Football fans will forever cherish the intense jubilation that comes with their team scoring a late winning goal.The celebrations are heightened even further when they come away from home, with Tottenham huge beneficiaries of this in May 2010.City and Spurs battled it out in 2010 for a coveted Champions League spotGettyAs full time approached, it was Crouch who emerged as the match-winnerAFPSpurs travelled to Manchester City for their penultimate fixture of the 2009/10 Premier League season with a huge prize up for grabs.Champions League qualification for the first time in each of the clubs’ history was on the line during the clash at the Etihad Stadium.City, who saw the […]

Michael van Gerwen will not be in the final of the Players Championship finals for only the third time since 2013.The three-time world champion was thrashed 6-1 by Ian White in the first round on Friday night.X / @OfficialPDCVan Gerwen was dumped out of the Players Championship Finals in the first round[/caption]In a worrying setback for Mighty Mike, he watched on as his opponent averaged 102.69 and reeled in a 170 checkout on his way to victory.It is the first time the seven-time winner has been knocked out in the opening round since 2011.Meanwhile, world number 59 White is into the second round for the first time since 2020.Diamond did not even qualify for the tournament […]

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a major doubt for Liverpool’s visit to face Southampton this weekend.The right-back came off after 25 minutes during the 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield before the international break and hasn’t been seen since.Alexander-Arnold felt something in his hamstring and was withdrawnAFPHe then pulled out of the England squad for the November internationals.And heading into this match, there is a huge question mark over his availability.Here, talkSPORT.com looks into Alexander-Arnold’s situation.Is Trent Alexander-Arnold fit to face Southampton?As it stands, it’s looking unlikely that the right-back will feature on the south coast.This is […]

Arsenal hope to have Bukayo Saka available when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend.The 23-year-old was withdrawn in the second half of the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bride before the international break with a leg injury.Saka couldn’t continue for Arsenal against the BluesGettyHe subsequently missed the international break, along with eight other England stars.But ahead of the Gunners welcoming Forest this weekend, he’s back in training.Here, talkSPORT.com looks at the latest on Saka.Is Bukayo Saka fit to face Nottingham Forest?Mikel Arteta has indicated that Saka should be available to be involved against high-flying […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has set another goalscoring record with his latest strike for Al Nassr.However, the veteran forward still ended up on the losing side on Friday night.Ronaldo made history with his goal against Al Qadsiah on Friday nightGettyHis side hosted Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League as they looked to cut the lead at the top of the table.Al Nassr’s night got off to the perfect start as well, with Ronaldo opening the scoring with his 11th goal of the season.In doing so, he became the first player ever to score against 200 different opponents.Ronaldo achieved the feat on his first meeting with Al Qadsiah following their promotion last season.His effort was not […]

Petr Yan folded Urijah Faber like a deckchair in the final round of their 2019 bout at UFC 245.Yan was unbeaten in the UFC following his debut one year prior and confirmed his shot at championship gold after the devastating knockout victory.Yan essenitally retired Faber from MMA after the brutal KO in 20192019 Chris UngerThe 31-year-old would go on to finish MMA veteran Jose Aldo in his next bout to claim the UFC bantamweight strap for the first time.‘No Mercy’ takes on Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night 248 on Saturday night at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China.Elsewhere on the China card, No.2 ranked women’s strawweight Yan Xiaonan faces Brazil’s […]

Steven Gerrard has hailed the performances of Liverpool’s academy graduate Curtis Jones this season.The midfielder previously played under the Reds legend for their under-18s before breaking into the first-team.Gerrard has tipped Jones to become a ‘top, top international star’ during his careerGettyHe has since become a key part of Arne Slot’s Anfield revolution this season as well as making his international debut.Jones’ success is not a surprise to Gerrard, though, who worked with him as a 16 and 17-year-old.Under him, the local lad scored 16 goals and provided six assists in just 25 appearances for the under-18s during the 2017/18 season.He would go on to make […]

Reece James faces an uncertain future in football due to his ongoing injury problems.That’s the view of Troy Deeney after likening James’ plight to that of former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere who was forced into early retirement after injuries plagued his career.Chelsea captain Reece James is back in the treatment room after suffering a hamstring injuryGettyThe Chelsea skipper appeared set to put his injury hell behind him when he made his return in the Premier League defeat at Liverpool last month.James went on to feature in Chelsea’s following three league fixtures but disaster struck this past week when boss Enzo Meresca revealed the defender has suffered a new hamstring […]

Jack Grealish has revealed whether or not he would ever appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!The Manchester City winger has been a dream campmate for fans of the hit ITV show.Grealish responded to Ant and Dec about an appearance in the jungleGettyPresenters Ant and Dec even revealed their desire for him to appear on next year’s series in a video shared to social media.Dec added that he had asked Grealish about the rumours, with the 29-year-old sending a video message to respond.In the message, the England star explained: “Hey guys, Jack here. I’ve heard that a few of you guys want to see me in the jungle.“I can’t lie, it is something that I’d […]

Tyson Fury looks as though he has put on some extra timber for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.‘The Gypsy King’ fell to the first defeat of his professional career against Usyk in May but he will have the opportunity to exact his revenge on December 21 when they run it back in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Instagram - Tyson Fury Fury looks much heavier than he did for the first fight with Usyk[/caption]Fury admits he knows where he went wrong in their inaugural encounter and has told fans to expect a far more aggressive approach to the rematch.After drawing with Deontay Wilder in their first fight back in 2020, Fury packed on 17lbs for their sequel and blasted out ‘The Bronze Bomber’ […]

The Rock has long hinted at a career in politics and one of his greatest wrestling foes has advised him to give it a miss.Dwayne Johnson is arguably one of the biggest stars to ever succeed in the mainstream after making a start in the wild word of professional wrestling.The Rock has been a wildly popular figure for decadesWWEDebuting in WWE at the tail end of 1996, he was a staple part of the Attitude Era as a brash and cocky bad guy before going on to become one of the most popular performers in history.His charisma, style and multiple world championship wins only helped further shape his stardom for when Hollywood came calling, with Johnson going on to eventually become one of the […]

A woman who accused Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel has won her claim against him for damages in a High Court civil case.Nikita Hand said she was sexually assaulted in December 2018, accusing ex-UFC champion McGregor of ‘brutally raping and battering’ her in a hotel bedroom in Dublin.McGregor is one of the most well known athletes on the planetPAThe jury delivered its verdict at Dublin’s High Court on Friday.McGregor was ordered to pay Hand €248,603.60 (£206,556.03) in damages.Speaking after her victory, Hand, 35, said: “I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be – speak up, you have a voice […]

Formula 1 drivers are set to get together to discuss the smell of marijuana that has been wreaking havoc at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.F1 is back on the famous Sin City strip this weekend but the ‘incredible amount’ of weed smoke is rampant in the Nevada desert.Perez claimed he was tired of the weed smell around the Vegas circuitGettyMotorsport’s elite invested heavily to end their 24-year absence from the world’s ‘Entertainment Capital’ last season.F1 owners Liberty Media purchased the land for $240million and then forked out a similar amount in construction costs totalling nearly half a billion dollars for a Grand Prix in Las Vegas.As part of being in Vegas, F1 chiefs […]

Lionel Messi continues to break records while in the twilight of his career – but one stat has proved impossible for even him to top.The Argentine’s eight Ballons d’Or may be considered his crowning individual achievement, but his 91 goals in 2012 remain as impressive.Messi’s goal against Betis was the night he beat Muller’s 40-year-old recordGettyAt age 25, he was somehow just nine strikes away from reaching triple figures for club and country in a calendar year.Messi shattered Germany legend Gerd Muller’s haul of 85 goals that had stood since 1972 en route to capping a historic year for Barcelona.Over a decade later, neither of Cristiano Ronaldo or Robert […]

No list of all-time Premier League goals can be complete without Tony Yeboah’s memorable screamer against Liverpool in August 1995.As the ball dropped out of the Elland Road sky, Yeboah took a step back and smashed a volley off the underside of the bar and into the back of the net. Tony Yeboah is a Leeds United cult heroDespite making only 47 Premier League appearances across three seasons, it was this epic moment amongst others that left Yeboah with a lasting legacy in Leeds and Premier League folklore.But the Yeboah legacy does not end there.Now, there’s a new Yeboah on the block aiming for his own glory, as Tony’s nephew Kelvin hopes to claim MLS Cup glory with […]

Comments from Rodri about Vinicius Jr during an interview sparked a feisty response from Neymar on Instagram.This year’s Ballon d’Or was awarded to Manchester City star Rodri, the first Premier League player winner since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008.Rodri is the latest recipient of the Ballon d’OrAFPVinicius Jr was hotly tipped to receive the prestigious accolade that honours the world’s best men’s footballer for the previous season.However, Real Madrid snubbed the October awards ceremony in Paris when it was reported beforehand that he would not take the crown.It has since been revealed that just 41 points stood between Rodri in first and Vinicius Jr in second, an […]

Aston Villa host Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon for a Premier League clash.We at talkSPORT have picked out three of Sky Bet’s best looking odds boosts ahead of the clash, each of which be added straight into your bet slips using the links below.Get £40 in free bets with Sky BetAston Villa v Crystal Palace odds boosts:Morgan Rogers to have 2+ shots on target – (was 2/1) NOW 3/1 – CLAIM HEREEberechi Eze to score from outside the penalty area – (was 12/1) NOW 16/1 – CLAIM HEREOllie Watkins to score first and Aston Villa to win 3-1 – NOW 50/1 – CLAIM HEREAston Villa return from last week’s international break, the final one until March, looking to try […]

Daniel Jones is out as the face of the New York Giants.Just months after the franchise chose its signal-caller over superstar running back Saquon Barkley, Jones has been cast aside.Jones has been axed after failing to justify his contractGettyHe was reportedly deployed as a scout team safety during Thursday’s practice – a move that many fans thought went too far.Jones gave an emotional statement to the media after the session, speaking of his pride in representing Big Blue.And then on Friday he was released by the team, in a move first reported by ESPN’s Jordan Schultz. It was later reported that he is expected to clear waivers and be available as a free agent.But amid […]

Formula 1 returns to the famous Sin City strip for the second Las Vegas Grand Prix with Max Verstappen closing in on the world title.F1 made a triumphant splash in the Nevada desert last season with the debut of the billion-dollar track around the Las Vegas Boulevard.F1’s return to Vegas is part of a bumper weekend of sport – and you can watch it allGettyMotorsport’s elite ended their 24-year absence from the world’s ‘Entertainment Capital’ to capitalise on the emerging US market.However, America’s only night-time race has come at a cost to F1 fans across the pond – with a very early start in the UK.Passionate gearheads will undoubtedly set their alarms to watch […]

Ruben Amorim is set to take charge of Manchester United for the first time this weekend against Ipswich Town.Amorim arrived at Man United last week and he will be on the touchline on Sunday after succeeding Erik ten Hag.Amorim is ready for his first game in chargeGettyHe will take the place of Ruud van Nistelrooy who steadied the ship on an interim basis after Ten Hag’s sacking.Amorim has developed a reputation as one of Europe’s hottest coaches after guiding Sporting Lisbon to two league titles in four years.The former Portugal international was linked with the West Ham vacancy during the summer and travelled to London for talks.He ultimately rejected the Hammers’ […]

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Aston Villa take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with both hoping to bounce back in different parts of the table.And talkSPORT BET are offering new customers £30 in free bets when you bet £10 on the Premier League action!talkSPORT BET are offering new customers £30 in free bets when they bet £10!talkSPORT BET – Bet £10 on football get £30 free bets – CLAIM HERE*Palace have lost six and drawn four of their 11 games in the Premier League this season, putting them right into an unwanted relegation battle.Their main reason for that seems to be selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich without a proper replacement and putting a lot of the creative […]

To win the World Championship is to reach the pinnacle of darts. Only a handful of players have ever managed to get their hands on the title and this year’s tournament is almost ready to get going. Humphries won his first World Championship by beating LittlerGettyReigning champion Luke Humphries will be aiming to reclaim his trophy, but he’ll be challenged by teenage sensation Luke Littler among others. Among the challengers will be Michael Smith and Rob Cross who have won one World Championship each along with Gerwyn Price.Dennis Priestly and Raymond van Barneveld have also won the title once while World No.1 Humphries claimed his first crown in last year’s […]

Premier League clubs are not renowned for their patience when firing managers, and we’ve already had our first sacking of 2024/25.Despite signing a new deal in the summer, after a dreadful start to the season, Manchester United decided to sack Erik ten Hag.Ten Hag paid the price for a poor start to the campaignGettyHe became the first casualty of this campaign, but he almost certainly won’t be the last.It took until December last season for the first owner to swing their axe, but Paul Heckingbottom’s sacking as Sheffield United manager sparked Nottingham Forest into a similar decision with Steve Cooper.And now that Ten Hag’s been removed, a similar process could be […]

Joe Rogan has highlighted one key difference between two of the UFC’s greatest-ever fighters.Jon Jones is the current heavyweight title holder in Dana White’s promotion and the youngest-ever UFC champion of all time.Rogan works as a UFC commentator on top of his podcastGettyJones is also a two-division UFC champion, having dominated the light heavyweight roster for 10 years in a period when he defended his belt nine successive times.Conor McGregor, meanwhile, skyrocketed to superstardom in 2015 when he knocked out Jose Aldo after 13 seconds in their main event clash at UFC 194.‘The Notorious’ was crowned the brand-new featherweight champion on that night in December 2015, […]

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Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda claims he was interrogated in his pyjamas by United States border control before eventually being granted entrance.The Japanese star flew in ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix but it was far from plain sailing on arrival into the US.Tsunoda was left bemused after his brush with United States border controlGettyThe RB driver told reporters of his difficulties on Wednesday despite never having encountered issues on his previous two visits to the country this year for races held in Austin and Miami.“Luckily, they let me in after a couple of discussions,” he said. “Well, a lot of discussions, actually. I nearly got sent back home.” […]

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Since Punchestown have changed the John Durkan Chase from December to November, they have been reaping the rewards with stellar lineups. And this season is no different.Two-time Gold Cup hero and former John Durkan winner Galopin Des Champs makes his seasonal return against his old foe Fastorslow.You also have some of the top novices from last season in Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase winner Fact To File, as well as Grade 1 winners Inothewayurthinkin and Spillane’s Tower, only adding to what should be the most exciting running of the John Durkan ever.Here, I will give my thoughts on all runners and who will come out on top in Grade 1 John Durkan Chase.John Durkan Chase […]

What would you do if you first big break in football came with your fierce rivals?That’s exactly what happened to Blackburn’s Sondre Tronstad when he was offered a trial with Manchester United at the age of 14.Sondre Tronstad is a huge Liverpool fanRexA die-hard Liverpool fan from a family of Reds, the Norwegian international grew up with pictures of Anfield legends on his wall so knew exactly how excited young football fans in Lancashire would have been when he paid them a visit this week.Along with teammate Harry Leonard, the 29-year-old Blackburn star stopped by a local school to meet some young football fans as part of Rovers’ continued work in the community.Speaking to […]

Ruben Amorim has dismissed comparisons with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United by insisting he’s ‘different’ to his compatriot.Amorim has spoken to the media for the first time since he joined the Premier League giants as their new head coach.Amorim has met the media ahead of his United debutSky SportsHis debut as United boss comes on Sunday away to Ipswich Town in the Premier League, with his new club currently 13th in the table.Amorim is their sixth permanent appointment since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013, with fellow icon Mourinho the third.Mourinho delivered three trophies to Old Trafford and, as revealed on Friday, sent a message to his Portuguese […]

The Premier League returns this weekend following the final international break of the calendar year.Our very own Ally McCoist has picked his talkSPORT BET tips on matches across Saturday, and you can add his latest tip straight to your bet slip here.TalkSPORTAlly McCoist has chosen his acca for the week’s football on talkSPORT BET![/caption]Ally’s Acca: Arsenal, Bolton, Stockport and Livingston all to win – (was 13/2) NOW 15/2 – CLAIM HERE1. Arsenal to beat Nottingham Forest at home (Sat, 3pm)Arsenal will be desperate to get back to winning ways on the weekend having won just one of their last five matches before the international break, and will be looking forward to […]

Ruben Amorim started his tenure as the new Manchester United manager last week and takes charge of his first game as Red Devils boss on Sunday afternoon against Ipswich.talkSPORT BET are offering new customers MASSIVE odds of 33/1 for the Portuguese to win each of his first three games in charge of Manchester United, an offer which you can claim by following this link*.Bet £10 on the talkSPORT BET app and get £30 in free bets.Get 33/1 on Amorim to win his first three games – CLAIM HERERuben Amorim’s opening three fixtures as Manchester United boss:Ipswich (a) – Sunday 24th November, 4:30pmBodo/Glimt (H) – Thursday 28th November, 8pmEverton (H) – Sunday 1st […]

The Championship returns tonight for a huge clash at both ends of the table as Plymouth take on Watford at Home Park.Plymouth v Watford best betsVakoun Bayo to score – 15/8 with Sky BetPlymouth to win and both teams to score – 4/1 with Sky BetPlymouth v Watford oddsFind the latest match odds for Plymouth v Watford courtesy of Sky Bet. Odds are subject to change.Plymouth – 2/1Draw – 5/2Watford – 6/5Plymouth v Watford predictionsWatford head into the new weekend in high spirits having won three of their last four matches prior to the international break; their 1-0 win over Oxford a fortnight ago taking them back into the top six.Tom […]

Ireland are back in action in the Autumn Nations Series looking for back to back wins as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.talkSPORT BET are offering new customers up to €50 in free bets when they bet Saturday’s match in Dublin, which can be opted into by following this link*.Get up to €50 in free bets with talkSPORT BET.Free bet offer – Bet on Ireland v Fiji and get up to €50 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Ireland will be looking for their second win of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday against a Fiji side in confident mood after winning their last two matches.Andy Farrell’s side got back to winning ways after defeat to New Zealand in […]

Franz Wagner pulled a rabbit out of the hat for the Orlando Magic.The German hit a huge three in the dying seconds to seal a 119-118 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.GettyWagner produced some late Magic[/caption]He finished with 37 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds, while his brother Moritz scored 19.Wagner’s winner was a fitting end to a thrilling game, but the Lakers could already have been out of sight.With a two-point lead and just 18.9 seconds on the clock, Anthony Davis stepped up to the line and missed a pair of throws.The center finished with 39 points but was left gutted in a forlorn locker room interview.“We lost the game,” he said. “I missed […]

Butterbean’s legendary punching power was called into question after one of his opponents admitted to taking a dive against him.In 1996, Butterbean – real name Eric Esch – duked it out with journeyman James Baker at the Spruce Goose Dome in Long Beach, California.USA-TVButterbean scored his quickest KO against Baker in 1996[/caption]At the time, Esch was four fights removed from the first defeat of his professional career against Mitchell Rose a year prior.He had won 18 of his 19 bouts up to this point by knocking over several fighters with losing records and was quickly building up a cult following in boxing under the guidance of Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum.Baker, who […]

Dave Portnoy isn’t afraid to go big with his bets.The Barstool Sports founder and owner is famous for putting vasts sums of money on the line for major sporting events.Portnoy has made a number of six-figure bets over the past few yearsGettyOn Wednesday, Portnoy, a die-hard college football fan, revealed he’d place a $100k wager on the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the national championship this season.“(Dave Portnoy) has placed a $100k wager on Alabama to win the National Championship,” Barstool announced via X.The team is currently +1000 to win the new 12-team playoff national championship, meaning Portnoy would win $1 million if the Crimson Tide go all the way.The […]

British former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev has revealed his first bout since being removed from Dana White’s promotion.Mokaev won all seven of his UFC fights between 2022 and 2024 before White announced that he would no longer continue with the promotion.Mokaev beat Kape at UFC 304 in Manchester in his last fight for White’s promotionThe 24-year-old was celebrating a unanimous-decision victory over Manel Kape at UFC Manchester, in what was arguably the biggest victory of his career, until White savagely released him.After the clash, CEO White said UFC’s matchmakers weren’t ‘big fans’ of Mokaev’s, while suggesting rival MMA promotions were ‘going to get a great […]

Lionel Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano is set to be the new head coach of Inter Miami, according to reports.Gerardo Martino recently resigned as the MLS side’s manager after failing to win the MLS Cup with Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at his disposal.Messi and Mascherano go way backGettyNow, David Beckham has reportedly secured another former Nou Camp star for his franchise, with Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo claiming Mascherano has agreed a long-term deal to become the new boss.The former defender left Liverpool in 2010 to join the Catalan club where he played for eight years and made 203 appearances.From 2010 to 2018, […]

Floyd Mayweather has continued his vast investment into US property with another lucrative splurge.‘TBE’ is notorious for his incredible undefeated professional boxing career, where he fought 50 times without defeat, including in some of the sport’s biggest ever events against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor.Mayweather has continued his lucrative investmentsIt is believed he earned around $1.5 billion in total earnings from his time in the sport, and the number continues to increase in the present day.Mayweather has been able to continue to generate eye-watering amounts of revenue from investments, endorsements and exhibition outings.It was recently reported that the […]

It’s the penultimate week of the Autumn Internationals, the final one with a full schedule, and the northern hemisphere teams are in desperate need of a boost after a chastening month of action.Let’s see how the bookies rate the teams in this fourth weekend of action and where the money should go.Here are our predictions and odds from top rated rugby betting sites:Autumn Internationals Rugby Week 4 predictionsWales are at the lowest point having suffered an unprecedented 11th consecutive defeat last week and, as an extra indignity, it came courtesy of a record walloping by the Wallabies.England are far more competitive than the Welsh but their lack any kind of killer […]

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The start of the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United gets underway on Sunday as the Red Devils travel to East Anglia to take on an Ipswich side who headed into the international break on the back of their first Premier League victory of the season.United enjoyed a sharp upturn in fortunes under caretaker manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, winning three and drawing one of the four matches under the Dutchman’s charge, and a comfortable victory over Leicester last time out will give the Old Trafford side plenty of confidence heading into another meeting with a newly-promoted side.Ipswich are yet to win at Portman Road this season, however, they have lost just two of their five home games this […]

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Chelsea expect to have Cole Palmer fit for this weekend’s Premier League encounter against Leicester City.This match will see a few familiar faces return to the King Power, including Enzo Maresca, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Wesley Fofana.Palmer skipped the international break as a precautionGettyFoxes fans would have hoped that Palmer wouldn’t be making the trip, but after missing the international break, he should be fine.Here, talkSPORT.com looks into the latest on Palmer’s fitness.Is Cole Palmer available to face Leicester?After training all week, Palmer is expected to be involved on Saturday.The creative midfielder decided to pull out of the November […]

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talkSPORT have you covered with free horse racing tips and free bets on Saturday’s fixtures at Haydock for the Betfair Chase, Ascot for the 1965 Chase and Punchestown for the Morgiana Hurdle.Tom Lunn has gone through the cards, form, going and much more to help guide your horse racing betting choices.talksporttalkSPORT BET have you covered with Tom Lunn’s racing tips on all the day’s action![/caption]talkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £30 free bets – CLAIM HERE*Saturday racing tipsHAYDOCK1.15: Steel Ally 8/1 Each-way (1.5pts)1.50: Iroko 7/4 (1.5pts)2.30: Combination Tricast/Trifecta (0.5pt)3.05: Grey Dawning 9/4 (1pt)ASCOT1.30: Pic D’Orhy 1/2*2.45: Lucky Place 13/2 […]

Pep Guardiola reminded doubters of his commitment to the club by referencing his relegation claim of six months ago.The Spaniard has been subject of much speculation over his future as City boss in the wake of the club’s ongoing legal disputes with the Premier League.PAPep Guardiola put all speculation to bed by signing a new two-year deal at Man City[/caption]Guardiola put an end to all guesswork on Thursday by signing a new two-year deal, tying himself to the Premier League champions until 2027.Whilst it might have been a surprise move to many, Guardiola was keen to reinforce his words from earlier this year when he told reporters of his intention to remain at the club, even in […]

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed defender Ben White will be sidelined for months after undergoing knee surgery.talkSPORT revealed last week that White went under the knife to correct a long-standing issue, which has seen him miss four games already this season.Arsenal will be without White until the New YearGettyArteta said: “Ben is gonna be out for months. It’s been different kinds of struggles. It’s never been the same thing. It’s not been improving.“We had to make a decision, it hasn’t been improving in the last few weeks. We know Ben is going to push every boundary, but it got to a point where we had to protect the player. “We decided to do surgery, he […]

The Betfair Chase is a race that has always been used as a pointer for Gold Cup horses, and this year is no different, with last season’s Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Chase winner, Grey Dawing, putting his Gold Cup claims to the test.He has not been set an easy task with the field stacked with graded performers and last season’s Betfair Chase winner and course specialist Royale Pagaille lining up.Here are my thoughts on all nine runners and the best online horse racing bookmakers so you can make your next bet a winning one.Betfair Chase runner by runner betting guideNow it’s time to take a in-depth look into runners of the Betfair Chase and the best horse racing […]

talkSPORT have you covered with horse racing tips on the action at Punchestown for the Premiere Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.Tom Lunn has gone through the cards, form, going and much more to help guide your horse racing betting choices.talksporttalkSPORT BET have you covered with Tom Lunn’s racing tips on all the day’s action![/caption]talkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £30 free bets – CLAIM HERE*Punchestown racing tipsMORGIANA HURDLE 2.10: State Man 4/5 (2pts)JOHN DURKAN CHASE 2.25: Fact To File 11/8 (2pts)State ManIt could end up being a small field for this race on Saturday but even with 20 runners, State Man would still be odds-on and favoured to win this […]

Nobody thought that we would see State Man, Lossiemouth, and Brighterdaysahead going head to head so early in the season, but to everyone’s amazement and delight, we see it this weekend.Let’s not waste more time as we get into my Unibet Morgiana Hurdle runner by runner betting guide and the best online horse racing bookmakers to place your Morgiana Hurdle bet.Unibet Morgiana Hurdle runner by runner betting guideNow it’s time to take a in-depth look into runners of the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle and the best horse racing bookmakers to help you make a winning bet.5 State ManAge: 7Weight: 11st 12lbForm: 11111-Rating: 169Jockey: Paul TownendTrainer: […]

Away from the clash of the Titans at Punchestown, I look at the Haydock card, where I have three strong fancies.Here, you can also get the best offers and promotions from the leading online horse racing bookmakers to help you make your Saturday betting profitable.Best bets for Saturday horse racingHaydock 1:50 Iroko 7/4Haydock 2:30 Gwennie May Boy 14/1 each wayHaydock 3:05 Royale Pagaille 4/1Haydock 1:50 – Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase (2m5½f)IROKO, the former winner of the Martin Pipe Hurdle, can make up for a stop-start season last year.The Martin Pipe is a race that I follow closely every year and is one that has a knack for producing top-level […]

The Premier League returns this weekend following the final international break of the calendar year.With Betfred, customers can build a bet builder bet (3/1+) of 4+ legs on any Premier League game Saturday & get 100% of their stake back in free bets up to £10 if it loses, an offer which can be claimed by following this link.Betfred – Build Bet Builder bet (3/1+) of 4+ legs on any PL game Saturday & get 100% of stake back in Free Bets up to £10 if you lose. – CLAIM HERESaturday’s Premier League action (3pm kick off unless stated):Leicester v Chelsea (12:30pm)Arsenal v Nottingham ForestAston Villa v Crystal PalaceBournemouth v BrightonEverton v […]

Caitlin Clark is a very busy woman.Fresh off a record-breaking rookie WNBA season, the Indiana Fever phenom has a new sporting venture on the horizon after joining an ownership group that is bidding to bring a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team to Cincinnati.Clark capped off a remarkable debut season with the WNBA Rookie of the Year awardGettyThe bid is being led by FC Cincinnati, which just ended its MLS season with a playoff loss to New York City FC.“The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group in pursuit of bringing a women’s professional soccer team to our city,” Cincinnati officials said in a statement to the local […]

Tom Brady spent most of his career as the man rival fans love to hate.Every league has a villain, who the majority like to root against.Mahomes has not been at his best but remains an elite weaponGettyIn the NBA it is LeBron James, and three-peat chasing Patrick Mahomes is the next man up in the NFL.The thing they all have in common – championships.Brady won seven rings across two different franchises before hanging up his cleats and moving into the booth.LeBron is chasing a fifth, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes is in line for a third consecutive Super Bowl triumph and fourth overall.The Chiefs slipped to 9-1 after a defeat to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11. […]

Runs were clearly not on the menu in the opening day of the first Test between Australia and India.Instead, wickets were the meal of choice as Australia bowled India out for a measly 150 before tea at Perth Stadium.The opening day of the first Test belonged to Jasprit BumrahGettyHowever, it was India who ended day one in the box seat thanks to the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah on a chaotic opening day.The Indian bowler enjoyed a stunning spell of three wickets for just nine runs from six overs, as Australia made it to stumps sitting precariously at 7/67 and trailing by 83 runs, with Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) at the crease.Bumrah ultimately finished the opening day […]

Tom Aspinall is currently in negotiations for his next fight.Fans are hoping to see the interim UFC heavyweight champion square off against Jon Jones in a unification clash next year.Aspinall was the backup fighter for the Jones vs Miocic fightGettyAspinall has cleared out the entire division and has been campaigning for a shot at Jones’ full world title for the last 12 months to no avail.‘Bones’ has shown little interest in taking up the challenge and recently returned to action against a 42-year-old Stipe Miocic despite the former world champion coming off a three-year hiatus.Miocic looked like a shadow of his former self as he was knocked out by a spinning heel kick to […]

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was back in the gym days after dominating Stipe Miocic.MMA fans still wonder whether Jones will fight again but he definitely is committed to maintaining his fitness.Jones is on top of the world right now and get straight back to work to ensure he stays thereGettyUFC 309 at Madison Square Garden followed the day after Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson.Jones finished Miocic in the third round when he forced referee Herb Dean to stop the fight after a brutal spinning heel kick to the body of the 42-year-old followed by ground and pound punches. But he was back training quickly after.“Only five days removed from UFC 309, and the hunger is as […]

The Premier League have announced that their partnership with IMG will end after 20 years for a new media operation.IMG, a New York-based global sports media company, have worked in partnership with the English top flight since 2004 to deliver its international coverage.The Premier League have announced a drastic new change to their coverageGettyThe service has been operating as Premier League Productions [PLP] and broadcasts to over 180 countries.However, the league has announced that a new ‘in-house media operations business’, will be established as of the 2026/27 season.This decision has come following the Premier League Shareholders’ meeting on Friday.“IMG has […]

Alex Pereira has been outpunched by an actor 16 years his senior.Pereira was spotted in South Korea over the last week, taking a well-deserved break after enduring three title defences in 2024.Pereira knocked out Prochazka in brutal style at UFC 303 in JuneGETTYHe defended his light heavyweight title a total of three times in 2024GettyThe UFC light heavyweight champion knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, before head-kicking Jiri Prochazka in June.He then put away Khalil Rountree Jr after four rounds at UFC 307 in October in what proved to be a very bloody affair, especially for the challenger who looked visibly beaten up after the bout.37-year-old Pereira was seen in South Korea […]

Michael Smith’s opponent Dominic Taylor will no longer compete at the Players Championship after failing a drugs test.Taylor was set to step up to the oche on the opening day of the Players Championships finals against British star Smith at Butlin’s Minehead Resort.PDCTaylor failed a drugs test and will not compete at the Players Championship[/caption]It was due to take place in the evening session of the event, but the rising star has now been withdrawn from the match.The PDC have released the following statement: “The Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Dominic Taylor following the failure of a drugs test.” Taylor was tested at a recent Players Championship event and […]

Fancy winning a pair of tickets to the gig that everyone’s talking about? Liam and Noel Gallagher announced their Oasis reunion for next year with millions of unlucky fans across the country desperate to get tickets. But talkSPORT can get you in!You can win a pair of tickets to the gig in Manchester next Summer by texting the word CASH to 83338. Simple. Entries will cost you £2 and you’ll be playing across the News Broadcasting Network of radio stations. Please make sure you have the bill payers’ permission. Free entries are available by sending your name, email address and contact details, including telephone number to ‘OASIS Competition’ PO Box3190, Colchester, CO2 8GP.Plus, if […]

The 12th round of Premier League fixtures concludes with an intriguing clash between in-form Newcastle and out-of-sorts West Ham on Tyneside.Monday’s contest (kick-off, 8.00pm) offers an opportunity for a fourth successive victory in all competitions for Newcastle, who signed off for the November break with an impressive 3-1 victory away to Nottingham Forest.From a Hammers perspective there will be a desire for improvement after the drab 0-0 draw at home to Everton which left the Londoners languishing 14th in the table.Newcastle vs West Ham betting tipsWest Ham or draw double chance @ 29/20Jarrod Bowen to score the first goal @ 19/2Under 2.5 goals @ 11/8talkSPORT BET […]

Gary Lineker was forced to stop an episode of his podcast after a comment from guest Michail Antonio caused widespread laughter.It appears that no matter the status, male gatherings consist of the same thing – football chatter and silly suggestive references.the rest is footballGary Lineker was on top form during the wayward segment of his podcast[/caption]And we wouldn’t have it any other way!For those of a younger age already partaking in it, don’t kid yourself into thinking it dries up as you get older, it doesn’t!Just ask 63-year-old Lineker, whose most recent episode of The Rest is Football contained a moment that few would struggle to keep a straight face at.The […]

One of the best games on the NFL Week 12 schedule is Sunday’s NFC clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers.The Packers have won seven of their first 10 games, but are still in third place in the NFC North, which is clearly the strongest division in the NFL this season, with the Minnesota Vikings (8-2) racing into an early lead before being overhauled by the relentless Detroit Lions (9-1).The teams clashed in California in last season’s NFC playoffs, when the 49ers were double-figure favourites but were given an almighty scare by the late-flourishing Packers and had to rally in the fourth quarter to win 24-21.The NFC champions were expected to be frontrunners in […]

The PDC World Darts Championship is less than a month away now, with world number one Luke Humphries getting his title defence underway at Alexandra Palace on the 15th December.talkSPORT have collated several of the best betting offers from around the country for this year’s tournament in the capital.Following victory in the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton last week, thrashing Martin Lukeman 16-3 in the final, 17-year-old Luke Littler will head into this year’s tournament at Ally Pally as favourite to win his first ever World Championship title.It was in this tournament 12 months ago that the teenage sensation darted onto the scene, going all the way to the final as a […]

Haydock Park racecourse sees the Betfair Chase return this weekend for a huge renewal amongst a great card with multiple Class 1 contests.There’s a Grade 2 novices’ hurdle that kicks the day off on Saturday, ahead of the Graduation Chase starring Iroko, the Stayers’ Hurdle and then at 3.05pm for the Betfair Chase featuring Grey Dawning, Royale Pagaille, Ahoy Senor, and Hewick to name a few.talksporttalkSPORT BET have you covered with Tom Lunn’s racing tips on all the day’s action![/caption]talkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £30 free bets – CLAIM HERE*Haydock racing tips and best betsHandicap Hurdle1.15: Steel Ally 8/1 Each-way (1.5pts)Stayers’ Hurdle2.30: […]

The World Snooker Championship may have a new home sooner than later.Snooker’s showpiece tournament has been held at the Crucible in Sheffield for the last 47 years.The Crucible has been the long-term home of the World Snooker ChampionshipGettyHowever, the Crucible’s contract to host the event expires in 2027 and could spark a frenzy from cities – and potentially countries – interested in hosting the world championships going forward.One of those potential hosts could be Saudi Arabia.The nation hosted its first-ever World Snooker Tour (WST) event in March in the form of the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker, which was won by seven-time world champion Ronnie […]

Erling Haaland sent out a warning shot to the Premier League as Manchester City aim to end their four match losing streak.The club recently announced a year extension to Pep Guardiola’s contract that will keep him in Manchester till 2026 – a much needed boost to potentially get their title charge back on track. Guardiola has been crucial to Haaland’s developmentGettyThey currently sit second on 23 points, five behind Liverpool, following 2-1 losses to both AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion.Haaland, in an interview with Sky Sports, revealed that the team is motivated ahead of their match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.He said: “Yeah, we lost four in a […]

UFC 309, despite heavy criticism from fans, became the fourth biggest gate in UFC history.That may be a surprise as many claimed Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic was not the fight they wanted to see for the heavyweight title.Jones could’ve broke multiple ribs with his devastating kick at UFC 309GettyIt’s a claim given more validity as Jones made easy work of Miocic with a TKO in the third round.A unification fight against Tom Aspinall has been the fight all fans have wanted ever since the Brit beat Russian Sergei Pavlovich for the interim title a year ago.But after Jones’ latest victory he has continued to show little interest in fighting Aspinall and would prefer a mega fight […]

Formula 1 is already motorsport’s peak but there’s an even smaller class of drivers skilled enough to cross the chequered flag first.Many racers consider simply being on the F1 grid as the pinnacle of their career but one in nearly every seven have topped the podium.Verstappen is over 15 younger than Hamilton as he guns down his recordsGettyAs of the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, 115 drivers out of the 777 who have started a GP have crossed the line first.That number is cut by another third for the legends of the sport that have racked up double-digit victories.74 seasons of F1 have yielded 34 different world drivers’ champions, but less than half have ever managed to do it […]

It is almost always a quarterback, now more than ever.But what if, rather than the game’s most important position, it was a player who can play two positions equally well – better than well in fact – who was the first overall pick in the NFL Draft.Travis Hunter has enjoyed a stunning start to the college football seasonIn a draft where there isn’t a consensus number one prospect – yet -the door is ajar for the best player available to be taken first overall. Step forward, Travis Hunter. The betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy and a superstar on both sides of the ball.In this year’s class he might be the BPA, and it might not be particularly close.History […]

Michail Antonio’s professional career has had plenty of unexpected twists and turns.From earning his first England call-up as a right-back, to becoming a powerhouse striker with West Ham and representing Jamaica internationally, Antonio‘s journey has certainly been unpredictable.Michail Antonio has now scored 68 Premier League goals for West Ham, despite starting out in non-league footballGetty Images - GettyAnd while his time at the top of the football pyramid has been packed full of surprises, so too was the rollercoaster ride in non-league which came before.Antonio began his career with seventh tier side Tooting and Mitcham United, during which time he worked part-time as a […]