Trump: Snooker doesn’t need Rocket
Rising star Judd Trump has declared that snooker is no longer reliant on Ronnie O’Sullivan. The sport is enjoying a renaissance not seen since the 1980s thanks to chief Barry Hearn introducing new sponsorship and tournaments, yet some critics still believe three-time world champion O’Sullivan is vital for its continued growth. Those looking to place [...]
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Posted on December 30, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Gambling
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Taylor talks about retirement
Phil Taylor admitted after his shock PDC World Championship defeat to Dave Chisnall that he could retire from the sport he has dominated in the next three years. The 15-time world champion was well beaten by Chisnall in the second round at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday, going down to a surprise 4-1 defeat that left [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Gambling
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Selby – I am top target
Mark Selby is determined to work even harder at his game despite having achieved top ranking status. Over a 12-year career, the 28-year-old ‘Jester from Leicester’ has been enjoying life as a newly-married man and being world number one. But having still under-achieved in the major tournaments, Selby has never been hungrier and more focused [...]
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Whitlock wary of Hamilton test
Simon Whitlock says he faces a tough task against Andy Hamilton in his Ladbrokes World Championship semi-final despite a convincing 5-1 victory against Gary Anderson in the last eight. The Australian continues to play well despite breaking his ankle at the end of October and looks in good shape to make it through to the [...]
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McCall hails his English youngsters
England’s new backroom staff will certainly have had their eyes on Saracens’ 19-11 victory over Harlequins at Twickenham and they can only have left feeling positive about the future. A number of young English players shone in front of packed Twickenham as Saracens ended the Quins’ 10-game winning run. England’s new interim head coach Stuart [...]
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Hape ready to move aside
Shontayne Hape has admitted he doesn’t expect to be among the England squad for the upcoming Six Nations, after revealing he believes his international career could be over. The centre looks set to be one of a host of changes made to the England squad, as interim head coach Lancaster looks to ring wholesale changes [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Gambling
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Cowboys and Giants go down to the wire
The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants appear headed for a winner takes all showdown on January 1st with the NFC East crown as the prize and quite possibly unemployment on the cards for the losing head coach. Both teams have suffered from inflated and unrealistic expectations for the season from the fan base and [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Games
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Welsh Need to ‘Calm Down’ – Lydiate
Before their players began to depart the valleys two-by-two, Wales were enjoying a surge in popularity among rugby fans, with many observers commenting on how young – yet somehow experienced – their current squad had become since the beginning of 2011. The idea that the Reds could soon become the “team of the future”, to [...]
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Posted on December 28, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Gambling
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Hearn eyes European assault
Barry Hearn is determined to capitalise on snooker’s growing popularity and believes the German Masters shows just how healthy the sport is in Europe. After two years of being at the helm of snooker, the chief of its commercial arm can boast an increase of tournaments from six to 20, greater prize money and sponsorship [...]
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Posted on December 28, 2011 by Thomas | Filed Under Gambling
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Rubens drops Williams hint
Formula One’s most popular driver, Rubans Barrichello, could well be lining up on the grid next season despite many believing the Brazilian to be heading for retirement. It looked unlikely that Barrichello would have his stay with Williams extended after naming only Pastor Maldonado so far as a certain for a seat in 2012, with [...]
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