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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…

Kilmarnock conceded only twice away at Celtic in their latest SPL fixture Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership matches. Kilmarnock v Rangers Sky Sports Football, 8pm Wednesday Under 2.5 goals in Kilmarnock v Rangers 8pm Wednesday 1pt 13-10 Betfair Both teams to score in Celtic v St Mirren 7.45pm…

Everyone got their oranges? Good. It would not be a half-time team talk without those. Most of the Premier League's clubs have played 19 games. That means there are 19 to go and we have a big second half ahead. Sportsmail asked me to deliver a team talk to each club. There will not be any Neil Warnock effing and blinding. But maybe I'll go full…

2023 is here, meaning the 28th season of Betfred Super League is just around the corner. But what are we thinking about most for each club as the new campaign approaches? Here's part one of your handy guide... CASTLEFORD TIGERS Stealing your neighbours' half-back of eight years standing is a lark, isn't it? Cas have nicked Jacob Miller from…

Celtic are set to play St. Mirren at Celtic Park on Wednesday in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic come into this game on the back of a 2-0 win over Derek McInnes' Kilmarnock in the semi-final of the Scottish League Cup. Goals from Japanese forward Daizen Maeda and Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis secured the win for Ange Postecoglou's Celtic. St.…

All being well, Courtney Lawes will become a centurion this Saturday at Suncorp Stadium by winning a 95th England cap to go with his five Tests for the British and Irish Lions. His pedigree is unquestioned and there is more for him to achieve. But it is a curiosity of the 33-year-old's fantastic career that his best position has remained a matter…

Croatia and Morroco will come face to face for the second time at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after playing out a goalless draw in the group stage of the tournament last month. But the context of the two matches are vastly different. The last time these two teams met, the tournament was still in its infancy, the two teams brimming with hope, with a…

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on world number 64 Quentin Halys in Round One of the Australian Open on Monday. Take a look at our Australian Open predictions: These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. When the world number four takes on the world number 64, a one-sided match is expected. So it may prove to be, with…

While tennis season has officially started already, the 2023 Australian Open is the unofficial kickoff as the sport's first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The top players have arrived in Melbourne with the hopes of starting their season off with a bang, and the tournament kicks off at 7pm ET Sunday, so who should you be betting on? Novak…

Day 1 of the Australian Open serves up a smorgasbord of matchups spanning the men's and women's games. As ever, Bookies.com is on top of the scene, bringing you daily predictions and picks from Down Under. So, without too much fuss, let's take a deep dive into the day's slate and spot the value bets along with the best in the market. American…

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup Final Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Frenkie De Jong, Ousmane Dembélé (doubt) Real Madrid Outs & Doubts: David Alaba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Lucas Vázquez (out), Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga (doubt) Date/Time: Sunday, January 15, 2023, 10pm local time, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET,…

The retirement announcement of tennis veteran Sam Stosur has prompted a wave of tributes for the major champion - with one former star'crying her eyes out' after hearing this year's Australian Open will be the star's swan song. The Melbourne-based major is set to hand one of our much-loved greats of the domestic game an emotional send-off. Samantha…

Portuguese Primeira Liga Round 16 Benfica vs Sporting CP Estádio da Luz, Portugal. 15.01.23 at 21:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Safe Choice Odds1,74 Bet TypeW1 Bookmaker Bet Now! The Lisbon derby witnesses Benfica hosting Sporting CP at the Estádio da Luz for the 16th matchday of the Primeira Liga with the goal of consolidating their…

Like a year ago, Rafael Nadal could be in a better position ahead of the Australian Open. The Spaniard produced a miracle in Melbourne 12 months ago to clinch his 21st Major title and write history books. Rafa is the top seed at the next week's Australian Open, entering the season's first Major with only 11 matches in his legs after the last year's…

Both teams have the chance to win their third World Cup when Argentina and France meet in Sunday's final at Lusail Stadium. Argentina vs France will be played on Sunday 18 December 2022, with kick-off scheduled for: Argentina's shock opening-game defeat to Saudi Arabia now feels like a very long time ago. Lionel Scaloni's men have five wins in five…

A last gasp Australian penalty broke Scottish hearts in the dying moments of a barnstorming quarter-final clash watched on by Prince Harry, Princess Anne and an animated Nicola Sturgeon. Scotland - who failed to register a single victory in the Six Nations - thought they had done the impossible when Mark Bennett's intercept-try put them ahead with…

Fixture: (13) Danielle Collins vs Anna Kalinskaya Date: January 16, 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: First round (Round of 128) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: A$76500000 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins will square off against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in the first round…

Tennis tips, best bets and player analysis for the Australian Open men's singles at Melbourne Park. Live on Eurosport 1 & 2 from midnight on Sunday Novak Djokovic 5pts 5-6 general Casper Ruud to win fourth quarter 2pts 9-2 bet365, BoyleSports Sebastian Korda to win first quarter 1pt 15-2 bet365 Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and…

Casper Ruud arrived in Australia on the back of a terrific 2022 season that saw him make two Major finals and rise to No. 2 in the ATP rankings. The Norwegian had a slow start to 2023 with a first-round exit in Auckland but will be hoping to turn his fortunes around next week in what will be his first outing at Melbourne Park in two years. Despite…

2022-07-152022 World Matchplay: Draw, schedule, prize money, and preview for the Sky Sports-televised event There are few tournaments in darts more prestigious than the World Matchplay. In fact, many would argue this is the biggest event outside of the World Championship. For almost three decades, the Matchplay has delivered some of the most…

The current leaders of La Liga meet the current Spanish champions in what should be a tight game at the King Fahd stadium in Saudi Arabia The final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday evening sees a Clasico take place as Real Madrid face Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's side came through their semi-final against Valencia on penalties, while Xavi…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - The quarter-final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is all set to kick off. Three weeks in, the tournament has not been one for easy predictions. From Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in their opener to 2014 champions Germany making a quick exit a second consecutive time, this edition has provided a rollercoaster…

Take a look at our Aryna Sabalenka Australian Open 2023 overview right here. At the time of writing, Aryna Sabalenka is number 5 in the world as of the last WTA rankings adjustment. This 24 year old from Belarus has improved massively over the last few years, hence the position she now has. In fact, by looking at the most recent outright winner…

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek headlines 2023 Australian Open betting across multiple sportsbook platforms. Preseason tennis betting odds saw the Polish star as the lone figure pegged to triple-digits on the tennis odds board. But that changed following Thursday's draw release, which prompted Swiatek's odds to move, along with several other key contenders…

Everybody loves a feel good story. Last season couldn't have gone much worse for the TCU football program, finishing with a disappointing 5-7 record. Under-pressure head coach Gary Patterson (the longest-serving coach in the school's history) resigned mid-season after two decades in the role. But that's what made this season all the more special as…

Fixture: (11) Paula Badosa vs Caty McNally Date: 16 January 2023. Tournament: Australian Open 2023. Round: First round (Round of 128). Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Surface: Hard. Prize Money: A$76500000. 11th seed Paula Badosa will take on Caty McNally in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday (January 16). Badosa started…

After a year's absence, Novak Djokovic is back Down Under to compete in the Australian Open - the Grand Slam he's reigned supreme over and won nine times between 2008 and 2021. The consensus at sportsbooks is that Djokovic is the player to beat in his bid for a record-tenth Aussie Open title and a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title. But does this…

Fixture: (8) Belinda Bencic vs (5) Daria Kasatkina Date: January 14, 2023 Tournament: Adelaide International 2 Round: Finals Venue: Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: $826837 Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video Belinda Bencic and Daria Kasatkina are set for a final…

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,…

ALEXANDER Zverev believes the 2023 French Open could be the last time we see Rafael Nadal on a tennis court. The German world No12 has returned to the sport this year after a horrific injury which saw him tear three ligaments in his right ankle during his semi-final match against Nadal at Roland Garros in 2022. But as Zverev looks forward to a year…

Man Utd is fresh from a 3-0 win against League One side Charlton Athletic in the EFL Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Meanwhile, an under-strength Man City team was beaten 2-0 by Southampton at the same stage of the competition on Wednesday. That was described as the side's worst performance under coach Pep Guardiola although he started the game…

Check out these predictions on Ons Jabeur Australian Open 2023 matches, chances of winning, and much more. Ons Jabeur is a name that not many tennis fans were familiar with up until the last couple of years. The Tunisian player has completely turned her career around since 2020, however. And as it happens, it was the 2020 Australian Open where this…

Fixture: (2) Cameron Norrie vs Richard Gasquet Date: January 14, 2023. Tournament: ASB Classic 2023. Round: Final. Venue: ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt. Prize money: $259303. Match timing: Not before 2 pm local time, 1 am GMT, 8 pm ET and 6:30 am IST. Second seed Cameron Norrie will take on the experienced…

Read this Andy Murray Australian Open 2023 preview before the action begins on January 16th. At 35 years of age, it's somewhat heartwarming to see Andy Murray still plugging away on the ATP Tour. Before all of the injuries, Murray was classed as one of the'big four'. And since his major surgery where he has effectively been given a metal hip, he…

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…

This is an Apertura quarter-final rematch. Monterrey got the better of Cruz Azul last time out and will go into this game as favorites. However, they've yet to put any points on board, whereas Cruz Azul have, at the very least, got a draw in their first Clausura game. Monterrey have also got the superior head-to-head record with 10 wins, 12 draws,…

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…

Rangers to win 2-1 against Aberdeen- 15/2! At 15/2, a £10 bet would return £85! Betfred Sports Bet £10 Get £60 in Bonuses Will Rangers remain on course for a first League Cup triumph in 12 years, or can Aberdeen spring a surprise and reach the final? Back in May, the Light Blues ended their wait for silverware at Hampden, beating Hearts 2-0 after…

Celtic to win 3-0 against Kilmarnock- 13/2! At 13/2, a £10 bet would return £75! Betfred Sports Bet £10 Get £60 in Bonuses Scottish League Cup semi-final weekend kicks off with the holders seeking to reach the final of this competition for the 36th time. Celtic captured a 20th League Cup by beating Hibernian in last season's final, meaning they've…

A lot of people will voice their negative opinions of this new format based on just one campaign, but we need at least another year to really see if it works. It hasn't been a disaster and when you change a format, that's what you don't want. It's been interesting to see how the players have evolved and coped with the increased number of…

We may only be a couple of weeks into 2023 but we are about to witness the first Grand Slam of the year get underway as tennis' finest heads down under for the Australian Open in Melbourne. This year's tournament will see the return of Serbian star Novak Djokovic, who has won the men's singles title a record nine times. Djokovic missed the event…

Defending champions France will face surprise-package Morocco in their semi-final encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Thursday, December 15. Despite eliminating their neighbours Spain and Portugal, Morocco will head into a match that can only be juxtaposed with David and Goliath. The Atlas Lions are one more…

Five top contenders for the women's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday. IGA SWIATEK Iga Swiatek is the firm favorite for the season's first Grand Slam after a sparkling and dominant 2022 season where she went on a 37-match winning run and won eight titles, including Roland Garros and the U.S. Open. The world number one has had a…

France will reach a second consecutive World Cup final if they manage to beat Morocco's plucky band of underdogs at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. have installed France as the heavy favourites for World Cup glory after they scraped past England in the quarter-finals. Didier Deschamps' men were clinical in front of goal, while Harry Kane missed a…

Scoring a hat trick is one of the most celebrated accomplishments in football. The scorer makes all the headlines the following day, earns a pat on the back from teammates and even opponents; and most notably, gets to take the match-ball home. Scoring even a single goal is a difficult task, and doing it thrice over the course of a game is nothing…

2pts Manchester United win to nil at 9/10 (BetVictor) Hosts Manchester United have quietly put together a seven match winning run and boss Erik ten Hag will be keen for his side to take the next step by making light work of Charlton and securing a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Addicks make the trip to Old Trafford off the back of two…

Argentina will have their eyes set on the final after a tough encounter against rivals Netherlands which had practically everything for the neutral while Croatia are no strangers to facing South American giants after they saw off early tournament favourites Brazil. Lusail Stadium will set the scene for the first 2022 World Cup semi-final and who…

After an epic game of rugby, the team with their head in their hands was not the one most people were expecting. It is not often that you see the All Blacks upset at the end of the game, but when England bring your world cup winning streak to an end it is no surprise to see a few tears. After winning their last 18 world cup matches they were…

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup, Semi-Final 2 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: None Real Betis Outs & Doubts: Paul Akouokou, Víctor Camarasa, Youssouf Sabaly (doubt) Date/Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET, 11am PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Friday) Venue: King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi…