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[ad_1] By his own admission Nicky Henderson “doesn’t win Grand Nationals”, but the Seven Barrows supremo hopes Vyta Du Roc might defy that statement in today’s Welsh National at Chepstow (14:50). Champion trainer Henderson has won most of jumps racing’s biggest prizes although the four major Grand Nationals in Britain and Ireland have so far eluded him during his illustrious career. He sends just…

[ad_1] Manager Claudio Ranieri is expecting a tough challenge between now and the end of the season – but has still backed Fulham to beat the drop (Fulham 2/5 – To Be Relegated). The Italian replaced Slavisa Jokanovic as Cottagers boss in November but did not see the usual ‘bounce’ when results pick up with a new man in the dugout. The west Londoners…

It's said that to do something once is a mistake, to do it twice is a pattern and to do it three times is a habit. So, it's fair to say that, by 1986, Wolverhampton Wanderers were on their way to a full-blown obsession. And like many addictions, it was leading them on a downward spiral. After three successive relegations, things weren't looking so…

Test your knowledge with our Premier League quiz Over five years have passed since Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur last met in the Premier League at Craven Cottage. Plenty has changed in that time – not least the starting line-ups. Only three players involved in Spurs’ 2-1 victory back in December 2013 have any chance of featuring in West London this time around. Take our…

Odds and preview for Premier League clash We’re still in January but are Arsenal’s chances of finishing in the top four already hanging by a thread? One win in their last four Premier League matches has seen the North Londoners fall six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. If that gap extends to nine points tonight, it’s hard to see a side as inconsistent as the…

Saturday racing odds, tips and preview With the 2019 Cheltenham Festival now less than two months away, things are really getting interesting at the races. Ed Chamberlin and the gang will hopefully bring us more clues about this year’s four-day showpiece with another afternoon of racing live on ITV4. With four races from Ascot, and should Haydock come through a 7.30am inspection, we’ll have…

[ad_1] Rory McIlroy believes he has learned a lot from last year as he looks to end his run of not winning when playing in the final group. Former world number one Rory McIlroy (5/2 – Tournament of Champions Outright) says he is happy to have another chance at winning a tournament from the final group after keeping himself in contention at the Sentry…

[ad_1] The dust has settled on the regular season It’s knockout football from here to the Super Bowl! It’s Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. One match this Saturday night UK-time, one in the early hours of Sunday, and two more on Sunday evening. One or two clubs have agonisingly missed out (see file marked ‘Pittsburgh’). Some came with a proverbial wet sail (Philadelphia),…

[ad_1] Angelique Kerber (8/1 Women’s Australian Open 2019) has warned her rivals that her form is trending nicely ahead of the Australian Open. The German won at Melbourne Park in 2016, a success that kicked off a magnificent year which also included finals at both the Olympics and Wimbledon, as well as a second Grand Slam crown in New York. Inevitably the 30-year-old found…

[ad_1] By William Hill Last Updated: 20th September 2018 When it comes to betting on sports, there’s nothing more dramatic and exciting than boxing. With up to 12 rounds of action taking, a backed fight brings a whole new level of enjoyment. This is a guide on how to bet on round betting.  Whether punters are looking for a punt on a British bout…

[ad_1] By News Team Last Updated: 18th May 2018 Greyhound racing has a long and illustrious history in the UK and still remains one of the most watched sports today. It is also a hugely popular destination for a night out, with venues attracting a large number of visitors each and every week. There are still over twenty tracks operating in England, with a…

[ad_1] Tadhg Furlong has slammed the suggestion that Leinster rest their star players so as to prioritise the European Champions Cup, but the Ireland and Lions tighthead prop admitted there was “a bigger feel” around the reigning champions in the run-up to Sunday’s crucial final pool match away to Wasps. The management of players’ workload is always a hot topic as fans and pundits…

[ad_1] Unai Emery admits defeat to Chelsea on Saturday would signal the end of any chances Arsenal had of finishing in the top four in the Premier League. Arsenal manager Unai Emery admits the Gunners can kiss goodbye to their hopes of claiming a top-four finish this season if they lose at home to Chelsea on Saturday (Saturday Live Match Specials – A Goal…

[ad_1] Elegant Escape (5/1 – Welsh Grand National) has a number of factors in his favour ahead of today’s Welsh Grand National as trainer Colin Tizzard attempts to repeat the magic touch that saw his charge Native River prevail two years ago. Like Native River, Tizzard’s sole entrant is six years old and in recent years it has paid to stick with the younger…

[ad_1] Rory McIlroy (12/1 Masters Outright) feels patience is the key to his game as he goes in search of an elusive first Masters title in April. The 29-year-old finished in a tie for fourth on his debut at the restricted-field Sentry Tournament of Champions on Sunday after ending with a round of 72. He could not match Xander Schauffele, who carded a superb…