#Great Man

So is ex-All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow a realistic chance to play for the Wallabies? The short answer is no: it's theoretically possible, but long odds of happening. The 27-Test halfback made waves this week by telling a French news outlet he was willing to pull on the gold jersey, and Dave Rennie revealed they'd spoken earlier this year.…

IT was just after 9pm last night when the racing world briefly went into meltdown as Davy Russell's astonishing return was confirmed. Only 23 days earlier, after riding one final - final at that time, at least - winner, he was back. A two-time Grand National hero, a man who doesn't suffer fools gladly, a man Elliott still needed. Russell released a…

SPEED NUT Richard Kingscote is in pole position to win his first Derby on hot favourite Desert Crown. But the 35-year-old is making sure he's not getting too revved up on only his second outing in the Epsom Classic. Kingscote has tasted success at Royal Ascot and in the Irish St Leger, yet a fairytale Derby victory would be top of the…

Dr. J. David "Doc" Richardson, the distinguished Louisville surgeon who was an owner, breeder and widely-respected leader in the horse racing industry, died Tuesday at the age of 76. According to the Daily Racing Form, Dr. Richardson had been admitted to a hospital in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. with pneumonia following a COVID-19 diagnosis, then…

There is a sensation particular to watching Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Most of the time they're thrilling and brilliant, but every now and then something seems to stutter, and a vast cloud of nothingness balloons over the pitch. 98% of the time his teams destroy the opposition. 2% of the time they smother themselves. Lampard - I wanted to…

Edwardstone was lobbing along at the back of the field when he got in too close to one down the far side leaving Cannon no chance as he was catapulted out of the saddle. Editeur Du Gite was bowling along nicely in front under Niall Houlihan at that stage and he didn't see another rival as he galloped on relentlessly for a 13-length success from…

Sky Sports Racing presenter Alex Hammond looks ahead to the Epsom Classics and reflects on the death of Lester Piggott. It is impossible to chat to you this week without paying tribute to the late, great, Lester Piggott, who died at the weekend aged 86. Lester retired for the final time in 1995, but even if his career had ended before your love of…

Together the pair formed one of the sport's most formidable partnerships in the mid-1990s, with Dettori carrying the royal blue Godolphin silks of Sheikh Mohammed to any number of big-race triumphs. Dettori was aboard Bin Suroor's first British Classic winner, Moonshell in the 1995 Oaks at Epsom, while he later steered home his three winners of the…

Four prolific forwards will engage in a four-way battle to win the World Cup Golden Boot when Argentina take on France in the final on Sunday. Most betting sites make Lionel Messi the odds-on favourite after he scored from the penalty spot in La Albiceleste's 3-0 victory over Croatia in the semi-finals. That moved the Argentina captain level with…

Mike Leach brought innovation, personality and humor to college football, traits that are not always in great abundance. He will be missed. Name, image and likeness and the transfer portal dominated conversations last week at the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum, presented by Learfield, but I'm not sure there was a more important session than the…

Kyprios and Order Of Australia will spearhead what could be a select Qatar Goodwood Festival team for Aidan O'Brien. The Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup is Kyprios' target after he announced his arrival as the latest star of the staying scene with victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, with Stradivarius and Princess Zoe poised to renew rivalries…

WILLIE MULLINS will be Galopin down the road to more big-race glory. The Closutton maestro may be knocking on a bit at 66 - but he has no plans to hand over the reigns to his son Patrick just yet. And his team of Galacticos will take some stopping. Such is his squad strength only a couple of star strikers from Britain would even make it into a…

MUCH has changed at the Dapto Showgrounds since this writer first ventured to the circuit in the early'80's when Secretary Manager Bill Dwyer challenged convention. The country's inaugural $100000 to the winner race - the Green's Supercoat Classic (won by Kylie Bale from the five alley in 1992) was but one of Dwyer's innovations and, back then, his…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Shayne O'Cass gives his best bets and runs the rule over every race for Scone. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! BEST BET Race 6, No.10: CASINO LORD Barnstorming Tamworth gelding who will relish a…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Shayne O'Cass gives his best bets at Wyong and Narromine and runs the rule over the Wyong meeting on Thursday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! BEST BET Race 1 No.1: DIAMOND DRUMMER Has placed at…

The festival of football is fully underway at World Cup 2022 and have been working overtime to generate odds for all the games in Qatar. The tournament hasn't been without its controversies since it started on Sunday. Whether it be Qatari fans streaming out of the Al Bayt Stadium early as their side succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Ecuador in the…

CHELSEA could make a shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo, if Manchester United terminate his contract, according to reports. The Portugal star has sat down for a controversial interview with Piers Morgan, where he criticised the Old Trafford bosses. Todd Boehly is prepared to offer him a lifeline in the Premier League if the Red Devils choose to sack…

The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and VSiN's soccer handicapper Nigel Seeley has picks, predictions and best bets for every group as part of the VSiN World Cup Guide. Here is his Group C preview for Argentina, Poland, Mexico and Saudi Arabia: Odds to win the group Argentina-250 Poland+400 Mexico+450 Saudi Arabia+2200 Argentina heads into this…

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and let's face it, excitement levels have gone into overdrive. The curtain raiser will be brought to us from Al Khor's 60000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium on November 20th, when Qatar face off with Ecuador. Had the World Cup taken place a few years ago, many would have expected the hosts to be somewhat of a…

Nicky Henderson has insisted he has no plans to retire and remains as eager as ever to recapture the coveted Jump trainers' title when the new campaign gets underway later this week. The 71-year-old, who began training in 1978 and has won the title six times in a glittering career, finished second this year behind Paul Nicholls. However, rather…

The Champions League group stage concluded on Wednesday evening ahead of Monday's last-16 draw. The group winners include three English clubs in Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham, with Liverpool also in the hat as runners up But there were twists elsewhere, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid crashing out of the competition and Belgian side…

Manning, 55, has ridden throughout most of his illustrious career for legendary trainer Jim Bolger, who is also his father-in-law. Together the pair have won a huge haul of major races across Ireland, the United Kingdom and France, as well as a Hong Kong Cup with Alexander Goldrun. Perhaps Manning's most famous success came in the 2008 Derby at…

Adam Furphy, host of Lion's Furphy tent, seems to have cracked the secret to standing out from the crowd of Birdcage marquees on Melbourne Cup day. Perhaps it's obvious to a man in the beer business, but the brewer's tent was a hit among Flemington's most well-heeled punters because it was among the only ones with plentiful toilet stalls…

Since the Scotland show now moves to Wales, it might be appropriate to mention Sam Warburton at this point. The great man has been saying some interesting things about the Scots of late. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain is a fan of this team and thinks there might just be something special in them. He reckons they are on a…

With Tiger Woods set to embark on his 23rd season as a professional golfer, we have decided to take a look back at five of his greatest wins. Having won 82 tournaments in total including 15 major championships, there are quite a few wins in the career of Tiger Woods to choose from. Winning his first major in 1997, returning to glory and winning his…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - There are Indiana basketball fans who have already booked hotel rooms in Houston for the Final Four in April. That's how far - and how fast - this runaway train of expectations is rolling down the tracks already. On paper, this is the best Indiana basketball team since 2016, a group that surprisingly won a Big Ten title for Tom…

The fourth staging of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP takes us back to Japan so be prepared for some late nights with the coverage straddling either side of midnight in the US. This week's course, Narashino Country Club, was the scene of Tiger Woods' 82nd PGA TOUR win and his success there in 2019 tied Sam Snead's record of 82 victories. Will it prove to be…

David'Gator' Gately has provided his full tips and race-by-race ratings for Group 1 CaulfieldGuineas Day at the Melbourne Racing Club, Caulfield on Saturday October 8th. It's Day 1 of the Caulfield Carnival, the feature today the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas. The meeting also has the Group 1 Toorak Handicap and the Group 1 Might And Power Stakes on…

Frankie Dettori is making a rare foray across the Irish Sea this afternoon - but why is the legendary jockey set to ride in the 3.05 at Bellewstown? Well, it's all for a good cause as the iconic Italian is taking part in a charity race run in memory of famed gambler and ex-trainer Barney Curley, who helped guide his career. Dettori will take the…