The 31-year-old is still seeking the career Grand Slam, with a Green Jacket the ultimate prize for McIlroy heading into the new year. Not only will the former world number one look forward to four Major Championships, but there is also a Ryder Cup contest to prepare for as Europe head across the Atlantic in […]
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Blades Can Shine with the Pressure Off
Sheffield United have endured a miserable time of it this season, with Chris Wilder’s men still without a win in the Premier League. The Blades have just two points from their last 17 matches, and they are the overwhelming favourites to drop down into the Championship at the end of the campaign. Saturday’s FA Cup […]
Pochettino Ready for PSG Bow
New Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be under the spotlight on Wednesday evening as he takes charge of his first match since replacing Thomas Tuchel. The Ligue 1 champions will travel to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to take on Saint-Etienne and Pochettino, back in management after nearly 14 months away from the game, will be […]
All-Ireland Football Final: Dubs Look a Cut Above
Three months later than usual, Dublin will try to win their sixth All-Ireland title in a row at Croke Park at the expense of Mayo on Saturday. They are rewriting the history books over and over again and, should they claim the county’s 30th title, it will surely ensure they are regarded as the greatest […]
The Best Sports Books of 2020
Christmas is almost upon us, so what better time to take a look at some of the best sports books to have been published in 2020. Any of these would make a perfect gift for that sports-loving friend or family-member, so maybe you’ll find the ideal stocking-filler in our list of the top five sports […]
The 5 Most Iconic Sports Commentators of All Time
Commentators are often criticised by fans nowadays but there are plenty of well-loved broadcasters who have gone down in history as their words have accompanied the biggest sporting moments. Who makes our top five? 1. Peter Allis – Golf The late Peter Alliss was synonymous with golf and is among the most-loved UK sports commentators […]
Spurs to Seal Europa League Progress
The Europa League takes centre stage on Thursday and in amongst the early games, Tottenham will look to seal qualification to the knockout stage when they face LASK Linz. Spurs sit second in Group J due to their inferior head-to-head record against Antwerp but had no issues in beating LASK 3-0 back in October and […]
Tight at the Top as Championship Prepares for Midweek Action
Tight at the Top as Championship Prepares for Midweek ActionThe 2020/21 Championship season hits the 15th round of fixtures this midweek and there are some intriguing contests taking place as the battle for promotion and safety continues. Once again, England’s second tier has proven why it is one of the most difficult leagues to predict, […]
Warriors to Send O’Loughlin off in Style
In the world of rugby league, it doesn’t get much bigger than Wigan Warriors against St Helens, and the old rivals are again primed for battle in the Super League Grand Final on Friday night. Saints’ James Graham and Wigan’s Sean O’Loughlin are set to play their final games before retirement, but it might well […]
Fans to Return to Stadiums in December: How Will it Work?
The UK government has announced that fans will be allowed to attend professional sporting events in England for the first time in months. The new plan will allow limited numbers of fans to watch their favourite sports live with effect from December 2nd. We have all the latest information on how the new rules will […]
The Most Weird and Wonderful Sports the UK has to Offer
A number of the world’s most popular sports were founded in the United Kingdom, with the origins for the likes of football, cricket and golf all being traced back to British shores, but there are also some slightly more niche and outright weird sports that take place throughout the country every year. For most people, […]
Top 5 Scariest Sports Stars of All Time
With it being Halloween this weekend, we decided to rack our brains for some of the scariest stars ever to play sport. There are plenty of athletes from different disciplines that could have made our list, but in the end, we think the following five athletes stand above the rest. Vinnie Jones For those not […]
Tyson Fury: The Rise of the Gypsy King
Tyson Fury may be something of a marmite figure in the boxing world, but love him or hate him, you cannot deny he is one of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport. Early Promise Went Under the Radar Fury turned professional in 2008 on the back of winning the ABA super-heavyweight title […]
Strong Winds Could Play Havoc in Bermuda
Last year’s inaugural Bermuda Championship was a walk in the park for the PGA Tour competitors, with Brendon Todd closing with a 62 to reach 24 under par, but this week’s edition seems set to be played in tougher conditions. Strong winds are forecast for the final three days of competition, so punters are best […]
Tigers Too Hot for Geelong in Aussie Rules Showpiece
Richmond Tigers and Geelong square off in the Australian Rules grand final on Saturday morning (09:30 UK time) and Geelong are in for a tough time trying to stop their opponents securing another AFL crown. Dominant Tigers After Another Premiership The Tigers have won two of the last three grand finals and Damien Hardwick’s side […]
Unusual Sporting Diets
Many athletes will tell you that they treat their bodies like a temple and watch the calories with every single piece of food they eat. Others meanwhile, stick to what they feel works for them….even if it’s food that the dieticians wouldn’t recommend! Here is a list of five strange diets for stars that have […]
Ascot British Champions Day Preview and Betting Tips – 17th October
There is a stunning afternoon of racing coming up at Ascot (1.20-4.15) on British Champions Day at the Berkshire venue. There are six races, with four at Group 1 level, and it’s going to be a testing affair with the ground officially soft (heavy in places). You can watch every race from British Champions Day […]
Top 5 Sports Podcasts of 2020
There is a dizzying array of sports podcasts on offer these days and only so many hours in the week to catch up with them. Here are five shows which we reckon will guarantee listeners a rewarding podcast experience. That Peter Crouch Podcast The 6ft 7in former England striker is now a towering presence in […]
MLB Enters Business Stage
The strangest season in MLB history has now reached the postseason and, despite all the doubts as to whether we would ever finish the year, there will be a World Series to enjoy once we have sorted out the Divisional Series and League Championship Series. From here onwards it is neutral venues all the way […]
Big Names Continue to Fall in Paris
The French Open has proven to be a difficult stage for several seeds in both the men’s and women’s draw so far and there is every chance more high-profile names will be exiting the tournament on Friday. In the men’s side of the tournament, world number one Novak Djokovic, ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal and […]