England 2-1 Croatia: Five things we learned as Harry Kane sends hosts through to the Nations League semi-finals November 18, 2018 With time ticking away at Wembley England appeared to be heading towards another disappointing defeat at the hands of their newest international rival. But, unlike in this year's World Cup semi-final, it was the hosts who finished on the front foot, clinching a 2-1 win over Croatia. The Nations League may not carry the prestige [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Mister Whitaker looks all Gold back at Cheltenham November 15, 2018 EVEN though it supposedly kicked-off last month, the real start of the National Hunt season for many is at Cheltenham this weekend. The feature race of their three-day November meeting is tomorrow’s BetVictor Gold Cup (2.25pm) which looks as competitive as ever. A maximum field of 20 were declared yesterday, with the weights headed by [...]
Horse racing betting: David Pipe on his Cheltenham team this weekend November 15, 2018 WE HAVE historically had plenty of success at Cheltenham’s November Meeting and I was delighted that both of ours got into tomorrow’s BetVictor Gold Cup (2.25pm). I’m really looking forward to seeing KING’S SOCKS back in action as this has been the plan for some time. It may have looked like he didn’t get home [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Movie Legend looks ready to whip up a storm November 15, 2018 THERE is nothing anyone can do about the weather, but the continued lack of rain is proving to be a huge headache for most trainers. Just as the heavens open and the ground starts to soften, a prolonged period of dry weather follows and we’re back to good ground with only a couple of weeks [...]
England 3-0 USA: Five things we learned as Wayne Rooney’s final match ends in convincing Wembley win November 15, 2018 The night was billed as Wayne Rooney’s big send-off, but the Wembley crowd couldn’t help but be drawn in by Jadon Sancho. The 18-year-old winger was unfazed by making his first start for England in the national stadium as the Three Lions cruised to a 3-0 victory over the USA. Sancho showcased exactly why Gareth [...]
Premier League executive chairman to receive £5m golden handshake despite widespread criticism November 15, 2018 The Premier League will give its outgoing executive chairman a £5m leaving bonus after top-flight clubs were asked to contribute to the sum. Richard Scudamore will receive the money over the next three years as part of a non-compete agreement and in light of his ongoing advisory role, the Premier League said today. The company [...]
Ollie Phillips: Experimental England need to use Japan match as opportunity to show their attacking credentials November 15, 2018 Eddie Jones has made 11 changes for England’s match against Japan on Saturday, which leaves him open to accusations of playing a second-string side. But looking at the XV it isn't quite that simple. Instead it highlights their strength and depth with exciting options all over the pitch. Japan are clearly the easiest of the [...]
Five key ways data analytics is changing the way tennis is played November 15, 2018 Data has an ever-increasing presence in tennis as coaches use new analytical tools to gain the slightest, but all-important, advantages for their players. Leading figures from the sport discussed new trends this week at an event held by Infosys in London to coincide with the ATP Finals. Here are five key ways in which data [...]
Revealed: The vast number of England players capped by Eddie Jones as Joe Cokanasiga and Ted Hill prepare for debuts against Japan November 15, 2018 Joe Cokanasiga and Ted Hill are set to make their England debuts against Japan on Saturday, taking the number of players capped during Eddie Jones’s three-year tenure to 66. Bath wing Cokanasiga, 21, has been named in a starting XV that features 11 changes to the side that narrowly lost to New Zealand last week, [...]
Max Verstappen’s rivalry with Esteban Ocon dates back almost a decade and their latest spat could be the first of many in Formula One November 15, 2018 When Max Verstappen shoved Esteban Ocon on Sunday in the weighing area at the Brazilian Grand Prix, fans were given a glimpse of what could be Formula One’s next big rivalry. The pair came to blows after the race because Verstappen was furious at being denied victory by a collision with Ocon, who was attempting [...]