Tottenham face a fading force in Bayern Munich in the Champions League October 1, 2019 When Bayern Munich were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage three seasons ago it appeared to mark the beginning of their decline. A 6-3 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid saw them exit the competition at the earliest stage since 2011. They rebounded with a sixth semi-final appearance in seven seasons in [...]
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: McTominay and Aubameyang trade blows as both sides underperform September 30, 2019 Received wisdom in football states that a draw leaves both teams happy – a point apiece, something to take from your efforts, at least you didn’t lose. Manchester United and Arsenal drew tonight, and yet such are the weaknesses of both sides that both managers should be displeased with a single point. United faced a [...]
Hong Kong Betting Tips: Expect Ezra to be riding shotgun in closing stages September 30, 2019 IN WHAT should prove a highly competitive and informative racecard at Sha Tin this morning, it could pay to follow the fortunes of trainer Tony Millard. The South African former champion trainer, who will always be associated with legendary HK champion Ambitious Dragon, has started the season well, with three winners and eight places from [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Ting can bring home the win with Elegance September 30, 2019 RACING returns to Hong Kong tomorrow and those attending Sha Tin are in for a treat as the racecourse hosts a star-studded card to celebrate the 70th National Day. All eyes will be on Beauty Generation, the world’s highest-rated mile horse, when he steps out onto the turf for the Group Three Celebration Cup Handicap [...]
Dundee switch helped Victor Perez break his European Tour duck at St Andrews September 30, 2019 When Victor Perez relocated from his native France to Dundee last year it was to be with his Scottish girlfriend, who is studying dentistry there. But the move has also sharpened his seaside golf and that paid off in famous fashion on Sunday, when he won his maiden European Tour title at the Alfred Dunhill [...]
Australia 25-29 Wales: Gatland’s side dig deep to hold onto “massive” win and determine their own World Cup pathway September 29, 2019 As a head coach in a long tournament it is down to you to keep your players focused on what’s in front. Wins are enjoyed, of course, but they should always be followed by assertions that more tests await. After Wales’s hard-fought Rugby World Cup win over Australia, Warren Gatland followed the ascribed path of [...]
Did Manchester United and Arsenal break each other last season? September 29, 2019 It was Arsenal who broke Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United towards the end of last season, or so the theory goes. United arrived at Emirates Stadium on 10 March at the height of Solskjaer’s reign, just days after their improbable Champions League comeback at Paris Saint-Germain – their 14th win from 17 games under the [...]
Horse racing betting tips: French raider Earthlight can dominate race of the season September 26, 2019 THERE is something magical about this time of year. The days are gradually getting shorter as summer gives way to autumn and soon the leaves will begin to drop. It is also the time of year when the cream of the two-year-old crop rises to the surface as big reputations are finally put on the [...]
England 45-7 United States: George Ford stars as Red Rose click into gear in Kobe heat September 26, 2019 After their meek opener against Tonga, today’s World Cup game with the USA was an opportunity for all of England’s players, but none more so than George Ford. Named captain by Eddie Jones, the Leicester Tigers fly-half was handed responsibility for leading the side, directing traffic and implementing tactics. He grabbed the chance with both [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Tropbeau can give Fabre more success at Newmarket September 26, 2019 SURPRISINGLY the one name missing from the training roll of honour for the Juddmonte Cheveley Park Stakes (2.25pm) is Andre Fabre. There aren’t many big races missing from his CV, but this six furlong Group One prize for two-year-olds has so far eluded the legendary trainer. However, that could be about to change tomorrow as [...]