#Man of the Match

There's a new favourite for the Premier League title after a one-sided North London derby. Hint: it's not Tottenham… 1. Sometimes 16 Conclusions can be quite a challenge. Sometimes there's just not that much to say about a game of football. Sometimes it doesn't really mean anything. Sometimes games are quite evenly matched and the run of the balls…

Mason Grady earns reward for bright performances off the bench with a start for Cardiff when they face Newcastle Falcons in the EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at the Arms Park today (1pm). He is one of eight changes coach Dai Young makes after last weekend's home defeat in the United Rugby Championship to the Scarlets. The young centre, an imposing…

Dominic Young. Picture by Peter Lorimer TOWERING winger Dominic Young shapes as the only Newcastle Knights player likely to be involved in the end-of-season World Cup tournament in England. Young, the 21-year-old flyer recruited from Huddersfield two years ago, has been earmarked by England coach Shaun Wane after a standout NRL season, during which…

Round 1 of the expected Mexican league started last Saturday with the opening match between Necaxa and Atlético San Luís, which ended with a 3-2 victory for the visitors. Nine games were scheduled for this first round, but two of them had to be postponed (Mazatlán vs Leon and Atlas vs Toluca). The return of Mexican football came in a very intense…

It has been a hugely eventful year in the world of rugby, amid a plethora of incident and individual excellence. Here's our A-Z guide of what went on in 2021. A is for Alun Wyn Where better to start than with a man who has risen to new heights this part year amid more superhuman exploits. Having skippered Wales to the Six Nations title, he was then…

A 19-point Santiago Carreras fly-half masterclass led Gloucester to an impressive 34-19 win over Northampton Saints on Saturday night. Jack Singleton's early try was cancelled out by a quick-fire Tommy Freeman double that put the Saints in front. But Chris Harris and Santiago Carreras responded with tries of their own to give the cherry and whites…

After another round of weekly fixtures, it is that time for your FIFA 23 TOTW 11 predictions! Team of the Week returned for the first time since the World Cup last week and EA Sports FIFA also announced a new updated upgrade system. This new upgrade path will boost TOTW items even more and make predicting the squad even harder. Here are the…

There was a time when Juventus were in the Champions League final, the United Kingdom had been in the grip of election fever and the song there was no escape from was D:Ream's Things Can Only Get Better. Back then it was true, but 20 years on, Saturday night in Wales is about as good as it gets with Cardiff's Principality Stadium hosting Juve…

Your latest Nottingham Forest headlines ahead of today's FA Cup game against Blackpool. Nottingham Forest'considering' Everton transfer after Frank Lampard decision Nottingham Forest are showing an interest in Everton defender Mason Holgate during the January transfer window, according to reports. Steve Cooper is keen to add to his squad in the…

Arsenal have enjoyed a great season and sit top of the Premier League, but with the strength of Manchester City's squad challenging them there are some important decisions to make for Mikel Arteta and Edu this month. The Gunners have lost Gabriel Jesus to injury, with the Brazilian striker having become a key part of their success this season. This…

Only four teams in the Premier League are currently in worse form than Chelsea, with the Blues having collected just four points from our last five games (and only six points from our last seven) - averaging less than one point per game, or relegation form, as it's known in the business. Not great, Bob! Rough patches can happen of course at any…

Chelsea and Manchester City head into a crunch Premier League clash each concerned about gaps opening up ahead of them. City were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on New Year's Eve, meaning the Premier League champions have taken one point from their past two home matches, allowing an in-form Arsenal to open up an imposing advantage at the top of the…

Reading will host Watford at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday (January 7) in the third round of the FA Cup. It has been a tough season on the league front for the Royals, who're languishing in 13th in the EFL Championship with 36 points from 26 games. This weekend, it's the FA Cup! ��And with a two-time winner as our boss, we take a look…

Ibiza Islas Pitiusas are finding it hard to score in the fourth division and are going to find this tough. Real Betis should be too good and win to nil in the Copa del Rey. Ibiza Islas Pitiusas vs Real Betis Predictions Head to Head Ibiza Islas Pitiusas Form Real Betis Form Ibiza Islas Pitiusas vs Real Betis Live Stream FAQ Ibiza Islas Pitiusas…

MARCUS RASHFORD has fired Manchester United into the top four with a winner - after being dropped to the bench by Erik ten Hag. Rashford shrugged off a host of tackles from Wolves defenders to coolly finish after a one-two with Bruno Fernandes. United have leapfrogged Spurs into the top four with the victory, putting them one point behind…

After a winning return to league action on Boxing Day, Liverpool will now have their sights set on a top-four finish as they look to end 2022 on a high. Leicester, meanwhile, find themselves just four points above the bottom three after their 0-3 defeat at home to Newcastle United the same day. The Foxes have failed to win at Anfield in their past…

Josh Addo-Carr bagged four tries in a man-of-the-match performance, as a rampant Australia took a massive step towards the 2021 Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals in an 84-0 demolition job against Scotland at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The Canterbury Bulldogs flyer headlined a fifteen-try rout steered by the boot of half-back Nathan…

Volkanovski defends his UFC featherweight title this Saturday against The Korean Zombie, but the Australian once weighed a lot heavier than 145-pounds It's hard to believe that fighting was once just a way for Alex Volkanovski to keep fit during his days as a 214lb rugby league player. UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski makes the third defence…

Virat Kohli greets Shreyas Iyer after India's 3-wicket win over Bangladesh in Mirpur, Dhaka. Ravichandran Ashwin walked in with India staring at a sure-shot defeat against Bangladesh in the second Test match at Mirpur, Dhaka. Axar Patel has just been dismissed and the score read 74/7. With the target being 145, punters were now betting on an…

If there is any game that has ruled over the hearts of people and has a crazy fan base across the globe is none other than "Cricket." However, it is not a global game but over the years the rise of cricket has bewildered everyone as from the child to old-age have shown the ultimate interest in it.But this love for cricket has not stopped at just…

Malmo will host Sirius at the Eleda Stadium on Saturday in the 15th round of the 2022 Allsvenskan campaign. Malmo are enjoying a good run of form in the league at the moment and are now pushing for the top of the table. They beat Norrkoping 2-0 in their last league outing with new signing Moustafa Zeidan dropping a man-of-the-match performance in…

There really haven't been too many more dramatic football matches than what we saw in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. A game full of raw emotion, countless swings and the dream ending to the now-surely-considered greatest of all time's international career. It was always the big one for Lionel Messi, the World Cup. And now the Argentine icon can say…

Australia vs Sri Lanka Betting Tips: In the 19th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, we have the Australia cricket team locking horns with Sri Lanka. The high-profile game between the two sides will be conducted at the Perth Stadium. Australia can not afford a loss in the Tuesday match. They lost their opening game of the ICC event against…

It had to end this way, didn't it? The final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is the ultimate passing of the torch from one generation to the next when Lionel Messi and Argentina lock horns with Kylian Mbappé and France at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar's second-largest city. In two similar yet contrasting stories, both footballing giants have…

The sense of occasion at the new stadium didn't match the quality on the field as the error-riddled Wallabies were outmuscled by the Springboks, who cruised to a 24-8 victory. Tensions boiled over in the 71st minute when Wallabies and Springboks players were involved in a mass melee that saw try-scorer Makazole Mapimpi yellow-carded. The Springboks…

Eddie Jones might have said this week that they don't look at the bookies after their outstanding semi-final win against New Zealand - but he surely can't have resisted a cheeky peek at the odds, which see his side as clear odds-on favourites to win a first Webb Ellis trophy since 2003. The England coach masterminded one of the most complete…

Rangers boss Michael Beale has a lot to do if he is to be satisfied come the end of the January transfer window. Out of European competition, nine points behind local rivals Celtic in the title race and facing an Ibrox crowd that became disgruntled with Gio van Bronckhorst in his twilight days in west Glasgow, the Englishman must get off to the…

England are through to the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022 after a 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16. Gareth Southgate's side are chasing World Cup glory, and the squad's confidence will grow after goalscorers Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka - alongside Man of the Match Jude Bellingham - stole the show on Sunday night. Telegraph…

There are 21 Uganda Cup titles among the four semi-finalists, Heathens (11), Kobs (8), Pirates (2) while Rhinos are yet to win it. All eyes and ears were interested in what Uganda Cup Semifinals draws from the Uganda Rugby Union produce. With holders Kobs, Heathens, Stanbic Pirates and Rhinos making the final four, the next stage guarantees big…

Apps have changed everything as we know it. From ordering a taxi, to placing a bet, we can do anything imaginable from our smartphones. Online sportsbooks were introduced decades ago. But, with the technology of smartphones, betting on your phone has never been so popular. Players can use apps to bet anytime, anywhere, and all sports are available…

Many sportsbooks have removed man of the match betting lines from their World Cup markets due to concerns of manipulation from social media influencers. there have already been a few questionable recipients The man of the match award is decided via a public vote on FIFA's website. There have already been a few questionable recipients, including…

3pts New Zealand to win the second Test at 15/8 (General) 1pt Matt Henry top New Zealand first-innings bowler at 4/1 (General) 1pt Matt Henry to be Man of the Match at 18/1 (bet365) 0.5pts Craig Overton top England batsman at 50/1 (William Hill) A washout on day five scuppered what would have surely been a dramatic conclusion to an absorbing Test…

It may be hard to believe, but Champions League Matchday 5 is already here. Just six points remain for teams to punch their tickets to the knockout stages, and numerous big clubs like Barcelona and Juventus find themselves in complicated situations. More spots in the next round will be secured this week, but entering these matches only Napoli, Club…

When New Zealand is the best rugby league team in the world - in other words, whenever they can beat Australia - the song usually remains the same. Great teams can match the Kangaroos but you need great players to really crack them open. Stacey Jones was great at it in his day and so were Benji Marshall and Shaun Johnson. The styles may have…

Paris Saint-Germain host Olympique de Marseille on Sunday for the first Classique of the Ligue 1 season. Parc des Princes is the venue for the latest episode of their bitter rivalry with Christophe Galtier's men three points clear of Igor Tudor's side coming into the game. FC Lorient are sandwiched between PSG and OM in the standings while the…

Cricket is one of the oldest sports on earth that continues to entertain many fans and bettors. Fans will simply enjoy the thrill that comes with watching a cricket match; however, bettors may have a little more of an interest in it since many sportsbooks offer cricket as a worthy sport to bet online with. In this guide, we will be providing…

IPL Betting - Choose the Best Betting Sites in India The Indian Premier League is the Holy Grail of T20 cricket. The countdown to the new IPL season has started and punters are already working on their betting strategy. If you are looking for tips on IPL betting or searching for the best IPL betting sites, you are in the right place. In this guide,…

England began last summer with much to prove and many questions to answer, but ended it with six wins from seven Tests, series victories over New Zealand and South Africa, and a captain and coach combination that could yet take them to the top of the world rankings. It was a remarkable turnaround. Many of the summer's stars are the same players who…

WALES will be eager to build on their impressive win last weekend when they take on Georgia in their next Autumn Internationals match. Wayne Pivac's side bounced back from a heavy defeat to New Zealand with a morale-boosting victory over Argentina. And Man of the Match Taulupe Faletau stood out the most as it was his tries which inspired Wales to a…

Thirteen weeks on from the World Cup final England will walk out at the Stade de France on Feb 2 - here is the team I would pick to get the job done and start the 2020 Six Nation s with victory in Le Crunch in Paris. This is the first time in a long while I have had to think about this position. Saracens' issues, his brother's injury (Mako always…

Thanks for joining this morning. The Kangaroos outclassed Fiji but know there's plenty of improvement in the tank with tougher matches to come in the tournament. Dan Walsh is our man on the ground in the UK and will bring you all the latest news from Kangaroos camp. Keep an eye on his work over the coming weeks. It's been a pleasure, as always. See…

This Saturday current champions St Helens and challengers Leeds Rhinos clash in the Super League Grand Final in what looks set to be a titanic battle at Old Trafford. Both sides have an impressive history of Grand Final success, with St Helens holding the record with nine victories, one clear of Leeds. Can the Rhinos join their rivals on nine…

Opening match winners Brazil and Switzerland meet Monday at Stadium 974 in Doha. FIFA world No. 1 Brazil broke through pesky Serbia for a 2-0 win In Lusail to start the tournament as Richarlison scored two goals - one a ridiculous bit of technique - to get the Brazilians off on the right (and left) foot. Switzerland meanwhile used a 1-0 defeat of…

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has claimed that the national side have'no chance to win the World Cup' and are'too old' for the competition. The Manchester City star went on to say that his country have'lost key players' from the'Golden Generation' that finished third in Russia four years back. Belgium sit top of the standings in Group F…

Virat Kohli (right) and Rohit Sharma starred in the T20 series decider Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for the one-day series between India and England which starts on Tuesday. First ODI: Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event, 8am Tuesday India to win series 2-1 3pts 5-4 bet365 Virat Kohli to be man of the match in first ODI 1pt…

James Vince, Jake Ball and Dawid Malan are part of England's ODI talent pool Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for England v Pakistan in the first one-day international on Thursday. Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event, 1pm Thursday Dawid Malan top England runscorer 2pts 3-1 bet365 Fakhar Zaman to be man of the match 1pt 10-1 bet365, Paddy…

England are the heavy favourites to make a winning start to their World Cup campaign when they take on Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. Most are offering just 4/11 on the Three Lions securing victory against Carlos Queiroz's men. However, you can unlock a great deal of value by delving into the alternative win markets, including…

The World Cup 2022 could be the final chance for Belgium's Golden Generation to win a major tournament. Manager Roberto Martinez takes a talented squad to the Qatar World Cup 2022. However, Martinez has had stacked squads before and failed to deliver the ultimate football prize. Belgium finished in third place at the World Cup four years ago in…

If Arsenal win the Premier League this season, it will be a better achievement than Leicester City's triumph in 2016. There is also praise for Newcastle United's sh*thousery in their huge win against Chelsea, while Spurs are told they are pretty much Brazil. Send your views to [email protected] Arsenal title greater than Leicester F#$k what…

We're offering up our favorite betting pick for each game along with a score prediction and will include a player to look out for in fantasy from each fixture. Before you read on, remember these essential things: Betting on sports should be fun. If you aren't having fun with it, stop. And never bet what you can't afford to lose. It was a tough…