Alyssa Clang Archives

July 30, 2023 | Formula One

Max Verstappen wins the Belgian Grand Prix after topsy-turvy sprint weekend

Red Bull's Max Verstappen cruised to victory at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix despite a five-place grid penalty that saw him starting in sixth place. It's Red Bull's record-setting twelfth consecutive victory of the season, besting McLaren's run of eleven straight wins in 1988.

July 29, 2023 | Soccer

Watch: Wendie Renard header seals crucial victory for France at World Cup

Renard positioned herself on the far post for France's corner and was left unmarked to slam a textbook header into the Brazilian goal.

July 28, 2023 | Formula One

Alpine drops team principal in big Formula One shakeup

It's been a rough season for Alpine, and not just on the track.

July 28, 2023 | Formula One

What to expect at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

There's just one race remaining before summer break, and Formula One has saved the best for last: the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Set deep in Belgium's Ardennes forest and surrounded by trees and streams, Spa is your favorite driver's favorite F1 circuit.

July 28, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

Women's World Cup: Going forward, which sides deserve your money?

One week up, one week down. It’s been seven wild days of World Cup action filled with upsets, injuries, and moments of brilliance. Miss any of it? Here are the highlights from the first week of the Women’s World Cup.

July 27, 2023 | Formula One

Formula One teams commit to new women's driver development program

F1 Academy replaces Formula One's W Series, a female-specific competition. It's a massive step toward gender parity for a sport that has no excuse to fail to fight for it.

July 27, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

How USWNT pulled off second-half comeback to tie Netherlands

The Dutch controlled the entire first half, leading 1-0 after the first 45 minutes. When the second half started, things looked different from the start. The Dutch looked tentative and quiet; the Americans looked hungry and raw. What changed to give momentum back to the USWNT? How did they wrestle the game back into their control?

July 26, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

USWNT equal Dutch in frenzied World Cup draw

Two 2019 World Cup finalists. Two injury-stricken powerhouses. Two frenzied, physical playing styles. And, in the end, two teams with nothing to separate them on the field.

July 25, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

Women's World Cup betting: Best opportunities for U.S. vs. Netherlands

The USWNT and the Netherlands: two old enemies, opponents in the last World Cup final, each entering this group stage clash with the same weight of expectation draped over their shoulders. How should you bet it? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has some things to look for.

July 25, 2023 | Soccer

Messi in Miami: How to bet on the star's future performance in MLS

Lionel Messi is the latest in a line of big-name transfers to American soccer, but what can we make of Messi’s potential in MLS? Fortunately for us bettors, there are areas in which we can make smart wagers on Messi.

July 25, 2023 | Soccer

Philippines women make history with stunning World Cup win

Soccer isn't the most popular sport in the Philippines. Basketball and boxing have reigned there for decades. After the Philippines women's national team's shocking 1-0 win over New Zealand on Tuesday at the World Cup, that balance might start to shift.

July 24, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

2023 Women's World Cup odds: Who do you like in the next round?

The Women's World Cup betting field looks very different than it did seven days ago. Which teams have seen the biggest change in their likelihood of taking home the World Cup trophy? YB's Alyssa Clang analyzes the biggest odds changes ahead of Round 2.

July 24, 2023 | Soccer

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz overcome their own federation's indifference at World Cup

It was dark and rainy in Sydney, Australia for the women's World Cup on Sunday, but Jamaica's conquering Reggae Girlz were all sunshine.

July 24, 2023 | Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe to Saudi Arabia? Inside Al-Hilal's billion-dollar offer

At time of writing PSG, have accepted Al-Hilal's massive bid, but personal terms have yet to be worked out between Mbappe and Al-Hilal. If the player and the club can come to an agreement, the transfer will obliterate previous records and become the largest transfer deal in the history of the sport.

July 23, 2023 | Formula One

Max Verstappen holds on in Hungary to clinch Red Bull's 12th season win

Despite missing out on pole position, Verstappen was able to bring home another win.

July 22, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

Sophia Smith on target in opening USWNT World Cup win

The U.S. Women's National team kicked off its World Cup defense in style with a 3-0 win over Vietnam. Sophia Smith, in her first World Cup appearance, scored twice in the first half to give the U.S.

July 21, 2023 | Formula One

What to expect at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix

Formula 1 returns this weekend after a two-week absence—and there's plenty to look out for at the 2023 edition of the Hungarian Grand Prix. First held at the Hungaroring outside of Budapest in 1986, the Hungarian GP was one of the West's few glimpses into life behind the Iron Curtain.

July 21, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

Three key Americans return from injury in time for USWNT World Cup opener

The U.S. Women's National Team has been sharing devastating World Cup injury news for months, long before the tournament officially kicked off on Thursday evening. Mere hours before the team's opening fixture against Vietnam, the USWNT actually passed along some positive World Cup injury news.