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Odds and preview ahead of day two Day one was filled with upsets as Kei Nishikori scored a win over second-seed Roger Federer in the opening match. What followed was an epic at the O2 Arena as Kevin Anderson won 12-10 in a second-set tie-break to overcome young upstart Dominic Thiem. Today sees top-man Novak Djokovic take centre-stage after the competitive Alexander Zverev and…

We look ahead to the Nations League The Premier League is on hiatus and the Nations League is back. But just what is possible from the final round of group matches? We’ve taken a look at the permutations for each of the four home nations. England It’s all up for grabs for Gareth Southgate’s men. The Three Lions could yet go through to the…

NBA and Bundesliga also feature It’s been another huge weekend of sport, from Premier League crackers to crucial Bundesliga clashes – as well as action across the Atlantic. We take a look back at five major talking points, kicking off with the NFL where Mike Vrabel’s men pulled off one of the season’s most eye-catching results… Titans get playoff revenge to leave Patriots reeling…

Preview and odds for Premier League clash The red and blue halves of Manchester go into battle this afternoon as Manchester City host Manchester United. League leaders City will be looking to maintain their unbeaten record. But United will feel like they can beat anyone after winning away to Juventus in midweek. Add in the rivalry between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho and it’s…

In 1999, Pep Guardiola turned to Xavi Hernández. “You will retire me, but there’s this kid who will retire us both,” he said, referring to Andrés Iniesta, who he’d just seen compete in the Nike Cup youth tournament. That was the way that baton was supposed to be passed. From Guardiola to Xavi to Iniesta. But then what? Guardiola’s prediction came true and the…

As an individual moment, a snapshot, it was surely one of the best of Cristiano Ronaldo’s long and illustrious career. The way he watched the clipped pass from Leonardo Bonucci come over his shoulder, the way he struck the ball flush on the full volley, the velocity generated, and the stage – a Champions League game against his former club, Manchester United. Of course,…

Racing insight from top jockey The rain is certainly coming now, and because of that we are going to have some cracking racing in the weeks ahead. I have some lovely horses to look forward to riding once the ground softens, and it was great to ride Kateson to victory during the week, the first of my big guns to come out. There is…

Weekend racing odds and preview There’s something for everyone on ITV4 this afternoon, with flat racing from Doncaster and jumps action from Aintree and Wincanton. The Badger Ales Trophy is the standout betting heat, where Paul Nicholls is aiming for his fifth winner since 2008. Can he saddle El Bandit or Present Man to victory? Or will there be a shock from further down…

Preview and odds for Premier League tie Saturday night’s Premier League action comes from south of the Thames as Crystal Palace host Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park. With Newcastle United and Huddersfield Town winning last week, Palace are now just three points from the foot of the table. Can they get anything from a Spurs side buoyed by a last-gasp comeback against PSV Eindhoven…

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has called on budding talents Declan Rice and Grady Diangana to continue to improve, and take the next step to fulfilling their potential. Rice has made a bright start to the 2018/19 season since moving from central defence into midfield, and Diangana has also turned heads around the London Stadium since receiving a call up to the senior team.…

Premier League attention turns to Manchester this weekend, as City and United contest their first derby of the season. City remain unbeaten this season, of course, and United are fresh off that unlikely win in Turin on Wednesday night. Here’s the stats digest… • Kevin De Bruyne is Pep Guardiola’s only absentee. • Jose Mourinho is without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Valencia, while Alexis…

After getting another three points in the bag against Sheffield United last weekend, Nottingham Forest host Stoke City, at The City Ground, on Saturday Afternoon and having lost just one of their last eleven home Championship matches, Forest fans may well be entitled to believe there is some value in their price, provided by BetBright, below: Full Time Result Nottingham Forest – 6/4 Draw…

Some top racing to look forward to on Saturday and BetBright Ambassador, Nick Luck, is here with his tips for Wincanton and Doncaster… Wincanton 1.50 – Litterale Ci This is a warm little handicap for mares, but there’s a case to be made that top weight Litterale Ci has more in hand of the handicapper than most, looking value for far more than the…

We get the latest from the Tizzard stables ahead of a busy weekend Saturday – Aintree 2.10 Vision Des Flos It’s a much busier weekend for us now the rain has finally come, although we could still do with a drop more!   Vison Des Flos is a brilliant jumper normally, he was just a bit keen last time, pecked on landing and lost Tom…

Juventus v Manchester United among the picks A punter from East London has won £55,089.64 off an incredible £1.20 football accumulator in one of Coral’s Stratford shops. The bet consisted of nine selections, including Manchester United’s last-gasp victory over Juventus, which also required both teams to score. The bettor didn’t just stick to the Champions League either. Our mystery punter also picked out matches…