You’d think that at some point someone would have clued Tito Jones in on the fact that he was in a fight and not a sparring match. In fights, you actually have to defeat your opponent, not just rock them and let them recover
A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way…. Lugano. It’s the Swiss Monte Carlo, apparently
Form and results point to Matt Dartnall’s speedster, says The Lord. You have to fear (!) a number of things, more of which later, but there really is only one greyhound that can win the Derby at Wimbledon on Saturday - and that’s Ballymac Ruso ([3.7]). It’s the only scenario that form students can have after the quarter-finals and semis, because Matt Dartnall’s dog has been faultless from the boxes and set the fastest time in the event in both races.
‘Battling beefcake’ sums up the mixed martial arts sport of K-1 for Richard Douglas. The fight for credibility will the biggest scrap in the sport of K-1 for the foreseeable future. The organisation was formed in 1993 by Kazuyoshi Ishii and within a decade had become one of the many mixed martial arts events trying to usurp boxing from its position as the world’s No 1 combat sport.
Alonzo Martinez, Victor Meza, Jose Chalupa, Chico Gonzales… A whole bunch of people I still don’t know fought and won and lost. Yippee. Boy was that Jay White/Eddie Sanchez bout a non-starter.
*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.* Apparently, you have to actually want to be a fighter to become an “Ultimate Fighter”.
The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for the final race at 5.45 on Saturday….. Suggested Bets (with current Betfair win odds): 3 point win SILK HALL [4.0] Staking Plan Records (on £1 per point basis): Yesterday: -3.00 This week: -20.00 All time: +55.31 VERDICT: A stayers handicap concludes the card at Newmarket on Saturday and whilst it’s easy to see why recent Doncaster winner Hawk Mountain is the warm favourite - this is a competitive little race and SILK HALL looks to represent better value
23 May 2009
Slow and low, the County Ground pitch in Bristol should benefit the visitors more than the hosts, says Ed Hawkins. After the damp and disappointment of Headingley, England and West Indies head to Bristol for the second one-day international.
The XY Factor heads to Pontefract for the 8.30 race on Friday…..
After the Magic stole an exceptional game in mid-week, it’s up to the Cavaliers to hit back… Nick Shiambouros looks ahead to the weekend’s match-ups and explains why he’s sticking with Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers were beaten 107-106 by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in a truly amazing game of basketball.