Jonathan Askew

England’s preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup got off to a strong start on Friday as they comfortably beat Sri Lanka in rain affected game in Kandy. The hosts were dismissed for 133 from 16.2 overs, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance, including a Sam Curran hat-trick to wrap up the tail. Attention now … Continued

Monday Night Football travels to Wearside as the season's surprise package, Sunderland, takes on a Burnley side in the midst of a relegation scrap. The pair were two of the three teams promoted from the Championship last season and have had contrasting success so far, with Sunderland all but safe from the drop and Burnley … Continued

Novak Djokovic’s underdog win over Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-final was something straight out of a Rocky Balboa movie script. The 38-year-old Serbian rolled back the years, saving 16 of 18 break points en route to a five-set victory over the Italian. The first semi-final was equally captivating as Carlos Alcaraz slugged it … Continued

England’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka continues with the start of the T20I series on Fridayat 1:30pm. It’s their final three games before their opening game of the T20 World Cup, and Harry Brook’s side will be looking to build on a strong finish in the ODI series in Colombo. The team makes the four-hour … Continued

The first North London derby of the season kicks off at the Emirates on Sunday, with Arsenal hosting bitter rivals Tottenham. A win for Arsenal would see them extend their lead over Spurs to 11 points as they continue to march towards their first Premier League title for 22 years. On paper, it looks like … Continued

Time flies when you’re having fun, and we’re already a third of the way through the 2025-26 EFL Championship season. Matchday 17 is next on the list, with a full round of fixtures spread across Tuesday and Wednesday. Our acca tips have gone live… but this time, with a twist. All EFL Championship picks for … Continued

PSG’s blockbuster penalty shootout win at Anfield on Tuesday has seen their Champions League odds slashed from 50/1 to 10/3 with BetVictor. The Parisians are the biggest market movers after completing a historic turnaround against Liverpool, one of the pre-tournament favourites. The Reds had never lost a European tie after winning the first leg until … Continued

England bounced back from a disappointing series opener against Sri Lanka with a relatively comfortable five-wicket win in the second ODI. It was of little surprise to see one of England’s greatest ever batsmen, Joe Root, make a measured 75 to cruise past the hosts' modest 219 on a tricky pitch in Colombo. A change … Continued

It’s been a perfect start for Charlotte Edwards’ side as they head into Saturday’s clash with Sri Lanka in top form. They didn’t have things all their own way last time out against Bangladesh, stumbling to 78/5 chasing 178, but a stunning 79* by Heather Knight was enough to guide England Women over the line … Continued

Leeds visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time on Monday night as they take on an Everton side flirting with a return to European football for the first time since 2018. Both teams will be more than satisfied with their start to the season, comfortably occupying mid-table and, more importantly, not in any … Continued

Rory McIlroy’s odds to win the 2025 Scottish Open have drifted from 15/2 to 11/1 with some bookies as he leads the PGA Power Rankings heading into the 90th edition of this now must-play tournament. For most, “The Scottish” is seen as the curtain-raiser for the main event at the British Open in Portrush next … Continued

UK Open Darts Betting Odds We’re more excitable than a Ricky Evans walk-on for this year's tournament, and we’ve beaten the best online bookies to jump, so the UK Darts Open odds aren’t live yet. But, rest assured, as soon as they are, we will list them below. Bookmark this page to make sure you … Continued

Martí Cifuentes’ short reign at Leicester is over as the club announced the Spaniard has been relieved from his duties following their 2-1 defeat at home to Oxford. The club is now looking for their fourth appointment in 18 months as the next Leicester City manager odds go live. After a decent start to the … Continued

Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight champion in Las Vegas. The fight is the headline act on a stacked UFC 324 card in the early hours of Sunday morning, and we’ve trawled the markets to bring you a cracking bet builder. It’s a classic clash of styles as new-school Pimblett … Continued

Three of the six teams featuring in Sunday’s Premier League acca tips have had a busy week on the continent, so it’ll be interesting to see if there are any European hangovers heading into Week 23. The game of the day comes from the Emirates, where high-flying Arsenal take on a rejuvenated Manchester United side, … Continued