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The Premier League meets its halfway mark for the season this weekend, with six managers having already departed from their clubs so far this campaign. The pressure continues to build for some of the bosses in England's top flight, and we analyse the most likely candidates to receive the boot next. Frank Lampard was lauded as a hero by many of the…

The quarter finals of the Carabao Cup are now upon us, with Manchester United in action against League One side Charlton. And 888Sport are offering new customers £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus when they stake a tenner on the match. Manchester United go into Tuesday's quarter-final in fantastic form, having won all of their last seven matches…

West Ham captain Declan Rice sent the rumour mill into a frenzy after reiterating his desire to play Champions League football at a recent press conference. Potential suitors may need to wait until the summer to snap him up, but are offering odds on him securing a move in the January transfer window. Chelsea and Man Utd lead the charge, but Arsenal…

Brian's children made every effort to spend good quality time with him before he passed away whilst he was in Port Elizabeth. His son Shaun, who lives in the US, spoke to his father twice every day as he was not able to get to see him in time. Born in East London on 12 June, 1939, Brian Clive de Villiers always adored horses. Turf Talk reports that…

Plymouth is unquestionably the "hit" of the year, and it's likely that even the most pessimistic supporters could not have imagined that their team would be atop the "League One" standings after just 19 rounds of competition. One of the leading possibilities for promotion to the Championship is the well-known "The Pilgrims," who have 43 points on…

The Premier League makes its long awaited return tonight, with Crystal Palace and Arsenal kicking proceedings off with a London derby at Selhurst Park. New customers of bet365 can get £50 in free bets by staking £10 or more on any Premier League match this weekend. T&Cs: *Open account offer. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at…

The World Cup takes centre stage after this weekend but I'm expecting the Saturday evening showdown between Newcastle and Chelsea to sign the Premier League action off in style. Whatever happens, Eddie Howe's Magpies are now guaranteed to be in the top four at Christmas - I'm not sure even the most optimistic Newcastle fans would really have…

The 2022 World Cup will allow several of the Premier League's biggest stars to showcase their talents but players who've endured difficult times in England's top flight could also lay down a marker Premier League stars will flock to the World Cup with England's top flight providing more players than any other league around the globe. Over 100…

While David Moyes has built up so much goodwill in his second stint in charge, few would doubt things aren't going to plan right now. Beaten by Blackburn in the Carabao Cup and struggling to convince despite a heavy summer spend, the Scot is under increasing pressure. His opposite number, meanwhile, has started to turn Leicester's season around.…

West Ham welcome Bournemouth to east London tonight in the final match of the Premier League weekend, with both teams bidding to climb back up the table after recent defeats. 888Sport are offering new customers £30 in free bets plus a £10 casino bonus when they bet £10 on the Premier League. Both teams saw their unbeaten runs come to an end in…

Matchday five of the Europa Conference League looks set to see a series of qualification issues settled across Europe. Hearts have a mountain to climb if they are to grab a qualifying place in Group A, but West Ham have already guaranteed their spot in the knockout stages and can advance directly to the last 16 with another point against…

South Africa are making every second count at Rugby World Cup 2021 and their squad member Eloise Webb is very much enjoying the journey and her time in New Zealand. South Africa were given the honour of playing in the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2021 against France last Saturday and while they eventually went down 40-5 to their Laure…

Another week, another (South) Africa F1 Grand Prix project; or two and maybe three: No sooner had plans to promote a 2023 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami collapsed acrimoniously over a lack of funding, no fewer than two alternate projects to stage a round in Africa's most southerly country emerge. Simultaneously, there is talk of possible…

Arsenal will host Liverpool in the marquee contest of Matchweek 10. It's hard to believe, but it's already double-digit matchweek time in the English Premier League. Though a round of games were postponed following Queen Elizabeth's death, the league campaign is picking up pace and every point becomes more and more crucial. Heading into the…

When South Africa's women begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against France on Saturday, the hope is the side can belie their underdog status and progress into the knockout stages for the first time. The previous time the two teams met, last November in Vannes, France ran out comfortable 46-3 winners. Yet, now ranked at an all-time high of 11th…

West Ham jet off to Belgium for their third Europa Conference League clash of the campaign. The Hammers face Anderlecht, who boast a strong European pedigree with over 400 matches on the continent under their belt. David Moyes will hope his side have turned a corner following a dismal start to the Premier League campaign. West Ham comfortably…

The east Midlands derby makes a long awaited return to the Premier League tonight, as Leicester host Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium. BetVictor are offering new customers £50 in bonuses when they bet £10 on tomorrow's match. Tonight's clash will see the Premier League's first east London derby in the Premier League since 2002. 19th…

Manchester City have won all five final day fixtures under Pep Guardiola. The Citizens are unbeaten in 12 meetings with Aston Villa, winning 11 of these, scoring 34 goals in those victories. Having beaten Chelsea 2-1 a year ago, the Villans are looking to win back-to-back final day matches for the first time in 24 years. Manchester City to win and…

Almost exactly 12 months ago, I was part of a group of ex-players who calling for drastic change to make the game safer. I and my co-signatories - who included Willie John McBride, Sir Gareth Edwards, Barry John and John Taylor, as well as consultant surgeon Professor John Fairclough - felt the sport urgently needed to return to the days when rugby…

West Ham United returns to action following the postponement of the full Premier League matchday at the weekend. The Hammers continue their Europa Conference League campaign with a trip to Danish side Silkeborg on Thursday night, knowing the hosts are no pushovers and could prove to be a banana skin if taken lightly. Silkeborg tumbled to the third…

The winners of the Sky Bet EFL Manager of the Month Awards for August are: Sky Bet Championship: Paul Heckingbottom (Sheffield United) Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has been named the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month for August. What began in late winter has continued into summer with Heckingbottom leading the Blades to the…