported that US President Donald Trump got involved with a phone call to FIFA.
The ruling is good news for the U.S. because Balogun is on...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Monday, July 6
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Monday, July 6, 2026! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for July 6
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERGolden State Valkyries (-6.5) (-105) vs. Washington Mystics Lucky RebelConnecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx (-13.5) (...
Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for July 6
The best World Cup player props often deliver better value than traditional markets, as long as you know the teams well. That can be tricky with the new format that features 48 countries, but The Sports Geek is always happy to help!
After exploring the latest odds for July 6, here are the top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIENuno Mendes to Receive a C...
Time Person of the Year 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As this wild and unpredictable year keeps unfolding, online sportsbooks have already posted 2026 Time Person of the Year odds. President Donald Trump is back in the mix after winning the title twice, but is someone else poised to claim the spotlight in December?
In this article, I’ll walk through the latest futures odds, break down the leading contenders, and share my Time Person of the Year p...
Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for July 5
The best World Cup player props often deliver better value than traditional markets, as long as you know the teams well. That can be tricky with the new format that features 48 countries, but The Sports Geek is always happy to help!
After exploring the latest odds for July 5, here are the top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEErling Haaland Anytime Sco...
Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for July 4
The best World Cup player props often deliver better value than traditional markets, as long as you know the teams well. That can be tricky with the new format that features 48 countries, but The Sports Geek is always happy to help!
After exploring the latest odds for July 4, here are the top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEAchraf Hakimi 3+ ShotsCana...
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting and Most Bet Types
Ohio sports bettors could face the nation's most restrictive betting environment under a new legislative proposal. State lawmakers have introduced a bill that would eliminate online wagering entirely and ban most popular bet types.
The measure would prohibit college sports betting, parlays, player props, and live betting. Only retail sportsbooks would remain regulated if the bill passes. Th...
Coral Eclipse Betting Preview: Runner-by-Runner Guide & Best Bets by Ginger Joe
The Coral Eclipse is one of the standout races of the British Flat season, and this year’s renewal at Sandown looks a cracker. It brings together the best of the three-year-old generation against proven older Group 1 performers over a sharp 10 furlong test.
It should tell us plenty about the pecking order in the middle distance division. I’ve gone through the field runner by runner below, asse...
Alien Betting Odds: What Happens After the Latest File Drop?
We've had Alien betting markets for a while, but it looks like we might have an official confirmation they exist soon! The US Government dropped a lot of files about that and almost broke the internet!
Let's explore the latest odds related to aliens, including whether will get a confirmation they exist and what celebrities celebrities will be revealed as aliens before the end of 2026!
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Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for July 3
The best World Cup player props often deliver better value than traditional markets, as long as you know the teams well. That can be tricky with the new format that features 48 countries, but The Sports Geek is always happy to help!
After exploring the latest odds for July 3, here are the top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIECabo Verde Keeper 5+ Saves...