#Final Stage

Forget Eddie Jones for a moment. Let's talk about Subbuteo. If you were a young sporting fan, it was the game for you back in the 1970's and 1980's. The game looked beautiful, with its lush green felt pitches, plentiful accessories, and detailed crowd models all the way down to one man and his dog. You could even buy the picket fences and…

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open is nearly here, with the world's best tennis players to descend on Melbourne Park for a packed fortnight. Ash Barty's retirement means Iga Swiatek is the favourite to take out the women's singles, but can the world No. 1 get the job done? In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic will be looking to win his tenth…

Want information on Pegula Australian Open 2023 matches, odds, and predictions? Keep reading for a full breakdown. Jessica Pegula is currently the number 3 ranked player as of the WTA ranking's most recent update (January 9th 2023). She has improved at a remarkable rate over the last 12-18 months. And since she is ranked 3 in the world, naturally,…

Manchester City enter Saturday afternoon's clash against Manchester United with an impressive recent record in the derby, having won the last three fixtures between the sides by an aggregate score of 12-4. That includes the 6-3 thrashing they dished out at the Etihad Stadium in October, where the irrepressible Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both…

After a goalless draw against Queretaro in the opening game of the new Clausura season, Club America will be eager to get the ball rolling and nab three points in the next encounter. In addition to that, they are up against their rivals, Toluca, who halted them in the title race at the semi-final stage in the Apertura league playoffs. The Estadio…

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam to hit the screens in 2023. The flagship tennis tournament in the Southern Hemisphere begins in mid-January for two weeks of high-class action. Major stars of the game will descend on Melbourne Park for a title bid. That includes nine-time winner Novak Djokovic who comes in from the cold after not…

South Africa and France have almost always enjoyed a cordial rugby relationship, but that friendship was tested over the acrimony of the Rugby World Cup 2023 (RWC 2023) vote. Long story short, South Africa's was the preferred bid, but the French delegation lobbied behind the scenes and "won" the right to host RWC 2023. It led to rancour and…

When French champions Paris Saint-Germain brought in Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos, and Achraf Hakimi last summer, many thought that wrapping up a first UEFA Champions League crown in the club's history was a mere formality. The Parisians already boasted both Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in their ranks, and the addition of more…

The first tennis Grand Slam event of 2023 is nearly upon us. The 2023 Australian Open will start in January with the world's top players battling down under for the exclusive right to be named the first Grand Slam winner of the season. The men's Australian Open was won by Rafael Nadal in 2022. The tennis legend will be in Australia for this year's…

As the season pushes on, the quarter-final stage of the League Cup throws up some interesting ties with three of the Premier League top four still battling for a place in the semi-finals. We preview the best of the EFL cup action below. 12th in League One, Charlton have impressed massively with their run to the quarter-final of the League Cup,…

There have been some classic World Cup meetings between the Netherlands and Argentina over the years, and Friday's quarter-final clash at Lusail Stadium (kick-off, 7pm GMT) has the ingredients to be another. Argentina won the most memorable of their previous World Cup showdowns - a 3-1 victory in the 1978 final on home soil - while they also…

With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the region competing in this year's tournament as well as others from the far east. With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the…

The eyes of the darting world will descend on the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes and the Wunderland in Kalkar as a record-breaking number of players from across the globe bid to win PDC Tour Cards for 2023/24. Qualifying School will again feature concurrent events being staged in the UK and Germany, and is split into First Stage and Final Stage. A…

Our writers discuss this weekend's FA Cup third-round prospects, as Chelsea clash with Man City for the second time this week, while Emile Smith Rowe provides a welcome boost to Arsenal's attacking options. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kai Havertz adorned the matchday programme for Chelsea's Premier League clash with…

Five months and five days to win five major competitions - a feat which would complete an historic season. For the first time, Real Madrid are chasing the Sextuple - they already have one trophy in the bag, the European Super Cup and now they are aiming to win the other five, the culmination would be on 10 June if Ancelotti's team make it all the…

DUBAI: Opinion is often divided among football followers when it comes to Neymar. Alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona from 2014-17, the forward was part of a triumverate to rival the game's most skilful and potent attacks. They amassed a combined total of 363 goals, 173 assists and trophies aplenty before Neymar was sold when Paris…

This season's Guinness Six Nations Championship will see a familiar face and an exciting international newcomer in the coaches' corner. Warren Gatland has returned for a second stint with Wales, replacing Wayne Pivac, while Steve Borthwick takes the England reins after Eddie Jones was sacked two weeks ago. Here the PA news agency looks at the four…

Michael Smith -1.5 set handicap v James Wade As we move into the semi-final stage at the 2022 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, @tomsportsjourno is on-hand to provide the lowdown ahead of the action, with his best bets on offer after hitting two consecutive trebles... Michael Smith vs James Wade - 19:45 In the opening semi-final clash,…

The latest instalment of the UEFA Champions League group stage kicks-off this evening with 32 sides competing across eight groups. Given the staging of the 2022 Qatar World Cup which commences on 20 November, the group stage games will be condensed into a two month window with matches coming thick and fast. Despite 32 aspiring sides, the economics…

France's defence of their crown and Morocco's miraculous run. All to play Lionel Messi in his date with destiny. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the final in his last shot at World Cup glory as he bids to cement his legacy as the greatest player ever. But standing in his way are France…

Of the 26 titles handed out over the course of the Heineken Champions Cup, 13 of them sit in the bottom half of this season's quarter-final draw. The last eight of this years competition is interestingly split. One one side of the draw you have Racing 92, Sale Sharks, La Rochelle and Montpellier - new money and new challengers. On the bottom half…

The final days of 2022 are nigh and in the football realm, it's been a year filled with plenty of joy, sadness and epic moments that constantly left us baffled. We had a World Cup mired in controversy before, during and after the tournament, but there was little discounting the thrilling action across every match as Lionel Messi finally led…

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2023 is nearly upon as and the big rugby focus of the year will, of course, be the World Cup. All the teams are now known, the fixtures are set and Warren Gatland is back to lead Wales to a fourth global tournament. So what chance does the Kiwi have of repeating and bettering previous successes that saw semi-final finishes in 2011 and 2019, as well…

John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports First race of the round of 16 in the NASCAR playoffs takes place this Sunday Chase Elliott remains the leader in the Drivers' standings After an enthralling NASCAR Cup Series regular season, the pressure continues to build this weekend as the NASCAR playoffs get underway. The latest NASCAR odds for the Cook Out…

The soccer fever must have been on a high amongst the F1 drivers, as it was around the world, during the FIFA World Cup final. Several drivers had predicted their favorites to win the Cup. Eventually, it was Lionel Messi and Argentina who took that elusive victory. Nonetheless, there have been debates on who is the GOAT between Messi and his…

FALLON SHERROCK is back in action at the PDC Darts World Championship at Ally Pally. But she's not the only darts ace from her own household who is playing in the big tournament. Sherrock is in a relationship with fellow player Cameron Menzies. And should they both win - Menzies and Sherrock could even meet at the quarter-final stage. And Menzies…

Manchester City to Win Erling Haaland to Score First Kevin De Bruyne to Assist Anytime Both Teams to Score *A Bet Builder with these bets pays at approximately 19/1 with Paddy Power. . Not sure what we're on about? Read our Bet Builder Guide Here. Thursday 8pm: Manchester City v Liverpool TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football Manchester…

After a month of scintillating World Cup action from Qatar 2022, we have arrived at the final of the tournament. However, this is not the time to pause - several of the largest betting sites on the planet are offering the best welcome bonuses prior to the biggest match of the year. Over £200 in free bet credits are available to new customers. Don't…

NEWCASTLE are set to be offered the chance to sign summer transfer target James Maddison, according to reports. The Magpies tried to sign the midfielder in the summer as they failed in their £50million pursuit. Maddison has been away in Qatar for the World Cup following his call-up by Gareth Southgate. However, the 26-year-old didn't play a single…

In December 2012, Spieth was a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Texas just finishing up his fall semester when he decided it was time to move on. And he did so despite the fact he had no playing status on any tour. Spieth had just competed in the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School as an amateur, finishing T-26 at TPC Craig Ranch…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

The World Cup quarterfinals certainly did not disappoint, delivering nail-biting finishes, legendary individual performances, and historic upsets across the board. Looking ahead to the semi-finals, we could be in for two all-time matches, and FanDuel wants to help you make the most of it with an exclusive offer you won't want to miss. Claim…

Amongst the final eight are the four pre-tournament favourites - Brazil, Argentina, France and England. That has set things up nicely for a cracking finale in the Middle East, and things are certainly starting to heat up now we are at the quarter-final stage of the competition - especially as we have an unexpected twist, with the Atlas Lions…

2022 has been another disappointing year for Manchester United in all competitions. The club were not able to end their long trophy drought during the 2021/22 campaign and also finished with their worst-ever points tally (58) in a Premier League season. However, there has been plenty of optimism among fans after the appointment of manager Erik ten…

Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports Fourth NASCAR Crown Jewel Race of the season takes place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway The first race was held in 2021, as it replaced the Brickyard 400 One of the standout races on the NASCAR calendar takes place this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the Verizon 200 takes place. The race is the final…

Kyle Busch's finishing positions in the three races that comprised the first round of the Cup Series Playoffs were less than impressive and not what we are used to seeing from the two-time champion. Oddsmakers, though, are looking beyond those results when pricing the No. 18 for Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (7 p.m. ET on…

Our Wales vs England betting picks for their final World Cup Group B fixture can be backed with up to $1000 in free soccer bets with BetOnline. See below our Wales vs England predictions, key stats and the latest match odds for this enormous World Cup 2022 Group B clash on Tuesday November 29 between the two British rivals. You can get a tasty…

Undoubtedly, the biggest surprise of the current Premier League season is Liverpool's catastrophic form. In short, very few could have predicted that the Reds would be out of the title race by the time the clocks went back at the end of October following a season where only an inspired comeback from Manchester City in the final minutes of the…

While many groups at the 2022 World Cup have a clear-cut favorite, or maybe two, this group may be a little more muddled than what first meets the eye. Croatia and Belgium finished second and third, respectively, at Russia 2018, but both have aging rosters that have limited expectations a bit this time around. Joining them in Group F are two World…

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IMAGO/Marco Canoniero Season-ending ATP Tour Finals take place in Turin, Italy Top eight players in the ATP rankings compete in a round-robin format, with the final taking place on Sunday If you're looking for the latest ATP Tour Finals predictions and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: The top eight male players in the world of…

The 2022 World Cup betting favorites Brazil will be looking to win football's biggest event for a remarkable sixth time in Qatar over the next four weeks, but what is the most likely route to the World Cup Final for the Samba Men? You can get a tasty $1000 free bet with BetOnline's 50% matched deposit bonus, which can be used on ANY of the 2022…

The World Cup is finally here. A few months later than normal but here nonetheless. The team at RotoBaller has you covered for all your World Cup needs. We'll be bringing you DFS articles, game previews, and betting picks throughout the competition. To get things going, we're previewing a different group every day until the big kick-off on Sunday,…

Having been present at every edition of the tournament since 1990, the United States failed to qualify for World Cup 2018. It was a huge disappointment, but on the basis of their campaign, the USA did not deserve much more than a fifth-place finish in the final stage of the CONCACAF qualification process. Led by Gregg Berhalter, they did not make…

An elaborate hoax cricket league, streamed to YouTube and bet on by unsuspecting punters in Russia, has been shut down by Indian police. A group of men in the state of Gujarat, in western India, are alleged to have hired a field in which they set up cameras and asked local farm labourers and unemployed young people to don team uniforms and play…

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi took to the stage of the 2006 World Cup aged 21 and 18 years old respectively, the world could never have imagined that the duo's battle to be the world's best would only just be drawing to a close 16 years later. Messi and Ronaldo are set to make their final bow on the biggest stage of them all in Qatar,…

On the Gate to Wire podcast Episode 2, Michael Vale asked Pick 6 King, Jon Stettin to comment on the winning ride executed by Ricardo Mejias on the long shot, Dean Martini in the Ohio Derby. Jon answered "Nowadays, aggressive rides win more than the patient ones.'' A few hours later, one of the world's most prestigious classics, the Investec Epsom…

Group E has certainly staked its claim to be crowned the'group of death' after two of the three previous winners in Germany and Spain were drawn against Japan and Costa Rica European giants Germany and Spain will go head-to-head in the Group E European giants Germany and Spain will go head-to-head in the Group E of the 2022 World Cup in what…