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Bonus hunter: Offers and free bets for top bookies
15-May-2008

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Portsmouth goalkeeper David James, right, denied the United attack

Football betting: FA Cup latest
10-Mar-2008

Portsmouth are now the odds-on favourites to win the FA Cup after a weekend of huge shocks that saw every other Premier League side knocked out to leave the competition without one of the Big Four clubs in the semi-finals for the first time since 1991.

Avram Grant, left, is feeling the heat at Chelsea

Football betting: Chelsea departures?
26-Feb-2008

Whoever said money can buy you everything but love may have been talking about the current situation at Carling Cup losers Chelsea. It seems that defeat in last Sunday's showpiece final has not only turned the heat up on current coach Avram Grant but has also led to further speculation that star players are seeking a way out of Stamford Bridge.

Canbet take Net by storm
06-Feb-2008

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Kauto Star is 4/1 with Betfair for the Tingle Creek on Saturday December 8

Horse racing betting: Tingle Creek ante-post
05-Dec-2007

The sums may be small by Betfair standards – at the time of writing the market has matched just shy of £28,000 – but the betting fluctuations on Kauto Star for Saturday's Tingle Creek are extreme, to say the least.

Pady Power have several specials on Rory McIlroy's future golf career

McIlroy set to make 2008 a special golfing year?
24-Oct-2007

Rory McIlroy has taken the world of golf by storm ever since turning professional this year and now Paddy Power have opened a series of markets based on what the 18-year-old Northern Irishman can achieve in the next stages of his career.

Angelina Jolie is 1/4 with SportingBet to be the next celebrity to adopt a child

Angelina ready to adopt again?
16-Oct-2007

Such is the public interest in the lifestyles of the rich and famous, SportingBet have decided to offer two markets which reflect the wacky world of celebrity. They are running a book on the currently fashionable trend of adopting babies as well as who they think will next end up on the wrong side of the law and be arrested.

Wayne Rooney was back on the scoresheet in the Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia

Punter cheer after England Euro 2008 rout
15-Oct-2007

England are now as short as 1/5 to qualify for the Euro 2008 Finals in Austria and Switzerland after their comprehensive win over Estonia at Wembley.

Back Robin van Persie, right, to open the scoring in a 2-0 win

Van Persie to add to Arsenal's rich vein of form
02-Oct-2007

It seems amazing to think that many had Arsenal down this season as potential strugglers. Manager Arsene Wenger has overseen an undefeated start - 10 wins, 1 draw - and it looks like continuing in Romania on Tuesday night.

Australia have shown they have the strength in depth to go all the way in France

Australia united in pursuit of ultimate goal
19-Sep-2007

The Wallabies always seem to hit the ground running at the World Cup and this tournament is no different. They have looked at the top of their game thus far and are still available at 8/1.

Ricky Ponting will lead Australia in the first Twenty20 World Cup

Aussies to continue dominance?
09-Sep-2007

Australia are 7/4 favourites to land the Inaugural ICC World Twenty20, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes after the nes that captain Ricky Ponting will join up with the side.

Steve McClaren's job will again come under threat should England fail to beat Israel

Pressure builds on McClaren
06-Sep-2007

With England's ability to qualify for the finals of Euro 2008 hanging by a thread as they move into the key stages of the process, William Hill have opened a book on when Steve McClaren will cease to be England boss - and offer 40/1 that he steps down before midnight this Saturday, when England play Israel.

Thierry Henry's arrival has created a formidable forward line at Barca

Barca given easy ride
31-Aug-2007

Barcelona are 5/1 favourites with William Hill to win the UEFA Champions League this season after having been drawn in a favourable group.

Massa senses F1 title chance
28-Aug-2007

Lewis Hamilton is odds-against to win the Formula 1 drivers' championship again after a blow-out 15 laps from the end of the Turkish Grand Prix cut his lead in the title race to five points over McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso.

Paris Hilton is even money with Ladbrokes to appear on celebrity Big Brother

Paris to check in on Celebrity BB?
25-Aug-2007

Ron Jeremy, Flavor Flav, Brigette Nielsen and Jackie Stallone have all graced our TV sets in recent years as part of the payday that is Celebrity Big Brother but this year the organisers may have even outshone those luminaries with the appearance of former jail-bird and socialite Paris Hilton.

UCL: Celtic set for European struggle
15-Aug-2007

As Liverpool, Arsenal, Celtic and Rangers prepare for their Uefa Champions League third round qualifiers this week, it is reasonable to expect three of the British clubs to win through to the group stage in a fortnight's time. The writing could be on the wall, though, for the Scottish champions.

Leeds will be concerned about relegation after the points deduction

Leeds just 5/2 for relegation
06-Aug-2007

The 15-point deduction handed out to Leeds United by the Football League has seen the club's odds on relegation from Coca-Cola League One slashed from 20/1 to 5/2 with William Hill.

Romero's win in Germany landed a 56-point gain

Romero drives us to 28/1 winner
30-Jul-2007

Bettingchoice once again proves it is the only place to go for free and spot-on betting advice as we brought you a 56-point gain when backing Andres Romero to win the Players Championship of Europe in Gut Kaden last week.

Poetry in motion: Back Dylan Thomas at 3/1

Dylan Thomas is poetry in motion
26-Jul-2007

The King George VI Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 28, is the first opportunity that the Classic generation have to tackle their elders over 12 furlongs at the highest level.

Former boy band member Ziggy could be too good to turn down with Paddy Power

Ziggy zig ah for BB8?
26-Jul-2007

It will be with a sense of inner calm that Big Brother fans will switch on their television sets next week safe in the knowledge that self-anointed It girl, or is that 'Innit' Girl, Charley will no longer grace our screens.

The All Blacks will look to put down a marker ahead of the World Cup

All Blacks to put down WC marker
20-Jul-2007

It seems unbelievable in this day and age that a professional sportsman could be injured 'larking around' with his mates but that is exactly what happened to Wallabies full-back Julian Huxley ahead of the Tri-Nations decider and could prove decisive in the match result.

Eagle Mountain should be backed at 5/2 with Ladbrokes for the Grand Prix de Paris

Mountain can tower over Paris rivals
13-Jul-2007

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien sent out Scorpion to win the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris in 2005 after she was placed in the Irish Derby. On Saturday evening at Longchamp the Tipperary-based handler can repeat the dose with Eagle Mountain, who makes plenty of appeal at 5/2 with Ladbrokes.

Gordon Brown to bank on 2009 election?
02-Jul-2007

If the tabloid press are to be believed Gordon Brown will call a General Election inside a year with the most likely date June 2008. A massive hint came this week with the announcement that Labour party rising star Dougie Alexander will be the new Election Coordinator.

Can Federer be beaten?
01-Jul-2007

Three things always happen at Wimbledon. It rains, the strawberries and cream are too expensive and Roger Federer wins. While we can do nothing about the first two, we can shed light on why Thomas Berdych at 33/1 with could be ready to upset the odds.

Billi is 1/14 favourite to walk out of Big Brother 8 this week

BB8: Billi a model evictee?
28-Jun-2007

Whoever said that models were shallow, insecure, self-centred, scheming witches may have had Big Brother 8's Billi in mind. Not only can he not spell his name properly - he is also an overwhelming 14/1 on favourite to leave the house this week and return to the catty-walk.

Star can shine under Fortune
21-Jun-2007

Jimmy Fortune has been in electric form so far at Royal Ascot and, now on the five winner mark after just three days, it's hard to envisage him not ending the five-day meeting as top jockey. But he hasn't finished his winning spree just yet.

Tracey to win BB8?
18-Jun-2007

Before the start of the latest instalment of Big Brother, I was thinking that, surely, things can't get anymore ridiculous. However, lo and behold, those behind the programme, Endemol and Channel 4, have once again conspired to produce a calamitous reality show which is probably about as far removed from most viewers' reality as is humanly possible.

Military can march to Cup glory
18-Jun-2007

My original fancy for Wednesday’s Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot, Hassaad, is to miss the race so I’ve been scouring the runners feverishly in an attempt to unearth the best value in the absence of my initial selection.

2007 Vodafone Oaks
30-May-2007

Two years ago, Henry Cecil probably wouldn't have believed you if you had told him he would be going into the 2007 Vodafone Oaks with two of the first three in the antepost betting. However, the Newmarket-based handler has steadily rebuilt his string at his Warren Place yard and does indeed go into Friday's Classic at Epsom with two live chances of landing this Group 1 fillies' contest for an unprecedented eighth time.

Big Brother 8 Odds
29-May-2007

Big Brother 8 kicks off on Wednesday night so expect a summer full of tears, tantrums and titillation. have chalked up a range of bets to celebrate/mourn the start of another new series.

Champions League Final Money Back special from Paddypower
22-May-2007

Totesport.com Dante Stakes Preview
16-May-2007

Frankie Dettori has yet to ride a Derby winner, a race which is proving as elusive to him as the Grand National is to champion jump jockey Tony McCoy. But with his paymasters Godolphin unlikely to field a credible challenger in this year's renewal of Flat racing's blue riband, the Italian jockey will no doubt have been elated to have been handed the ride on current antepost favourite Authorized.

Vodafone Derby Betting Tips
16-May-2007

Paul Cole was a trainer in his pomp in the late 80s and early 90s - the days when the late Fahd Salman's popular dark green silks were carried to victory by Cole-trained equine athletes with great regularity. But while things aren't so buoyant in terms of firepower at the Whatcombe handler's yard nowadays, he is still as adept at training horses as anyone on the circuit. And he can underline this point by capturing the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on June 2 with Strategic Prince.

FA Cup Final
14-May-2007

The FA Cup Final finally returns to its spiritual home at Wembley Stadium this Saturday and punters will be hoping that Chelsea and Manchester United serve up something better than the cold porridge that was on offer in the Premiership clash between the two teams at Stamford Bridge. last week.

Are Sevilla a Hot Prospect for UEFA Cup at 7/4?
28-Apr-2007

After a magnificent 3-0 semi-final first leg win over Bremen, the new favourites for the UEFA Cup are Espanyol (6/4 Ladbrokes) who have one foot in Glasgow’s final next month.

Chelsea and Man United to Meet in Athens?
28-Apr-2007

They’ve already booked their places in an eagerly awaited FA Cup Final and now the bookmakers expect Chelsea and Man United to be the likeliest teams to make the Champions League final in Athens.

Reds Rank Outsiders for Champions League Final
28-Apr-2007

After their 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, Liverpool are as big as 5/2 (bet365) to qualify for their second Champions League final in three seasons at the expense of Chelsea.

MAN UTD V AC MILAN BETTING PREVIEW
24-Apr-2007

Manchester United entertain AC Milan in the first leg of their mouthwatering Champions League semi-final tie in front of ITV cameras at the Theatre of Dreams on Tuesday evening. United are very much favourites, generally at around the 10/11 mark, but they've been hit with an untimely injury crisis, with just 10 outfield players able to take part in training on Monday.

League 1 Likely for Leeds After Loss
23-Apr-2007

A late Southampton goal from Bradley Wright-Phillips consigned 10-man Leeds to a 1-0 defeat on Saturday and pushed them a step nearer the Championship trapdoor. Bookmakers reacted by cutting them for relegation with just 4/7 (Coral) the best price on them dropping down.

Colchester 12/1 to be a Premiership Team Next Season
23-Apr-2007

They were favourites to be relegated at the start of the season but Colchester United are a best-priced 12/1 (bet365) to be promoted from the Championship after Saturday's amazing 3-1 win over league leaders Sunderland.

11/4 Chelsea Fail to Close Gap on United
23-Apr-2007

Bookmakers will have been grinning from ear-to-ear this weekend after both Manchester United and Chelsea failed to register Premiership wins ahead of their respective Champions League semi final matches with Milan and Liverpool.

Charlton Odds-On for Drop After Goodison Defeat
16-Apr-2007

Movements at the foot of the Premiership have provided punters with infinitely more excitement than those at the top of the league this season and there are still five possible teams that can join Watford in the Championship next season.

Stoke Look Spot-On for Promotion at 7/1
16-Apr-2007

Sunderland continue to march towards the Premiership and are now 1/25 (

Bookies Keep England Short Despite Flop In Israel
26-Mar-2007

No risks have been taken by the UK's leading firms after England's lacklustre 0-0 draw in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Steve McClaren's men are no bigger than 9/1 (

Healy 80/1 for Third Successive Hat-Trick
26-Mar-2007

Despite a comprehensive 4-1 win in Liechtenstein on Saturday, bookmakers make Northern Ireland massive outsiders to beat Sweden on Wednesday.

Black Cats Continue to Cause Carnage!
12-Mar-2007

Bookmakers have been running for cover in recent weeks as the Sunderland steam train shows no sign of stopping! Their latest victory, a 2-0 win at Barnsley, meant another bumper pay-out from the likes of

Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur?
12-Mar-2007

Tottenham are now 13/2 with

Villa Value at 3's to Sink Gunners
12-Mar-2007

It's been over a month since Aston Villa played in front of their own fans but they can give fans and punters a midweek treat by defeating Arsenal on Wednesday

Reds Are Value to Beat Barca Again!
05-Mar-2007

Liverpool are an amazing 19/10 (

It's Gunner Be Close Against PSV
05-Mar-2007

Wednesday's match at the Emirates Stadium is set to be a nervy encounter, with Arsenal needing to win by two clear goals in 90 minutes to be sure of qualifying for the Champions League quarter finals.