Monday 03 September 2007 at 14:39
 England's hopes of lifting the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup have taken a blow with the news that Ravi Bopara could miss the tournament through injury.The England and Essex all rounder was injured during England's fifth ODI against India at Headlingley.
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Monday 03 September 2007 at 14:31
 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has given punters something to think about with his opinion that the race for the Premiership title is wide open this season.Following Chelsea's shock away defeat to Aston Villa, the London club's first defeat for eight months, Mourinho said other clubs were catching the top four and would offer a stiffer challenge.
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Tuesday 04 September 2007 at 10:46
 England coach Steve McClaren has stated that he will not give up the job of managing England even if the team loses in the crucial games against Israel and Russia.
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Tuesday 04 September 2007 at 12:07
 Roger Federer showed his quality and championship pedigree after powering through a tough match with Spain's Feliciano Lopez.The Swiss three-times defending champion lost the first set to the strong serve of Lopez 3-6, but came back winning the next three sets 6-4 6-1 6-4.
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Tuesday 04 September 2007 at 11:50
 Ireland's talismanic skipper Brian O'Driscoll could be fit to play in Ireland's opening World Cup match with Namibia, coach Eddie O'Sullivan has revealed.The news will buoy the Irish team and shorten the odds on their progression through the tournament with the team currently placed as fifth favourites with attractive odds of 25/1 at BlueSQ.
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Wednesday 05 September 2007 at 10:34
 The news that Jonny Wilkinson has yet another injury has seen money move away from the Roses, with England now best priced to lift the trophy at 33/1 with Stan James.
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Wednesday 05 September 2007 at 10:48
 Despite Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez imploring the England national team not to risk his star player and play Steven Gerrard using pain killing injections, England say they may have to.
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Wednesday 05 September 2007 at 11:27
 The defeat of Rafael Nadal in the US Open fourth-round by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer has seen a shift in the betting markets and money move to Andy Roddick.The US star is now third favourite to take the grand slam title with a price of 24/1 with Tote Sport.
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Thursday 06 September 2007 at 10:39
 The prospects of a draw at Saturday's European Championship qualifying match are looking more and more likely as England suffer yet more injuries and Israel captain Yossi Benayoun shrugs of criticism off his team playing a defensive game.
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Thursday 06 September 2007 at 10:20
 Following Owais Shah's 107 of off 95 balls in the sixth one day international (ODI) against India a punt on the player taking the top score of England's innings in the last ODI at Lord's is looking like an interesting prospect.
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Thursday 06 September 2007 at 11:32
 With Roger Federer into the semi-final and looking very likely to take yet another grand slam victory punters could be worth looking to the other side of the draw and the prospects of an all Spanish semi-final.
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Friday 07 September 2007 at 09:54
 The Pakistan cricket team has been rocked again by another scandal just days before the opening of the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa - but could Scotland take advantage and steal a win as a result?With odds of 6/1 from Skybet on a Scotland win when they meet in the group stages next week it could be worth consideration.
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Friday 07 September 2007 at 09:52
 As the Rugby World Cup kicks off today many see New Zealand as the strongest team in the tournament and with odds of 3/5 they are well backed. However, with odds of 13/2 France may be the better prospect - especially when the home advantage is taken into consideration.
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Friday 07 September 2007 at 11:34
 As Arsene Wenger commits his future to Arsenal Football Club for a further three years many punters will be looking at the Gunner's prospects with renewed confidence, especially considering their bright start to the season and the coming of age of playmaker Cesc Fabregas.
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Monday 10 September 2007 at 11:03
 Steven Gerrard has given his backing to Emile Heskey to return against Russia when England face the country at Wembley on Wednesday.Heskey impressed many with his performance against Israel at the weekend but may not play against Russia due to the return from suspension of Peter Crouch.
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Monday 10 September 2007 at 14:45
 Both England and South Africa could be without key players ahead of their crucial World Cup clash on Friday, though England's misfortune has largely been brought on themselves.BlueSQ has seen both teams equally backed, pricing them each at 10/11 to win, though South Africa are second favourites to win the cup outright on 5/1 with Sporting Bet and 1/8 to win their pool.
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Tuesday 11 September 2007 at 10:15
 The inaugural World Cup kicks off today when South Africa take on the West Indies, and while Australia will be favourites to take the title it is far from clear which team will prove to be masters of this new format.
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Tuesday 11 September 2007 at 14:15
 Argentina have made six changes to the side which beat France on Friday to rest some key players, but the question remains, but by just what margin will the South American team beat their next opponents Georgia?The Argentines humiliated hosts France with a 17-12 win and will be full of confidence going into tonight's match against part-timers Georgia, despite the absence of Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe, Martin Scelzo, Rodrigo Roncero and Lucas Ostiglia.
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Tuesday 11 September 2007 at 16:12
 X Factor judge Danni Minogue has strenuously denied rumours that she and Sharon Osbourne do not get on, leaving punters looking elsewhere for some unexpected fireworkers.On the talk of bitchiness, Danni told New magazine: "This is absolutely not true.
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Wednesday 12 September 2007 at 13:43
 England captain John Terry has said that England need to "be in the faces" of the Russians in tonight's crucial European qualifier match at Wembley and coach Steve McClaren thinks his team can win the game in the first 20 minutes.
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Wednesday 12 September 2007 at 14:54
 Andy Farrell has been chosen to fill the fly-half role for England against South Africa on Friday as coach Brian Ashton tries to fill the gaps.The position is starting to look jinxed, with Jonny Wilkinson and Olly Barkley both vacating the role through injury.
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Thursday 13 September 2007 at 10:44
 Following their stunning victory against tournament favourites Australia, Zimbabwe will be hoping they can repeat the feat and defeat England in today's Twenty20 World Cup pool match.Zimbabwe tapped some fantastic form to beat Australia by five wickets, finsishing with figures of 139-5 against Australia's 138-9.
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Thursday 13 September 2007 at 15:32
 Ten horses will line up for the St Leger on Saturday and early backing is going to Honolulu.The horse is one of four in the race trained by Aidan O'Brien and is currently available at a price of 9/4 with Bet365.
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Thursday 13 September 2007 at 15:50
 After Michael Owen's impressive brace of goals against Russia in the European Championship qualifier against Russia many will be wondering if he can carry the form from internationals into club performances.
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Friday 14 September 2007 at 09:33
 With England players seemingly dropping like flies, few but the most patriotic fans will be backing England when they meet the in-form South Africans in the Rugby World Cup this evening.
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Friday 14 September 2007 at 10:33
 When north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur meet this Saturday Spurs will be hoping they can finally overpower the Gunners after 18 derby matches between the teams without a Tottenham win.
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Friday 14 September 2007 at 14:39
 The shortest odds on the winning margin in today's World Cup match between Portugal and New Zealand are on 106 to 110 points.The All Blacks are 11/2 to thrash Portugal by that margin and looking at recent performances it looks like a likely outcome.
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Monday 17 September 2007 at 13:32
 Chelsea take on Norwegian champions Rosenborg on Tuesday and will be favourites to win in front of the Stamford Bridge crowd, however, there could be a few interesting variations for those looking for betting opportunities.
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Monday 17 September 2007 at 14:28
 Mohamed Sissoko and John Arne Riise will miss Tuesday's Champions League match between Liverpool and FC Porto, according to reports.Liverpool travel to Portugal in the first leg of their group E game and are currently priced at 5/4 with Paddy Power to win the game while with Porto offered at 11/5 and the draw priced at 21/10.
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Monday 17 September 2007 at 15:16
 After defeats against Australia and South Africa, England will be fighting for survival when they meet New Zealand tomorrow in the Super Eights stage of the Twenty20 World Cup. England are currently priced at 11/10 to win the match but New Zealand are favourites on 4/6.
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Tuesday 18 September 2007 at 13:45
 Celtic will field a full strength team in the Ukraine tonight when they take on Shakhtar Donetsk.The Ukrainian team are favourites to seal a home win with odds of 5/6 with Ladbrokes.
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Tuesday 18 September 2007 at 15:17
 England stars Jonny Wilkinson and Olly Barkley have both been named in the starting line-up for the crucial pool match against Samoa.Both players were injured for the mauling by South Africa and Wilkinson is yet to appear in the World Cup.
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Tuesday 18 September 2007 at 16:11
 Scotland expect 'handsome' victory over Romania Scotland are expecting to win with style when they meet Romania in the World Cup tonight in Edinburgh.Scotland have lost twice in nine previous meetings but go into tonight's game clear favourites, priced at 1/33 to win with Bet365, with Romania on 10/1.
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Wednesday 19 September 2007 at 11:34
 Ahead of Manchester United's Champion League match tonight against Sporting Lisbon manager Alex Ferguson is asking for the referee to give Cristiano Ronaldo a break and not penalise his talent.
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Wednesday 19 September 2007 at 14:37
 In what looks on paper to be one of the toughest matches England teams face this week in the Champions League, Arsenal take on Sevilla at home.The Emirates Stadium will be buzzing with expectation following Arsenal's bright start to the season which has left them unbeaten in the Premiership and top of the table.
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Wednesday 19 September 2007 at 15:40
 France need to put on one of their better performances if they are to progress in the World Cup, but it remains to be seen as to whether they show themselves as world beaters or shamed hosts when they meet Ireland at the Stade de France on Friday.
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Thursday 20 September 2007 at 11:37
 After the shock departure of Jose Mourinho 'by mutual agreement' with Chelsea, new manager Avram Grant faces a tough test with his first match in charge being against champions Manchester United.
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Thursday 20 September 2007 at 12:15
 Now that Jose 'the special one' Mourinho has left Chelsea and is a free agent, speculation is rife about which club he will take charge of next.Ladbrokes has opened a book on where Mourinho will next take his forthright opinions and undoubted managerial talent.
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Friday 21 September 2007 at 11:48
 Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping they can take the confidence of their 6-1 drubbing of Famagusta in the UEFA Cup into their away game with Bolton this Sunday.Tottenham have been under pressure after five loses and a draw in the Premiership has left them in 17th position and will be looking to make a point against bottom of the table Bolton.
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Friday 21 September 2007 at 15:35
 When Manchester City travel to west London to take on Fulham this weekend they will be aware that a win could place them top of the table.Although they have only won one of their last six away games, Man City are, along with Arsenal, one of only two clubs to have secured four wins in the Premier League so far.
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Friday 21 September 2007 at 16:23
 Some will be surprised that Pakistan and New Zealand have reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup, but both teams now have their sights on being the nation to have its name etched onto the trophy.
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Monday 24 September 2007 at 13:01
 Michael Owen will miss Tuesday night's Carling Cup match against Arsenal as Newcastle United hope to capitalise on the fact the Gunners are focussing their attention on other competitions. That, of course, will be the hope of Magpies fans but Arsenal's young guns will no doubt have other ideas and are 8/11 favourites with Blue Square for the win while Newcastle are priced at 16/5 and the draw at 12/5.
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Monday 24 September 2007 at 14:43
 When the fixtures for the Carling Cup were announced Hull must have been excited by the prospect of hosting a club as big as Chelsea, but disappointed by the knowledge they would probably go no further.
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Tuesday 25 September 2007 at 11:49
 Rafa Benitez will be hoping to add some zest to Liverpool's performance against Reading in the Carling Cup after a dull and uninspiring draw against Birmingham at the weekend.Liverpool may well be focussing on other competitions but they will not want to lose against fellow Premiership club Reading and are 11/10 favourites with Stan James to win the match.
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Tuesday 25 September 2007 at 14:15
 Nick Faldo is getting ready for his first role as captian when he leads the Great Britain and Ireland team against Seve Ballesteros' Continental Europe in the Seve Trophy.Despite taking the name of the Spanish five times major winner Seve Ballesteros, it is GB and Ireland that have won three of the four previous tournaments and who are favourites to take the title this year with odds of 4/9 with Paddy Power.
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Tuesday 25 September 2007 at 16:18
 Actress and model Kelly Brook is the early favourite to waltz away with the series title of Strictly Come Dancing champion.Dancing with Brendan Cole, Brook is currently priced at 4/1 with Ladbrokes.
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Wednesday 26 September 2007 at 11:34
 When England take to the pitch to play their crucial match against Tonga in the Rugby World Cup captain Phil Vickery will be on the bench.Despite the well documented problems, England are receiving the backing of patriotic fans and as a result are favourites with odds of 1/12 with Paddy Power against Tonga with odds of 6/1.
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Wednesday 26 September 2007 at 15:28
 The Barclays Premiership is now in full swing and early season jitters are no excuse for under performing managers, so the question is who will be the next manager to get the axe?Mourinho was the first (though apparently by "mutual agreement") but he certainly won't be the last and the pressure seems to be showing on the faces of a few.
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Wednesday 26 September 2007 at 16:04
 Ireland will be without full-back Girvan Dempsey when they meet Argentina in their final group match on Sunday.The news will be a boost for Argentina who are currently priced at 8/15 with SkyBet to win the match with Ireland priced at 6/4 and the draw at 18/1.
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Thursday 27 September 2007 at 11:53
 Fulham travel the short distance to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and will be hoping to take advantage of Chelsea's internal disunity and inexperience of manager Avram Grant.Fulham are currently best priced at 6/1 with Ladbrokes while their more successful neighbours Chelsea are priced at 2/5, with a draw at 11/4.
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Thursday 27 September 2007 at 14:31
 Charlton's trip to Coventry this weekend will be an important match in their campaign to rejoin the Premiership , but Coventry, high from their 2-0 Old Trafford defeat of Manchester United in the Carling Cup, will be a difficult team to break down.
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Thursday 27 September 2007 at 16:20
 Scotland will be at full force when they play against Italy in their crucial final World Cup Pool match.The team on Saturday will the same as that which beat Romania.
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Friday 28 September 2007 at 12:16
 Alan Curbishly will team up his two star strikers Dean Ashton and Craig Bellamy when West Ham take on Arsenal in the Premiership this Sunday.Curbishly will be hoping that the pair will be firing it what will be a tough match against the league leaders.
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Friday 28 September 2007 at 15:49
 Despite it being just the end of September, when Bolton and Derby meet in the Premiership this weekend it will be billed as battle to avoid relegation.Both teams have had a bad start to the season with Bolton and Derby sitting 19th and 20th respectively.
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