Porto vs. Villarreal: Match Preview: Portuguese champions FC Porto take a 12-game unbeaten run up against Spanish side Villarreal in the semi-final of the Europa League; a competition that both sides strongly feel they could win. Porto, managed by rising star André Villas Boas, last suffered defeat back on 23rd February in... Read More; A.D. Winn; Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 11:03
Benfica vs. Braga: Match Preview: Domestic rivals Benfica and Braga make footballing history in one of the two Europa League semi-finals, as they become the first Portuguese sides to meet in a UEFA club competition game. The two sides are part of a trio of Portuguese clubs battling it out for a place in the Europa League Final in... Read More; A.D. Winn; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 21:26
Latest Odds Show Make A Dance Prominent for 1000 Guineas: One of the biggest stories heading into Guineas weekend has been the extremely large gamble being placed on Juddmonte-bred filly Make A Dance (Empire Maker) ahead of the 1000 Guineas. The bay miss has two races under her belt so far and enters the race based on an impressive maiden score against a... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 17:05
Despite Ban Reduction Kieren Fallon Will Miss the Guineas: It is a bittersweet reduction for Kieren Fallon as the controversy that has dogged him in recent weeks has ultimately led to him being left out in the cold ahead of this weekend's Guineas meeting. The flat jockey incurred the ban after being caught for second at Kempton last week and was judged... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 17:02
Semi Final Hopefuls Face Off in Premier League: Raymond van Barneveld takes on James Wade and Simon Whitlock plays Adrian Lewis this Thursday evening at the Liverpool Echo Arena. Any two of the aforementioned quartet of players could qualify for a place in the semi finals of this year’s Premier League but it is Barney who currently holds... Read More; Jaymes Monte; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 13:50
Top Two Clash in Premier League of Darts: Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor takes on Gary Anderson at the Liverpool Echo Arena as the top two in the Premier League of darts face off knowing that they have already qualified for the semi-final stages. Taylor ended Anderson’s unbeaten start to the Premier League when the pair first... Read More; Jaymes Monte; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 13:15
Al Zarooni Set to Confirm Casamento Guineas Run: It appears as though Casamento (Shamardal) is set to take on the Qipco 2000 Guineas field over the Dante Stakes at York. Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford spoke to the media this morning and declared “there is a strong chance that he will run – we will know more in the next 12... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 16:04
The Factor Withdrawn From Kentucky Derby Contention: Once-popular Kentucky Derby contender The Factor (War Front) has been officially ruled off the Derby Trail by connections after failing to recover in time following a myectomy to correct a throat issue. The long-term form and health of The Factor is not jeopardized in any way with connections... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 15:57
United Hope in Hernandez: It is going to be a very big night in Germany for Manchester United’s Mexican striker who could help put his side through to the final. Hernandez has been the surprise package at the club this season. He has come into the team and instantly started scoring goals in all competitions and... Read More; Lewis Doe; Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 07:03
Frankel Now Priced at 8/15 For Guineas Glory: The five-day declaration stage is now passed and Qipco 2000 Guineas frontrunner Frankel (Galileo) has been clipped to 8/15 as fifteen contenders remain in the contest. The most notable recent dropout is certainly the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes winner Dream Ahead (Diktat). Trained by David Simcock,... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, April 25, 2011 - 20:41