Sitting in Group A for the Euro in France later this year, Switzerland will feel that they have a strong chance against rivals in the group, France, Albania, and Romania, and they will hope that a strong warm-up against Ireland will set them up for a good tournament. Meanwhile, Ireland will have a tough task [Read story…]
Unicaja vs. Crvena Zvezda preview and tips (Euroleague)
The round 11 of Top 16 stage is bringing another very exciting game in Group E between Unicaja Malaga and Red Star Belgrade. Unicaja Malaga started great in the regular part of the season, and also the Top 16 stage, but after several injuries of their important players, they have lost some games and currently [Read story…]
Panathinaikos vs. Lokomotiv Kuban preview and tips (Euroleague)
The situation in group E could get very complicated after this round. Four teams are one step away of securing the playoff stage among which are Panathinaikos and Lokomotiv. These two teams have already played three times this season with Lokomotiv Kuban winning all three games. This meeting is certainly going to be different, especially [Read story…]
Fenerbahce vs. Darussafaka preview and tips (Euroleague)
Probably the least exciting game of the Thursday matchups. Fenerbahce has already secured the playoffs and the only motivation for them is to secure home court advantage for the playoffs. Fenerbahce has lost only 1 game in the Top 16 stage to Panathinaikos 71-76 on away court. At their home court, Fenerbahce has won 17 [Read story…]
Brose Baskets vs. Khimki Moscow preview and tips (Euroleague)
This is another great game this week featuring two teams that are still contenting for a playoff position in group F. Many players have stated their opinion that this group F, featuring teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, CSKA Moscow, Laboral Kutxa, Olympiacos and Zalgiris is probably the toughest Euroleague group in the last decade of [Read story…]
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid preview and tips (Euroleague)
This game is the EL CLASICO of basketball, and it is certainly going to be a very exciting game on and off the court played at Palau Blaugrana. Barcelona as the home team, with the record of 5-5, is in desperate need of a win in this game if they want to be among the [Read story…]
Swansea vs. Aston Villa preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 31)
It is almost a certainty that Aston Villa face the chop when the season draws to a close, but their opponents in this match are far from guaranteed in their own safety. Villa have lost five of their last five games, and boast the worst defensive effort in the league. Swansea may have a better [Read story…]
West Brom vs. Norwich preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 31)
Despite holding the mighty Manchester City to a draw their last time out, Norwich have had a woeful season and sit in a terrible run of form ahead of their clash with West Brom, who are riding their own high after defeating the other Manchester team – Manchester United. The Canaries have only won [Read story…]
Crystal Palace vs. Leicester preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 31)
The fairytale continues for the Foxes, still unbelievable on top of the league, they face a team closer to the basement, but a team not to be taken too lightly in Crystal Palace. Leicester have defeated some of the big names, but they have also consistently put away some teams that could be potential banana [Read story…]
Bath vs. Newcastle Falcons preview and tips (Aviva Premiership Rugby)
Bath have had a torrid time this season, especially if you consider that they were title contenders, and even a force in the Champions Cup, last season. They welcome the Newcastle Falcons on Friday, who are not having a much better season. It is ninth vs. 11th, but while Bath’s hopes of glory are all [Read story…]
Australia vs. New Zealand preview and tips (T20 Cricket World Cup 2016)
This match between Australia and New Zealand was always going to be an exciting one, these two contested the ODI World Cup last year in the final, and although the Aussies walked it, there is much rivalry between the two close neighbours. Things are even spicier now because New Zealand pulled off an unexpected win [Read story…]
England – Wales preview and tips (2016 Six Nations Rugby Championship)
England take on Wales in the fourth round of the 2016 Six Nations championship and things could not be better poised ahead of the game.Having won all three of their matches to date, against Scotland, Italy and Ireland, England head in to the match on top of the Six Nations table, with maximum points. Just [Read story…]
Big names in International field
A final field of eight has been declared for the Juddmonte International, with Joseph O’Brien set to ride Gleneagles. [Read story...]
Botti: Suegioo has weighty task
A total of 46 stayers stood their ground for the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle, including Clever Cookie. [Read story...]
Zaragoza – Gipuzkoa Basket preview and tips (ACB)
The ACB league is entering its final stage, with only one game remaining. It is already certain that Real Madrid will take the leading position into the playoffs so the final matches will be deciding in only small number of games. One of those games is most certainly Zaragoza vs. Gipuzkoa Basket. Zaragoza currently lies [Read story…]
Brose Baskets – Ratiopharm Ulm preview and tips (Bundesliga Semifinals Game 1)
German Basketball Bundesliga might not be the strongest in the region, but over the years it has maintained a solid level of basketball and is still a home for several high profile players. German Basketball Bundesliga features 18 teams, after which they engage in a playoff duel in which the top eight teams participate. [Read story…]
Fenerbahce – Galatasaray preview and tips (TBL Playoffs Game 1)
After several years of notable decline of Turkish basketball, with the qualification of Fenerbahce Ulker to the Final Four of the Euroleague, we are positive that Turkish Basketball League (TBL) strength will rise even further. Turkish championship offers great excitement, with teams like Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Efes and multiple others guaranteeing quality basketball. After regular season [Read story…]
Laboral Kutxa – Real Madrid preview and tips (ACB)
The ACB Spanish league counts as one of the best basketball leagues in Europe and besides globally acclaimed Euroleague, it is considered to be the strongest basketball leagues in the old continent. After regular season comes to an end, teams engage in the playoff tournament, which ultimately gives away the champion for that season. [Read story…]
Norrkoping – Hammarby preview and tips ( Sweden Allsvenskan )
After a somewhat modest start to the season with just a win from four matches Norrkoping managed three wins and a draw in the course of just 2 weeks and now find themselves sitting on the 6th place. With this moral boost they now face Hammarby hoping to extend this good run. The good news [Read story…]
Falkenbergs – Kalmar preview and tips ( Sweden Allsvenskan )
Kalmar are a bitter disappointment this season. In their last match they put on a terrible display losing at home against a much more inspired Göteborg. Only 6 goals scored in 8 matches and 7 points gained is nothing to brag about. If we consider the fact that Kalmar will next host Malmo and [Read story…]
Toronto Blue Jays – Los Angeles Angels preview and tips (MLB 18 May 2015)
This is the first game between Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays this 2015 season. So far both teams have had a normal season, nothing compared to last year season. Both have had problems in the bullpen and pitching , and that has caused irregularities at this stage of the season. The pitchers of [Read story…]
Manchester United – Arsenal preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 37)
With the title gone it’s time to look at the Champions league qualification The familiar foes arsenal and Manchester united meet again at Old Trafford but not for what they wanted. Rather than fighting for the title, the Premier League giants will face for securing an automatic qualification spot for the Champions league as Arsenal [Read story…]
CSKA Moscow – Fenerbahce preview (Euroleague small final)
Third place match is usually a contest that tries to ease the pain for the participating teams in the semifinals. Some competitions have abandoned this game completely, but since Final Four holds a very special importance all the way to the end, Euroleague basketball still has this game. In 2014/2015 season, defeated semi-finalists CSKA Moscow [Read story…]
Real Madrid – Olympiakos preview (Euroleague final)
The 2014/2015 Euroleague season is coming to an end, with the final and the third-place play-off schedule to be played on Sunday, May 17th. Possibly the two best teams in Europe at the moment, Olympiacos and Real Madrid will face each other in the final, as both of them successfully overcame challenges from CSKA [Read story…]
Miami Marlins – Atlanta Braves preview and tips (MLB 16 May 2015)
Atlanta Braves won the first game of this series yesterday scoring 5 runs, Miami could only score 3 runs in the whole game at home. Even though they were the first to score, the Marlins could not keep the game against Braves. Atlanta in the second inning scored 2 runs, taking the lead. Miami [Read story…]
Real Madrid – Fenerbahce preview ( Euroleague semifinals)
The final four in 2014/2015 Euroleague season is all about Madrid, as the 58th edition of Euroleague will take place in the Spanish capital and one of the participants and favorites is Real Madrid, which so far enjoyed a beautiful campaign. In the final four semi finals Real Madrid will place against Fenerbahce Ulker, which [Read story…]
Seattle Mariners – San Diego Padres preview and tips (MLB 14 May 2015)
San Diego Padres have been playing really well in the last week and for today’s game they are preparing a strategic defense to ensure a possible win over the Mariners. The team has shown a great defense so far this season. Padres coach, Bud Black, said the team this year has a better defensive [Read story…]
Shaun Murphy vs Stuart Bingham preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
Murphy looked sharp and confident as he build a four-frame advantage against fifth seed Hawkins. The Nottingham-based potter took the opening frame with a break of 92, and then made a 40 clearance to steal the second after Hawkins had broken down on 63. A scrappy third frame went to Murphy and it would [Read story…]
Judd Trump vs Stuart Bingham preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
The semifinals are played over four sessions, one table set up and a best of 33 frames format, first session of this match being scheduled for tomorrow evening starting with 7 PM. Judd Trump made a strong start to his quarter-final clash with Ding Junhui, taking a 6-2 lead. He took the first two [Read story…]
Shaun Murphy vs Barry Hawkins preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
The semifinals are played over four sessions, one table set up and a best of 33 frames format, first 8 frames of this match being scheduled to start tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM. Anthony McGill and Shaun Murphy ended in a draw the opening session of their quarter-final, 4-4. Murphy opened with a pair of [Read story…]
Stuart Bingham vs. Ronnie O’Sullivan preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
Stuart Bingham reached the quarter-finals of the World Championship for the second time in nine Crucible appearances with an emphatic 13-5 win over Graeme Dott. Ball-run led 11-5 after two sessions and added the two frames he needed today, closing with a break of 104. “To beat someone of Graeme’s level 13-5 at the [Read story…]
Barry Hawkins vs. Neil Robertson preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
Barry Hawkins won the last five frames oh the last 16 round matche to beat Mark Allen 13-11 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship. Something of a Crucible specialist having reached the final in 2013 and the semifinals last year, Hawkins came good at the business end as he overturned an 11-8 [Read story…]
Ding Junhui vs. Judd Trump preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
China’s top player Ding has 11 ranking titles to his name but a surprisingly poor record in snooker’s biggest event, having reached the semi-finals just once – in 2011 – and suffered six defeats in the first and second rounds. The world number three looked likely to suffer another early exit when he trailed [Read story…]
Anthony McGill vs. Shaun Murphy preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
Glasgow’s 24-year-old McGill has won countless admirers thanks to his calmness around the table and superb break-building and tactical play. He won three matches to earn a Crucible debut then beat Stephen Maguire 10-9 before scoring by far the biggest victory of his life against world number one Selby. With a pot success of 92% [Read story…]
Crystal Palace vs Hull City preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 34)
Crystal Palace and Hull City go into their game at Selhurst Park on Saturday on opposite ends of the spectrum, but both are aiming for the win that will edge them closer to achieving their objectives this season. For Palace, they are aiming to get three points closer to a top-10 finish this season [Read story…]
Arsenal vs Chelsea preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 34)
Chelsea go into Sunday’s game against London rivals Arsenal with a ten point advantage at the top of the Barclays Premier League table that could be extended to 13 points that would take them within one win of being domestic champions of England’s top league for the fifth time. The unconvincing 1-0 win last [Read story…]
Marco Fu vs Judd Trump preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
Fu started and ended the first session of the match against Jimmy Robertson with two breaks of over 50 points, 61, 87 and 56, 66, while Jimmy Robertson managed to score a break of 80 points in the fifth frame, surprisingly the session ended only 5-4 for Hong Kong’s finest player over the years. Sussex’s [Read story…]
Joe Perry vs. Shaun Murphy preview and tips (World Snooker Championship)
Easy wins for both players in first round, Joe Perry 10-4 against Zhang Anda while Shaun Murphy 10-3 against Robin Hull. Perry, the 2008 semi-finalist, raced into a 4-0 lead then got the better of a 50-minute fifth frame to extend his lead. Players Championship winner Perry added the next two to lead 7-0, [Read story…]
Manchester City vs Aston Villa preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 34)
Manchester City will play host to the Villans in the late kick off on Saturday. The reigning champions are a point behind the third place Manchester United and with a win against Aston Villa they would be ahead of them until United play Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. It would have been an easy [Read story…]
Everton vs Manchester United preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 34)
Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United are quite close to reaching the promised land, but they can’t afford many setbacks as Manchester City and Liverpool are breathing down their necks. Despite losing to the league leaders last week, Manchester United are being considered as the favorites to clinch the Champions League spot. Prior to the [Read story…]
West Brom vs Liverpool preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 34)
The Merseyside giants Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup by Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers wants his team to bounce back from the defeat and end the season on a strong and positive note. Prior to the match against LVG’s Manchester United, Liverpool looked in a very strong position [Read story…]
Southampton vs Tottenham preview and tips (Premier League Gameweek 34)
Mauricio Pochettino returns to the St. Mary’s for the first time since moving on to the London based club. Spurs, 6th on the Premier League table, are just a point ahead of Southampton. Ronald Koeman’s men have shown character after the major summer exodus in the summer transfer window. A few weeks ago, Saints [Read story…]
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