Andrew Murray at 999-1 at Betfair: As one British tennis playing star exited Wimbledon today, another has firmly arrived in the shape of Andrew Murray - and some Betfair punters will be able to retire if he achieves the impossible next week.There has been £47 matched on the betting exchange at 999-1 and over £614 has been traded on...
William Hill Complete Football Odds 2005-2006: Following the publication of the forthcoming season's fixtures, William Hill have issued odds for sides in all divisions, to win their respective titles and to be promoted and relegated:William Hill Premiership odds: To win title: 10/11 Chelsea, 11/4 Arsenal, 11/4 Man Utd, 20/1 Liverpool, 66/1...
Jokes: Tiger Woods in Ireland: During a golf tour of Ireland, Tiger Woods drives his BMW into a petrol station in a remote part of the Irish countryside. The pump attendant, who was never the sharpest tool in the box, and knows nothing about the game, greets him in a typically Irish manner completely unaware of who the golf pro...
Lions to Roar: British Lions vs New Zealand Preview: The build up has been extensive nearly to the point of exhaustive, but the Lions vs New Zealand test series finally begins on Saturday, and there cannot be a rugby fan in the world who is not looking forward to it.The Lions are a unique entity in the world of sport, with four usually combative...
Punters sweat over the Aussies' form: There are some nervous punters on betfair.com who have backed the Australians to win The Ashes at as low as 1.41 (2-5) as those odds are dramatically lengthening. After four consecutive losses, and a disastrous start to their tour off the field, the Australians can now be backed at 1.62 (5-8) -...
Ladbrokes Publishes Football Odds for 2005/2006: CHELSEA remain odds-on to retain their Premiership crown after the publication of the 2005/2006 fixtures, according to Ladbrokes.Jose Mourinho's men, who travel to newly promoted Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the season, are priced at 4/7.As with last season, Arsenal remain their closest...
Weekend Specials from Gamebookers: There's got to be a winner!Prior to 2001 there hadn't been an Ashes series without a draw since Australia won 3-0 in 1979/80. What are the chances that this years Ashes will finish without a single drawn test?Australia to win series with no drawn matches 7/4England to win series with no...
New Zealand v The British Lions - 1st Test, Christchurch: Let's take a look at the merits of both sides before this first big clash. The Lions have been steady but a little bit lacklustre in their performances so far. They have struggled to look like a cohesive unit at times, but as they haven't played together, naturally it might take a little time to...
Big Brother Eviction Odds: This week Roberto?: Derek has confidently predicted that the public will vote Roberto out of the Big Brother house this week. That though goes against what the bookmakers believe will happen on Friday night. The Tory speechwriter is the odds-on favourite to be voted out, although it should be noted that already there...
3.40 pm Salisbury Thursday VCBet Best Price: Preview: Simpsons Mount is reunited with Edie Ahern, who won on him at Folkestone in April, while Walter Swinburn's Polish Emperor drops to an easier grade after some good efforts this season. While recent winner Kostar has come to hand, could it be One Way Ticket who gives punters a nice return?...