Rafael Nadal is aiming for his ninth ATP Monte Carlo title on the spin this week and the ‘King of Clay’ is a red-hot 1/2 favourite. Nadal was a fresh-faced 16-year-old when he was knocked out in the third round by Guillermo Coria in April 2003. Since then he has not last a match at the Monaco-based tournament winning a […]
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VIDEO: An incredible tennis shot you won’t want to miss
World number four Agnieszka Radwanska has pulled off one of the best tennis shots we have seen in a while at the Sony Open in Miami. In the quarter-finals she defeated Kirsten Flipkens 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and this is easily the shot of the match, if not the shot of the entire tournament. It has everything […]
Betting News: Gareth Bale, Cheltenham and ATP Dubai
Football Gareth Bale goes in search of his 22nd goal for Tottenham tonight as Spurs travel to West Ham looking to leapfrog Chelsea in to third place. The Hammers are starting to struggle in the top tier after a promising start with just one win in their last eight games – and crucially just four goals. […]
One Murr’ chance to get money back on the Australian Open
Having already paid out on 30 men’s Australian Open singles games which were decided in a 5th set, including Andy Murray’s semi-final win over Roger Federer which alone cost over £50k, Paddy Power is now almost certain to have to refund on the final between the Scot and rival Novak Djokovic. The offer: We will […]
Australian Open preview: Murray in great shape for Djokovik challenge
By Aidan Elder | Australian Open The sailing couldn’t have been more plain. Wonderfully and economically plain. If Andy, Judy and Ivan Lendl sat down at some point prior to the Australian Open and plotted an ideal path to glory, it surely wouldn’t have looked as carefree as this. It’s been a cakewalk for Andy […]
Murray on course for back-to back Grand Slams
By Andrew Robinson Andy Murray takes on Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open Men’s final on Sunday morning – so expect some tears – no matter what the result. The Scot secured his passage to the final after a tense encounter with Roger Federer earlier on Friday but almost threw it away failing to serve out the match in […]
Great news for punters and Andy Murray from the Australian Open
By Aidan Elder | Chief Sports Writer MURRAY PROGRESSES TO THE 4th ROUND AN INCREDIBLE 27 REFUNDS THANKS TO OUR 5th SET MONEY-BACK SPECIAL DJOKOVIC STRUGGLES PAST WAWRINKA There was a lot of swearing, grumpy cries of anguish and looking forlornly to the heavens. Yes, it was pretty much business as usual for Andy Murray […]
Betting news on the FA Cup, Andy Murray, Judd Trump and today’s racing
Football Today is not just a normal Tuesday because it is getting a healthy sprinkling of FA Cup magic. There are nine fixtures in all tonight as 18 teams look to progress to the fourth round of the cup via a replay. Six Premier League teams are in action including an all top-flight affair as West Brom host QPR. […]
Betting news on the title race, Australian Open, Masters snooker and today’s racing!
Football Andy Gray and a whole host of punters crashed in on the 4/1 Manchester double yesterday as the top two teams continued to rack up the points. League leaders United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford with Robin Van Persie scoring his 21st goal in all competitions this season. City kept the gap at seven […]
Ladies Australian Open preview: In-form Serena has six appeal
By Sean Goff | Tennis Serena Williams is back to her brilliant best and is Paddy Power’s 5/6 favourite to win her sixth Australian Open title in Melbourne. The World No 3 rolled her ankle in the tournament last season forcing her to withdraw and will be doubly-determined to pick up the season’s opening Grand Slam […]
Aussie Open preview: Is Murray ready to slam Djokovic Down Under?
By Sean Goff | Sports Reporter Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has established himself as the best player in the world and is even money with Paddy Power to win his third Australian Open on the bounce – his fourth in total. Britain’s Andy Murray – fresh from his season-opening win in […]
Betting news on the transfer movers, the Australian Open and today’s racing
Football The transfer window is wide open and there’s more than a little draught coming through. First up Mario Balotelli and Roberto Mancini’s bust-up. There was plenty of handbags at City’s training ground yesterday after a naughty tackle from Balotelli on Scott Sinclair and it could result in Super Mario heading elsewhere. Despite his maverick behaviour, Zlatan […]
Betting news on ‘Operation Rafa’, the Australian Open and today’s racing
Football Alex Ferguson’s ‘Operation Rafa’ continues to go well at Stamford bridge as Chelsea crumbled to a 1-0 defeat against bottom of the table QPR. Rangers picked up a crucial three points thanks to Shaun Wright-Phillips goal ten minutes before the final whistle. Harry Redknapp’s side are now level on points with Reading and just five points […]
Tennis preview: Contenders limber up for Australian Open with Brisbane prep
By Andrew Robinson Reigning champion Andy Murray faces local hero John Millman on Thursday as the ATP Brisbane International kicks off the 2013 tennis season ahead of the Australian Open on January 14. Millman (23) is a rising star on the Aussie circuit given a wildcard into the Australian Open after taking his ranking from 541 to […]
Is Bradley Wiggins a shoo-in for BBC Sports Personality of the Year award?
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012 will be announced this Sunday. For once, it’s more competitive than a paternity test on the Jermey Kyle Show, with a whole host of athletes who have had stellar years battling it out for the accolade. Bradley Wiggins is the red-hot odds-on favourite after his incredible year on […]
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