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Everton need to win like something serious, while Southampton will hope to build off of their shock upset of Manchester City midweek in the League Cup; a Blues loss could set Frank Lampard up for a very Rafa Benitez-esque final match in charge, while a win would provide some cushion for a bunch of Toffees who desperately wish to be as far away from…

The GoingStick reading of 4.2 on the chase course at Warwick on Saturday tells you everything you need to know about how deep the ground is going to be, especially with plenty more rain forecast to hit the track. When flicking back through the past decade of archive readings at the Midlands venue, I could find only one such low reading - on…

Even though the college portion of the season is over, football is still dominating the betting market at this juncture of the winter. The large shadow cast by football in terms of betting interest and media coverage, well, that's good news for those wagering on college basketball. The CBB futures board hasn't been picked over by the public yet…

Breeding authority Peter Wharton presents all the harness racing news on breeding from Australia, New Zealand and North America every week brought to you by Garrard's Horse & Hound. Cups double to Major Meister Major Meister, a son of the American sire Art Major, has been the star of the Country Cups racing in Victoria. He won the $100000…

British-trained runners head the market for Tuesday's Lexus Melbourne Cup and a draw in stall nine was cause for celebration for connections of long-time ante-post favourite Deauville Legend. Trained by James Ferguson, the three-year-old has improved throughout 2022 and capped his British campaign with a dominant Great Voltigeur win at York in…

WASHINGTON - The Nationals face an uncomfortable reality they've been all-too-familiar with over the years: Stephen Strasburg is hurt again. He hit the IL on Tuesday for the 15th time in his career and fifth time over the last three seasons. It came after he missed the first two months of the season recovering from last summer's thoracic outlet…

The gelded son of Authorized will face seven rivals when bidding to extend his unbeaten run over hurdles on his return to Grade One company in the two-mile prize, which was claimed 12 months ago by current Unibet Champion Hurdle favourite Constitution Hill. While victory for Moore would be a first in the race, he feels it would be extra fitting for…

New year, new me. Prior to Thanksgiving, I was hovering around 190 pounds. Checked in this morning at a solid 192.6 butt ass naked. I liken the 2.6 pound weight gain over the last 6-7 weeks to going to the casino and only losing like $100 on the night. Sure, you technically lost, but you only lost $100, so it's also technically a win. To only put…

The Titans' season hit a low point, losing to the lowly Texans to fall behind the Jaguars in the AFC South. They'll get an opportunity to save their playoff hopes in Week 17, taking on the Cowboys at home on Thursday Night Football. You've got a great chance to win BIG thanks to BetMGM, where you have a risk-free bet of up to $1000 waiting for…

Trainer Ian Williams has conquered this 2m4½f handicap on three occasions with a trio of useful dual-purposes recruits and he comes double-handed in his bid for a record-equalling fourth win in the race. Since 1988, only Mark Johnston has a better record in this contest, and the Williams-trained Reshoun heads the market for this unique event, which…

Nothin To Ask: Fergal O'Brien's seven-year-old is two from two over fences Were it not for this race coming shortly after the Challow, it would be more widely recognised as an indicative formline. Since taking up its current spot on the card in 2017, winners have included De Rasher Counter and Paint The Dream, both subsequent winners of top…

The fourth-ranked Buckeyes say the loss has left them cast as the underdogs against Georgia, the defending national champion. ATLANTA - More than one month later, Ohio State players still can't seem to shake their one loss of the season. Even though they're playing for a shot at the national championship in the Peach Bowl's College Football Playoff…

They say that no success or defeat is necessarily final, but Honeysuckle needed to send a message to the precocious young pretender on her traditional Fairyhouse reappearance, and for the first time in her glorious career she was found wanting. Bidding for what would have been a historic fourth Bar One Hatton's Grace Hurdle, she led two out and…

With the Rugby World Cup under nine months away, we thought it was worth picking seven players to watch out for in 2023. There are plenty of established figures here who have their own individual stories and targets over the next 12 months so without further ado, here's our selection. The centre is set for a big 2023 after getting back to full…

THE King George is a Christmas tradition like mince pies and socks as presents. Lucky for us though, this 2022 renewal looks set to be an absolute blockbuster with a whole host of chasing superstars. Venetia Williams' L'Homme Presse and Paul Nicholls' Bravemansgame have been vying for favouritism. But last year saw an upset with 28-1 Tornado Flyer…

I used to really like refereeing at Twickenham - although England versus Wales, of course, was always out of bounds for me. Obviously.. Although I'd have refereed it just like any other game, I really would have. I've said this previously, but one of the greatest compliments I was given during my career came after a Twickenham match when, whilst…

The Missouri Tigers (10-1) face off against another rival tomorrow night as the No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini makes their way to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis for an 8 p.m. tip. This matchup marks yet another rivalry game for the Tigers, who lost to kansas in the Border War Showdown less than two weeks ago. Since then, Mizzou has played one…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to Syracuse.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. The NBA docket has 11 games this Wednesday, but we have our eyes on one matchup in particular. We will give our Warriors vs. Nets predictions to fade or follow after registering for…

This past offseason was long and arduous, and at times, it felt like the odds of getting Opening Day in April - if at all in 2022 - were approaching slim-to-none. The season got delayed by a week and rain has pushed the Yankees' scheduled opener back to Friday, but nonetheless, we are indeed going to get a 162-game season! Somehow, it's still MLB's…

In motorsport, there is no right of passage. Unfortunately, achieving success at one level does not always guarantee you the opportunity to move up to the next. Just ask Emil Lindholm and Reeta Hämäläinen, this year's World Rally Championship-2 champions. There'll be no Rally1 drive waiting for them under the Christmas tree this year. Instead,…

Monday, 1pm, Live on BBC1 and RTE2 England to Win Phil Foden to Have 2+ Shots on Target Declan Rice to Commit 1+ Fouls Over 5.5 Corners for England *A Bet Builder on these 4 selections adds up to 7/1 on PaddyPower.com: Tap here to add it to your betslip instantly! I expect Southgate to keep it steady and go with the players he's used before with…

1pm: England 2-0 Iran 4pm: Senegal 0-1 Netherlands 7pm: USA 1-1 Wales WHEN: 1pm TV: BBC DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IRAN? Here's our handy Iran Team Guide THINK YOU KNOW ENGLAND? - Our traders deliver their verdict in this England Team Guide Iran are politically under a bit of pressure at the moment so it will be interesting to see how they are. With…

First off, a major thumbs up from yours truly for this UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland fight card. This event, set to go down on Saturday from inside Orlando's Amway Center, is stacked with exciting bouts. It's not just the main event I'm interested in, and that applies to the UFC on ESPN 42 odds, too. There are fights featuring the likes of…

2022-04-09Saturday ITV Racing Tips: Best bets for day three of the Grand National Festival Our five picks are listed below, with full race analysis further down the page, while the highly informative Aintree race card is just a click away in Planet Sport's Racing Live Centre. Selections: Stage Star each-way (14.25 Aintree) Edwardstone (15.00…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Shayne O'Cass runs the rule over every race, including suggested bets, for the Randwick meeting on Saturday. 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. Track: Good 4. Rail: Out 5m. Overview: Snapback was an…

Richard Gouraige sought some high-level advice on his latest career decision. He was influenced by his mother, who always told him to finish what he started. He also consulted with "The big man up top." "I just kept praying about it," Gouraige said. The decision was an answer to the prayers of Florida fans in general, and emergency quarterback Jack…

This article is part of Football League World's'Terrace Talk' series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more… Sheffield United are aiming to get back to the Premier League at the second time of asking, and their stand-out player - at least…

Nashwa is a warm favourite to take a second Group One contest in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Thursday, with co-trainer Thady Gosden confident she will be effective on the South Downs track. The daughter of Frankel did not stay the mile and a half of the Oaks at Epsom, finishing three and a quarter lengths behind Tuesday. However, she…

At least the Philadelphia Flyers lead the NHL in something, as their seven losses after regulation are tops in the league so far this season. It's been truly impressive, in the worst kind of way, as the Flyers have managed to go down to defeat every single time they've been knotted with an opponent after 60 minutes, with Sunday night's loss to the…

The Ohio State football team announced over the weekend that senior advisor to the head coach, Keenan Bailey, will take over for Kevin Wilson as the new tight end coach. Bailey has been seen by many as an up-and-comer in coaching circles, and Ryan Day wanted to make sure that he would stick with the Buckeyes. Current NCAA rules have stated that…

Derby day has arrived, as sports bettors worldwide are looking to cash in on "the most exciting two minutes in sports" with the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby. Starting positions have been set, and a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET means that the first leg of the Triple Crown will likely conclude before the clock strikes 7. The 2022 Kentucky Derby…

BENSALEM, PA - Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will look to win the $1 million, Grade 1 betPARX Pennsylvania Derby for a record fourth time Saturday when Zedan Racing Stables' Taiba leads a field of 11 3-year-olds in the signature event of the season at Parx Racing. The 1/18-mile Pennsylvania Derby is the 12th race on the 13-race card with a…

The Atlanta Hawks were able to stop the bleeding last night thanks to a buzzer-beating win in overtime over the Chicago Bulls. Shortly after the celebrations ended, the team flew west for tonight's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. After a slow start, Memphis has won seven of their last eight games and shows no signs of slowing down. Memphis has…

Masekela (left: finished second to Native Trail in last year's Superlative Stakes This season's Derby is working out exceptionally well and the Bahrain Trophy provides another opportunity to showcase the strength of the Epsom Classic. The third and 12th have since finished first and second in the Irish Derby and the fifth and 11th filled the first…

James Krause is set to find himself in a world of trouble, according to UFC President Dana White. The UFC frontman recently shared his thoughts on the betting scandal involving the disgraced coach who has had his license suspended. Speaking to the media following UFC 282, White was asked how he believes Krause's scandal affects the integrity of the…

PIZZA BIANCA RETURNS TO THE SCENE OF HER GREATEST TRIUMPH Pizza Bianca was a little known 2-year-old filly when she first arrived at Del Mar at the beginning of November last year. She left a celebrity with a Breeders' Cup victory to her credit. She's 3 now and back at the seaside oval to compete in the G1 Matriarch Sunday, contested at a mile on…

There's no need to wait for the College Football Playoff semifinals to be played to place your bets on the College Football National Championship. FanDuel has already posted odds on all four potential College Football National Championship matchups - Georgia vs. Michigan, Georgia vs. TCU, Michigan vs. Ohio State and Ohio State vs. TCU. Here are the…

When it comes to giving the people what they crave, few in the sports industry deliver to the level of ESPN's Jeff Passan. From early beat-reporting days at Fresno State to writing for The Kansas City Star and Yahoo to now covering all things Major League Baseball, Passan has worked his way into national status and become one of the most valuable…

Inconsistency has tripped up the young Canadian men's rugby sevens squad during the first half of the season, but head coach Henry Paul is confident his team can find its legs during this weekend's HSBC Canada Sevens rugby tournament. "We have to stop doing the self-harm things," Paul said after a practice at BC Place Stadium. "Some of our…

Kelly Breen is a Jersey-bred. He grew up in Old Bridge. He learned how to ride horses in Morganville. He figured out how to bet on them on the front side of Monmouth Park. He was taught how to train them by the old-timers on the backside of that charming track on the Jersey Shore. There is nothing he'd like better than to be standing in the…

This one could get ugly, folks. It was just a year ago in this same ACC/B1G Challenge where Florida State traveled up to West Lafayette, Indiana and lost by 28 points to an electric Purdue team, one that many considered to be one of the very best in the country at that time. Jaden Ivey and Trevion Williams may be gone, but the program remains as…

In anticipation of Opening Day, we've asked our writers and editors to share their boldest predictions for the 2022 season. Where will the team end up in the standings? Which individual performances will we remember? Who gets called up? How many times will a ball hit a catwalk when the team is on national TV? What other cities will be rumored to be…

Now 25, and happily married and settled in Hong Kong, Hewitson is the personification of persistence and courage in his third stint in the world-class racing jurisdiction. Hong Kong has always been a mountain South Africa's favourite son has been determined to scale, and even though he only has 12 winners on the board at a relatively humble strike…

Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we have an admission to make. I'm not a turkey guy. And I'm even less of a Thanksgiving leftover guy. There, I said it. Man, that feels good to get off my chest, even if I risk backlash from Big Turkey and its powerful supporters. Not that it will change anything. I'm sure I'll be force-feeding myself…

The eight year old enjoyed a season to remember last term, twice winning Grade One prizes at Sandown Park including a 12-length demolition job of Sceau Royal in the Celebration Chase in April. And while there looks set to be a smart field standing in his way this Saturday, including last year's Arkle Trophy hero as well as the returning Nicky…

Honeysuckle has simply gone from strength to strength and has already won seven Grade Ones. Her latest triumph at the top level came at the Cheltenham Festival last month when she lifted the biggest prize of them all, the Champion Hurdle. Success on Friday would be a fitting way to cap her remarkable campaign. Honeysuckle has never run at…

Enable is an odds-on favourite with the sponsors to make a winning return as she faces seven rivals for her seasonal return in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown. John Gosden's superstar filly has been off the track since winning the Breeders' Cup Turf at Churchill Downs last November, with that run only the third of her 2018 campaign after…

At least Wales know exactly what the equation is against England. No need to be cagey, play for draws and move on to the next game. Anything other than victory in the Group B finale means Gareth Bale and his team will join one of Ecuador or Senegal as the first teams to fly home from Qatar, way earlier than manager Rob Page, his players, or the Red…

Hello again, friends. I could not possibly be more excited for the start of the new Premier League season and with it, the return of The Pride of London's betting guides. Last year, our first putting out this series, wasn't always the best in terms of pick accuracy. But we certainly had a lot of fun sweating out some thrilling, yet painful,…

The race of the Autumn Carnival is the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick this Saturday in what could be a swan song for the Australian career of champion mare Verry Elleegant. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's…