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 […]
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 […]
Betting news on Manchester United, Andy Murray and Scotland hoping for a miracle
Football The details of Manchester United’s latest totally inevitable comeback against Aston Villa dominates the sports headlines this morning. Twitter went a bit crazy about the whole thing, but once the whirlwind of praise/indignant disbelief died down, it left United with a four point cushion at the top of the league and moved them into […]
Betting News on Murray, Middlesbrough and the November Handicap
Football Middlesbrough face Sheffield Wednesday at the Riverside Stadium tonight looking to extend their eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions. A win would send the Teesiders to the top of the Championship table – two points clear of current leaders Crystal Palace – who face Derby on Saturday. England reject Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick […]
Betting news on Mancini, Federer, US election
Football It’s make or break for Manchester City’s Champions League campaign as they face the Dutch champions Ajax at the Etihad in Group D. The Citizens face a mini-injury crisis and have to win to have even the remotest chance of progressing. Defeat will further fuel speculation over Roberto Mancini’s future after erratic tactical behaviour a […]







