Federer and Nadal Have Points to Prove in Australian Open: The usual suspects are out in full force for the 2011 Australian Open as global tennis’ two top men play out the formality that is the opening stages. Both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal recorded straightforward victories in their opening fixtures at the Aussie Open. Federer made quick work... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 21:01
Dunguib Withdrawal Leaves Hurricane Fly as Irish Champion Hurdle Favourite: A less-than-stellar blood test has prompted Dunguib’s connections to withdraw him from the widely-anticipated Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown this Sunday. The Philip Fenton-trained eight year-old prompted one of the biggest uproars in recent years when he was beaten in the Supreme... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 20:59
South Africa Seek To Drop Chokers Tag: South Africa has done themselves no favours in shaking off the chokers tag with their one run loss at the Wanderers, only a few days ago. What will also be of concern to the hosts is the collapse portrayed by the middle order, beginning with the dismissal of JP Duminy. Smith fell immediately... Read More; Adam Currie; Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 06:28
2011 Lecomte Stakes Sees a Mere Five Runners: Louisiana race fans might be forgiven for thinking they woke up in California as they check out the line-up for this weekend’s next chapter in the road to the Kentucky Derby. The 2011 Lecomte Stakes wound up being a rather underwhelming field of five that ensures we will see a first-rate... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 23:12
2011 Lecomte Stakes is the Next Derby Trail Destination: Tapizar (Tapit) made a major splash in the Sham Stakes last Saturday and punters can expect the Kentucky Derby Trail to take another interesting shift this weekend as Fair Grounds hosts the latest edition of the Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes. While the purses usually don’t start to pick up serious... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 19:12
Kauto Star Plummets to 10/1 for Cheltenham Gold Cup: After running a certifiable stinker in his attempt to make history, Kauto Star has now seen serious question marks emerge over his future as his inability to conquer what was a very beatable field in the King George VI Chase. The living legend of steeple chasing really looked to be showing a bit of... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 17:26
2011 Victor Chandler Chase All About Master Minded: One of the premier chasing events over the 2m or so distance kicks off this weekend as a number of talented contenders line up for the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot. First won by Desert Orchid back in 1989, the race has been a major reference for the likes of Tamarinbleu, Master Minded and the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 17:23
Spoils Equal In The Land Of The Long White Cloud: New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori hit 110 before Pakistan came back strongly on the second day of the second Test in Wellington. Vettori's sixth Test century steered the Kiwis from 246/6 overnight, as he and Reece Young added 138 for the seventh wicket in a total of 356. New Zealand's... Read More; Adam Currie; Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 18:16
Birmingham v Aston Villa half-time update: The West Midland derby between Birmingham and Aston Villa remains 0-0 at half-time, though both teams missed great chances to go ahead. The game started at a great pace with neither side having time to take breath and Villa were unlucky not to be ahead within the opening minutes. With barely 60... Read More; Drew Swainston; Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 13:01
Appleby and Maruyama Tied Heading to 36 Hole Sunday in Hawaii: Stuart Appleby and Shigeki Maruyama share the lead at 10-under after round two of the Sony Open in Hawaii, but there’s a lot left to be decided as the field will play 36 holes on Sunday after Thursday was washed out by rain. Appleby followed up his opening 64 with a 66 on Saturday, but only... Read More; Dorian Netolicky; Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 07:55