Andrew McDermott 
Max Verstappen racked up a 15th win of a dominant title-winning season with victory at the United States Grand Prix. But the Red Bull star was made to work hard for it, having to battle through from sixth on the grid and then keep out of reach of a charging Lewis Hamilton while nursing a brake issue in the closing stages.
England, Scotland, Spain, France, Portugal, Turkey, Belgium and Austria all secured their places at Euro 2024 in the latest round of qualifying fixtures. Here, we take a look at what is still to be resolved in November and the play-offs in Euro 2024 qualifying.
England will be appearing in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the sixth time when they lock horns with current champions South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday. Ahead of the Paris showdown, we look back at the previous five England Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Max Verstappen is expected to be celebrating a hat-trick of world titles this weekend in our Qatar Grand Prix predictions. The Dutchman hit back from disappointment in Singapore with an imperious performance at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Mark Cavendish has postponed his retirement plans and will race on in 2024 so has one last opportunity to break the record for the most Tour de France stage wins. The Manxman currently shares the record with Eddy Merckx after crashing out of the 2023 race on stage eight and here we assess how the records of the two great riders compare.
Arsenal and Tottenham do battle again this weekend in the latest instalment of the north London derby. The Gunners did the double over their neighbours last season but honours have largely been even in recent times, although goals, cards and drama aplenty are almost always guaranteed.
Neil Warnock is to leave Huddersfield after Wednesday’s match at home to Stoke, bringing to an end another chapter in the incredible career of one of English football’s greatest ever managers. The 74-year-old signed a one-year contract in the summer having saved them from Championship relegation.
There are still three Scottish teams in Europe ahead of the group stages of the three continental competitions. Edinburgh rivals Hearts and Hibs both failed to make it through qualifying in the Europa Conference League but Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen continue to fly the flag for Scotland.
England are once again making smooth progress through qualifying for a major tournament and are expected to make it five wins from five when they face Ukraine. Gareth Southgate’s men took charge of Group C by beating Italy in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier and can go nine points clear.
The countdown is on until the Ryder Cup but it is a former venue for that tournament which takes centre stage in our Irish Open predictions. The K Club hosted the Ryder Cup in 2006 and the Arnold Palmer-designed North Course stages this week’s DP World Tour event for the first time since 2016.
Manchester City added another trophy to their growing collection this week but might be worth opposing on their return to Premier League action. City have been taken to penalties in both the Community Shield and European Super Cup, plus Kevin De Bruyne is sidelined by injury.
A new winner of the Women’s World Cup is guaranteed as England face Spain in an all-European final in Sydney on Sunday. Neither team has featured in the final before but England have made it to the showpiece match in a second successive tournament after being crowned European champions last summer.
Manchester City have the chance to add another trophy to their collection when they face Sevilla in the European Super Cup. City go into the match as firm favourites after winning the treble and history is on their side, with the Champions League winners having triumphed in this fixture in nine of the last 10 years.
We’re continuing our Women’s World Cup 2023 predictions with a near-9/1 double from the semi-finals on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don’t forget to check out bwin’s Enhanced Accas page for daily price boosts on multiple bets featuring games from all around the globe.