Barcelona ran riot at the Bernabau on Sunday evening, thrashing table-toppers Real Madrid 4-0 in a shock El Clasico victory. Despite remaining 12 points behind their bitter rivals, Barcelona produced arguably their performance of the season as they dismantled Carlo Ancelotti’s men, fresh off the back of their Champions League RO16 victory over Paris Saint […]
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Bishop’s Cleeve move to within a point of lifting Premier Hellenic Division title
Bishop’s Cleeve have moved to within a point of winning the Ulhsport Hellenic Premier Division by thrashing Hereford Lads Club 7-1 on Saturday. Now needing just one point from their remaining two league fixtures, Cleeve face Shrivenham on Tuesday night at Kayte Lane in the penultimate game of their league season, as they look set […]
SIX NATIONS: France ease to victory at Six Nations beating England at Stade de France
Favourites France swept to victory beating England 25-13 in Paris to claim their first Six Nations title in twelve years, and their sixth overall. French captain Antoine Dupont, arguably the world’s best player right now, capped off victory scoring the winning try to seal the Grand Slam for his side and win the Guinness Man […]
CRICKET: England draw second test in West Indies with captain Joe Root admitting he “could have been braver” over declaration
England have shown yet another poor display by drawing again, this time in their second test in the West Indies, as captain Joe Root admitted that he “could have been a bit braver” with declaration as England head to Grenada for third test. Day five of England’s second test in Barbados was thwarted by West […]
FA CUP: Rundown of weekend’s action as City take on Liverpool and Chelsea face Palace in all-London semi final
The FA Cup semi finals await as this weekend’s Quarter final ties were wrapped up with last year’s finalists Chelsea progressing to face South London rivals Crystal palace, whilst the Premier League’s top two Manchester City and Liverpool will lock horns in the other semi final. Chelsea beat an out-of-form Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium […]
Cheltenham Festival: Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle preview (3:30)
With ten runners in this one, the 3:30 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race looks set to be the main race of the day, with a variety of exciting prospects competing. Here is a look at who you can back for the top three picks for this race according to the bookies. FLOORING PORTER Having made […]
Cheltenham Festival: Bob Olinger wins as Galopin Des Champs dramatic fall at final in Turners Novices’ Chase review (1:30)
In what many saw as a two-horse race (excusing the pun) it was Bob Olinger and Rachel Blackmore who came out on top as Galopin De Champs falls at the final hurdle. The first race of St. Patricks day ended in a shocking finish as favourite Galopin Des Champs fell at the final hurdle to […]
MATCH PREVIEW: Can holders Chelsea progress to Quarter-Finals of Champions League amid off-field controversy?
European Champions Chelsea travel to France this evening to face Lille in their Round-of-16 second leg tie amid on going controversy surrounding their owner Roman Abramovich. Thomas Tuchel’s men take a 2-0 aggregate lead with them to Lille, looking to progress into their third quarter-final in four seasons. The Blues will look to try and […]
FAREWELL TIGER ROLL: A look ahead to the little legend’s final Cheltenham festival race
The five time Cheltenham festival winner is one of 16 runners in today’s 4:10pm Cross Country Chase, the legendary Tiger Roll will make his last appearance at Cheltenham this afternoon. The Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse is under the influence of fellow Irish trainer Gordon Elliot and competes in National hunt Racing. He won the Grand National in […]
Chelsea remove request to FA to play FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough behind closed doors
Chelsea have back pedalled in their request to the FA to have their weekend Quarter-final FA Cup fixture at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors. In an embarrassing turn of events for the club, Chelsea have decided to do a U-turn on their initial enquiry to the FA about a potentially playing the game […]