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he biggest race of the year is due to take place this weekend, with the Grand National taking place at 5.15pm on Saturday April 6. Since its inception in 1839, the Grand National has been one of Britain's most watched horse races, with around half a billion people around the world tuning in each year. More than £250 million is expected to be staked…

The Cheltenham Festival doesn't exactly have a rich musical heritage. True, the Irish folk duo who played the nearby Prince Of Wales pub every evening for seemingly 30 years did perform a wonderful rendition of The Ballad Of Dawn Run twice-a-night. And twice-a-night ratings experts took exception to the line "And Wayward Lad, he knew he'd met the…

Arsenal's rapid improvement, which has left them in the driving seat of the Premier League title race, has left some of their top-flight rivals scratching their heads Arsenal owners Josh and Stan Kroenke The transformation at Arsenal both on and off the pitch has been nothing short of remarkable. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta deserves huge credit but…

Horse racing takes centre stage over the Christmas period with over twelve meetings taking place on St Stephens Day alone. From the William Hill King George VI Chase to the Lexus Chase and the Paddy Power Chase to the Welsh National, there is some brilliant racing to look forward to. Here is ten things you must know ahead of the action getting…

Gareth Southgate's England will look to pick up their first points of their UEFA Nations League campaign when they travel to face bitter rivals Germany on Tuesday England will hope to quickly bounce back from their shock UEFA Nations League group opener defeat against Hungary on Saturday by picking up a positive result against their biggest…

The British and Irish Lions v South Africa will be fighting it out tonight for that all-important win. The British and Irish Lions are one match away from a series win in South Africa for the first time since 1997. If you're interesting in watching the match today here's everything you need to know, from kick-off times to when and where it's being…

Monday at Fair Grounds features a slew of stakes races. Perhaps none bigger than the Gun Runner and Untappable which pay homage to 2 of racing's great superstars. Post: 12:00 PM CT; $60k Allowance going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9 #8 BASALT STREET (3-1) gets the top selection. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous…

Europe's biggest nations face each other in high-quality international football, with fierce rivals Spain and Portugal as well as Belgium and Holland facing each other in the group stage. Perhaps the standout group sees England, Italy and Germany pitted against one another. France beat Spain in the 2021 final at Milan's San Siro, two years on from…

Germany Double Chance Under 2.5 Goals Harry Kane to have 1+ shot on target Timo Werner to have 1+ shot in each half *A Bet Builder with these selections pays at approximately 5/1 with Paddy Power. Last time the Germans visited Wembley Stadium, they were sent packing from Euro 2020 with goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane securing a 2-0…

The new regulations did not quite fully deliver in 2022, but no matter, F12023 gives new hope as the teams put that learning to use. Working in tandem with the budget cap, the fresh Technical Regulations that were rolled out for 2022 are designed to make the cars easier for another driver to follow, thus boosting overtaking opportunities. And with…

Lester Piggott, a jockey whose career haul included nine Derby victories, has died at the age of 86. Unquestionably one of the greatest jockeys of all time, Piggott rode his first winner, The Chase, at Haydock in 1948 when just 12 years of age and his last win came with Palacegate Jack at the same Merseyside track in 1994, a few weeks short of his…

The stage is set for a dramatic, if not unprecedented, outing in Abu Dhabi - but who will triumph, who will miss out and who will come away from the race having accomplished their mission? RadioTimes.com brings you our top predictions ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2022. Shop Formula 12022 merchandise: "And the winner of most unnecessary…

First published in the Racing Post on Sunday, April 29, 2018 Speaking to former Channel 4 Racing executive Andrew Franklin, Stan Mellor - three-time champion and the first jockey to ride 1000 winners over jumps - relives his most memorable races 1948 & 1961 Victory H'cap Chase Manchester Originally I wanted to be a professional show-jumper but my…

La Rochelle will look for Gregory Alldritt to batter his way through Racing's lines Free rugby union tips, best bets and analysis for Racing 92 v La Rochelle in the European Champions Cup semi-finals at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Sunday. Channel 4 & BT Sport 2, 3pm Sunday La Rochelle 1pt 11-10 general La Rochelle came agonisingly close to a…

Free rugby union tips, best bets and analysis for Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup matches. Channel 4 & Amazon Prime, 3pm Saturday England to win by one to 12 points 1pt 2-1 Betfair England coach Eddie Jones says he has picked "the strongest team possible for the most important game of our season," and his charges may be made to work against an…

Speed. Pure, unadulterated acceleration with gears to spare. It's what makes Usain Bolt a track icon and its pursuit fuels the multi-million pound F1 circuit. It was the also the underlying theme of a memorable opening day at the biggest Flat meeting of the season. Twice Richard Hughes experienced that wind in the hair feeling most of us can only…

Test cricket will return to terrestrial television on Friday when India and England begin their four-match Test series in Chennai, live on Channel 4. Such news is most welcome given it appeared only a few days ago that this marquee series might not be available to viewers in the UK, something English cricket could ill afford on the back of a…

This year's Royal Ascot is set to be the most cosmopolitan in the meeting's history, with a record number of overseas challengers set to be on show. As always, the quality is staggering this year, with at least one Group 1 race on each of the five days of action. There are three Group 1 races on the opening day alone, with Tuesday's Queen Anne…

3pts England to have the highest first 6 overs score at 4/6 (General) 1pt Ben Stokes to be Man of the Match at 14/1 (Sky Bet) 1pt Iftikhar Ahmed to be Man of the Match at 20/1 (General) Unlikely heroes. When England were beaten by Ireland in their second Super 12 match at the MCG, and Pakistan to Zimbabwe soon after, an England-Pakistan final…

Pat Smullen won his maiden Epsom Derby title on Saturday, riding atop the Dermot Weld-trained Harzand, who overcame an injury scare earlier in the day to win. At 13/2, Harzand finished ahead of Aidan O'Brien duo US Army Ranger-the odds-on favourite-and Idaho. With a purse of £1545000, the 2016 Derby was "the richest race ever run in the UK,"…

Formula 1 is back at the Suzuka International Racing Course for the first time since 2019 as the Japanese Grand Prix returns to the calendar. With an average speed of 153mph (240km/h), Suzuka is one of the quickest tracks on the F1 calendar and has become a drivers' favourite since its introduction into the sport in 1987. Designed by John…

Solow was the first winner at the 2015 Royal Ascot meeting, taking victory in the Queen Anne Stakes. The two other hotly anticipated races were the King's Stand Stakes and the St. James' Palace Stakes, won by outsider Goldream and pre-race favourite Gleneagles, respectively. Jockey Ryan Moore enjoyed a wonderful start to the meeting, picking up a…

When is Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors on and what time does it start? Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors will take place on Saturday 4 June, 2022 - 14:00 (UK) Where is Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors taking place? Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors will take place at The Mend-A-Hose Jungle in Castleford, England What channel is…

Lester Piggott was without doubt the finest jockey of his generation, and probably of any that has gone before or since. Tall for a jockey at over 5ft 7ins, "The Long Fellow", as he became affectionately tagged, partnered more than 5000 winners worldwide. His career in the saddle will never be matched, and if there were occasional lows - none more…

MMA fighter Shane Burgos was stone-cold honest this week on why he recently left the UFC for the Professional Fighters League. "I'm going to be making a stupid amount of money," he said. If stupid money is going to PFL fighters, then it's smart money flowing to the PFL from a slew of high-profile investors, who see gigantic potential in the…

The Week 6 schedule is filled with ACC matchup, aside from No. 15 Wake Forest's matchup with Army. Clemson is in firm control of the Atlantic which is shaping up as one of the best divisions in college football, while the Coastal is wide open. Louisville (2-3) at Virginia (2-3) Spread: Louisville -2.5 (-110), Virginia (+2.5) (-110) Moneyline:…

England face old foes Germany on Monday when the two teams go head-to-head in the final fixture of their UEFA Nations League Group A3 campaign, looking to go out on a high ahead of November's World Cup. The Three Lions will have fond memories from the last time they faced Germany at Wembley Stadium, having beat them 2-0 in the Round of 16 at Euro…

In a repeat of the Euro 2020 final, England will take on Italy on Saturday, this time in the UEFA Nations League. We've got @AnthonyEadson on hand to provide us with his best bets for the action, with three selections that range from 10/11 to 45/1. England remain winless on Channel 4 after defeat to Hungary and a draw with Germany in their two…

It has been a strangely subdued start to the season for the four Irish provinces. While Ireland enjoyed a November to remember, beating the All Blacks as part of a three-Test cleansweep, all was quiet on the domestic front. But now provincial duty takes precedence once again, and this weekend sees the return of Europe and the Champions…

Saturday, May 28th. Kick-off is at 4.45pm Irish time (5.45pm local) at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille. Can I watch? You can indeed. BT Sport as usual has the rights to European matches, but both Virgin Media 2 and Channel 4 always get one free-to-air game a week, and the final is no exception. You can also follow on our liveblog which will get…

2 Queen Catrine (J P Spencer) 14-1 3 Wee Jean (William Twiston-Davies) 16-1 4 Graceful Grit (C P Lemaire) 25-1 24 ran Big question: Can Muteela make all the running? That's what she'd done for her last two wins and this lightly raced filly may not respond well to more restrained tactics in the toughest race she has ever faced. But leading from…

Wakefield Trinity captain Jacob Miller Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Hull FC v St Helens and Catalans Dragons v Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League Hull FC v St Helens Channel 4, 12.30pm Saturday Catalans Dragons v Wakefield Trinity Sky Sports Mix, 5pm Saturday St Helens to beat Hull by 11 to 20 points 2pts…

Formula 1 racing in Singapore is back after a three-year absence and Max Verstappen could become a two-time World Champion if results go his way. The last time Max Verstappen raced at the Marina Bay Circuit in the south of Singapore, he had seven wins to his name but as he returns in 2022 he has more than four times that amount. This race could…

The 14th race of the 2022 Formula 1 season will be this Belgian Grand Prix, and here you can check out everything you need to know about this race, such as the preview, information, predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch or live stream it free in the US. You can watch it live in the US on FuboTV (free trial). Little more than half of…

The pair could not be split in their first Nations League Group A3 fixture in Munich back in June, with Harry Kane's 88th-minute penalty cancelling out Jonas Hofmann's opener, while this is Germany's first visit to English shores since Gareth Southgate's side knocked them out of Euro 2020. But Hansi Flick's team will be looking forward not backward…

For the 25th time in its 27th season, the Super League season concludes in a Grand Final to crown the Champions of 2022. For the 24th time, this final is set to take place at the Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford, a patch of grass on which tonight dreams will be made or could turn into nightmares. This particular instalment in Grand Final history…

BARNSLEY have made a decent start to life in League One after last season's relegation and the Tykes can maintain their progress with a home win over Charlton this weekend at 5/4. New boss Michael Duff was delighted with last Saturday's 3-0 win at Cambridge to stretch their unbeaten league run to 4 and the home side looks good enough to take care…

The Three Lions will hope to return to winning ways in the Nations League this evening after a run of four games without a win. Gareth Southgate's side currently sit bottom of their group after failing to win any of their opening four games, and now face a tough task against Euro 2020 winners Italy, before they return to Wembley to take on old foes…

England return to action for the first time since June as they prepare to face Italy in their penultimate UEFA Nations League game on Friday, where a win is essential if they are to avoid relegation. The Three Lions currently sit bottom of Group 3 in League A, having drawn two and lost two of their opening four games, leaving them three points from…

The Super League Grand Final is here with two of the most successful teams in Super League history ready to slog it out for the title. St Helens topped the regular season table and will face fifth-placed Leeds Rhinos, who defeated Catalans Dragons and No.2 seeds Wigan Warriors to reach the final against the odds. No team has ever won 10 Super…

The Rugby League Super League final takes place at Old Trafford on Saturday when St Helens takes on Leeds. Join us as we explore the game's betting options and who is the favourite to lift the trophy, which celebrates 25 years. St Helens and Leeds Rhinos are the two teams contesting the 2022 Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on…

The 2014 Queen Anne Stakes gets underway on Tuesday at Ascot Racecourse, with Toronado the hot favourite to make a winning return to action in his first run of the season. Toronado is among 10 horses declared for the Queen Anne Stakes, though he and trainer Richard Hannon will be hoping for much more success since his last outing. At the Juddmonte…

In a repeat of the 2019 Grand Final, St Helens host Salford with a place in this year's Grand Final up for grabs. Saints are chasing history as they look to win a record breaking fourth consecutive Super League title whilst Salford are looking to defy the odds as they did in 2019 only this time they have their eyes on a happy ending to the…

F1 is one of the most watched sports in the world. In fact, the nail-biting 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi drew over 108.7m viewers, as fans were eager to see whether Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen would come out on top. Thanks to advancements in online platforms, there are now many ways that F1 fans can enjoy the sport. Let's take a closer look…

The 11th race of this 2022 Formula 1 season will be this Austrian Grand Prix, which will take place today, July 10, at the Red Bull Ring. Check out everything you need to know about this race, such as the preview, information, predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch or live stream it free in the US. You can watch it live in the US…

Stoffel Vandoorne is on the verge of winning the Formula E world title this weekend in South Korea, and the Belgian has said that he never doubted his abilities even when things were tough in Formula 1. Vandoorne has been the picture of consistency this year in the all-electric series, picking up just the one victory but several podiums and…