Carroll to start as Liverpool aim to knock-out Braga: Liverpool march into the 2nd leg of their vital Europa League tie against Portuguese side Braga tonight aiming to avenge from last Thursday’s defeat, with striker Andy Carroll rumoured to start his first game. The £35m striker, who has made two appearances from the bench since his move... Read More; A.D. Winn; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 12:26
Tired City aiming to overcome deficit against Kiev: Fatigue once again has become an issue for Manchester City prior to their Europa League 2nd leg fixture against a confident Dynamo Kiev. Manager Roberto Mancini has admitted in a dip in form from Argentinean striker Carlos Tevez, City’s leading goalscorer this season with 18 goals, due to... Read More; A.D. Winn; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 11:02
World Number One Kaymer The Favourite at the Transitions: Martin Kaymer is number one in the world and he tops on the betting board at (9-1)as the Transitions Championship tees off on Thursday. However, he’s had some pedestrian results recently and it could be the pressure of number one is getting to him. Although, he’s as cool as they... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 06:42
Chris Wood is the Long Favourite at the Sicilian Open: Chris Wood heads a relatively weak field at the Sicilian Open and it could be the opening the Englishman needs to get his first career European Tour victory. Wood comes in on the heels of a top-10 in his last start, a tie for 10th at the Dubai Open. He also finished 2nd at the Africa Open to... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 06:37
Guardiola Looks To Youth To Fill Holes On Defense: Pep Guardiola made his first move to replace French international Éric Abidal as he called up Barca B standout Andreu Fontàs. The Barcelona youth product has seen some playing time in some big stages so far this season when called up to play for the first team and so far... Read More; Juan Arango; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 04:04
Sporting Have Some Players Unavailable For Almería Clash: Sporting Gijón enter a stretch of matches that will ultimately determine their permanence in the Spanish top flight. The bad news during the weekday is the possible unavailability of three key players. A grade-two strain on his left leg will keep Sporting Gijón goalkeeper... Read More; Juan Arango; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 03:23
Sporting Have Some Players Unavailable For Almería Clash: Sporting Gijón enter a stretch of matches that will ultimately determine their permanence in the Spanish top flight. The bad news during the weekday is the possible unavailability of three key players. A grade-two strain on his left leg will keep Sporting Gijón goalkeeper... Read More; Juan Arango; Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 03:18
Cheltenham Ground Could Be Rated Soft for Gold Cup: There is plenty of rain in the forecast for the Cheltenham Festival showpiece as Friday’s Gold Cup race draws closer. The 48-hour declaration stage has now passed and Synchronised is the only contender to drop out of the race. Current forecasts indicate 4-5mm of rain could fall on Cheltenham... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 17:10
Irish on the March at 2011 Cheltenham Festival: While Ruby Walsh may have gotten things off to a rollicking start on Tuesday, nobody could have predicted the Irish romp a day before St. Paddy’s day at Cheltenham. Chicago Grey got things off to quite a start in the National Hunt Chase when sent off as the 5/1 favourite for conditioner... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 17:08
Win or Bust for England: England enter last-chance saloon later today knowing that a defeat to West Indies will bring an end to their World Cup campaign. After recording shock defeats to Ireland and Bangladesh, England have been left teetering on the brink of an early departure. If they are to lose, this will be the... Read More; Adam Currie; Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 14:20