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Hearts v Hibs: Jambos too strong for Edinburgh derby foes

13.02.201710.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1230, 12/02/2017 Stadium: Tynecastle TV: Sky Sports 2 Hibs got the better of Hearts after a replay in last season’s Scottish FA Cup fifth round on route to lifting this trophy for the first time in 114 years and will be going all out to claim Edinburgh bragging … Read more

January transfer window: The stats that matter (part II)

04.02.201910.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

With the January transfer window having slammed shut once more and chairmen up and down the land no doubt breathing a sigh of relief, we’ve analysed every Premier League transfer made in the first month of the year since the winter window was introduced in 2002/03 to work out which … Read more

UFC 208: Holm advantage over De Randamie

10.02.201709.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

The Barclays Center will play host to UFC 208 where Holly Holm and Germaine De Randamie will face off in the card’s main event for the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight title. Holm will always be remembered for her highlight-reel knockout of seemingly invincible Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 in Australia to … Read more

Wales v England: Back-row experience to spur hosts on

10.02.201709.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

No fixture gets Wales more fired up than facing England in the Six Nations at Principality Stadium and Saturday’s clash promises to be another epic encounter after both teams triumphed in the opening round of this season’s tournament. The key to the outcome, however, could lie in interim home coach … Read more

Middlesbrough v Everton: Toffees to extend hot streak

09.02.201709.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1500, 11/02/2017 Stadium: Riverside Stadium Everton are one of the hottest teams in the Premier League after six wins and two draws in their last eight top-flight fixtures and next up for the Toffees is a trip to goal-shy Middlesbrough. The hosts have gone seven matches without a … Read more

Maybank Championship: Go Westwood in Far East

09.02.201708.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

From the Middle East to the Far East this week on the European Tour, with Saujana Golf and Country Club staging the Maybank Championship. Australian Marcus Fraser won the inaugural event at Royal Selangor last year, although the Malaysian Open was part of the European Tour schedule from 1999 to … Read more

5 reasons why La La Land will win the most Oscars ever

22.02.201708.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

La La Land’s impressive haul of awards and accolades so far has had many wondering how impressively it could perform at this year’s Oscars. The current record for most Academy Award wins is shared by three films – Ben Hur in 1960, Titanic in 1998 and Return of the King … Read more

Hull saviour David Brown on the Tigers’ latest survival bid

09.02.201708.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Hull’s battle to stay in the Premier League this season is a far cry from 18 years ago when David Brown’s winner against Torquay ensured Football League survival. We caught up with the former Manchester United apprentice to get his thoughts on the Tigers, as well as some of the other clubs he represented during a long career.

Super League XXII preview: Wolves and Warriors to shine

07.02.201706.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

The 2017 Super League season gets under way this week and we’ve picked out our best long-term bets ahead of the new campaign. Wigan will be looking to repeat last year’s Grand Final success after denying Warrington a maiden title at Old Trafford in October, while 2015 champions Leeds bid … Read more

NBA: Cavs can edge out Wizards

13.12.201806.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

The last time the Cleveland Cavaliers were in Washington it was to celebrate. They met Barack Obama to mark their 2016 NBA Championship and then went on to defeat the Wizards the following night. They go back to the DC on Monday night with plenty different and plenty to ponder … Read more

Leicester v Derby: Foxes can hit form in cup clash

07.02.201706.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1945, 08/02/2017 Stadium: King Power Stadium TV: BBC One Leicester enjoy a welcome break from their Premier League relegation worries when hosting Derby in Wednesday night’s FA Cup fourth-round replay and will be keen to claim a confidence-boosting win. For the Rams, this is a distraction from their … Read more

Jorg Albertz on his time with Rangers and football in China

06.02.201703.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Germany international Jorg Albertz was a big hit in Scotland during his time with Rangers, claiming three titles and four domestic cup victories. Here he discusses his time at Ibrox and whether his old club can recapture the glory days by knocking Celtic off their perch, as well as the growth of Chinese football.

Italy v Wales: Azzurri tipped to be competitive in Rome

06.02.201703.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Italy have been hammered by Wales in their last two Six Nations encounters but we are backing the Azzurri to put up more of a fight when these two teams meet in Rome on Sunday. Those crushing 67-14 and 61-20 defeats both came on the closing weekend, when Italy traditionally … Read more

Chelsea v Arsenal: Honours even at Stamford Bridge

02.02.201702.02.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1230, 04/02/2017 Stadium: Stamford Bridge TV: Sky Sports 1 Chelsea will entertain Arsenal with a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after they drew at Liverpool in midweek and the Gunners suffered a shock home loss to Watford. With only 15 games to go … Read more

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