Unflappable Brooks Koepka shows why he’s world No1 and tees up intriguing FedEx Cup battle with Rory McIlroy July 29, 2019 Major wins may have been behind Brooks Koepka’s rise to world No1 but he was always going to start becoming more prolific across the board – he is just too good not to. The American underlined that fact in magnificent style on Sunday, winning only his third PGA Tour event outside of the Majors at [...]
Shane Williams interview: ‘This is the strongest Wales squad I’ve ever seen. They need this World Cup.’ July 29, 2019 Shane Williams has seen plenty of great Wales teams. In recent history he has been a crucial part of most of them, winning two Grand Slams and a world player of the year award in a glittering career in a red shirt. But none of those sides, according to the former winger, are as good [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Suedois can make it third time lucky in Lennox Stakes July 29, 2019 IF AT first you don’t succeed, try and try again. That’s the motto by which SUEDOIS and the David O’Meara camp are sticking to as they bid to land this afternoon’s Qatar Lennox Stakes (3.00pm) after two near misses in recent seasons. The evergreen eight-year-old suffered traffic problems before rattling home to finish third only [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Pinatubo to mount another big challenge in Vintage renewal July 29, 2019 RARELY can I remember a more appropriate name for a race than the Vintage Stakes (2.25pm) at Goodwood this afternoon. There may only be seven declared, but it has the potential to be one of the best two-year-old races run in either England or Ireland so far this season. Not only do we have the [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Cross Counter out to silence hat-trick seeking Stradivarius July 29, 2019 PLENTY are still talking about Saturday’s epic King George duel between Enable and Crystal Ocean which is quite rightly being billed as one of the greatest races of the modern era. Remarkably, only a few days later, there is the potential for another titanic tussle with the first, second and fourth home from last month’s [...]
Championship favourites Fulham ‘cautiously optimistic’ of bouncing back to Premier League July 28, 2019 A year ago Fulham were about to embark on a keenly anticipated return to the Premier League with the full weight of billionaire owner Shahid Khan behind them. They had been promoted via the play-offs, but a 23-match unbeaten run, football that Pep Guardiola would have been proud of and an injection of cash for [...]
Unlikely hero Jack Leach bails England out after yet another collapse against Ireland July 25, 2019 At the start of day two of England’s one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s, Jack Leach’s efforts with the bat as nightwatchman were merely good fun; an unsubstantial and inconsequential starter ahead of the awaiting main course. As he progressed, playing accomplished shots to get the hosts off to a steady start, his innings ticked [...]
The Bowyer effect: Charlton boss has restored belief and can steer his side clear of the drop July 25, 2019 With the dawn of another season brings a renewed sense of optimism for many football fans, despite the tribulations they may have endured over the course of the preceding months and years. Down at The Valley things are no different. Charlton may have endured a turbulent time in the last half decade under unpopular owner [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Could be Addeybb to remember if forecast rain arrives July 25, 2019 WHILE most of the UK have been reaching for the sun cream this week, it could be a very different story over the weekend if the weather forecasters are to be believed. Rain is expected at York and if it falls heavily the complexion of tomorrow’s Sky Bet York Stakes (3.15pm) will change completely. If [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Island Of Life to cause a big shock in International at massive price July 25, 2019 RACING purists get their fix in the King George at 3.40pm, but for punters the big betting race of the day is undoubtedly the Moet & Chandon International Stakes (3.00pm). A total of 29 runners are set to go to post and the big question is what the ground is going to be like come [...]