The Countdown to the ‘equine Olympics’ that is the 2019 Cheltenham Festival is in full swing, with less than seven weeks until the four-day meeting of the finest National Hunt stars battle out for some of the most prestigious prizes in the sport.
Continue reading2019 got off to a thrilling start on the green baize with the Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace. Judd Trump ultimately came through after battling the top 16 in the world and his demolition of Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final points to a big year for the exciting left hander.
Continue readingFebruary sees the 72nd running of the British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, and once again we bring you the betting odds for you in this preview.
Continue readingOne of snooker’s Triple Crown events kicks off an exciting year on the green baize and the nature of this invitational tournament always ensures a strong field.
Continue readingAt the end of 2018, the BBC announced an extensive list of nominees to be put forward for the right to be called the Greatest Person of the 20th Century. It may seem rather odd to call this now – some 18 years after the new century began – but it’s led to a great deal of interest and subsequent debate as to who deserves the award.
Continue readingOn Monday evening, it will be just seventeen days since the two clubs most recently met at Molineaux in the Premier League with Liverpool running out as comfortable 2-0 winners, with goals from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, either side of half time.
Continue readingThe countdown is on for the chase races of the National Hunt calendar as the Welsh National takes place at Chepstow next Thursday afternoon, with the race start time due off at 14:50 GMT.
Continue readingThe King George VI Chase is the racing highlight of the Christmas National Hunt calendar. Racegoers will flock in their thousands to the south-west London track to revel in the Christmas spirit – and hope to back a few winners along the way!
Continue readingJose Mourinho doesn’t like December: Back in 2015 he was fired by Chelsea just before Christmas and three years later, it’s the turn of Manchester United to wield the axe.
Continue readingThere’s plenty of potential for betting value in this week’s Champions League so let’s crack on and consider the best picks from Tuesday and Wednesday.
Continue readingIt’s the battle of the blues this Saturday evening – Royal vs Sky Blue – as Chelsea look to try to be the first team to beat Manchester City in the Premier League so far this season as pace setters City travel to Stamford Bridge, in this eagerly anticipated clash.
Continue readingThe 232nd Merseyside Derby takes centre stage this Sunday afternoon – kick: off 16:15 GMT as Liverpool host their local rivals, Everton, in what is anticipated as another fierce Derby Day clash.
Continue readingA small but highly select field will take to Haydock racecourse on Saturday afternoon – due off at 15:00 GMT – for the Betfair Chase, which will offer pointers towards the blue rib and Cheltenham Gold Cup next March.
Continue readingThe Turner Prize is an annual award that has been handed out since 1985 and is one of the most important events on the art calendar. It has gained notoriety on several occasions as it often rewards conceptual artworks and that’s a discipline that continues to divide opinion among members of the public.
Continue readingThe festive season is almost here and in terms of betting, that means a repeat of some popular Christmas markets that have been around for years. These are among the oldest novelty bets in existence and the two that stand the test of time have been available since long before the birth of the internet.
Continue readingFollowing on from a period of political instability in some parts of the world, it seemed as though normal service had been resumed in Germany when Angela Merkel and the ruling CDU party were returned to power in 2017.
Continue readingOn Wednesday, the teams meet again, this time in Turin and that earlier result means that United could drop into third if they lose here and Valencia take all three points against Young Boys.
Continue readingFollowing an eleven game unbeaten run in all competitions, Unai Emery’s side dropped Premier League points at Selhurst Park last Sunday, in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. The opportunity for the Gunners to regain the winning thread will be a tough one on Saturday evening – kick-off: 17:30 GMT as Liverpool make the trip […]
Continue readingFor the first time since 2011, the Louisville track will open its gates this Friday and Saturday to host the 2018 Breeders’ Cup, which is the highlight of the world racing calendar.
Continue readingAs a club, Real Madrid are not renowned for their patience and after a poor start to the 2018/19 season, it was no surprise that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui was dismissed after ten league games in charge.
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