Marcus Chen
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Marcus Chen covers news, industry developments, and timely analysis for odds.guru. His archive also includes earlier guides and platform explainers.
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- Apr 2026
- Last active
- 11 Sept 2026
- Primary beat
- Soccer
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Myles Garrett Rams debut ends in a blank box score
Myles Garrett Rams debut produced no tackles, no sacks and one hurry in a 27-7 loss to the 49ers. Inside the knee issue, the chips and what comes next.
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FOOTBALL
Umtiti's Ballon d'Or criticism: 'It does real harm'
Samuel Umtiti says the Ballon d'Or ceremony has lost its meaning and harms a team sport, after Kylian Mbappé backed himself and the 30-man list landed.
10 Sept 2026
NFL
Sam Darnold injury ends his night after five snaps
Sam Darnold injury update: Seattle's quarterback was ruled out of the Week 1 game with a hip problem after five snaps, with Drew Lock taking over.
10 Sept 2026
NFL
Christian Gonzalez contract extension resets the CB market
New England agreed a four-year, $135 million Christian Gonzalez contract extension with $102 million guaranteed — the NFL's richest cornerback deal.
8 Sept 2026
PREMIER LEAGUE
Arsenal unbeaten run against Chelsea hits 10 league games
Arsenal's 2-1 win at the Emirates stretched their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 10 Premier League games and 12 in all competitions since August 2021.
7 Sept 2026
NFL
One second back, and a Michigan Hail Mary sinks Western Michigan
Officials added one second after a review, and Bryce Underwood found JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard Michigan Hail Mary in a 13-12 win over Western Michigan.
6 Sept 2026
TENNIS
Alcaraz tennis calendar warning: 'impossible to play them all'
Carlos Alcaraz says he will take one- to two-month breaks and skip events after a four-month wrist layoff, as PTPA data shows arm injuries up 112% in 2026.
5 Sept 2026
BASEBALL
Payton Tolle hug records the out on a Canzone dribbler
Payton Tolle fielded a Dominic Canzone dribbler in the third, cut off the lane to first and hugged the runner instead of tagging him. The out counted.
1 Sept 2026
TENNIS
Djokovic retirement speculation grows after tearful Ashe exit
Novak Djokovic left Arthur Ashe to a standing ovation after a 4hr 36min first-round loss, and the goodbye gestures set off fresh retirement speculation.
31 Aug 2026
FOOTBALL
UEFA's Champions League draw rule change has a blind spot
UEFA scrapped random second-leg draws and added dynamic seeding after Arsenal's 2024/25 run. The 2026/27 fixture-repeat ban leaves knockout ties untouched.
30 Aug 2026
PREMIER LEAGUE
Emiliano Martinez Chelsea transfer agreed for £7.5m
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez, with a two-year deal and Robert Sanchez's status at Stamford Bridge now in doubt.
28 Aug 2026
FOOTBALL
Champions League 2026/27 teams confirmed
Fenerbahçe, AEK Athens, Viking and Slovan Bratislava completed the Champions League 2026/27 teams list. Here are all 36 clubs, the four pots and the key dates.
27 Aug 2026
PREMIER LEAGUE
Man City transfer overhaul hangs on a frantic final week
City are set to pay Lille £85m for Ayyoub Bouaddi, close on a £47m Nico Gonzalez sale to Newcastle and still cannot settle Jack Grealish's future.
26 Aug 2026
ESPORTS
Could TI Be Ending? The Best TI of All Time Debate Reopens
With The International's future unclear, Dota 2 fans are re-ranking every edition. Why TI3, TI6, TI8 and TI10 dominate the best TI of all time debate.
25 Aug 2026
PREMIER LEAGUE
Szoboszlai penalty rescues Liverpool at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai's stoppage-time penalty earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, denying Matthias Jaissle a debut win and sparing Andoni Iraola.
24 Aug 2026
PREMIER LEAGUE
The Haaland haircut reopens FPL's buzzcut superstition
The Haaland haircut landed hours before Man City's opener, and FPL managers reached straight for the Salah buzzcut precedent. What the numbers actually say.
23 Aug 2026
NBA
James Harden contract: Cavaliers commit $97m to one more run
Shams Charania reports James Harden agreed a three-year, $97 million deal with a player option and 15% trade kicker to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
21 Aug 2026
NFL
Myles Gaskin retirement closes a seven-season NFL run
Myles Gaskin retirement ends a seven-year NFL career at 29: 1,360 rushing yards, 712 receiving, 13 touchdowns, and a final three-snap game in Seattle.
20 Aug 2026
WNBA
Valkyries playoff berth sealed 18 days sooner than in 2025
Golden State beat the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Aug. 17 for a sixth straight win, moving to 25-9 and back to the WNBA playoffs in the franchise's second season.
18 Aug 2026
NBA
Russell Westbrook retirement closes an 18-season NBA career
Russell Westbrook retirement ends an 18-season NBA career: 209 triple-doubles, a 2017 MVP, no title, and a free-agent guard market now one name shorter.
13 Aug 2026
FOOTBALL
Xavi Netherlands head coach: first foreigner since 1978
The KNVB has appointed Xavi Hernández as Netherlands head coach on a contract to the 2030 World Cup, replacing Ronald Koeman. His debut comes on 24 September.
13 Aug 2026
Learn
Online Bingo: Rules, Odds and How to Play
Bingo's rules take five minutes to learn, but its odds and its real cost are not printed on the ticket. Here is how each format works, what your actual chance of winning a game is, and where the operator's cut comes from.
5 Aug 2026
MLB
The Skubal trade just became the MLB salary cap argument
Jim Bowden says the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade is exactly why owners want a hard cap. We break down the $430m payroll behind the MLB salary cap fight.
2 Aug 2026
NBA
The grocery-store rule of meeting NBA players
Fans keep swapping stories about meeting NBA players in supermarkets, airports and hotel lobbies. The pattern behind the anecdotes is oddly consistent.
2 Aug 2026