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Champions League is hotting up in Group C Group C is finely poised going into a pivotal fourth match day. Paris Saint-Germain are 9/1 to bag the Champions League trophy. But they’re in danger of an early elimination, star man Neymar has said they have to play like ‘it’s the last game of our lives’ in Naples. Carlo Ancelotti's men are 7/4 to win…

Fulham boss could be next through the exit door The Premier League is an unforgiving league and Fulham are finding that out first hand. After a run of five-straight league defeats Slavisa Jokanovic is now just 4/6 to be the next Prem boss to get the boot. They looked so stylish in their Championship promotion campaign but last season’s stars Ryan Sessegnon and Tom…

Odds and look-ahead for the weekend’s Gridiron It’s crunch time in the NFL this weekend. There’s a chance for Mike Vrabel and co. to get revenge for their playoff exit, while it’s do-or-die time for a host of playoff hopefuls. Ahead of the Week 10 action, we take a look at the issues around three titanic clashes – and deliver the odds… Can unfancied…

Xherdan Shaqiri has been dropped from Liverpool's Champions League squad that will face Serbian side Red Star Belgrade tomorrow night. The decision has been made by manager Jurgen Klopp, due to Shaqiri's Kosovan-Albanian heritage, which could provoke Red Star's supporters due to historic conflicts between Serbia and Kosovo. Xherdan Shaqiri made huge headlines during last summer's FIFA World Cup, when he and Switzerland teammate…

Midfielder has been superb since his summer arrival Borussia Dortmund have been a revelation so far this season. The Bundesliga leaders are unbeaten in all competitions under Lucien Favre and their vibrant attacking play has been a joy to watch. Marco Reus, Jadon Sancho and Paco Alcacer have won plenty of plaudits for their contributions, but summer signing Axel Witsel has been vital in…

Odds and preview of the NBA action Another week and, as always, there’s plenty to talk about in the NBA. You have the good in Trae Young, the bad with Cleveland Cavaliers but also the downright inspiring in Derrick Rose. The East is headed up by Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks losing just two games between them. Golden State Warriors have muscled their way…

Winner cashes in on Man Utd v Newcastle The smart money in October was most definitely on Manchester United v Newcastle United as one savvy customer landed a huge 1171/1 shot on United's epic 3-2 comeback win at Old Trafford. The match was the Premier League’s early evening kick-off on Saturday 6th October – meaning our victor hit the top early doors and stayed…

Boxer Tony Bellew has warned opponent Oleksandr Usyk to focus on him before planning ahead for a potential bout with Anthony Joshua. Bellew will challenge for each of Usyk's five cruiserweight belts at the Manchester Arena next weekend, and the 35-year-old year believes that fans are wrong to underestimate him, citing his first victory over David Haye as an example of his ability to…

Betting Preview and odds for Premier League clash Chelsea will be looking to keep up the heat on Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League when they take on Crystal Palace this afternoon. The Blues are still unbeaten under Maurizio Sarri. But Palace have developed a habit of picking up points at Stamford Bridge in recent years. Who will prevail…

Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles has spoken out in defence of controversial club owner Mike Ashley, describing the Sports Direct billionaire as a “nice guy”. Lascelles committed his long-term future to the club earlier this week, signing a new six-year contract that will see him remain at St James' Park until the 2024/25 season. Since taking over as Newcastle owner back in 2007, Mike Ashley…

Odds and preview for tonight’s game The weekend’s Championship action kicks off tonight with a crunch match at Villa Park. Out-of-sorts pair Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers are both in need of a big result. New Villa boss Dean Smith is bidding to kick-start the new era following successive defeats. Meanwhile, the Trotters need a morale-boosting result after one point from five games. Ahead…

Weekend racing odds and preview Thistlecrack may be missing, but there’s still plenty to get excited about on ITV4 this afternoon before the Breeders’ Cup takes centre stage in the evening. Ed Chamberlin and co. will be stationed at Wetherby for three contests, including the Charlie Hall Chase. There’s also an exciting four-race offering from Ascot, where the Sodexo Gold Cup rounds out the…

Odds and preview ahead of huge Prem clash All eyes of the football world will be on the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening as Arsenal take on Liverpool. The Gunners are on a 12-match unbeaten run. Liverpool haven’t lost a league game so far this campaign and are 11/4 to win the title. This game is a notorious high-scoring fixture in recent years and you can…

This week’s rankings feature minimal movement at the top but plenty of subplots beneath the surface Below are the new S&P+ rankings after college football’s Week 9. A reminder: S&P+ is intended to be predictive and forward looking. Good predictive ratings are not résumé ratings, and they don’t give you bonus points for wins and losses. They simply compare expected output to actual output…

British golfer Justin Rose has admitted that he is aiming to return to the top of the world rankings, ahead of the upcoming Turkish Airlines Open in Antayla. The 38-year-old claimed a hard fought victory at the event last year, carding an impressive -18 to see off nearest competitors Nicolas Colsaerts and Dylan Frittelli. Rose now has another chance to successfully defend a title…