Rafael Nadal has called on ATP chiefs to be fairer to their star players by providing a different surface each year for their flagship World Tour Finals. World number one …
Continue reading Nadal wants surfaces change for ATP finalsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster has given Billy Twelvetrees a vote of confidence by revealing he will be retained for the QBE International against Argentina. Twelvetrees’ place in the starting …
Continue reading England’s Twelvetrees gets second chanceScotland centre Matt Scott suffered the ignominy of defeat to minnows Tonga 12 months ago – now he is determined to ensure there is no repeat against Japan. The Dark …
Continue reading Scott won’t take Japan lightlyThe Melbourne Cup is the most famous horse race in Australia and one of the richest thoroughbred races in the entire world. Raced over 3200 metres by horses three years …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup Day 2013: History, Culture and PreviewWith only 24 horses allowed to race in the Melbourne Cup each year, there is always a lot of competition to make it into the field. The race directors have …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup BallotingWorld Cup giant-killers the United States are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the final match of second-round group fixtures in Leigh. The Tomahawks, given little hope of emerging from their …
Continue reading USA rethink plans as Tonga face CooksSouth African batsman Jean-Paul Duminy says the return of star performer Hashim Amla will be a big bonus for South Africa in the third one-day international against Pakistan in Abu …
Continue reading Amla’s return a bonus – DuminyIn a timely shot in the arm for the Brisbane Lions, prized utility Brent Staker has signed on with the AFL club until “at least” the end of the 2015 …
Continue reading Staker re-signs with LionsOne of the most open Melbourne Cups in recent years has sparked a dramatic increase in punters placing each-way bets, where a horse is backed to both win and finish …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup betting – Field at each-way oddsThe Sydney Cricket Ground’s much vaunted $186 million renovation of the Bradman and Noble stands will not be completed in time for the New Year’s Ashes Test according to the …
Continue reading New SCG stand ‘not ready’ for Ashes TestThe Melbourne Cup field is set and ready to go, with a number of horses affected by the barrier draw. Fiorente drew well at five, with last year’s runner-up looking …
Continue reading 2013 Melbourne Cup Race – Field, Odds Comparison and Best BetsPunters are throwing their support behind the John Singleton owned Dear Demi to win tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup, cutting the mares odds from $19 into $17 at Sportingbet late on Cup …
Continue reading Melbourne cup betting – Dear Demi’s odds shortenIt’s being hailed as the best Melbourne Cup ever with the calibre of international runners, trained both locally and overseas, the highest yet. The only thing missing is the man …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup 2013 one for the agesThe Melbourne Cup field is set and ready to go, with a number of horses affected by the barrier draw. Fiorente drew well at five, with last year’s runner-up looking …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup Raceday 2013 – Final Field, Runner Previews and TipsWith the running of the Melbourne Cup 2013 tomorrow we take a look at each of the runners in the field and give our full expert analysis of their chances. …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup 2013 expert Tips and preview of the FieldSteven Arnold thought his chances of Melbourne Cup glory might have passed him by three years ago. Arnold rode favourite So You Think in the 2010 Cup but was forced …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup 2013 – Steven Arnold glad to have ride in the FieldSteve Smith has warned England they face a much sterner test of their cricketing credentials over the next two months than the one Australia offered in the last Ashes series …
Continue reading Poms to face a tougher Ashes test: SmithKiwi filly Kirramosa will start from outside barrier in Thursday’s Victoria Oaks but is still favourite with online bookmaker sportsbet. $650 CROWN OAKS FREE BET Kirramosa, who blew the opposition …
Continue reading Kirramosa holds 2013 Crown Oaks favouritism


