This is the best I’ve seen Patrick Reed play, but he’s not in my top picks for the Masters February 24, 2020 Seven under par for the day after 14 holes and holding a two-shot lead, Bryson DeChambeau looked absolutely nailed on to win the WGC-Mexico Championship on Sunday. But from there his run of birdies dried up and he bogeyed 17, opening the door for fellow American Patrick Reed to steal in and claim his second [...]
Arsenal 3-2 Everton: Gunners come out on top of end-to-end game between two work-in-progress Premier League sides February 23, 2020 Intrigue was never going to be in short supply in a match between two Premier League teams overhauled by high-profile new managers still harbouring faint hopes of European qualification. Still, Arsenal’s narrow victory in a five-goal contest that swung one way then the other – from Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s acrobatic first-minute goal to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s decisive [...]
England 24-12 Ireland: Johnny Sexton’s struggles help England record confidence-boosting win at Twickenham February 23, 2020 The build-up to England’s Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham on Sunday was dominated by one storyline. England captain Owen Farrell coming up against his father, Ireland head coach Andy, was an understandable focus, given the importance of both figures. But before England’s 24-12 win was over it was clear that particular aspect had [...]
Coronavirus: Tokyo hits back at ‘inappropriate’ suggestions London could host 2020 Olympics February 21, 2020 Tokyo governor Yurilo Koike has labelled claims London would be ready to host the 2020 Olympics if necessary as “inappropriate”. While a number of sporting events having been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, Japan has been determined to get this year’s Olympic Games on. Earlier this week, the Conservative Party’s London mayoral candidate Shaun [...]
David Pipe looks ahead to his runners over the coming days February 20, 2020 THERE is still no sign of the rain stopping and we continue to get soaked down here. Our spirits were lifted by RAMSES DE TEILLEE last weekend as he booked his ticket to the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival with a gutsy win at Haydock. He is tough and battle-hardened and although he may bump into [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Take a Flyer on Triumph hope Fujimoto in Adonis February 20, 2020 LESS than three weeks to go now until the start of the Cheltenham Festival and there are a few hopefuls lining up at Kempton tomorrow looking to book their place at Prestbury Park. Plenty of trainers have used the Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (1.50pm) as a stepping-stone to the Triumph Hurdle in the past and tomorrow’s [...]
Home advantage will see England overcome Ireland in the Farrell family showdown at Twickenham February 20, 2020 The Six Nations returns this weekend after a break and Sunday brings a mouth-watering contest at Twickenham, where England host Ireland. As ever, it’s set to be a huge game between two of the world’s top five teams and there’s plenty at stake, too. Ireland are eyeing a Triple Crown and are still on course [...]
Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder 2: Heavyweight duo’s trilogy plan leaves Anthony Joshua left out in the cold February 20, 2020 They may have just one of the four heavyweight world titles between them but, 14 months after their first fight, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are still the main attraction in boxing’s most popular division. Following their split-decision draw of 2018, Wilder and Fury will put their undefeated records on the line in a highly-anticipated [...]
Tottenham 0-1 RB Leipzig: Striker struggles hamper Spurs in disappointing first-leg defeat February 19, 2020 Jose Mourinho got his excuses in early ahead of tonight’s Champions League game against RB Leipzig. “The situation couldn’t be worse,” he said, following the news of Son Heung-min’s fractured arm. “There is nothing we can do.” But regardless of the extenuating circumstances Tottenham should still be displeased with their first-leg defeat to a side [...]
England have entered a new era and have a good chance of challenging Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup February 19, 2020 England begin their Women’s Twenty20 World Cup campaign against South Africa on Sunday and it is an exciting time for the side. Many of the faces remain the same but they have a new head coach in charge after Lisa Keightley replaced Mark Robinson in January. Although Keightley is familiar to many, having previously been [...]