From [1.04] Middlesbrough to [9.6] Sunderland a quartet of teams could end the Premier League’s final day in the Championship. We are all set for betting drama in the Premier League this Sunday when the final four relegation battlers attempt to beat the drop. With one game to go Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Hull and Sunderland could all find themselves playing Championship football next year .

19 May 2009

Q & A with Mirko CroCop’s Shin

With the recent news that Mirko CroCop may be returning to the Octagon for UFC 99 in Germany, MMA Journalist tracked down the once-feared Pride star’s shin for an interview. Always willing to talk, CroCop’s shin addressed a number of issues, including up-coming opponent Mustapha Al-Turk and the pressure of performing. So, you’re CroCop’s shin.

17 May 2009

Timeform Daily: Monday May 18, Bath, 3.00

Timeform head to the West Country to run the rule over the field for a Monday afternoon race… Where’s Susie often shaped as though she was better than the result last summer and with her recent hurdling efforts looking solid enough, she can make a winning return to the Flat. Shy and Rose Row are both feared in opposition. Shy is still a maiden, but is very well treated on the pick of last season’s efforts and should be well suited by the conditions

Whether they are playing in the Championship or the Premier League next season, Newcastle United need to abandon the short-termism that is responsible for their current malaise, says Feizal Rahman. Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate is proving that nice guys do finish last… With the fate of the Premier League trophy sealed by Manchester United ([2.0] to win Champions League), attention can now turn to the destiny of those engaged in the relegation rumble.

Roger Federer has won his first singles title of the season and his first against Nadal on clay in we can’t remember how long. Roger won in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 against the world number one who was clearly a different player than the one witnessed yesterday against Novak Djokovic in the longest ATP match in history, 4 hours and 2 minutes. Nadal never seemed to get the fire necessary to turn things around as he did in yesterday’s second set against Novak who had won the first won so decidedly

As Stamford Bridge bids farewell to Guus Hiddink, Richard Walker is expecting a goal rush… Best Bets: Back Chelsea/Chelsea HT/FT @ [1.89]; Fulham, Hull City, Newcastle United and Everton are Blackburn Rovers’ four away wins this Premier League campaign. Sorry, but nothing’s going to dissuade me from this being anything other than a fitting Stamford Bridge send-off for Guus Hiddink .

Michael Phelps has returned to the pool for the first time since Beijing. Phelps, finished 3rd in the 200 free in qualifying heats of the 200 Free at the Charlotte Ultra Swim

15 May 2009

Mitch the Intern’s TUF 9 Recap: Episode 7

*Editor’s note: Mitch the Intern is an NYU undergrad whose favorite Wednesday night pastime includes the TV in his dorm room, a green beanbag chair and two hits of acid. Enjoy.* Like a Steven Soderbergh film, this episode is layered with scenes and montages of only tangential relevance to the TUF premise of aspiring fighters locked away in a house and competing for a UFC contract.

14 May 2009

Is James Blake in Decline?

If you were fortunate (or unfortunate) to catch the Madrid Open third round match between Roger Federer and James Blake, you would have seen something in Blake’s play that would have caused your brows to furrow.

Wayne Bailey looks ahead to Saturday’s big race where Paco Boy will attempt to silence the doubters once and for all… Despite winning the Bet365 mile at Sandown , there are still those that doubt Paco Boy’s ability to perform at the top level, and by the sounds of it, Richard Hannon is getting sick and tired of hearing negative comments about his colt: “Every time people talk about Paco, they keep moving the goalposts…First they said he didn’t stay a mile, now they are saying he won’t win a Group One over a mile. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves.” But it seems that backers are finally getting the message and at the time of writing, they’ve pushed his price into [2.5] on the machine.