Author: AC

You would think that having a big lead in the division at this late stage of the season would be a good thing, but there are some potential negatives. When the division lead is one that looks good enough to be done, there is always the possibility that the team can take their foot off the gas a little coming down the home stretch.…

[ad_1] Virgil van Dijk says truths have to be told as he played down an exchange with manager Jurgen Klopp amid Liverpool’s pre-season struggles. The Dutch defender and Klopp had strong words after the Champions League winners were opened up by Lorenzo Insigne for the first goal in Napoli’s 3-0 friendly win at Murrayfield. Van Dijk revealed: “It was just things… between me and…

[ad_1] Trainer Roger Varian says Zabeel Prince (16/1 to win race) should not be underestimated heading into Wednesday’s Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. The Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum-owned gelding impressed earlier in the season with wins in the Group One Prix D’Ispahan at Longchamp and the Group Three Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket. However, he has not enjoyed the same success since…

[ad_1] Rory McIlroy (11/10 to win tournament) continues to bounce back from last week’s Open Championship disappointment as he will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Sunday. The Northern Irishman, who missed the cut at Royal Portrush, carded nine birdies and just one dropped shot on his way to a round of 62 that has…

Drivers head to Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, this Sunday for the Gander RV 400. Kyle Busch is a huge favorite to beat his fellow NASCAR drivers. Is Busch worthy of the low odds? What driver has the best shot of upsetting Kyle? Also, is there a longshot that NASCAR handicappers should consider backing? Check out the 2019 Gander RV 400 odds and…

[ad_1] Wolves players admit going to Crusaders next week is going to be a pain in the grass. The Belfast part-timers play on a 4G artificial pitch, something new for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side to contend with as they look to build on their 2-0 first-leg lead in the Europa League second qualifying round next Thursday. Crusaders’ tiny Seaview ground in north Belfast also…

[ad_1] Frankie Dettori had to hold his nerve before edging favourite Enable (EVS – Juddmonte International Stakes) to victory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. All the talk ahead of the Ascot showpiece surrounded the impressive five-year-old and she didn’t disappoint on a wet day. The John Gosden-trained charge, who has now won 11 races in…

[ad_1] Matthew Fitzpatrick is keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite opening up a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational (Fitzpatrick 9/2 – Outright Betting). The 24-year-old Englishman signed for a superb 64, which included seven birdies and just one dropped shot, to put some daylight between himself and the chasing pack. Four players sit on -7,…

It’s a great weekend to be a fight fan, with the Octagon heading north of the border to the Rogers Centre in Edmonton for UFC 240. All told, we will have 5 fights on the main card, which will go on Saturday night at 10 PM, with the PPV event available through ESPN+. There are a lot of tasty bouts on the card…

[ad_1] Mesut Özil has drafted in extra ­security outside his London home after he and Arsenal team-mate Sead Kolasinac were subjected to an attempted car-jacking. A CCTV video emerged of the incident on social media on Thursday, showing Kolasinac next to Özil’s Mercedes confronting two of the car-jackers who were carrying knives and attempting to steal the vehicle. Özil’s wife was also in the…

[ad_1] The Scoop6 turns 20 this weekend – and to celebrate, Fred has put up a massive £200,000 bonus to any individual Betfred winner! While the combined win and bonus fund is also estimated to reach a whopping £550k! Racing is spread across Ascot, Chester and York on Saturday, with five races live on ITV. We start at York and BEDOUIN’S STORY can be…

[ad_1] Adare Manor in Limerick has been confirmed as the host venue of the 2026 Ryder Cup, with Ireland set to welcome the biennial contest for just the second time. The Ryder Cup (2020 Match Odds – USA 8/11 to win, tie 11/1, Europe 11/8) was previously held in the Emerald Isle in 2006 when the K Club hosted Europe’s memorable 18½ to 9½…

[ad_1] Roger Federer (6/5 – Match Result) should be the “slight favourite” for Friday’s Wimbledon semi-final clash with great rival Rafael Nadal (4/6), according to three-time former Men’s Singles champion John McEnroe. Oddsmakers have it the other way around but McEnroe believes Federer has the greater chance of making it through to Sunday’s final based on the Swiss being more at home on grass.…

Every football season, the key to success is preparation. NFL handicappers that don’t prepare could discover their bankroll has depleted before Week 8. Preparation means that NFL handicappers look far down the road, even to Week 17. Check out 7 games in NFL Week 17 that handicappers should put onto their radars. 2019 NFL Week 17 Must-Bet Games L.A. Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs…

[ad_1] While the main squad were travelling home after their US tour ended with a penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday evening, an Arsenal youth XI gave an impressive showing to beat Barnet 3-2 at the Hive. With Steve Bould in the dugout, a team made up of under-18 and under-23s players did well against a much more experienced side. Barnet fielded…