Aaron Rodgers is one of the most successful quarterbacks of the modern era and with the 38-year-old confirming he will sign a new contract with the Green Bay Packers it’s worth reflecting on his career. College Career and Draft Shock After attending Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, California, Rodgers failed to attract major interest […]
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Five Biggest Upsets in FA Cup History
The FA Cup is synonymous with shocks with a whole host of memorable giant-killing acts taking place down the years. Here, we run down our top five biggest upsets in the famous knockout competition’s history. 1 – Hereford United 2 Newcastle United 1 (Fa Cup Third-Round Replay – 1972) If there’s one FA Cup goal […]
Which team has the most capped players born in other countries in 2022 Six Nations?
Rugby is one of the world’s most inclusive sports. Be you short or tall, small or large, there’s likely to be a role for you somewhere on the team. Rugby’s inclusivity doesn’t just extend to a person’s build but also their nationality, with international sides happy to adopt anyone if they can aid their cause. […]
Spurs’ Dynamic Duo Leading the Way
Tottenham’s star duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min sealed their place in the history books after combining again in the final third of the pitch to defeat Leeds 4-0 on February 26. Kane laid on a wonderful assist for Son to slot home, putting Tottenham 3-0 up at Elland Road, taking the pair’s goal combinations […]
Could You Afford to Buy and Keep a Cheltenham Gold Cup Winning Horse?
The dream for any racehorse owner over jumps is the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the most prestigious race on the calendar in Britain and Ireland. From the greats of bygone eras such as Golden Miller and Arkle, to the 21st century stars like Best Mate and Kauto Star – getting your horse’s name on the Cheltenham […]
The Life of a Coach – Marcelo Bielsa
Some Leeds United fans are yet to recover from Marcelo Bielsa’s departure, but the club are already moving forward with two crucial home matches against Aston Villa and Norwich City. Bielsa spent more time at Leeds United than any other club, just further proof of how much he loved his time at Elland Road. The […]
Best European Teams Outside the Six Nations
Italy’s performances during the 2022 Six Nations have reopened the debate as to the validity of their position in the tournament. As of writing, they have lost all three of their games by an average of 37 points, scoring just a single try and conceding 19. The Azzurri will point out that they are a […]
Taylor vs Catterall One of Many Boxing Injustices
The boxing world is still reeling after last month’s controversial bout between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. Taylor, the undisputed super-lightweight world champion, defended all of his belts against mandatory challenger Catterall in Scotland. He was expected to cruise to victory due to his impressive CV, but the previously unbeaten Catterall defied the odds and […]
Five Biggest March Madness Upsets
It’s showtime in college basketball, or March Madness, as the NCAA’s championships have been known since the early 1980s. The finals pre-date the term – the first was played in 1939 – and over such a long and illustrious life, naturally there have been plenty of March Madness upsets. Here are five of the best. […]
Cottagers a Cut Above in Championship Promotion Race
Fulham have been the standout team in the Championship this season, and barring an unprecedented collapse, they will be heading back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The Cottagers are seeking a third promotion from the second tier in just four years, but after going up via the playoffs in 2018 […]
Five Biggest World Cup Finals Upsets
There have been some massive surprises at the World Cup since the first tournament in 1930 and we have picked out five of the most memorable that sent shockwaves across the football world. Here are five of the biggest stunners. USA 1 England 0, 1950 A row over payments to amatuer players meant England had […]
Will Harry Kane Set New Premier League Record?
Alan Shearer is the record Premier League goal scorer with 260 strikes in the top flight, some 52 clear of Wayne Rooney in second place. Tottenham striker Harry Kane is the active player with the best chance of breaking Shearer’s record, with 174 goals in his first 269 appearances. But how likely is the England […]
The Ins and Outs of March Madness
America is set for a college basketball frenzy later this month with the start of the NCAA Division One Basketball Tournament, or March Madness as it is colloquially known. Even non-fans can become consumed by filling in their bracket as they hunt for a big prize among their friends or work colleagues, but it is […]
Dodgers and Astros the Early Market Leaders
The Major League Baseball season would normally be getting into gear now with spring training supposed to be under way. However a lockout is in place, with the owners and players unable to agree upon a new collective bargaining agreement. The Lockout The lockout means that players cannot train or play with their teams and […]
Top Five NBA Points-Scorers of All-Time
LeBron James is set to become the second-highest points-scorer in NBA history in the next few weeks and will be setting his sights on being the most prolific player of all-time in the next season or two. But who else, apart from the Los Angeles Lakers small forward, is in the top five. Here we […]
Manchester Derby Takes Centre Stage on Sunday
There are only two Premier League matches taking place on Sunday, but it promises to be an informative afternoon with plenty at stake at both ends of the table. A Manchester derby from the Etihad takes centre stage and City are out to enhance their title hopes, while United can ill-afford any slip-ups in their […]
Newbury Preview & Betting Tips – March 5th
It is the second of two days at Newbury, where the Grade Three Greatwood Gold Cup is the feature race on the card from the Berkshire racecourse. The action takes place between 1.15-4.47 and you can watch it all via live streaming when logged into MansionBet – alongside all the action from the UK and […]
Go For Goals as Livi Face Leaders Celtic
After a midweek round of matches, the 12 teams in the Scottish Premiership are back to business this weekend. The battle at the top and bottom of the table is hotting up and there are some key games over the course of Saturday and Sunday. In-Form Livingston Can Make Bhoys Work Sunday’s only Scottish top-flight […]
Kelso Preview & Betting Tips – March 5th
Kelso host one of their biggest meetings of the season on Saturday, with the Morebattle Hurdle, Premier Novices’ Hurdle and Premier Chase all providing lucrative prize money on their seven-race card. The action takes place between 1.00-4.25 and you can watch it all via live streaming when logged into MansionBet – alongside all the action […]
Crunch Premier League Clashes This Weekend
Liverpool will be looking to narrow the gap on champions Manchester City to just three points in the race for the Premier League title when the on-song Reds host West Ham on Saturday. At the other end of the table Norwich welcome Brentford to Carrow Road with both teams desperate for the victory in their […]