Author: Ross Timmins

The NHL playoffs are fast approaching, which means fans and pundits are looking at all of the playoff brackets and different scenarios as they try and predict their Stanley Cup winner. As is always the case with the postseason in hockey, it will be a slog, with surprising results, controversy and lots of close games.  Now is as good as time as ever to check on the latest Stanley Cup odds. Bettors should definitely keep in mind that there will be shocks along the way in these playoffs, you should probably expect the unexpected. Stanley Cup 2024 Odds *Odds Correct…

We are officially in playoff season and Stanley Cup fever has taken over. Hockey fans around the world are gearing up for the best teams in the NHL to battle it out for the famous trophy. With the playoffs around the corner, now is a perfect time to make your picks and bet on who you think will make it to the last game, and ultimately lift the cup.  As ever, there are big favorites and major underdogs going into the playoffs this year. There will certainly be twists, turns and shocks as there always is in the postseason. It…

The Buffalo Sabres had a promising season last year, finishing just one point outside of the playoff positions. However, things haven’t gone to plan this year. The team announced that they decided to fire head coach Don Granato following a disappointing campaign. Granato, 56, was named the team’s head coach before the 2021-22 season. Granato had previously worked as interim coach and assistant coach since he joined Buffalo in 2019. The Sabres never made the postseason under Granato, finishing with a record of 122-125-127 across parts of the past four seasons.  It has been a long struggle for the Sabres…

After months and months of trash talk, rumor and speculation, Conor McGregor confirmed he will be making his long awaited return to the Octagon. His opponent will be long-time rival Michael Chandler at UFC 303. UFC fans around the world have been eagerly waiting for news of the Irishman making an official announcement regarding a return, and now they have it. The former two-division champion has been out of action for three years, so all eyes will be on how he looks and if he still has it when he steps foot back inside the cage. The news may come…

If you are a fan of horse racing, the Kentucky Derby will always be a highlight of your calendar. Now that all major Derby prep races are over, the field for this year’s race is almost confirmed. So, the top 20 horses in the rankings will compete for ultimate glory at Churchill Downs for the first race of the Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4 as punters start to gather more info before making their bets.  Winning the Triple Crown is not easy, with the last horse to complete this feat being Justify in…

It is the game (sport?) that has taken Europe by storm. Darts events are played out in front of packed audiences, often there in fancy dress, with cheerleaders, dancing, music, funny songs and more. However, while darts has enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity, prestige and money in Europe and other places such as South Africa, it has yet to really take off in the United States. The common line trotted out when people talk about growing the game in the US is that “Darts won’t work with American viewers”. But, promoters think that isn’t true and that there is…

On 8 October 2015, Liverpool announced they had appointed Jurgen Klopp as their new manager. The club were 8th in the Premier League and looked a mile away from challenging for the title. Previous manager Brendan Rodgers had almost ended the club’s title drought in 2014/15 but missed out to Man City. It was hoped they would build on that but they were going backwards and needed an new spark and new ideas to breathe life into the Anfield club. Enter German Jurgen Klopp. Klopp was renowned for his ‘heavy metal football’ with Borussia Dortmund. They constantly took it to…

UFC 300 was hyped up to be one of the best cards ever put together in the promotion’s history. While events like this don’t always meet those lofty expectations, we were able to witness some memorable moments, highlighted by a stunning buzzer-beater KO that will live long in the memory. Let’s take a look at as some of our highlights from the UFC 300 event. Holloway produces stunning late KO As the seconds ticked by towards the end of the most anticipated fight on a stacked card, Max Holloway already had victory secured. If left to the scorecards, he was…

We have finally reached the point where we can put together our NBA playoff bracket. Yes, the playoffs are upon us, so it is time for everyone to put their head above the water and make some predictions.  Now, making predictions is a tough gig. If it was easy, we would all be rich. But everyone has had enough time now to gauge who they think can go all the way in the postseason. This is where the prizes get handed out, where new stars emerge and proven winners enhance their credentials. Let’s take a look at how this year’s…

It’s that time of the year when everyone is posting their mock drafts, insisting they are entirely correct and anyone who doesn’t have the Commanders drafting Drake Maye to the Commanders is wrong! It is the point in the year where fans of team are at their most optimistic. No matter what happened last year, they have new players, possibly new coaches, the weather is improving and all looks right with the world again. Now, attention turns to who will go where in the draft. We have had months of watching college tape, debates bout schematic fits, which teams need…