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EVERTON have made contact with Bologna over the possibility of signing Marko Arnautovic, according to reports. The Austrian was a target for Manchester United in the summer but a transfer did not materialise. But now the Toffees are keen to bring in the striker as they look to bolster their squad in an attempt to boost their Premier League survival…

Italian Serie A action continues when Empoli hosts Sampdoria on Monday on Paramount+ . Empoli are 13th in the Italian Serie A table and 10 points clear of the relegation zone, while Sampdoria are 19th and six points short of safety. However, over half the season remains and both clubs would love to collect three points on Monday. You can catch all…

The beauty of Grand Slam tennis is that every tournament without fail produces a few cracking first round matches. This year's Australian Open is no different, with former World No.6 Matteo Berrettini squaring off against three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray on Tuesday. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. With…

Football fans are in for a treat this weekend, as derbies light up the European landscape, with the best English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French teams in the spotlight. European football returned earlier this month with a few exciting matches, but the true derbies are scheduled for this weekend. All across Europe, you can bet on reigning…

Fixture: (15) Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry Date: 18 January 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: Second round (Round of 64) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Hard Prize Money: A$76500000 15th seed Jannik Sinner will take on World No. 79 Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open on…

World no. 70 Camila Giorgi of Italy will meet World no. 364 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Tuesday, January 17. Get the live streaming options of this Camila Giorgi v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Australian Open…

The United Cup wraps up its semifinal ties on Day 10 as four teams are still alive for the event's inaugural title. Poland and the United States will square off, with the Poles needing a massive day to overcome a 0-2 deficit. The match of the day will take place when Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Italy's Matteo Berrettini. Let's dive into…

1 - Who will win the World Cup? On home soil, and with a star-studded squad full of pace and power, there is no doubt that France are the team to beat. However, this looks like being one of the most open World Cups ever, with at least six teams capable of going all the way. Bring it on. 2 - Can Ireland break their glass ceiling? Heart says yes,…

It's time for the FIFA 23 TOTW 12 predictions. This 23-man squad will feature the best performers from the latest weekend fixtures. FIFA 23 TOTW 12 will be revealed and released on Wednesday, 18 January, 2023 at 10 AM PT /1 PM ET /6 PM GMT. 7 Saves & Clean Sheet / 0-0 draw against FC Twente / 8.5 WhoScored match rating The Argentine was tested…

LONDON (AP) - Arsenal extended its Premier League lead to eight points with a 2-0 win at Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday that was helped by an own-goal by goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Lloris turned a cross from Bukayo Saka into his own net in the 14th minute to hand Arsenal the lead and Martin Odegaard doubled the advantage with a low shot…

This article is part of our Tennis Picks series. The Round of 32 at the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo continues Wednesday. This is the first Masters 1000 of the year held on clay, and thus the first action on the surface for many of the top players. Round of 64 matches provided a look at most players' clay-court form, except for the top eight…

SAN FRANCISCO - Despite coming from starkly different countries with distinct rugby cultures, Canada's Robin MacDowell and his women's sevens team from Mexico have a shared trait that unites them - perseverance against daunting odds. MacDowell's squad is one of five men's and women's teams making their Rugby World Cup Sevens debuts in San…

It appears Chelsea are giving Graham Potter a new toy to play with after his last one got suspended for three matches an hour into his debut. The Blues are believed to have agreed an £88.5m deal to sign Ukrainian forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, structured as £62m fixed with £26.5m in available add-ons. However, the 22-year-old was…

Napoli will defend the No. 1 spot in the Italian Serie A table when they host Juventus on Friday on Paramount+ . The home team suffered its first loss of the season coming out of the World Cup break, but rebound in its last match for a 2-0 victory against Sampdoria. Meanwhile, the visitors continue to dominate the competition with their smothering…

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open is nearly here, with the world's best tennis players to descend on Melbourne Park for a packed fortnight. Ash Barty's retirement means Iga Swiatek is the favourite to take out the women's singles, but can the world No. 1 get the job done? In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic will be looking to win his tenth…

In what will go down as the most surreal week in sports since 9/11, racing got a double spoonful of distasteful medicine. As the sports world - and the real world - come to grips with the spreading coronavirus, the horse world must also sort out the impact of the criminal bombshell that dropped Monday. Rival trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro,…

Fixture: (7) Daniil Medvedev vs Marcos Giron Date: January 16, 2023. Tournament: Australian Open 2023. Round: First round (Round of 128). Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Surface: Hard. Prize Money: A$76500000. Seventh seed Daniil Medvedev will take on Marcos Giron in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday. The Russian started…

Udinese will entertain Bologna at the Stadio Friuli in a mid-table Serie A clash on Sunday. After a strong start to their league campaign, Udinese have struggled in their recent games and have gone winless in their last nine encounters. In their previous outing, they suffered a 1-0 away defeat against Juventus. They were able to keep a tight ship…

Nicolai Hojgaard to win 7.05am match 3pts 11-8 BoyleSports (draw no bet) Guido Migliozzi to win 8.05am match 3pts 11-10 Coral, Ladbrokes Continentals to win singles 6-4 1pt 15-2 BoyleSports Continental Europe lead Great Britain and Ireland by two points heading into the Sunday singles at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, United Arab Emirates. Continentals…

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…

Fixture: (13) Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray Date: 17 January 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: First round (Round of 128) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Hard Prize Money: A$76500000 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini will take on three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in a highly anticipated…

Fixture: (15) Jannik Sinner vs Kyle Edmund Date: 16 January 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: First Round (Round of 128) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: $76500000 Fifteenth seed Jannik Sinner will take on Kyle Edmund in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday (January 16).…

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Thursday's Bendigo meeting. BEST BET STRAPPARSI (Race 4 No.12 - $4) Strapparsi led and did a good job when not far away at Ballarat first-up. She'll be much fitter for that and could be tougher to run down this time. NEXT BEST BELLUNA (Race 2 No.2 - $5.50) Belluna turned in an improved effort when up in…

Sunday afternoon's north London derby sees Spurs and Arsenal square off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the two sides chasing alternate targets in the second half of the season. Tottenham have spluttered and failed to kick into gear throughout the season but remain close enough to the clubs eyeing up Champions League qualification. However, the…

There's nothing like a good sports documentary to get fans fired up for their favorite game. Netflix's Break Point couldn't come at a better time for tennis followers, as it coincides perfectly with the year's first Grand Slam tournament - the Australian Open. Love him or hate him, Nick Kyrgios is at the top of his game right now. In between the…

Mikel Arteta's Gunners, seeking their first league title since 2004, start the weekend five points clear of second-placed Manchester City. Fifth-played Spurs are vying to win four consecutive home league matches against Arsenal for the first time. "I think the players are in a good emotional state," said Arteta. "They are excited, they are enjoying…

Making a bet on boxing isn't as popular as it used to be, but there are still some fights that generate excitement. That's the case on Saturday night when Guido Vianello faces off against Jonathan Rice. If you are looking to make a Vianello vs Rice prediction, then you have come to the right place for some information. This is a fight that…

The games continue to come thick and fast across Europe, and Matchday 18 of the 2022/23 season will begin in Serie A on Friday with the fixture between Napoli and Juventus. Saturday will have two matches on show, with the action ending with the contest featuring Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare. Lecce returned to Serie A after…

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…

Netflix made an ambitious effort to cover the 2022 tennis season, but check out five storylines the cameras missed from Part 1 of the now-streaming docuseries. Professional tennis is underway 11 months out of the year and often takes place across multiple time zones. Comprehensive coverage is nearly impossible, but Netflix made an impressive effort…

Alex De Minaur Australian Open 2023 - what can this man do in the men's singles? Read through our predictions here. Alex De Minaur is the second ranked Aussie at the moment. He goes into the 2023 Australian Open as the number 22 seed, and his actual ATP ranking is 24. This puts him just 2 spots behind the current Australian number one, Nick…

A massive weekend of soccer awaits. I'm Mike Goodman, and this is the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, and we're here to walk you through the weekend's biggest matches. From today's matchup at the top of the Serie A table, to derby weekend in the Premier League, to El Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup, the next few days have it all. So, let's get to…

After disappointing earlier in the season, POSTIVE (3.35, nb) is now showing signs that he is recapturing his smart juvenile form. Admittedly, he has something to find on his recent conqueror Regal Reality at Salisbury earlier in the month, but connections believe a change of tactics will see an improved performance. Last season he showed that he…

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…

Real Sociedad ace Alexander Sorloth has been in fine form Best bets and predictions for Saturday's matches in La Liga and Serie A. Real Sociedad to beat Athletic Bilbao LaLigaTV, 8pm 1pt 29-20 Betfair Both teams to score in Lecce v Milan BT Sport1, 5pm 1pt 19-20 general Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you…

Milan's capitulation against Roma last weekend has opened the door for Juventus - who were much-maligned earlier in the season - to become the main challengers to Napoli. And the opportunity for the Old Lady to cut the gap at the top to just four points presents itself on Friday evening as Massimiliano Allegri's men head to Stadio Diego Armando…

Paris Saint-Germain will once again chase an elusive UEFA Champions League title in 2022/23. The French giants automatically booked their place in the competition after finishing top of Ligue 1 last season. PSG's 2021/22 campaign, however, failed to deliver in Europe - with the club knocked out of the Champions League in the Round of 16. A…

Fixture: (29) Sebastian Korda vs Cristian Garin Date: January 16, 2023 Tournament:Australian Open 2023 Round: First Round Venue: Melbourne Park, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: $76500000 Twenty-nineth seed Sebastian Korda will face Cristian Garin in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday, January 16. Korda started to…

Fixture: (8) Taylor Fritz vs Nikoloz Basilashvili. Date: 17 January 2023. Tournament: Australian Open 2023. Round: First round (Round of 128). Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Surface: Hard. Prize Money: A$76500000. Taylor Fritz and Nikoloz Basilashvili are set to clash in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Tuesday. Fritz…

The Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe clock is ticking for Enable and Frankie Dettori. Sunday will be a fourth and final shot at Europe's biggest all-age race for the six-year-old mare whose biological clock is telling her that it is time to become a mother rather a champion racehorse. And her jockey, with his 50th birthday circled on the calendar in…

It's been an interesting WTA tournament at Hobart, to say the least. None of our seeded players are left going into the semifinal round, and the remaining matches are no easier to predetermine. As always though, we'll give some predictions a shot at LWOS, trying to pick between former Australian Open champ Sofia Kenin versus Elisabetta Cocciaretto…

The Spanish Super Cup El Clasico in Saudi Arabia takes center stage in European soccer this weekend, while Napoli and Juve meet in a fierce Serie A clash. Read on for our soccer best bets from Euope's top leagues. Spanish Giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are off to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup. After Real Madrid beat Valencia on…

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Toronto FC announced Thursday that they've signed forward Adama Diomande, adding to their depth as head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley further remolds the squad. The move, which saw Diomande go through waivers, reunites Bradley and the Norweigan attacker after they previously worked together at multiple…

The Premier League hits its halfway mark this weekend, with an enticing combination of local derbies and relegation scraps on offer. We preview the best of the action below. Manchester United recorded their sixth successive victory in all competitions with a battling 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic in the League Cup on Tuesday, meaning the Red…

The Bob Baffert-trained six-year-old was partnered by the Italian to glory in the Dubai World Cup in March last year, and Dettori was reunited with the son of Tonalist when he kicked off his spell riding in Santa Anita on Boxing Day. Country Grammer could hardly have looked better in landing short odds in the Grade Two San Antonio Stakes, on a…

When Sandown Park opened in 1875 as Britain's first purpose-built racecourse with enclosures it was said by a diarist of the time to be "a place where a man could take his ladies without any fear of their hearing coarse language or witnessing uncouth behaviour". That might not always be the case, but one thing visitors to the Queen Mother's…

I can't decide what's more bewildering: That the Red Sox really feel like they did something on Wednesday morning, or that so many of the rest of us don't. The clearest emotion to find is joy for Rafael Devers, his evolution from a 16-year-old Dominican free agent to the unquestioned face of the franchise complete in a shade less than a decade.…

Liverpool will travel to the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon to take on Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton held Liverpool to a 3-3 draw in the corresponding fixture in the first half of the season. It was incidentally Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge of the Seagulls. Brighton are slowly starting to look menacing yet again and this is…

Brentford are set to play Tottenham Hotspur at the Gtech Community Stadium on Monday in the English Premier League. Brentford come into this game on the back of a 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in their most recent league game. A brace from star striker Ivan Toney secured the win for Thomas Frank's Brentford. England international…

Will Paris Saint-Germain triumph during the Champions League? Read on as we track the odds for the 2023 Champions League and offer our top futures picks. The Champions League returns in mid-February with fantastic matchups. Building upon the form shown at the World Cup from their dynamite trio of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain are…