Anthony McGill came through a 13-12 thriller against Jamie Clarke in the second-round but the Scot’s World Championship run looks set to be ended by Kurt Maflin. It’s clearly going to be a tough ask to expect McGill to perform to a high level after Sunday’s late night slog, and even if the Glasgow cueman […]
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5 Greatest Goals in Champions League History
There have been some absolutely sensational goals since the European Cup was rebranded as the Champions League in 1992 and we have been back through the archives to pick out the very best for you. Before we delve into the goals, this was a far from easy top-five list to compile and there are several […]
49ers Face Fight to Retain NFC West Crown
The San Francisco 49ers can’t afford to be under a Super Bowl cloud if they want to finish as top dogs in the ultra-competitive NFC West again this season. Kyle Shanahan’s side looked to have one hand on the Vince Lombardi trophy in February, only for the Kansas City Chiefs to crush their dreams and […]
Bayern to Leave Chelsea Feeling Blue
Bayern Munich boast a commanding 3-0 advantage over Chelsea as they prepare to welcome the Premier League club to the Allianz Arena for their Champions League last-16 second leg tie on Saturday. Bayern to Blast Past Blues Bayern put on a masterclass when they travelled to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the first leg […]
Saturday’s Ascot Betting Preview and Tips – Saturday August 8th
Eight races this afternoon from Ascot are the mainstay of ITV Racing’s offering. The action from the Berkshire circuit runs from 12.40pm until 4.45pm and our in-form expert has selections through that card. Remember you can watch every race from Ascot, as well as all UK and Irish racing, via live streaming when logged into […]
Jonas Out to Dent Harper’s Ambitions
Natasha Jonas has been written off ahead of her world title clash with Terri Harper on Friday night, but the Liverpudlian will be hoping to use her vast experience when the pair meet at Fight Camp. Promoter Eddie Hearn continues to host fights from the gardens of Matchroom headquarters, and Friday’s battle will be the […]
No Shergar Cup but Fantastic Racing at Ascot
This would usually be the Shergar Cup at Ascot, an event I always love taking part in. Sadly due to travel restrictions, the international jockeys are unable to be at Ascot so there is no contest taking place this year. Nonetheless, there is some fantastic racing for us to enjoy. Thank goodness we have showers […]
City Must Tread Carefully to Avoid Real Trap
Manchester City head into Friday’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid in a commanding position after a 2-1 victory at the Bernabeu back in February. However, a lot has changed since that first meeting and Real will pose a very different challenge to Pep Guardiola’s men when they go head-to-head at the Etihad […]
Hot Weather May Make Mercedes Vulnerable
Formula 1 returns to Silverstone this weekend for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. It’s the second half of a back-to-back at the British circuit following one of the most dramatic finishes to a race in recent memory last Sunday. Hamilton Strong Favourite to Repeat Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas seemed to be cruising to another […]
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik Preview
The UFC is back at it again this week, live from their Las Vegas headquarters. UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik will be the second of five events the promotion will be running from their UFC Apex gym in the month of August, not including four Tuesday night Contender Series events they are also hosting […]
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. […]
Final Eight Battle for Remaining Europa Spots
The Europa League action continues on Thursday evening and there are four massive last-16 ties taking place, including the clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Olympiacos at Molineux. Gers to Bow Out in Germany At 17:55, Bayer Leverkusen welcome Rangers to the BayArena and it will be a difficult challenge for the Scottish outfit to qualify, […]
Bath Betting Preview and Tips – Thursday 6th August
It will be hot and fast, with firm ground forecast. Our tipster has selections below for each race. 2.10 – British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (5f) A weak sprint to begin affairs and this looks a good chance for VEDUTE to get on the scoreboard. He showed promise on debut at Newmarket in June […]
LEC Summer Split Preview
So, the LEC Summer Split is finally at the end of regular-season play. We end the season the same way we started, with a Superweek. One thing we know for sure is that MAD Lions and Rogue are locked in for first place. It will likely come down to the sides matchup on Saturday to […]
Europa League Makes Anticipated Return
The Europa League campaign gets back underway on Wednesday evening and there are four matches taking place, including Manchester United’s clash against LASK at Old Trafford. Basaksehir to Down Danish Opponents At 17:55, Copenhagen welcome Istanbul Basaksehir to Telia Parken and it is the visitors who hold the advantage heading into this contest, having won […]
TPC Harding Park Returns to Circuit After Long Absence
The US PGA Championship has not been staged on the West Coast of America since the 1998 edition at Sahalee, but TPC Harding Park, California, hosts this week as punters finally get some Major golf to enjoy in 2020. This peculiar year, with the schedule ravaged by coronavirus concerns, means the US PGA will be […]
Westwood Attempts to Bounce Back from British Masters Woe
British Masters host Lee Westwood failed miserably to contend in his own tournament the week before last, going off a well-backed favourite at Close House before scraping through the halfway cut, then carding a lacklustre final-round 79 to finish last of the weekend qualifiers. The Worksop Wonder, as he has been known since winning his […]
Williams and Bingham Headline Crucible Action
There are some tasty second-round World Championship matches to get stuck into and none more enticing than the clash between Mark Williams and Stuart Bingham. Williams Worthy of Support It’s a battle between two former world champions, with Bingham lifting the Crucible crown in 2015 and Williams a three-time Sheffield hero. It’s possible to make […]
Stokes Fitness Boost can be Key for England
The tourists go into the three-match schedule having won their last two Test series – against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – but their ability with bat and ball will be tested in English conditions and that’s why Joe Root’s men are the 5/11 favourites. The first Test gets underway at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday, […]
Fulham Hoping to Capitalise on Wembley Experience
The Cottagers played at the national stadium in 2018 as they beat Aston Villa 1-0 to reach the Premier League, only to be relegated 12 months later. Captain Tom Cairney and star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic are still with the squad, and there are nine members of that 2018 team still within Fulham’s ranks. That experience […]