A Mario Balotelli brace has guided Italy into the Euro 2012 final after a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.

Cesare Prandelli s men will face Spain in Sunday s decider after their surprisingly comfortable victory against one of the pre-tournament favourites in the semi-final.

Mesut Oezil pulled a goal back for Germany in second-half added time, but Italy survived the late onslaught.

Italy were inspired by Manchester City star Balotelli, who struck twice in the first half to take his tally for the tournament to three goals.

He opened the scoring in the 20th minute, escaping his marker before nodding a cross from Antonio Cassano past Manuel Neuer.

Balotelli doubled his team s advantage in spectacular fashion nine minutes before half-time.

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Putting in arguably the most famous display of his historic career in Sunday s , it is hard to argue that Lionel Messi has not cemented his place as the greatest player of all-time.

Bagging a brace in Lusail and dragging to a first world crown since 1986, the seven-time Ballon d Or winner has also made it clear that he will not be ending his international adventure with the South American giants.

Now held across Argentina in the same regard as his idol Diego Maradona, Messi has almost written a whole new chapter in the World Cup s storied history books.

Finally getting the chance to lift the Jules Rimet trophy in what still looks set to have been his final appearance on the world stage, the 35-year-old also broke a string of World Cup records in the Middle East…

Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic announced his retirement from football on this day in 2016.

He arrived at Old Trafford in the 2005/06 season from Spartak Moscow and became a stalwart at the heart of the United defence alongside Rio Ferdinand.

Vidic’s time with the club saw him win the Champions League in 2008 along with five Premier League titles.

He then moved to Inter Milan in 2014 and played 28 times for the club, with hernia and back injuries affecting the later stages of his career.

Vidic represented Serbia on the international stage and made 56 appearances for his country.

“The time has come for me to hang up my boots,” he told the United website.

Former defender Nemanja Vidic has announced his retirement from f…

It’s a Monday nighter in the Music City when the Tennessee Titans host the Buffalo Bills, so you know the crowd in “Smashville” will be well-oiled for the former Oilers.

The Bills are looking to secure their place atop the AFC with a big road win in Nashville while the Titans are trying to not only keep pace in the conference but the AFC South. With a game this big, Monday Night Football betting can’t just be contained to the spread and total.

Here are our favorite NFL props for Bills at Titans on October 18.

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The preseason rolls on as the Cleveland Browns host the Philadelphia Eagles for Week 2.

With only a few short weeks left before the return of meaningful football games, fans must get by on preseason action alone. The Eagles and Browns will face off as the lone afternoon game on Sunday, so the game figures to draw plenty of viewers.

Cleveland beat the Jaguars 24-13 in Week 1, while Philadelphia fell to the Jets by a score of 24-21.

Check out our NFL picks and predictions for the Eagles and Browns on Sunday, August 20. 

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Have you ever wanted to bet on more than just the winner or loser of an NFL game? Look no further than NFL prop bets. Prop bets (or propositions) allow bettors to wager on the myriad events occurring within a game. Prop bets spanning everything from the winner of the Superbowl’s coin toss to how many yards a QB throws in a given game.

What are prop bets in the NFL?

Prop bets in the NFL allow you to wager on events within an NFL game. Prop bets span individual player performance and various statistics (team or player related). Some sportsbooks offer props on outlandish in-game events not directly linked to on-field play, such as the color of Gatorade used in the customary post-Super Bowl celebration.

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A wise man once said, “It’s hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain.” It can also be hard to hold a football in those conditions.

That’s why it’s important to check the weather forecast before you bet the NFL odds, including Week 9 with the calendar turning over to November.

This month can produce plenty of game-altering environments, from strong winds to rain and even a few sloppy snowstorms. I look to the skies and highlight the weather you need to watch for before placing your NFL picks on the Week 9 odds.

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The Houston Texans are off to the Divisional Round odds of the NFL playoffs, and their reward is a cross-country trip to play the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

Waiting for Houston on the East Coast isn’t just the top seed in the AFC but some winter weather, with extended forecasts calling for a cold climate and strong winds in the DMV.

Our Texans at Ravens weather report sees how those game-time conditions could impact the NFL odds and NFL picks for this 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

For more NFL postseason coverage, check out our Super Bowl odds page!

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is one of the more polarizing players in the NFL, especially after the G-Men started the season 0-2, and many called on the team to bench their high-priced passer.

However, Jones played his best game in a long time in the Week 3 win over Cleveland, and tonight’s Cowboys vs. Giants predictions expect him to carry that momentum into TNF by putting his legs to work.

Find out all the deets in my NFL picks for the latest primetime matchup. 

Cowboys vs Giants TNF prediction

My best betDaniel Jones Over 6.5 rushing attempts (+100 at FanDuel)

My analysisDaniel Jones makes up for his ho-hum passing prowess with his ability to break off plays with his legs, and against an aggressive Dalla…