Sam Cox

NBA Championship odds have shifted considerably throughout the offseason, with several of the leading contenders making big moves. With only days until the season tips off, bookmakers have four teams well ahead of the chasing pack.

Thursday morning sees the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup with a rematch of the dramatic 2019 final between England and New Zealand. Defending champions England are once again among the favourites with Ben Stokes coming out of retirement, but hosts India have the shortest pre-tournament odds to go all the way.

The MLB Wild Card series gets underway on Tuesday evening. While the Astros, Dodgers, Braves and Orioles have the luxury of a bye to the Division Series, the eight Wild Card teams must battle it out in these highly anticipated three-game sets.

The 2023 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s been a long wait for the new campaign to get underway, and it looks set to be a fascinating 18 weeks of regular season action.