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Warren Gatland believes that Rob Howley should be forgiven for breaching betting rules and been allowed his opportunity to possibly rejoin Wales' coaching staff. ormer Wales attack coach Howley was sent home from Japan on the eve of the 2019 World Cup and he subsequently received an 18-month ban from rugby, nine of which were suspended. Howley has…

Andy Stephens identifies an 8-1 chance heading for the £75000 Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock on Saturday and has another quartet to monitor. Watch how they all fare on Racing TV 1.30 Haydock: Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle Horse: Rare Edition Odds: a general 13-8 Rare Edition's owners seem resigned to their horses costing them…

With three months left in the regular season, award races in the NBA are starting to take shape. Check out our top NBA futures odds for the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. There's still value in a good defensive stalwart, even in today's high-scoring NBA. The Defensive Player of the Year race is typically an underrated market, and it's been…

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend after Impaire Et Passe won on his hurdling debut at Naas in December Impaire Et Passe was cut for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle over 2m and the longer Ballymore Novices' Hurdle over 2m5f after impressing at Punchestown. Which race at the festival do our experts favour? If he were mine it would be the Supreme…

I led last week's column with this, but … "There seems to be more distractions than ever before for gamblers' attention with MLB starting to join NBA and NHL on the daily calendar" … and now we have football, too, with the second coming of the USFL. But, hey, there's always time to slip in some horse racing plays on our busy Saturdays. Last…

Despite missing the first few weeks of the Grizzlies season, Jaren Jackson Jr is the betting favorite to be DPOY. Here is why the only thing that could prevent him from winning is himself. Jaren Jackson Jr may have had a late start to his season, but the Grizzlies' star big man has wasted no time returning to form. He has been the most impactful…

Grand National winner Noble Yeats is heading to Lingfield next weekend before taking aim at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. Emmet Mullins is committed to attempting an audacious spring double in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup and Randox Grand National with last year's Aintree hero Noble Yeats. The trainer drew comparisons between the…

Morocco have been the surprise package of the 2022 World Cup so far and the journey continues on Wednesday night when they face reigning champions France. Having helped dump Belgium, Spain and Portugal out of the tournament the Atlas Lions have done remarkably well to reach the semi-finals. But perhaps it's at Al Bayt Stadium where the journey will…

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…

Now that the 2022 MLB trade deadline has passed, it's worthwhile to check back in on the updated World Series odds. While the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros still sit atop the World Series odds boards, given the changes to this year's playoff format, it's truly anyone's game once the 12-team field is officially set. A handful of playoff-contending…

Here's your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (32-4-4, 68 pts) vs Seattle Kraken (24-12-4, 52 pts) TIME: 7 P.M. ET TV: NESN, ROOT NW, SN360 Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub Here's the Barstool Sportsbook Betting lines. Don't forget to for the NHN Barstool Sportsbook Promo! Money Line: Bruins (-235), Sharks (+190) Puck Line:…

After going back and forth about the format of this article, I've settled on giving you five takeaways from Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections for the New York Yankees. Some will surprise you, and others won't. It really all depends on your expectation. If you're interested in reading the projections yourself and going by line by line trying to…

Shark Hanlon has never been one to shy away from the big occasion and believes it will take a "fair one" to beat bet365 Gold Cup winner Hewick in next week's Galway Plate. The trainer is readying the seven-year-old for a tilt at the €270000 contest on Wednesday, July 27 (6.40) on his first start over fences since a dominant display on the final day…

The Houston Rockets (10-30) visit the Sacramento Kings (21-18) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Kings prediction and pick. Houston has lost seven straight games and has cratered to last place in the West. The Rockets covered 45% of their games while 53% have gone under the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The best-case scenario for Ohio State football's 2023 offensive line is quickly falling by the wayside. Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.'s NFL Draft declaration, formalized on Tuesday, had been all but a foregone conclusion. Same for right tackle Dawand Jones, who has not officially declared but is expected to do so as well. Ohio…

Windsor Avenue produced a dramatic 40/1 shock win in a gruelling Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster for Northern-based trainer Brian Ellison. The 10-year-old, whose last victory was back in November 2019, picked off Kerry Lee's Storm Control who ran out of steam in the final few strides on Town Moor. Windsor Avenue, wearing blinkers for the first time, led…

2023-01-10Tuesday Southwell top racing tip: Master Zoffany set to turn tables on market rival It's no real surprise to see William Haggas' Spirit Of Nguru heading the early market on the back of his latest runner-up finish in a stronger 11-runner Class 3 than this one, over seven furlongs at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. From an unhelpful outside…

This will be the 39th renewal of the great transatlantic horseracing shemozzle that is the Breeders' Cup and, while some races are a lot newer than that, most have a historical profile worth noting. What follows are some observations based on what we've seen previously in the hope that it might help to predict what will happen in Keeneland on the…

One stride. That was the difference a wide draw made in the last running of the Dubai Sheema Classic in 2019, when Rey De Oro made it across to lead Magic Wand. He took 40 strides to the first bend, she took 39. In isolation this does not prove anything. Horses stride at different lengths and frequencies, but you would expect the much taller horse…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Chase Center Home: Golden State Warriors Away: Orlando Magic 08.01.2023, @04:30 AM (+03:00 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1864 Bet TypeHandicap Golden State Warriors (-5.5) Bookmaker Bet Now! NBA has now entered the midseason period and this is a period where NBA squads have to navigate a tough phase.…

Three rounds are in the book at the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic and 23 golfers are at 10-under par or better. Below, we look at the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic odds entering Sunday's final round of the 4th tournament played in Detroit. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and bets. Tony Finau, trying for a 2nd…

Fair Grounds News: Bron and Brow Highlights 1st Gary P. Palmisano Stakes From the Fair Grounds Media Team: Gary Barber's Bron and Brow enters the 1st running of the $75000 Gary P. Palmisano Memorial Stakes after showcasing his best effort to date in a second-level allowance on Dec 15. A field of nine Louisiana-breds will take to the court in…

A new name makes it into the Who's Hot list as winger Travis Konecny leads the way for the suddenly resurgent Philadelphia Flyers. Familiar faces Alexander Ovechkin and Erik Gustafsson of the Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins join him. Ullmark continues his pursuit for the goaltending triple crown as the Bruins remain the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - They were not worried, and they said so all week. Everyone had stopped by the barn of the trainer Doug O'Neill and told him that his colt Nyquist did not have the stamina to last a mile and a quarter - that he had cranked up his baby too much in capturing a $1 million bonus last month in the Florida Derby. There could not be…

Castleford Tigers have made some exciting signings to add further quality to their 2023 squad. But how will they line up for the majority of the new season as they look to return to the play-offs in the new season. Fullback: Niall Evalds One of the best fullbacks in Super League when fit, Castleford Tigers' success in 2023 could be defined by…

The Ashburton Harness Racing Club's Labour Day meeting branded'Magic Monday' looks like it going to be just that, with a raft of great racing across the eleven race card. Southland trainer Nathan Williamson heads north with three runners, knowing they're all in for a challenge. Rakamurph (Captaintreacherous) lines up in the Woodlands Stud Sires…

The Philadelphia 76ers recently acquired James Harden, and they are looking to make it pat the second round of the playoffs and finally win a championship together. Harden fixes so much of what this team was missing, and the Sixers have looked like a brand new team since Harden's arrival. With that being said, let's take a look at a few bold…

THIS time next year, horse racing will be facing up to life after Frankie Dettori. The legendary Italian announced last month that he will retire from riding after a brilliant 38-year career at the Breeders' Cup in November. All good things must come to an end, but it was news that horse racing had been dreading for a long time. Not only is Dettori…

After a feast of festival horse racing action, there is much to take stock of for punters ahead of the big spring festivals. Even at this early stage, there are many hot favourites for the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Constitution Hill has looked freakish and may even scare off two-time champion Honeysuckle in the Champion Hurdle, while Galopin Des…

A promising start is turning into a dominating season as the Boston Bruins continue to lead the NHL in points. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and goalie Linus Ullmark are two major reasons for the success and they are both included in this week's " Who's Hot " list. The forwards listed are led by Washington's Alexander Ovechkin, who was recently moved…

Don Alberto Stable's Forza Di Oro gets the honors of morning line favorite at 7-2 in the $100000 Tenacious Stakes Monday at Fair Grounds, but last year's Tenacious exacta returns in the form of Estate of James J. Coleman Jr.'s Chess Chief and Lothenbach's Happy American, who is cross-entered in the $100000 Buddy Diliberto three races earlier on the…

Newsboy's Nap selection on Sunday, October 16, is the Rebecca Menzies-trained Raecius Felix at Sedgefield (2.05). The next best selection is Kempton runner Runswick Bay (3.25) Epatante winning her second Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle Front runner RAECIUS FELIX can make all for a third successive race in the Download The Vickers.Bet App Conditional…

Day two of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival takes centre stage in Ireland on Tuesday and there's £10000 up for grabs in the Paddy's Pick 5 competition, which is free to enter. Below, we have shared our selections for the five races. Best of luck! DYSART DYNAMO was a smart novice hurdler last season and was still travelling well when falling…

Those in attendance at Newcastle on Fighting Fifth day witnessed an extraordinary performance from Constitution Hill and Kempton racegoers should brace themselves for another majestic display in the Christmas Hurdle. The spectacular five-year-old's already substantial achievements in the sport are mind-boggling considering his relative inexperience…

Gerri Colombe and Jordan Gainford land the Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick Monday: Limerick Gerri Colombe made it six out of six on the track and two out of two over fences when recording a workmanlike yet convincing success in the Faugheen Novice Chase, giving trainer Gordon Elliott a second win in the race since it became a Grade 1 in 2018. The…

We hope you enjoyed a fantastic Christmas Day - but now is the time to switch your attention to the scintillating horse racing action from Leopardstown's three-day fixture, starting on Monday. Continue the jolly festive period by grabbing this excellent £40 in free bets sign-up offer, courtesy of leading bookmaker Betfair. Bet £10 get £40 in free…

Broomfield Burg and JPR One are fancied for Betfair Hurdle glory. Clan Des Obeaux, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is one of several Paul Nicholls runners on the Newbury card Broomfield Burg (left) is favourite for the Betfair Hurdle Favourite Broomfield Burg bids to roll back the years for JP McManus and Nicky Henderson in the Betfair Hurdle…

THE late Queen Elizabeth II is in all our minds, but there's a Princess very much in the thoughts of racing folk right now as well. When the gongs are given out at the end of the year, there is little doubt that Baaeed will take centre stage. For instance, in the Cartier Horse of the Year race, it's hard to believe that the William Haggas trained…

Ivor Herbert, a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer and one of racing's most distinguished writers, has died at the age of 96. A remarkably versatile man, he trained Linwell to win the Gold Cup in 1957 and then wrote a succession of definitive books about the sport's most famous figures including Arkle, Red Rum and Vincent O'Brien. He collaborated…

Ghaiyyath won the Juddmonte International on day one of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, for Will Buick and Charlie Appleby. Updates here Jockey William Buick with Ghaiyyath after their win in the 2020 Juddmonte International Ghaiyyath turned the Juddmonte International into a procession to land his Group One hat-trick. Will Buick set the…

Native Trail and the Godolphin team after the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket last season Godolphin's unbeaten colt Native Trail has been overwhelmingly rated the top two-year-old in Europe for 2021 and is 7lb clear of his nearest rival after the classifications were released on Wednesday. The Charlie Appleby-trained star has been handed a rating of…

Epsom was where it all started for Richard Kingscote. While it might not have been the Derby, it might well have felt like it to the teenager was thrown in the deep end for his very first ride in public, taking on the likes of Frankie Dettori, Johnny Murtagh and Kieran Fallon - all now Derby-winning jockeys themselves - in a conditions race there…

Ballon d'Or 2023 odds feature Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland 16:56 Wednesday 21st December 2022 - 6 minute read The World Cup has come to a close and while it was a stunning collective effort from Argentina to bring the World Cup home, one man is catching all the headlines and that is Lionel Messi. People seem to have decided he is…

The challenge of having a profitable punt on the Melbourne Cup is never an easy one, but Daily Mail Australia readers were given a shortcut in the form preview which tipped the first and second finishers among four horses worth a bet. Gold Trip won only the second race of his life to take out the big race at odds of 20/1 while Emissary ran second…

The NBA MVP race is in its early stages, but like Rudolph's red nose, the league's biggest stars have a chance to shine on Christmas. The league has five marquee matchups scheduled for the holiday. Between two playoff rematches and three additional intra-conference contests, the stage is set for top players to bolster their MVP case. Before those…

Friday's MLB slate is loaded with 15 games, with the most notable series taking place at Fenway Park between the Red Sox and Yankees. Elsewhere in the big leagues, the Phillies travel to Busch Stadium to face the Cardinals in an important three-game set for wild card and divisional purposes. While neither of those series presents the best betting…

Galopin Des Champs ran out an impressive winner at Punchestown under Paul Townend (left) Galopin Des Champs was cut to 7-4 favourite from 5-2 by Paddy Power for the 2023 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup after producing a performance of real quality for trainer Willie Mullins in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase. The eight-day delay in the…

10 fillies have been declared for the Belmont Oaks which is due off at 21:06 UK time on Saturday evening. Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have teamed up successfully twice in this mile and a quarter contest in recent seasons, winning it with Athena in 2018 and Santa Barbara last year, both of whom had been placed in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the…