The UFC makes its return to the mystical, magical “UFC FIGHT ISLAND” (aka Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE) this weekend for a top-heavy pay-per-view card, UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa. Not only is this the return of UFC Fight Island, but the main event for the UFC Middleweight Championship is a historical matchup. When […]
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Five of the Best Sports Comedy Movies
There have been a number of sporting comedy films made over the years but only a few have struck the right balance of capturing the sport in question while also providing plenty of laughs and entertainment along the way. Many attempts at striking this blend have failed to come off in the past, but the […]
Villa Looking to Cut Blades Down
Aston Villa will get their Premier League campaign underway on Monday and they will fancy their chances of registering a victory when Sheffield United visit Villa Park. There has been a lot of changes at Villa since they dramatically avoided relegation from the top flight on the final day of last season, with big-name arrivals […]
Leinster to Continue Perfect Run
Following one of the longest seasons on record, the 2019-20 Pro14 campaign has reached the playoff stage with the semi-finals taking place this weekend. Only four teams remain in the hunt to win the championship this year, with Irish giants Leinster and Munster set to meet in the first semi-final at the Aviva Stadium on […]
E-Sports betting guide – How to bet on E-Sports
Whether it be a first-person shooter (FPS) game like Call of Duty and Counter Striker: Global Offensive (CS:GO), or a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game like League of Legends and Dota 2, E-Sports are becoming increasingly popular to both watch online and bet on. E-Sports is the collective term used to describe competitive online […]
5 of the Best Sporting Biographies
It feels as though any sports star can release a biography these days and we have done the hard work for all you book worms in finding five of the best that go further than just discussing winning trophies and living the life of luxury. 5. Peter Crouch – How To Be A Footballer Former […]
Goodwood Preview & Betting Tips – 29th August
An eight-race offering from Goodwood on Saturday afternoon (1.15pm-5.15pm) features a trio of pattern races and is headlined by the Group 2 Celebration Mile (3.35pm). The going is set to be soft and that will favour some of the leading contenders. Our racing expert provides selections for all the action from the Sussex Downs. 1.15 […]
Rangers Looking to Turn up the Heat
Steven Gerrard’s Rangers side sit joint-top of the Scottish Premiership, and they will be hoping to extend their advantage over rivals Celtic when they face Hamilton Academical on Saturday night. The Gers are perched alongside Hibernian on 13 points, but they have played two more games than Celtic, with the Hoops back in fourth on […]
Best of Darren Farley: Wayne’s World!
MansionBet ambassador and hilarious football impressionist Darren Farley has come out with many incredible impressions over the years, but there’s definitely some fan favourites out there. One of these has to be Wayne Rooney, whose time as a footballer has led to moments which are just asking to be parodied! Find some of Darren’s best […]
5 Greatest US Open Champions
The US Open has thrown up some incredible moments over the years, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to have a look at the greatest champions at the event. Chris Evert Evert was a trailblazer in the women’s game and her achievements are still rightly talked about to this day. The American won her first […]
Musselburgh Preview and Betting Tips – Wednesday 26th August
Just three meetings survive this Wednesday in Britain and Ireland and there’s a nine-race card at Musselburgh this afternoon (1.00pm-5.50pm). You can watch every race via live streaming when logged into MansionBet, alongside all the action from across the UK and Ireland at Lingfield and Bellewstown. Our tipster marks your card for today’s action from […]
5 of the Worst Singing Sports Stars
There are an incredible amount of sports stars that have dipped their toe into the world of music over the years and here we take a look at some who will probably wish they hadn’t! 5. Mike Tyson Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has led a very colourful life, so it was no […]
Dodgers the Team to Beat in MLB
Like many sports, the 2020 MLB season has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with a condensed version of the season having begun last month, while 16 teams will compete in a restructured postseason beginning in September. In-form Dodgers to be Avoided The team that have started the season most impressively are the LA Dodgers, […]
York – Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival Results
All the results from four thrilling days of action on York’s Knavesmire at the Ebor Festival. Day One – Juddmonte International Day 1.45 – Sky Bet And Symphony Group Handicap1st: Acclaim The Nation (Eric Alston/Jason Hart) – 18/12nd: Soldier’s Minute (Keith Dalgleish/Stuart Gray) – 22-13rd: Tarboosh (Paul Midgley/Graham Lee) – 50/1 2.15 – Tattersalls Acomb […]
Diamond League Rolls Into Stockholm
The latest installment of the Diamond League takes place in Stockholm on Sunday with plenty of exciting action to whet the appetite in the Swedish capital. Duplantis Eyeing Home Success Sunday’s action gets underway with the men’s and women’s Pole Vault events as home favourite Armand “Mondo” Duplantis looks to build on a solid performance […]
Whyte Must Be Wary of Povetkin
The curtain comes down on Matchroom Fight Camp with an intriguing card on Saturday night, headlined by the heavyweight tussle between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin for the interim WBC title and the vacant WBC Diamond belt. There may well be two belts on the line, but the real prize on offer here is the […]
Rangers to Get Back on Track
After a blip against Livingston last time out, Rangers look set to get their title challenge back on track when they host Kilmarnock on Saturday in the Scottish Premiership. Gers to battle through Having fallen short in their bid for a long-awaited Scottish Premiership title last season, it was the same story for manager Steven […]
MansionBet Quiz: Bristol City Top Scorers
There have been some iconic names that have grabbed the goalscoring headlines at Ashton Gate over the years, but how well do you remember them? Name every leading Bristol City goalscorer from each of the last 25 seasons – good luck and no cheating! Whilst you’re here, why not try out another quiz: Name the […]
Route Suggests a Sprint Shootout in San Remo
Saturday sees the 111th edition of Milano-San Remo and the nature of the race means, as ever, there is an array of potential winners. Always the longest Monument of the year – the 2020 route is 299 km – Covid-19 related objections from local authorities have forced the organisers to become creative with the course. […]
Table Tennis Betting Guide – How to Bet on Table Tennis
For those not used to betting on Table Tennis, here is a helpful guide to the type of markets there are and how those markets work. There are often a number of different types of bets on each match, including in-play markets, as well as options on the overall tournament. Outright Betting An outright bet, […]