By Stephen Vilardo, SuperWest Sports
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Vikings Have Two Quarterbacks to Avoid
The Minnesota Vikings flopped worse than could have been expected during the first year with J.J. McCarthy under center. When he wasn’t again hurt, he was largely bad, resulting in a 9-8 record and missing the playoffs.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is gone. Kevin O’Connell has to get the roster right, and Rob Brzezinski won’t have a true general manager working alongside him until after the NFL Draft. It is assumed that Minnesota will have a new starting quarterback by that point. McCarthy will need to earn the job, and the Vikings aren’t in a position to draft his competition.
Why Willis and Jones Don’t Match Minnesota’s Cost-Benefit Window
Between roster cuts, free agency, and trades, any number of candidates can be considered for Minnesota. There are two who should not be on the radar, though, and both for the same reason: compensation.
Mac Jones and Malik Willis present a similar set of circumstances. Both have found heightened profiles after a change of scenery. Both are backups that teams now have renewed interest in. Both will also cost a lot.
Willis is a free agent, and reports suggest he is absolutely going to secure the bag. That’s a significant gamble for a guy who has shown flashes while still operating in the shadow of Jordan Love. He’s certainly better than the circumstances in Tennessee allowed him to be. $30 million per season on a multi-year deal is a massive contract, however.
It took Sam Darnold winning 14 games with the Vikings to get that sort of money. Willis’ projection is based on 11 games in Green Bay, over two seasons, in which he threw a whopping 89 passes. It makes sense that the Jets would be interested, since they are always quick to make poor decisions.
Jones won’t cost significant dollars, but handing the 49ers a second-round pick after an 11-game sample in San Francisco is crazy. Jones is on his third team in five years, and still carried just a 13/6 TD/INT across eight starts last season.
It’s possible he’s not the middling option that he proved to be in New England or Jacksonville, but even at his best with the Patriots, the ceiling was probably already shown. For a team like the Vikings, needing to get younger and more sustainable, trading massive draft capital for him is a reach.
The Vikings need to address a bunch of roster problems this offseason. They’ll have to sort out their ugly cap situation, and the quarterback room would be best off crowded with options. These are two that should be struck off the board, though.
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It has been quite the season for the Bruins, both on and off the court.
Most of the headlines this season, beyond the gym, have involved head coach Mick Cronin.
From questioning his squad’s toughness to kicking Steven Jamerson out of a game to doubting his team’s potential, the seventh-year coach has been borderline embarrassing.
Through it all, though, UCLA has persevered and seems to be peaking at the right time.
The Bruins’ tournament resume got a big boost this week after knocking off Illinois on Saturday and dismantling USC on Tuesday night.
Donovan Dent had a big week. Against Illinois, he played 42 minutes, finishing with 14 points, including the game-winner to cap the upset.
He followed that up with a 30-point performance against the crosstown rivals.
More impressively, over the last two wins, he has dished out 22 assists without turning the ball over in 80 minutes of court time.
The two-game winning streak has improved UCLA’s record to 11-6 in Big Ten play and 19-9 overall.
Winners of seven of their last 10 games, the Bruins seem to have righted some of their woes following a tough two-game swing through the State of Michigan.
The trip to the Great Lakes State is certainly no picnic this season as both the Wolverines and Spartans look like legitimate challengers in March.
But a pair of lopsided losses by an average of 26.5 points in the two contests could have signaled the end for UCLA.
Instead, the Bruins got themselves off the mat with a pair of impressive performances.
This UCLA team enters March with seven of its nine losses coming against Quad 1 opponents, and only one of them at Pauley Pavilion.
If Dent can start finding his shooting stroke consistently—especially on threes—it will be a big lift for the Bruin offense.
The senior point guard has connected on only 24.1% of his triples this season.
That makes his performance against the Trojans all the more promising, as he knocked down five of six from distance.
He ranks fifth in the nation with 7.2 assists per game, but his threat to score from outside will open things up more for the likes of Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry.
Perry has stepped up recently as the sophomore guard has reached double figures in nine of his last 10 games, while averaging 15.2 points per outing during that stretch.
UCLA’s offense is averaging 78.0 points per game, ranking 136th nationally, but 77.6% of the team’s scoring has come from five players.
The Bruins could use more production from their bench down the stretch.
UCLA does not have any bad losses this season, with a neutral-site loss at the hands of California being the worst on the resume.
That loss could loom large down the stretch as the Bears are a fellow bubble team and the head-to-head result could come into play.
The homecourt overtime loss to Indiana would fall into that same category. But UCLA has a chance to erase all bubble talk with a strong finish to the regular season.
Each of the final three games on the schedule would be Quad 1 wins today.
Trips to Minnesota and USC sandwiched around a visit from Nebraska give UCLA the chance to make a statement before they head to Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament.
The Bruins need to continue their current surge. They are right smack dab in the midst of the huge NCAA bubble, but the opportunity is there to separate themselves from the pack.
UCLA had high expectations heading into the season, and they still have time to deliver on them. This is a talented team with the potential to make a lot of noise in March if they click.
The Bruins seem to be getting hot at the right time, but just how hot remains to be seen.
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Nov 5, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Fans react during the League of Legends World Championships between T1 and DRX at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Team Liquid came from behind to defeat PARIVISION 2-1 on Wednesday and maintain their perfect record in Group Stage 2 of DreamLeague Season 28.
Team Liquid (5-0) are atop the standings, just ahead of Tundra Esports, who moved to 4-1 by sweeping Team Falcons 2-0.
In the day’s other matches, Xtreme Gaming topped BetBoom Team 2-1, and MOUZ nipped Aurora Gaming 2-1.
The $1 million Dota 2 event began with 16 teams competing in a round-robin stage split into two groups of eight teams. All series consisted of two games, and the top four teams from each group advanced to Group Stage 2, a single round robin featuring best-of-three matches that runs through Friday.
From there, four teams will compete in a double-elimination playoff bracket Saturday and Sunday. The playoff will feature best-of-three matches until the grand final, which will be best-of-five.
The championship team will receive $250,000 in prize money and a $40,000 club reward. The runner-up side will get $100,000 and a $30,000 club reward.
On Wednesday, PARIVISION opened with a 55-minute victory on green, but Team Liquid took the next two maps, in 51 minutes and 27 minutes, both on red.
Poland’s Michal “Nisha” Jankowski carried with Team Liquid with a 30-8-38 kill-death-assist ratio. Russia’s Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov powered PARIVISION with a 29-10-26 K-D-A ratio.
Tundra Esports trampled Team Falcons in 35 minutes on red and 29 minutes on green behind a 17-3-28 K-D-A ratio from Bulgaria’s Bozhidar “bzm” Bogdanov. Slovakia’s Oliver “skiter” Lepko wound up at 7-8-4 for Team Falcons.
Xtreme Gaming sandwiched two wins on red, in 52 minutes and 37 minutes, around a 49-minute loss on green to BetBoom Team.
Malaysia’s Cheng “NothingToSay” Jin Xiang paced Xtreme Gaming at 15-7-26. Russia’s Danil “gpk” Skutin posted a 16-7-41 K-D-A ratio for BetBoom Team.
After Aurora Gaming jumped ahead with a 37-minute win on green, MOUZ closed the series with a pair of victories on green, in 34 minutes and 42 minutes.
Malaysia’s Yeik “MidOne” Nai Zheng registered a 33-15-38 K-D-A ratio for MOUZ. Russia’s Egor “Nightfall” Grigorenko produced a 24-8-25 K-D-A ratio for Aurora Gaming.
The Thursday schedule:
–Tundra Esports vs. BetBoom Team
–MOUZ vs. Team Liquid
–Aurora Gaming vs. Xtreme Gaming
–PARIVISION vs. Team Falcons
Dream League Season 28 Group Stage 2 standings, with match record and map record
1. Team Liquid, 5-0, 10-2
2. Tundra Esports, 4-1, 9-3
T3. Aurora Gaming, 3-2, 8-5
T3. Xtreme Gaming, 3-2, 6-5
T5. BetBoom Team, 2-3, 5-7
T5. Team Falcons, 2-3, 4-6
7. MOUZ, 1-4, 3-9
8. PARIVISION, 0-5, 2-10
Dream League Season 28 prize pool, with prize money and club reward
1. $250,000, $40,000
2. $125,000, $30,000
3. $80,000, $25,000
4. $60,000, $20,000
5. $45,000, $15,000
6. $35,000, $15,000
7. $30,000, $12,500
8. $25,000, $12,500
9-10. $20,000, $10,000 — OG, Natus Vincere
11-12. $17,500, $10,000 — Team Yandex, Team Spirit
13-14. $15,000, $10,000 — paiN Gaming, GamerLegion
15-16. $10,000, $10,000 — Yakult Brothers, Execration
–Field Level Media
Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future.
“During that time I think that we weren’t playing badly at a club and I wasn’t playing badly but certain people decided to just send abusive messages after pretty much every game and it got to a point where I thought this is not OK,” Cain added.
“It didn’t matter what I did on the pitch and it does affect you at some point.
“You see so much of it you start thinking, are they right? Obviously you know that they’re not but I think it was becoming so much that sometimes you have to speak out.”
Cain believes people can forget that footballers “are actual humans”, with abuse affecting players’ lives away from the pitch as well as family members.
Therefore, Cain says, she will use her platform to try to prevent further abuse.
“I think when you do say something, people start deleting all the negative comments they’ve made and they think that’s OK,” she added.
“But if I can have a tiny, tiny effect on people maybe thinking before they write something, then I’ll absolutely do that.”
“You have to take the good with the bad sometimes and I understand people can get carried away and let their emotions get away from them, but I think [it is good to have] a reminder that it can have a serious effect on people’s mental health.”
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United Football League games will look noticeably different once the 2026 season kicks off.
The spring football league announced several rule revisions for its upcoming season, including a new twist on field goals. Any team that makes a field goal of at least 60 yards will receive four points instead of the traditional three.
“We want to create an exciting game. We want good flow. We want big plays. We want to promote scoring,” UFL head of officiating Dean Blandino told USA Today Sports.
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A Columbus Aviators UFL football before an introductory press conference at Historic Crew Stadium Oct. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/UFL/Getty Images)
Other notable changes center around punting restrictions. Teams will be barred from punting “anywhere inside the 50-yard line,” the UFL said, except after the two-minute warning in either half.
The past couple of seasons in the NFL saw an uptick in field goal tries from beyond the 60-yard mark. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, who played spring football in the USFL from 2022-23, connected on a 64-yard field goal last season.
The UFL logo on an end zone pylon during the second half of the UFL game between the DC Defenders and the San Antonio Brahmas at Audi Field April 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Scott Taetsch/UFL/Getty Images)
“Kicking a 65-yard field goal is a lot harder than one from 35,” Blandino added, according to ESPN. “Why should they count the same? So, it promotes excitement. Those are really, really exciting plays, whether it’s an end to half or end of game, and it’s also going to change the strategy of the game as well.”
Other changes in the rules overhaul included a ban of the tush push. The short-yardage play was nearly banned by NFL team owners in 2025.
The UFL logo on the field before a game between the Memphis Showboats and the San Antonio Brahmas at Alamodome May 16, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. (Tim Heitman/UFL/Getty Images)
Kickers will begin kicking off the ball from the 30-yard line during the 2026 season.
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Which prison is Elizabeth Holmes housed in? Theranos founder complains about inmates not being able to watch Trump SOTU address inside jail
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes recently complained that her federal prison camp did not allow her and her fellow inmates to watch President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Holmes is currently incarcerated at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas after being convicted of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in 2022.
On February 25, 2026, Elizabeth Holmes took to her X account to complain about not being allowed to watch Trump’s State of the Union address, which was held the previous day. She further alleged that the system was “broken” as the federal prison camp allowed inmates to “stay up past count” to watch the BET Awards, adding:
“My federal prison camp let inmates stay up past count for the BET Music Awards. Last night they wouldn’t let us watch the State of the Union. The Bureau of Prisons would rather we be entertained than educated. The system is broken.”
In a follow-up post, she added that she had learned her camp leadership was unaware of the State of the Union address, writing:
“Update: I’ve now learned that Bryan Prison camp leadership was not aware there was a State of the Union address last night. They have committed to ensuring we can watch future presidential addresses, debates, and other major political events going forward.”
Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled for release on April 3, 2032
Elizabeth Holmes reportedly dropped out of Stanford University at the age of 19 to focus on developing health care technology and founded Theranos, a blood-testing start-up, in 2003. Her company was funded by the likes of Robert Murdoch, and Holmes became the United States’ youngest self-made billionaire in 2014.
Her company specialized in creating a device, called the Edison, that was believed to conduct conventional laboratory and blood tests with just a finger prick and a few drops of blood. It reportedly offered more than 240 tests ranging from cholesterol to cancer.
However, an exposé by The Wall Street Journal, dated October 16, 2015, cast doubt on the company’s claims. This report instigated a federal probe into Holmes and an indictment that charged Holmes and Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani of misleading and defrauding investors and patients.
Elizabeth Holmes’ trial began in 2022, and she began her sentence in 2023. At the time of her sentencing, U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds said:
“When fraud is perpetrated on those providing the necessary capital, it staunches investment and can cripple an industry. For almost a decade, Elizabeth Holmes fabricated and spread elaborate falsehoods to draw in a legion of capital investors, both big and small, and her deceit caused the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars. Her sentence reflects the audacity of her massive fraud and the staggering damage she caused.”
Holmes was a new first-time mom before her trial began in 2022, and she gave birth to her second child in 2023, months before she was scheduled to begin her sentencing. She began her sentence on May 30, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2032.
According to a People Magazine interview in February 2025, Elizabeth Holmes maintains her innocence, adding:
“Then it was about forgiving myself for my own part. [And] I refused to plead guilty to crimes I did not commit. Theranos failed. But failure is not fraud.”
Elizabeth Holmes reportedly works as a reentry clerk in prison, earning 31 cents an hour. She also works as a law clerk and teaches French to fellow inmates.
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Bosses in Resident Evil Requiem are one of the most exciting parts of the story, offering you a test of skill and patience. The title offers an array of bosses across different segments of the story, keeping the gameplay engaging and making sure you stay on your toes.
Here are all bosses in Resident Evil Requiem in story order.
Note: Major spoilers ahead. Proceed with caution.
Guide to all bosses in Resident Evil Requiem in story order
Resident Evil Requiem offers you an array of bosses that you fight through your journey, starting with the escape from Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Centre to the showdown in Ark. Both Grace and Leon face these enemies head-on, providing unique challenges based on playstyle:
These are all the major boss encounters you will have in RE Requiem. Apart from these bosses, you will come across powerful zombies and enemies that will require a combination of tactics and strategy. Dive into the world of Grace and Leon to uncover decades-long secrets and skeletons from the past.
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The beautiful game of football has enchanted fans for generations and is the most bet on UK sport.
But which betting sites do the best job of providing a complete experience for betting on the UK’s favourite sport?
Almost all football betting sites have an extensive range of markets and offer competitive odds across the board.
We’ve looked at the fine details on all the best football betting sites and ranked the top 10 based on the quality of their product, including a review of their standout features.
Best Football Betting Sites UK
|
Ranking |
Football betting site |
Standout feature |
Rating |
Welcome offer |
| #1 |
Bet365 |
In-play betting |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
Bet £10 get £30 in free bets |
| #2 |
BOYLE Sports |
Accumulators |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
Bet £10 on mobile get £40 free bets |
| #3 |
Betway |
Free bets |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
£30 matched bet if first acca loses |
|
#4 |
Betfred |
Betting app |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
Bet £10 get £50 free bets |
| #5 |
LiveScore Bet |
Free to play games |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
Bet £10 get £30 free bets |
|
#6 |
BetVictor |
Specials |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
N/A |
|
#7 |
NetBet |
Bet builders |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
Bet £10 get £20 free bets |
|
#8 |
Virgin Bet |
Price boosts |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
Bet £10 get £30 in free bets |
|
#9 |
Unibet |
Live streaming |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
Bet £10 get £30 free bets |
|
#10 |
talkSPORT BET |
Premier League betting |
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ |
Get up to £40 in football free bets |
Top 10 Football Betting Sites: Ranked and Reviewed
1. Bet365
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Standout feature: In-play betting
Bet365 are the standout football betting site in the business due to the quality of its all-around package.
No operator can match its extensive football betting markets and value for odds across the board.
As the official betting partner of the Champions League, you’ll find a range of special offers and the best Champions League odds on the market.
There is also an impressive range of promotions, including enhanced odds and acca boosts.
New customers can claim a flexible welcome offer, accepting £5 deposits to unlock £15 in free bets or £10 deposits to secure £30 in free bets.
Specials features including live streaming, bet builders and impressive free to play games such as Scores 6 that offers a host of prizes.
Bet365 distinguishes itself among live betting sites by giving bettors access to a huge number of unique markets and very competitive odds along with live streams of games from Europe’s biggest leagues.
There’s no noticeable lag on odds being updated or a bets being processed on either the desktop site or app; vital traits when betting in-play.
2. BOYLE Sports
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Standout feature: Accumulators
Football punters loves an accumulator bet on football, and that’s why BOYLE Sports is ranked so highly on our list.
BOYLE Sports have become the top pick among accumulator betting sites courtesy of their Acca Rewards and Acca Loyalty promotions.
With Acca Loyalty, customers are awarded a £5 free acca every time they place five £5 accumulators. Meanwhile, Acca Rewards allows you to either boost or insure your acca bet, so long as it has three or more legs.
There’s plenty more to enjoy using BOYLE Sports. The BOYLE Sports sign-up offer provides a solid quantity of free bets, while there several outstanding promotions including price boosts, early payouts and specials.
3. Betway
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Standout feature: Free bets
Betway is impressive as a football betting site and is known to hand out no deposit free bets to regular customers, usually to use as bet builders on big Premier League games or major sporting events.
Their football product is straightforward to use, and there are ample markets and competitive odds for all competitions and leagues, including Europa League odds all the way to the final.
Betway stands out as having one of the best free bet clubs. This loyalty programme gives punters the chance to claim a free football bet each week after staking £25 on trebles, accumulators or bet builders between Saturday and Friday.
Customers then unlock £10 in free bets in two £5 denominations to use on any football market.
4. Betfred
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Standout feature: Betting app
Betfred’s football betting site is impressive, both in terms of odds and range of matches/markets along with a fine array of promotions, including free bets, bet boosts and acca boosts.
New customers can claim £50 in free bets by signing up for Betfred, all of which can be wagered on football after signing up and placing a £10 bet online.
Betfred also has an excellent football betting app, offering speed and a top user interface. You’ll find no discernible lag on the app and an easy-to-navigate layout.
5. LiveScore Bet
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Standout feature: Free to play games
Although one of the new betting sites on the block, LiveScore Bet still matches the best football betting sites around with its complete product.
There are ample football betting markets to choose from and the odds stack up against the best in the business.
You’re never short of a promotion whether its price boosts, acca boosts, loyalty free bets or straightforward bet and get promotions.
One of the best aspects of LiveScore Bet is its free to play game Squads.
This promotion allocates customers a five-a-side squad of active Premier League players, who can earn free bets or cash up to £50 if they score on match day.
In our view, it’s one of the most entertaining and innovative features out there.
However, after months of testing, we’ve never received any more than a £1 cash reward, so don’t expect too much from this free promo.
6. BetVictor
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Standout feature: Football Specials
BetVictor are one of the most trusted football betting sites around. It’s name commands respect and bettors know they’re getting a reliable product with extensive betting markets, competitive football odds and a great array of promotions.
We like their outright specials that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere, including extensive manager markets, transfer odds and trophy multiples that’ll appeal to bettors looking for alternatives to betting.
Their Lucky Dip feature is fairly new and has caught the eye by offering outlandish odds on popular selections.
There’s also a Loyalty Club with up to £25 in free bets on offer each week. Existing customers can opt in to the Loyalty Club and make five bets of at least £5 throughout the week to qualify for the bonus.
7. NetBet
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Standout feature: Bet builders
NetBet are not one of the major betting brands associated with betting on football, but its overall product is very impressive. Their sportsbook is simple and effective, and has built a niche around its bet builder feature that is one of the best.
Bet builders have become increasingly popular on football betting sites and NetBet have embraced the concept.
Bet builders are available on a variety of sports, with bettors able to combine up to six legs from a single event. Users can also expect regular promotions in conjunction with bet builders to unlock free bets and more.
The NetBet sign-up offer credits new customers with £20 in free bets paid out in four £5 installments on a bet builder, acca, horse racing and UFC free bets.
Punters can also earn free bet builder tokens via NetBet’s Wheel of Fortune promotion.
8. Virgin Bet
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Standout feature: Price boosts
Virgin Bet are one of the rising stars among UK football betting sites, especially when it comes to price boosts.
The bookmaker comes out swinging with a variety of odds boosts across the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League among others, punters are never short of options with offers accessible on the front page of the site.
Virgin Bet routinely offer boosts for acca and bet builders, while users will find football bet boosts with great value prices across single, double, treble and accas across the weekly.
Virgin Bet also have a strong welcome offer for new customers, where users can scored £30 in free bets after signing up and betting £10 on the sportsbook.
9. Unibet
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Standout feature: Live streaming
New Unibet customers who sign up can secure a bet £10 get £30 free bets to use on their football betting site.
Unibet’s football product is uncomplicated and allows users to bet with ease. There are ample markets and competitive odds, with solid features too.
Unibet TV is where the action happens with over 40,000 live streams each year, many of which are football matches.
Unibet streams games from across the globe on their platform, including all the major European leagues such as LaLiga and the Bundesliga featuring Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Most matches come with commentary so it’s just like watching a game on your television, only you have the option to use Unibet’s in-play betting service at the same time.
10. talkSPORT BET
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Standout feature: Premier League markets
Although one of the newer betting sites around, talkSPORT BET still offers a solid betting product.
There are a few bells and whistles, but it mainly focuses on providing a straightforward betting experience on the Premier League.
Premier League betting sites concentrate on English football’s top flight and few do that better than talkSPORT BET.
They regularly run Premier League-specific promotions, while punters can qualify for their Footie Rewards scheme, offering up to £10 in free bets each week, by betting on the EPL.
There’s also a free-to-play game called Footie 4 Play with up to £2,500 up for grabs for correctly predicting four Premier League scorelines.
Best Football Betting Sites UK: How We Rate
Here are some of the key elements we look for when updating our rankings and reviews of football betting sites:
Regulation
All the best football betting sites on our list are regulated and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).
Gambling responsibly
Safe betting sites which follow responsible gambling practices and offer responsible gambling tools are given preference.
Customer experience
We look into the customer experience on football betting sites across various platforms, judging football betting sites for their layout, usability, loading speed and customer service.
Payment options
Football punters require a diverse range of payment options beyond debit cards and those bookies that feature on the list of Apple Pay betting sites among others, are given preference.
Promotions
A valuable sign up offer is one thing but we want to see football betting sites that take care of existing customers with free bets, price boost, money back promotions and free to play games.
Upcoming Football Matches
Live Football Matches On TV (February 26 – March 1)
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Date |
Game |
Time |
Competition |
Channel |
|
Thursday 26th February |
Stuttgart vs Celtic |
5.45pm |
Europa League |
TNT Sports 2 |
|
Thursday 26th February |
Crystal Palace vs Zrinjski Mostar |
8pm |
Conference League |
TNT Sports 3 |
|
Thursday 26th February |
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce |
8pm |
Europa League |
TNT Sports 1 |
|
Friday 27th February |
Augsburg vs FC Koln |
7.30pm |
Bundesliga |
BBC iPlayer |
|
Friday 27th February |
Harrogate Town vs Cheltenham Town |
7.45pm |
League Two |
Sky Sports + |
|
Friday 27th February |
Bristol City vs Watford |
8pm |
Championship |
Sky Sports Football |
|
Friday 27th February |
Wolves vs Aston Villa |
8pm |
Premier League |
Sky Sports Main Event |
|
Saturday 28th February |
Leicester City vs Norwich |
12.30pm |
Championship |
Sky Sports Main Event |
|
Saturday 28th February |
Bournemouth vs Sunderland |
12.30pm |
Premier League |
TNT Sports 1 |
|
Saturday 28th February |
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich |
5.30pm |
Bundesliga |
Sky Sports Football |
|
Saturday 28th February |
Leeds United vs Manchester City |
5.30pm |
Premier League |
Sky Sports Main Event |
|
Saturday 28th February |
Inter Milan vs Genoa |
7.45pm |
Serie A |
TNT Sports 1 |
|
Sunday 1st March |
Rangers vs Celtic |
12pm |
Scottish Premiership |
Sky Sports Main Event |
|
Sunday 1st March |
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest |
2pm |
Premier League |
Sky Sports + |
|
Sunday 1st March |
Fulham vs Tottenham |
2pm |
Premier League |
Sky Sports Premier League |
|
Sunday 1st March |
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace |
2pm |
Premier League |
Sky Sports Main Event |
|
Sunday 1st March |
Arsenal vs Chelsea |
4.30pm |
Premier League |
Sky Sports Main Event |
|
Sunday 1st March |
Roma vs Juventus |
7.45pm |
Serie A |
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a minority stake in Spanish second-tier side UD Almería, according to a statement released on Thursday by Brunswick Group, the consulting firm representing the Portuguese superstar.The firm confirmed that Ronaldo has purchased a 25 per cent share in the club, which is currently owned by Saudi Arabian investors.
The 41-year-old forward has been based in Saudi Arabia since late 2022, when he joined Al-Nassr. His latest move signals an ambition to extend his involvement in football beyond his playing career.“It has been a long-time ambition of mine to contribute to football, beyond the pitch. UD Almería is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth,” Ronaldo said in the statement.According to Brunswick Group, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed the investment through his CR7 Sports Investments subsidiary.Almería has been under Saudi ownership for more than six years. In the summer of 2025, Mohamed Al-Khereiji took over as owner and president after purchasing the club from Turki Al Alsheikh.“We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in,” Al-Khereiji said.“He knows the Spanish leagues very well and he understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the academy.”The financial terms of the deal were not made public. Almería did not immediately respond to an email from the Associated Press seeking further clarification.Currently, Almería sit third in Spain’s second division. The club last competed in the top flight during the 2023–24 season.
ANAHEIM — It can’t get much worse for Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman.
His big free agent signing, Andrew Mangiapane, has been on the block for three months and will require a sweetener to be moved. Trent Frederic, signed by Bowman to an eight-year contract last summer, has three points all season long.
And now the Tristan Jarry deal is looking like the biggest disaster of the general manager’s season.
Jarry lost his team a game Wednesday in Anaheim with an atrocious performance in a 6-5 regulation loss to the Ducks, costing the Oilers two points in a key divisional battle.
Head coach Kris Knoblauch pulled Jarry after he’d allowed three goals in the opening 6:39 of the third period, wasting a 4-2 second intermission lead and leading to a wasteful 6-5 loss.
“Obviously, I wasn’t happy with the goaltending,” Knoblauch said after the game. “The goals that we gave up, especially in the third period. I didn’t like those.”
There were other mistakes there, but you need better goaltending,” Knoblauch said plainly. “Tonight wasn’t one of (Jarrry’s) best games.”
Here’s a stat we stumbled across:
The Oliers have won the expected goals battle in 19 of their past 20 games, and 28 of their past 33. Their record in those two stretches is 9-9-2, and 17-13-3.
So the analytics say they’re creating more scoring chances almost every night than their opponent, but the opponent is scoring more goals nearly half the time. That can be summed up to a poor defensive posture that allows Grade AAA chances, or it could mean the other team has the better goalie on most nights.
It was clearly the latter Wednesday in Anaheim, and truth be told, Lukas Dostal was only average in Anaheim’s net. He was coming back from the Olympics, while Jarry was fresh as a daisy — and still got sorely outplayed.
“If I make an extra save here or there, the game could be different. So I think just being better from that and just keep working,” said Jarry, offering his solution. “If I can maybe find one of those through a screen, or maybe I’m able to handle a rebound here or there… Maybe the puck doesn’t go in the middle, and I’m able to handle that a little bit better.”
With the score 2-0 Edmonton, defenceman Ian Moore — a career two-goal scorer — blasted one over Jarry’s shoulder that simply can’t go in. Then at 1:30 of Period 3, with his team ahead 4-2, Jarry booted a rebound right into the slot.
There, Evan Bouchard lost his check and Leo Carlsson scored on the rebound. Moments later, a soft floater by Olen Zellweger eluded Jarry from distance. Then a Beckett Senecke snapshot went through Jarry, after the Oilers had staked him to yet another lead, and his night was done.
“I thought we had a good start,” Jarry said. “I thought we had some traction. I thought we played pretty well. We were going to the net, and we were doing a lot of good things. We just end up on the wrong side.”
A Darnell Nurse cough-up with just over a minute to play sealed Edmonton’s fate, as Anaheim took their first lead of the game with just 1:14 to play.
You could roll out the old trope that this was simply some loose hockey being played by some tired Olympians and a bunch of guys coming off the beach in the Bahamas. But that wasn’t what happened here.
Edmonton was decent. Pretty good at times.
They earned their goals, for the most part. Matt Savoie (1-2-3) was excellent. So was Jack Roslovic and Mattias Ekholm — it wasn’t just the big boys carrying the mail.
But every time the Oilers built a lead, got a goal away from burying Anaheim, Jarry gave the Ducks life. In a game that could have been 3-0 or 5-1, it was always close, because the goalie simply did not give his team a chance to pull away.
It’s a problem now, the goaltending. And those close to this team are getting fed up with it.
OIL SPILLS — Mattias Janmark played just 2:30 and was not seen after the first period.
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