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Tyson Fury There’s an obvious place to start and that’s WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The Gypsy King came through a memorable trilogy of fights against Deontay Wilder, with the Morecambe man eventually wrestling the WBC crown from the American.  Fury also held the IBF, WBO, IBO belts, after beating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, but […]

Watch all the action from Haydock (1:00-4:25) via live streaming when logged into MansionBet, along with every race from the UK and Ireland. 1:00 Haydock – William Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase Adrimel is the classiest of the three runners but is inconsistent and his jumping remains a concern. He may […]

That includes the Kingwell Hurdle card at Wincanton (1:38pm-5:05pm) where reigning champ Goshen is back to defend his title against up-and-comer Adagio. Our tipster has a race-by-race preview of the action at the Somerset venue. Reminder too that you can watch every race from the UK and Ireland this weekend via live streaming when logged […]

Laurel to Add to Excellent Grade Record The 20.09 can see Woodbrook Laurel take the prize for Mrs Phil Collins. He produced a solid 29.04 at this level two starts back and should have enough to win this contest. There are stronger runs in his back form as well, running in A1 back in November, […]

It would be sad, though understandable, if Kamila Valieva’s tears are the defining image of the 2022 Winter Olympics, though Eileen Gu is one of a number of unsung stars determined to ensure that there will be a sporting legacy to these Games as well. When the 18-year-old American-born freestyle skier changed sporting nationalities three […]

With the NHL season having passed the symbolic half-way point following the All-Star Game on Saturday, the attentions of the players will quickly return to normal service as the pressure of securing a post-season berth ramps up. There are still plenty of games to go for things to change dramatically, either in a good or […]

A total of 50 athletes will be representing Great Britain at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, with many of the competitors hoping to challenge for medals. Expectations will be high that Team GB can better the five medals they claimed at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, with that haul including four bronzes and a […]

The Winter Olympics may not share the profile of its summer cousin, but it boasts a host of stories and legends of its own. Here we highlight five to look out for in Beijing this month. Shaun White – Men’s snowboard halfpipe Snowboard legend Shaun White will appear at his fifth Winter Olympics in Beijing […]

Saturday Racing at Cheltenham 1:55 – Paddy Power Cheltenham Countdown Podcast Handicap Chase (Grade 3) We start off with a handicap chase and the interesting horse in this field is Whatmore. He’s not been seen on a racetrack since November 2020, so he has obviously had a few problems. His form was good before his […]

A human’s greatest wish for the year ahead is surely that it is less affected by pandemics than the previous two have been. Plentiful sporting events attended by as many fans as possible would also make for a dream 2022, but if able to get picky from that starting point then let’s hope for… 1 […]

It has been a stunning year of sport in 2021, with tears of both joy and pain shed across the globe. With 2022 looming, the time feels right to celebrate a glorious 12 months and the achievements of those who have triumphed and the grace of those who fell short. So Near, Yet So Far […]

Crazy, bonkers, insane, unacceptable. Those are just some of the words used to describe one of the most dramatic Formula 1 seasons in recent history, which on Sunday produced a fitting climax as Max Verstappen claimed his maiden world title by passing championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the very last lap in the final race […]

Elite performers in the realms of snow sports will assemble in Beijing for the Winter Olympics on February 4, but it is highly unlikely that any of them will capture the public’s hearts in the same manner as a plasterer from Cheltenham did 34 years earlier. The Olympics crown the greatest of the great as […]

These days, the music used on the main sports shows in the UK seems somewhat generic and, dare I say it, bland. However, there was a time when the carefully-put-together accompanying theme tunes for the biggest sports shows on TV were to be cherished. Here, we countdown our top 5 most iconic British sporting TV […]

December is upon us and the season to be jolly has once again kicked up the annual flurry of key questions that are begging to be answered. Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? Should Kevin’s parents have been punished for leaving him Home Alone not once, but twice? Which retailer produces the best festive […]

Formula 1 takes a step into the unknown this weekend with the first-ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. Also entering the unknown is Max Verstappen, who could clinch his first-ever drivers’ title with a 10th win of the season on Sunday. However, bearing down on Verstappen is a man who has been there and […]