October 13th 2024.
The anticipation is building as the baseball world prepares for the biggest World Series in over a decade. The printing presses are primed, social media is at the ready, and fans are eagerly waiting for the news to spread. All eyes are on the American League, where the New York Yankees captain, Aaron Judge, is the top contender for the coveted MVP award.
The National League is also in the spotlight, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets vying for the title. Either team would make for an exciting match-up, capturing the attention of the entire country. As the American League Championship Series between the Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians heats up, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is secretly hoping for the Bronx Bombers to make it to the Fall Classic.
Regardless of who they face, the Yankees are sure to bring in record-breaking television ratings. If they were to face the Dodgers, owned by Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, it would be a must-watch showdown between two of the best players in the game. Judge, who broke an American League record last year with 62 home runs, will come face to face with Shohei Ohtani, often compared to the legendary Babe Ruth, who hit an impressive 54 home runs in his first season with the Dodgers.
Baseball's popularity is on the rise globally, with regular-season games being played in various countries. And if the Yankees, with their 28th World Series win in their sights, make it to the big stage, the whole world will be watching. Whether they love them or hate them, similar to the polarizing Manchester United football club, fans will be tuned in, hoping to see either tears of joy or heartbreak.
But if the Cleveland Guardians make it to the World Series instead, there's always the upcoming NBA season to look forward to. However, the odds are in favor of the Bronx Bombers, with a 1/2 chance of defeating Cleveland and 4/6 odds of winning game one at The Stadium. SpreadEx and Sporting Index also have them at 9/5 to take home the World Series title.
In other news, Brennan Johnson has been on fire, scoring in seven consecutive games for both his club and country. He's a strong 11/2 bet to open the scoring for Wales against Bulgaria in the Nations League match, and 9/4 to continue his streak at any point during the game. Meanwhile, Georgia Plimmer continues to shine for New Zealand, with 53 runs off 44 balls in their win against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup. She's listed at 4/1 with Ladbrokes and Coral to be the top batter in their upcoming match against Pakistan.
And finally, in the world of football, it seems that England has four potential candidates for the manager's job, following Lee Carsley's snub. In other sports news, a British heavyweight boxer suffered a brutal knockout, leaving him with a severe dent in his head. And in a not-so-subtle jab, a Manchester United legend took a dig at Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe. Stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter, protected by reCAPTCHA and subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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