Rooney Looking to Make an Example of Manchester City: Wayne Rooney will be all over Manchester City like a rash as he seeks another Premier League goal. Rooney has struggled badly at times this season but he recently scored a brace against Aston Villa in emphatic style. Rooney had a quiet game in mid-week for England against Denmark but he’s... Read More; Lewis Doe; Friday, February 11, 2011 - 08:18
Nani Looking to Tear Apart City: Portuguese winger Nani will be looking to maintain his good form against arch rivals Manchester City this weekend. Nani scored United’s only goal in the 2-1 defeat away at Wolves and was one of the very few players at the club to come out of that game with any credit. The winger seems to... Read More; Lewis Doe; Friday, February 11, 2011 - 08:16
United and City Lock Horns for Manchester Derby: Manchester United get ready to welcome their city and title rivals for one of the most exciting derbies in world football. United will be looking for a fast and immediate response after losing their unbeaten record for this season away at Wolves. The performance was way below what Sir Alex... Read More; Lewis Doe; Friday, February 11, 2011 - 08:14
Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard Doubtful for Wigan Match: Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has a weakened side available to him for the Premier League match against relegation-threatened Wigan, with at least half a dozen squad members potentially unavailable. The biggest injury doubt is with influential midfielder Steven Gerrard, whose groin strain kept him... Read More; A.D. Winn; Friday, February 11, 2011 - 00:00
Closest Derby in Years Predicted as City visit United: The Saturday lunchtime kick-off in the Premier League will see first host third at Old Trafford; a ground where City have won just once in the last 26 league matches. United, no longer undefeated in the league following a poor outing against relegation-strugglers Wolves last weekend, are missing... Read More; A.D. Winn; Friday, February 11, 2011 - 00:00
Rory McIlroy Now The Strong Favourite in Dubai: Rory McIlroy shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday for a two shot lead at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic easily putting himself ahead of Tiger Woods and Martin Kaymer. McIlroy made just one bogey and closed with birdies on three of his last four holes pretty much forcing the bookmakers to give... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 23:08
Mucho Macho Man Ships to Fair Grounds for Derby Campaign: The betting favourite for the Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes, Mucho Macho Man (Macho Uno), has decided to leave the Florida circuit and head towards Louisiana in hopes of securing that coveted Derby stall. After two second place finishes at Aqueduct to the well-regarded New York-based To Honor And Serve... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 17:50
Ruby Walsh Favourite for Top Festival Jockey Honours: One of the favourite Cheltenham Festival side bets has always been the Thomas Pink Top Jockey Award and it’s notable that punters seem unphased by leading festival jockey Ruby Walsh’s extended absence from the jumps circuit. The Nicholls and Mullins stable rider remains at a nearly odds... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 16:54
Kentucky Derby Specialist Calvin Borel to Represent America in Dubai: The winners’ circle ragin’ rail-ridin’ Cajun Calvin Borel is set to take his exploits to Meydan Racecourse in Dubai as the multiple Kentucky Derby winner has been selected to represent the United States in the Meydan Masters jocke competition. The action is set to feature top... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 16:46
Mickelson and Johnson Atop The Board as They Tee Off at Pebble: Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson will go off as the pre-tournament favourites at (7-1) in the PGA Tour’s annual stop at Pebble Beach. Dustin Johnson would pretty much have been the owner of Pebble Beach the last two seasons, if not for an epic collapse in the final round of the US... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 04:52