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[ad_1] Frank Lampard says Derby County “love the FA Cup” as he plots an upset when taking his side to Southampton for Wednesday’s third round replay (Southampton 8/11, Derby 19/5, draw 14/5). The Rams, who are sixth in the Championship, held Saints to a 2-2 draw in the first game when they came back from 2-0 down at Pride Park. The replay provides Lampard…

[ad_1] By William Hill 16th January 2019 Theresa May is trading at a mere 2/7 to leave her post as Prime Minister before the end of the year after her Brexit deal was defeated by 203 votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, but the government remain far shorter to survive today’s vote of no confidence at odds of 1/33. The defeat,…

[ad_1] Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson was a high-profile casualty at the Australian Open, losing to Frances Tiafoe on a day when American tennis fans were given a glimpse of a brighter future on the men’s side. The fifth-seeded South African was beaten on a hot day by the 20-year-old American, despite taking the first set 6-4. Tiafoe, who had never previously progressed beyond the…

[ad_1] And then there were four – it’s Conference Finals weekend in the NFL Sunday NFC – Los Angeles Rams @ New Orleans Saints AFC – New England Patriots @ Kansas City Chiefs   Fasten your seat belts. Sort out the refreshments. Select your Double Delight First Touchdown Scorer flutters. Four teams are just one step away from Super Bowl 53, as they contest…

[ad_1] Sony Open leader Matt Kuchar insists he will be trying to extend his advantage in Hawaii rather than “coast” through his final round. American Matt Kuchar insists he must go out and attack his final round at the Sony Open despite having opened up a two-shot lead on Saturday (Kuchar 1/2 fav Sony Open Outright). The 40-year-old remains the man to beat in…

[ad_1] With over half of the season gone, we’re quickly heading towards the business end of the campaign. Every point counts at this stage. And bringing in the right players in the January transfer window could make all the difference. Whether it’s a hot-shot striker or a defensive rock, Premier League managers will be looking out for players that can improve their team. With…

Correct score betting offers some of the biggest payouts in football betting, but are those attractive odds really worth it? Many bettors are drawn to the excitement of predicting an exact scoreline, yet few understand the hidden bookmaker margins built into these markets. In this guide, you'll discover how correct score betting works, why longshot bets are often overpriced, and how statistical models like…

[ad_1] The wait for the reappearance of Laurina goes on after Willie Mullins decided against running her in Saturday’s Grade One Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown. The five-year-old mare was expected to have a big 2018/19 campaign having enjoyed a remarkable debut season, winning four out of four races, including the Trull House Stud Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Having been pencilled in…

[ad_1] Tommy Fleetwood (10/1 Abu Dhabi Championship outright) has the opportunity to join an elite group of players if he can seal the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship for a third time in a row. The 27-year-old lifted the title at the Abu Dhabi event in 2017 after claiming a one stroke victory over Dustin Johnson and Pablo Larrazabal, while he enjoyed a more comfortable…

[ad_1] Tottenham’s hopes of winning silverware this season have been hit by news that star striker Harry Kane could be missing for at least 10 games through injury (Spurs 7/1 FA Cup Outright). Mauricio Pochettino’s first XI has always been packed with quality but the lack of cover for Kane over the years has been a problem and could prove to be a big…

[ad_1] There is a famous quote from the memoir Speak, Memory by Russian-born author Vladimir Nabokov, in which he describes what it is to be a goalkeeper. Writing about his obsession with the position as a young man, Nabokov states: “In Russia and the Latin countries, that gallant art had been always surrounded with a halo of singular glamour. Aloof, solitary, impassive, the crack…

[ad_1] Spotlight on 29th December Doncaster 1.30 Kim Bailey's horses remain in fine form and it is hard to find a negative in the chance of STATION MASTER – but plenty of us thought that about Buveur D'Air so tread carefully! He loves good ground, is a sound jumper, runs off the same mark as when second to The Young Master at Cheltenham and…

Carl Jenkinson might have been identified as one for the future when he signed for Arsenal in 2011, but we’re not sure many people expected that, when the future in question rolled around, he would actually still be there. The English-Finnish defender had arrived from Charlton with plenty of promise, but he wasn’t the first to make this sort of step up and not…

Christmas can be a tiring affair.You spend what seems an eternity looking forward to the celebrations, only for it to pass by with real life beginning again in what seems a blink of an eye. The 2018/19 jumps season has rather felt like this. We could easily spend the next eight weeks eagerly anticipating the Cheltenham Festival, only for it pass us by –…

Odds and preview ahead of welterweight clash Manny Pacquiao puts his WBA World Welterweight title on the line against Adrien Broner at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this weekend. The Pac Man is looking to dish up a third match without a win for Broner and retain his belt. This will be Broner’s first chance to win back the strap he grabbed against…