With astronomical attendance figures and constantly growing, seven-figure prize pools, E-Sports, or competitive computer gaming, is rapidly carving a reputation as the world’s fastest growing sport. So much so, that betting turnover on League of Legends has eclipsed Champions League winner market takings so far in 2016.
The proof that Mercedes should continue to trust Hamilton and Rosberg to coexist
Last year was the best yet for Mercedes, who retained the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship with 18 pole positions, 16 victories and 12 one-two finishes in 19 races as Lewis Hamilton became the first Brit to ever win consecutive Drivers’ Championships. However, relations are so fraught between Hamilton and his … Read more
Chelsea among beneficiaries as China buys better quality than the Premier League
The extravagant spending antics in the Chinese Super League have overshadowed the winter transfer windows of all the major European leagues this season. A division compiled of universally-unrecognised outfits announced its intention to rival the more reputable championships on the planet with a string of high-profile acquisitions that saw exorbitant … Read more
Best Actor trends mean Leonardo DiCaprio is set for fourth Oscars snub
Leonardo DiCaprio’s continued quest for a Best Actor Oscar is well documented, with the 41-year-old actor seen by many as the most notable name missing from the list of winners. The Hollywood star has been nominated three times for Best Actor before the current ceremony, for his roles in The … Read more
Usain Bolt third and Michael Phelps second, so who is the greatest Olympian of all time?
What makes the greatest ever Olympian? Is it simply the athlete to have won the most gold medals? The athlete to challenge at the top of their discipline the longest at multiple Games? The athlete who was the most dominant? He or she who overcame the biggest adversity? Those who brought their best to the biggest stage and broke records? Lots of questions, but little in the way of answers until now… Scroll down to see the real top 10.
The Christmas countdown to EastEnders death number 109 is on!
EastEnders producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins confirmed this week that “someone will die on Christmas Day that we haven’t revealed to anyone”, but that secrecy couldn’t deter the bwin.com bookies from inviting you to punt on who will pass away. The early 5/2 frontrunner is Arthur “Fatboy” Chubb, followed by Charlie Slater … Read more
Murray and Fury slashed for SPOTY honours after historic weekend
Andy Murray and Tyson Fury have both shortened dramatically in the betting for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after a historic weekend for British sport. Murray is now 2/1-second favourite to land the accolade for the second time in three years after winning the Davis Cup for Great Britain … Read more
Tottenham star leaving Messi, Ronaldo and Aguero in the dust
Harry Kane is a better international marksman than Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero. The Tottenham striker averages 0.5 goals per international appearance, beating out Messi’s 0.47, Aguero’s 0.46 and Ronaldo’s 0.45. Only Neymar has a better rate of last season’s top 11 scorers across Europe’s four major leagues, … Read more
Bills and Jaguars next NFL beneficiaries of ‘Post-Wembley Wave’ phenomenon
Two more NFL outfits will duel for territory under the famous arch of Wembley Stadium this weekend, with the Buffalo Bills taking on designated hosts Jacksonville Jaguars. The Florida franchise are promised a difficult afternoon in what will be their third appearance at the home of (real) football, with the … Read more
Ten precedents that show Arsenal can still qualify for the Champions League knockouts
Arsenal’s chances of qualifying for the next stage of the Champions League appear remote ahead of their group stage double header against FC Bayern Munchen. They are pointless after two games, with back-to-back encounters against a side that has eliminated them from the competition in two of the last three … Read more
England can overachieve at Euro 2016…but only with a 100% qualification record
England prepare to face Estonia knowing they are just two wins away from a flawless qualification campaign heading into Euro 2016. Roy Hodgson has promised to field a strong team for the game against the side ranked 87th in the world, before donning his lab coat and safety glasses for … Read more
Petition fodder: How Arsenal really have been suffering ‘against’ Mike Dean
Asked who they would like to officiate Arsenal’s next Premier League game, away to Leicester City, it’s unlikely many Gooners would nominate Mike Dean. The Wirral-born whistle blower will remain persona non grata in north London for some time after sending off Gunners defender Gabriel at Stamford Bridge and failing … Read more
It’s official! Chelsea v Arsenal farce referee tops twitter abuse survey
Mike Dean might expect his stock to be pretty low in the eyes of the footballing public after his game-altering oversight during Chelsea v Arsenal and he’d be right. No Premier League referee has been subject to a more negative spread of twitter reaction over the last 30 days than … Read more