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Betsson, the Scandinavian betting group with a diverse array of bookmakers and sportsbooks under its umbrella, has announced that they are to close pretty much all of their UK sites with immediate effect. It means that their own eponymous brand Betsson, as …

Just when you thought 2020 had used up its quote of mad ideas for the future of football, along comes the ‘European Premier League’ to rock the boat once more. Barely a fortnight after Project Big Picture was laughed out of town …

In April 2021, if all goes well, Tiger Roll will look to become the first horse in history to win three editions of the Grand National. A month prior to that, he will attempt to reclaim his Cross Country Chase down at …

It’s becoming increasingly frustrating for many parts of the world, but let’s face it: seven months into the outbreak we all know the rules of engagement by now. But football, as it tends to do to itself at any given moment, is …

The UK government’s new three-tiered system for tackling the coronavirus pandemic could mean that betting shops up and down the land will once again be forced to close their doors to the public. All towns and cities are now graded either medium, …

It seems to be the worst kept secret in racing. While not confirmed as such by John Gosden, it would appear that Enable’s sixth place finish in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be the last competitive outing of her career. …

The much anticipated Racing League has finally been given the go ahead with a full fixture list published this week. The new competition, which will feature a team-based format and nearly £2 million prize money, will get underway on July 29, 2021 …

Reigning champion jockey Oisin Murphy has vowed to clear his name after testing positive for cocaine in Chantilly back in July. The Irishman denies ever taking the drug, and now faces a nervous wait as a B sample is analysed by the …

For all the positives that social media brings, sometimes those in a position of responsibility need to put their phones and tablets down and walk away. There is a growing trend in football for common sense to go for a wander as …

They say that behind every great man there’s a great woman. And in the hands of any great snooker player, there’s a great cue – that 59-inch long piece of wood that separates winning from losing and glory from disappointment. So you …

Generally when lower league football clubs are the subject of a takeover bid, aside from the occasional Chinese or Middle Eastern consortium it’s typically a group of embittered local supporters angered by the way the outfit is being run that are doing …

The plan was for fans to return to football on October 1, which would have paved the way for the National League campaign to kick off on October 3 as planned. However, the government’s decision to scrap the pilot schemes that would …

According to the Jockey Club’s representative for Cheltenham, it is ‘very much in the hands of the government’ as to whether punters will be allowed at the famous Festival in March or not. Ian Renton, who will be involved with discussions with …

It was with great sadness that the passing of Pat Smullen was revealed on Tuesday. The nine-time Irish champion jockey had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2019, and he passed away at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin – a year to the …

There’s great news for anyone who thinks the Europa League is an unnecessary waste of time and resources: UEFA have ratified another European club competition! Originally given the imaginative working title ‘Europa League 2’, the brand new tournament has been revealed as …

After threatening to quit British racing after an investigation was launched into their founder, Phoenix Thoroughbreds have had the decision made for them after the BHA announced they would be barred from having runners for the foreseeable future. That comes after the …

It remains something of a mystery as to why we can sit inside a pub with people from five other households and yet we can’t enjoy a trip to watch a local football match or horse racing meeting outdoors. Whether you agree …

It barely feels like the action has been away, but the new Premier League season gets underway on Saturday September 12. And while the government’s latest update on their Covid-19 protocol suggests that live fans at matches won’t be happening any time …

After several years of delays, it looks finally as if the City Racing project is finally about to get off the ground. And while France is known for its racing at Longchamp and Chantilly, you might not expect to see horses charging …

Despite everything that is going on in the world right now, another huge moment is just around the corner. We are around eight weeks away from the US Presidential election, which will see the current incumbent Donald Trump take on Democratic opponent …