Wimbledon 2015 betting tips July 9, 2015 Barring Rafael Nadal’s second round slip-up to Dustin Brown, and Stan Wawrinka’s quarter-final reverse against Richard Gasquet, this year’s Wimbledon has been pretty much business as usual. Read more: Flawless Fed serves up stiff test of Murray title credentials The world’s top three convene in the semis, where they are joined by Gasquet. [...]
Wimbledon 2015 betting tips: Back deadly Djokovic to beat Gasquet in four-set semi July 9, 2015 Despite not playing his best tennis at this year’s Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic finds himself in yet another Grand Slam semi-final that he should win. Read more: Wimbledon 2015 betting tips The Serb was unspectacularly solid in the quarters when seeing off former US Open winner Marin Cilic. But his epic match against Kevin [...]
Darley July Cup betting tips: Astaire may be able to blitz July Cup rivals from the front July 9, 2015 There is an ‘Ashes’ feel to tomorrow’s Darley July Cup (3.45pm) as England and Australia go head-to-head for the six furlong Group One prize. Read more: Back Amazing Maria at Falmouth Stakes Charlie Hills’ Muhaarar, a devastatingly impressive winner of the Commonwealth Cup at last month’s Royal meeting, heads the home contingent and is [...]
Falmouth Stakes betting tips: Amazing Maria at great price if back to her very best July 9, 2015 A field of nine fillies tackle Newmarket's 'Bunbury Mile' for this afternoon’s Falmouth Stakes (3.15pm), and it's recent Royal Ascot winner Amazing Maria that jumps out as the value bet. Read more: Astaire may be able to blitz July Cup rivals The grey daughter of Mastercraftsman was a pretty smart two-year-old when handled by [...]
Wimbledon prize money: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to take career earnings past $70m July 9, 2015 Serena Williams took her career earnings over $70m (£45m) with a swift straight sets semi-final win over Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon today. In an easier (and quicker) victory than against British competitor Heather Watson last week, Williams won 6-2, 6-4. Read more: Serena Williams argues women deserve greater show court time The iconic five-time champion reached [...]
Fifa bans disgraced official Chuck Blazer from football for life July 9, 2015 Disgraced US football chief Chuck Blazer has been suspended from football for life by Fifa's ethics committee. Read more: The weird and wonderful world of Chuck Blazer The former Fifa official has admitted to accepting bribes – including during bids for both the 1998 and 2010 World Cups – over a period of nearly 20 years. In [...]
Ashes 2015: Joe Root rides his luck to stoke England revival July 8, 2015 Centurion Joe Root admitted that he rode his luck before leading England’s recovery from a treacherous opening to the first Investec Test against Australia at Cardiff yesterday. Read more: Cook vows to go on attack to win Ashes Vice-captain Root once again proved England’s driving force after the hosts slumped to 43-3, joining forces [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Andy Murray says Federer thrashing at ATP World Finals is a distant memory July 8, 2015 Britain's Andy Murray insists the scars incurred from his humiliating defeat to world No2 Roger Federer during their last encounter have long since healed as the duo clash for a place in the Wimbledon final tomorrow. Read more: Murray is third-highest earning man at Wimbledon Third seed Murray surged into the last four of [...]
Tour de France 2015: Mark Cavendish outpaced again as Germany dominates July 8, 2015 Britain's Mark Cavendish had no excuses this time after being out-sprinted again by German Andre Greipel at the Tour de France yesterday. Read more: Froome – success stokes fire ahead of Tour de France Etixx-QuickStep rider Cavendish darted for the line with 300km to go but was denied a 26th stage win on the [...]
Open 2015: Rory McIlroy accepts defence hopes are over July 8, 2015 Open champion Rory McIlroy has admitted defeat in his battle to overcome an ankle injury in time to defend his title at St Andrews next week. Read more: Rory absence would be Major let-down McIlroy, 26, was left on crutches and in a protective boot after he ruptured ligaments in his left leg when [...]