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News articles from April-01-2008 to April-30-2008

Torres, left, is a real threat for Liverpool in the Champions League

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Champions League latest
30-Apr-2008

Jon Arne Riise's last-minute own goal at Anfield last week has understandably made Chelsea favourites to reach the Champions League final for the first time at the expense of Liverpool on Wednesday night (KO 7.45pm Sky Sports 2).

Natagora is 4/1 for the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket

1,000 Guineas: horseracing betting latest
30-Apr-2008

Looking out of the window, punters may not expect a beautiful day on Sunday when the 1,000 Guineas is run at Newmarket, but clerk of the course Michael Prosser was adamant on Tuesday that would be the situation this weekend.

Will Barcelona be celebrating a Champions League victory against Man Utd

Man Utd vs Barcelona: Champions League tips
29-Apr-2008

At odds of 4.2 Barcelona are excellent value to pile more misery on Manchester United's stuttering quest for the double by lowering their colours at Old Trafford and knocking them out of the Champions League on Tuesday night (KO 19:45 ITV1)

Chelsea heaped the pressure on leaders United by beating them at Stamford Bridge

Premier League betting: Football latest
28-Apr-2008

Chelsea have been cut to 9/4 from 9/2 to win the Premier League title after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the showdown of the top two at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Richard Hill wants to win the Heineken Cup in his last season with Saracens

Heineken Cup semi-finals tipping preview
25-Apr-2008

London Irish and Saracens try and mix it with the big boys this weekend as both teams make their bows in the Heineken Cup semi-finals against gnarled veterans of this stage of the competition.

Drogba will be looking for a return to form against Man Utd

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Premier League latest
25-Apr-2008

Manchester United will find themselves one step closer to their 17th Premier League title win on Saturday (ko 12.45 Sky Sports 1) if they manage to overcome Chelsea in their crucial showdown at Stamford Bridge.

Ronaldo missed a penalty against Barcelona

Champions League latest betting
24-Apr-2008

Manchester United are 8/13 to reach the final after a 0-0 draw against Barcelona in their semi-final first leg on Wednesday night and are 7/4 to go on to win this season's Champions League.

Gold Cup betting: horseracing latest
24-Apr-2008

It's a pity there aren't more meetings like this weekend's eight-race card at Sandown. The Esher track hosts one of the best day's racing in the calendar with the mixed meeting always proving popular with punters and race-goers alike.

Vidic, right, is key to Manchester Uniteds Champions League hopes

Barcelona vs Man Utd: Champions League betting
23-Apr-2008

Manchester United travel to Barcelona in what is the purists' pick of the Champions League semi-finals this Wednesday (KO 7.45pm Sky Sports 2) and they are well worth the 2.85 about an away win.

Calzaghe set for Jones Jr showdown: Boxing latest
23-Apr-2008

Bookmakers have priced up a possible showdown between undefeated Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Jr and make the Welshman 1/5 to come out on top

Borthwick is favourite to be next England captain with William Hill

Borthwick next England rugby captain?
22-Apr-2008

With Phil Vickery almost sure to be ruled out through injury and Jonny Wilkinson definitely out, William Hill have opened a book on which player will start as England captain when they face the All Blacks in the first Test of their summer tour.

New Approach is likely to miss The Derby at Epsom

New Approach set to miss The Derby
22-Apr-2008

Long-time Derby favourite New Approach has effectively been ruled out of the Epsom showpiece on June 7th by his trainer Jim Bolger.

Lampard returns for the Champions League match against Liverpool

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Champions League latest tips
21-Apr-2008

Liverpool take on Chelsea on Tuesday in the first of this week's Champions League semi-final, first legs (live ITV1 7.30pm) looking to knock the Blues out of this stage of the competition for the third time in four years.

Lottery Results (Saturday 12 April) - £4,672,544
21-Apr-2008

On Saturday night eight lucky people shared the jackpot of £4,672,544 after matching six numbers to win £584,068 each in the national lottery draw.

Back Opera Mundi for the Scottish Grand National

Scottish Grand National preview: latest odds
18-Apr-2008

National Hunt trainers from all over Britain are flocking to Ayr for the Scottish Grand National (3.40pm) this weekend. All in, 24 horses go to post, and due to the presence of top-weight Halcon Generlardais, it appears that just three horses are running in the handicap, ie: running with the right amount of weight for their allotted handicap mark.

2,000 Guineas: early form guide
18-Apr-2008

Twice Over is the new second-favourite for the 2,000 Guineas after his gutsy defeat of John Gosden's Raven's Pass in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday

Walcott should make a rare Premier League start for Arsenal

Arsenal vs Reading: Premier League betting
18-Apr-2008

When Sky decided to televise Arsenal's home match against Reading this Saturday (12:45pm SS1) they probably thought that it would be a pivotal match in the title run-in. But although there is no longer silverware at stake, the Gunners can be trusted to take out their frustrations on Steve Coppell's men.

Strettle returns for Harlequins against London Irish

Premiership preview: Rugby betting
18-Apr-2008

The Premiership race cranks up another notch this weekend, with several ties looking crucial to the outcome at the top. London Irish v Harlequins and Saracens v Wasps look the choice clashes of the six-match programme and the former is considered good enough to be live on Sky Sports.

Newmarket Craven Day 2: Racing tips
17-Apr-2008

Trainer John Gosden sent out Infallible to win yesterday's Nell Gwyn Stakes in impressive style and the bookmakers are taking few chances with his Raven's Pass in today's 1m Craven Stakes (3.45pm).

Chelsea need to beat Everton to keep in the title race

Everton vs Chelsea: Premier League latest tips
17-Apr-2008

Chelsea manager Avram Grant may be a dead man walking but his side's recent disappointments are nothing compared to that of Thursday night's opponents Everton, who can be fully expected to come undone at Goodison Park (live on Sky Sports 1, 8pm).

The domestic cricket season has started with Yorkshire a good bet to win Division One

County cricket betting preview
16-Apr-2008

County cricket may be watched only by the retired, unemployed and unemployable but console yourself by the fact that while the bloke in the deckchair next door is getting kicks from keeping the score with a multitude of different coloured inks, you are there for valuable betting research.

Back Shabiba at 7/1 at the Newmarket Craven meeting

Newmarket Craven meeting: Racing tips
16-Apr-2008

Flat fans will be out in force this week, aiming to pick up clues at the two-day Craven meeting: which horses have wintered well, which haven't, and whether anything on show here has a hope in the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas next month.

Manchester United are now 1/50 for the Premier League title

United near title: Premier League odds
15-Apr-2008

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester United are now 1/50 for the League title following their victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday and Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Wigan on Monday.

Lottery Results (Saturday 12 April) - £4,597,264
14-Apr-2008

On Saturday night one lucky person shared the jackpot of £4,597,264 after matching six numbers in the national lottery draw.

Chanderpaul has been in great from in the one-day internationals against Sri Lanka

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: cricket tips
14-Apr-2008

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been the hero for West Indies in their three-match series against Sri Lanka. Without him, it is doubtful whether the home side would have had the contest wrapped up before this evening's meaningless final match at Gros Islet.

Immelman saw off the challenge of Woods at Augusta

US Masters review: Golf latest
14-Apr-2008

Trevor Immelman won the first Major of the year and in being crowned US Masters champion denied the 6/4 pre-tournament favourite Tiger Woods from winning his fifth Masters as well as preventing the World No 1 from winning the Grand Slam at 6/1.

Justin Rose, left, is looking to improve on last year's US Masters

US Masters: betting after first round
11-Apr-2008

With day One of the Masters now behind us there are several key factors that bettors must take note of in order to stay ahead of the bookmakers for the final three days of the year's first Major championship.

Flat racing: weekend betting outlook
11-Apr-2008

There are some classy animals on display on the Flat this weekend, despite the racing having a moderate look to it. There is only one Group race this weekend, which takes place at the Curragh, and all eyes will be trained on US Ranger, Aidan O'Brien's recently-acquired miler.

Ronaldo, Scholes and Roony return for Man Utd against Arsenal

Man Utd vs Arsenal: Premier League betting
11-Apr-2008

Premier League pacesetters Manchester United can be trusted to pile more misery on Arsenal's disintegrating season at a best-priced 1.92 with Betfair on Sunday (live Sky Sports 1 4pm).

Corry will play for Leicester against Ospreys in the EDF Energy Cup final

Leicester vs Ospreys: EDF Cup final - rugby betting
11-Apr-2008

Both Leicester and the Ospreys are out of the Heineken Cup, and with the Welsh region languishing in sixth place in the Magners League, this weekend's EDF Energy Cup final at Twickenham is their last shot at silverware this season.

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle should be backed for top home batsman

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: One-day series - cricket latest
10-Apr-2008

It may come as a surprise to some to see West Indies favourites to win a one-day series but the bookmakers have got their jollies right for the three matches against Sri Lanka, with game one starting today in Port of Spain.

Racing punters have the Derby and the Scottish Grand National to look forward to

Mid-week horse racing update
10-Apr-2008

The middle weeks of April see the traditional lull in racing after the thrills of Cheltenham and the spills of the Grand National. Punters are never sure at this stage of the season whether to look to the National Hunt races or to the gearing up of the Flat.

Ronaldo will be looking for another Champions League goal against Roma

Man Utd vs Roma: Champions League - football odds
09-Apr-2008

Manchester United's Champions League charge is under threat as injuries to defenders Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic could cost them dear when Roma visit Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Can Woods claim a 14th Major championship by winning the US Masters this week?

US Masters: Golf betting preview
09-Apr-2008

Unquestionably one of the standout sporting events of the year, the US Masters gets under way on Thursday with the world's leading golfers hoping to hit the greens and hopefully not Rae's Creek in pursuit of the first Major of the year.

Liverpool are favourites to beat Arsenal in the Champions League

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Champions League - football odds
07-Apr-2008

It's Groundhog Day on Tuesday as the final instalment of the Liverpool v Arsenal trilogy concludes with both sides seeing if they can avoid a 1-1 draw for the first time. While the two sides met again in the Premier League on Saturday, there is little that can be gleaned from that result, as a raft of key players were rested.

Lottery Results (Saturday 5 April) - £4,935,066
07-Apr-2008

On Saturday night six lucky people shared the jackpot of £4,935,066 and won £822,511 each after matching six numbers in the national lottery draw.

Chelsea need to beat Fenerbahce in the Champions League second leg to progress

Chelsea vs Fenerbahce: Champions League - football latest
07-Apr-2008

Bettingchoice was particularly chuffed with itself after going against the grain to correctly predict a 3/1 Chelsea defeat against Fenerbahce last week, but there will be no repeat giant-killing act in the Champions League by the Turks this Tuesday.

US Masters: golf prices
07-Apr-2008

It's the first golf Major of the year this week and Bettingchoice will provide a full preview this Wednesday for the US Masters. Last year Zach Johnson held off the challenge of Tiger Woods to win his first Green Jacket but will Woods return to the winners' circle and fulfil the 8/1 prophecy of winning all this year's Majors?

Cloudy Lane will start as favourite for the Grand National

Horseracing latest: Grand National preview
04-Apr-2008

Australians claim that the Melbourne Cup is the "race that stops a nation", but the Grand National at Aintree can probably claim to be a race that stops the world. The famous 4m 4f marathon is a unique steeplechase and one that sets British hearts racing.

Master Minded goes off favourite at Aintree today

Horseracing odds: Grand National meeting Day 2
04-Apr-2008

The first day of the Aintree meeting went firmly the bookies' way as hotpots Inglis Drever and Kauto Star were beaten. Kauto Star was beaten at 4/7 on the line by Ryanair Chase winner Our Vic, while trainer Howard Johnson vowed that Inglis Drever would never return to Aintree again after he was overturned at 13/8 in the Long Distance hurdle.

Defoe will be looking to put Portsmouth into the FA Cup final

Football betting: Portsmouth heading for FA Cup final
04-Apr-2008

This Saturday Portsmouth can be expected to reach the FA Cup final for the first time since 1939 when they meet West Bromwich Albion in the first semi-final at Wembley.

Lottery Results (Wed 2 April) - £2,503,562
03-Apr-2008

On Wednesday night two lucky people shared the jackpot of £2,503,562 and won £1,251,781 each after matching six numbers in the national lottery draw.

Back Lough Derg at the Aintree Grand National meeting

Horseracing latest: Grand National meeting day 1
03-Apr-2008

The first two days of the Aintree meeting are always overshadowed by the spectre of the Grand National, but despite the great steeplechase taking place on Saturday, punters would be making a mistake were they to ignore the undercard action.

Nicolas Anelka will hope to score against old side Fenerbahce in the Champions League

Football odds: Champions League - Fenerbahce vs Chelsea
02-Apr-2008

Chelsea may be on a run of decent form just now but Betfair's 4.4 about them coming unstuck against Fenerbahce on Wednesday night in the Champions League quarter-final (live on Sky Sports 3, 7.45pm) is simply too good to miss.

Torres is 13/8 to score against Arsenal in tonight's Champions League game

Football latest: Champions League - Arsenal vs Liverpool
02-Apr-2008

Part one of the Arsenal v Liverpool trilogy gets under way on Wednesday, with the Emirates leg of the Champions League clash first up (live on Sky Sports 2) providing several interesting bets with Blue Square.

Paul Jewell could guide Derby to the fewest ever Premier League points

Football latest: Derby to earn record?
01-Apr-2008

Despite being caught with his pants-down by a Sunday newspaper and Derby's current lowly position in the Premier League, manager Paul Jewell could well be facing further embarrassment as bookmakers believe the Rams will be relegated with the lowest ever points tally.

Manchester United play Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals tonight

Football betting: Champions League - Roma vs Man Utd
01-Apr-2008

While the pre-match talk has been of a free-scoring Manchester United ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Roma, the competition's history and the importance of the match may call for a different gameplan from United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.