The European football season is over, or is it? Just when the players thought they could have themselves a well-deserved rest on their yacht in Monte Carlo, sipping champagne with P.Diddy while watching the Monaco Grand Prix, a curveball comes their way. Instead they’ll be travelling to the Ukraine and Poland to play yet more football. Before they do that though, they’ll play a series of friendly matches to get them up to speed with their international colleagues. International football is a different beast, especially friendlies which are often scrappy, forgettable affairs due to the constant rotation of players. A different approach is required and I intend to divulge a couple of my secrets for your betting pleasure. For all you know I could be making this up as I go along, but I’m not, trust me.
Saturday, 26 May 2012
International Friendlies Preview
The European football season is over, or is it? Just when the players thought they could have themselves a well-deserved rest on their yacht in Monte Carlo, sipping champagne with P.Diddy while watching the Monaco Grand Prix, a curveball comes their way. Instead they’ll be travelling to the Ukraine and Poland to play yet more football. Before they do that though, they’ll play a series of friendly matches to get them up to speed with their international colleagues. International football is a different beast, especially friendlies which are often scrappy, forgettable affairs due to the constant rotation of players. A different approach is required and I intend to divulge a couple of my secrets for your betting pleasure. For all you know I could be making this up as I go along, but I’m not, trust me.
Nedbank Cup Final Preview
SuperSport United vs Mamelodi Sundowns, Saturday 26th May, 15:00, Orlando Stadium
The Nedbank Cup Final will close what has been another enthralling ABSA Premiership season which saw Orlando Pirates retaining their title last weekend. Its looks to be an exciting final with rivals SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns contesting the Tshwane derby. The match will be hosted at Orlando Stadium with both sides looking to end the season with a piece of silverware. The rivalry between the two clubs is fierce but friendship is always maintained between supporters of the two sides.
The Nedbank Cup Final will close what has been another enthralling ABSA Premiership season which saw Orlando Pirates retaining their title last weekend. Its looks to be an exciting final with rivals SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns contesting the Tshwane derby. The match will be hosted at Orlando Stadium with both sides looking to end the season with a piece of silverware. The rivalry between the two clubs is fierce but friendship is always maintained between supporters of the two sides.Sharks vs Stormers Super 15 Preview
Sharks vs Stormers, Super 15, Saturday 26th May, 19:10, Mr Price Kings Park
The intense battle for South African Conference domination turns towards a mouth-watering clash in Durban this weekend, between two teams with completely different winning mentalities. The pragmatic efficiency of the conference-topping Stormers comes face-to-face with a rejuvenated Sharks franchise, in what promises to be a derby date to remember.
The intense battle for South African Conference domination turns towards a mouth-watering clash in Durban this weekend, between two teams with completely different winning mentalities. The pragmatic efficiency of the conference-topping Stormers comes face-to-face with a rejuvenated Sharks franchise, in what promises to be a derby date to remember. Super Rugby Round 14 Preview
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings – IPL Preview
The Delhi Daredevils get a second shot at glory as they face up against the winners of last night’s Eliminator, Chennai Super Kings. The Daredevils lost their first qualifier to an intense Knight Riders team, and the winner of this encounter will test their mettle against the finalists on the biggest stage. Expect DLF Maximums, Kamran Kamaal Catches, and all the other insipid jargon we have come to know from the IPL, as a feast of T20 cricket awaits. England vs West Indies - 2nd Test Preview
England vs West Indies, Investec 2nd Test, 25th - 29th May, Trent Bridge, 11:45
The past few weeks have been a mental and emotional rollercoaster ride. The paradoxical state of mind that sport can force a person into is a beautifully terrible thing, exposing the being to a psychotic tug-of-war between the head and the heart. The West Indies do this to me. From one side the improvements and constant ‘positive’ rhetoric of Darren Sammy reassures, it gently calms the idle supporter into a false sense of team-building and never-say-die attitudes. Amid this heady brew, this sportswriter grows uncomfortable. You can’t polish a turd. And Darren Sammy, no amount of sugar-coating will disguise the fact that your charges are going nowhere slowly.Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Golden Horse Sprint 2012
Gr1 Golden Horse Casino Sprint R600 000, Scottsville, Saturday 26th May 2012
It's that time of the year again when the fastest horses in the country do battle over six furlongs at Scottsville. The day features a jackpot of Grade 1 events with the juvenile fillies and colts taking centre stage in the fifth and sixth races, respectively. Thereafter, the older fillies do battle in the SA Fillies Sprint and then it's on to the 'big one', the Grade 1 R600 000 Golden Horse Casino Sprint. Get the full betting and trainer comments on this race right here!
It's that time of the year again when the fastest horses in the country do battle over six furlongs at Scottsville. The day features a jackpot of Grade 1 events with the juvenile fillies and colts taking centre stage in the fifth and sixth races, respectively. Thereafter, the older fillies do battle in the SA Fillies Sprint and then it's on to the 'big one', the Grade 1 R600 000 Golden Horse Casino Sprint. Get the full betting and trainer comments on this race right here!Crowne Plaza Invitational Preview
Crowne Plaza Invitational, 24 May- 27 May, Colonial Country Club
It’s rare to see an event on the European Tour eclipse one of the PGA Tour events, but this weekend is one of those occasions. Although most of golf’s big names have elected to head to Wentworth for the BMW Championship this week, the Crowne Plaza has managed to draw a host of great players, so don’t ignore this one. The historic Colonial Country Club plays host once again and has done so since 1946. In this time few non Americans have managed a win here, the last being Rory Sabbatini in 2007, but since he's such a tool I don’t consider him to be a South African player anyway. Who has it in them to win this historic event? Let’s try find out.
It’s rare to see an event on the European Tour eclipse one of the PGA Tour events, but this weekend is one of those occasions. Although most of golf’s big names have elected to head to Wentworth for the BMW Championship this week, the Crowne Plaza has managed to draw a host of great players, so don’t ignore this one. The historic Colonial Country Club plays host once again and has done so since 1946. In this time few non Americans have managed a win here, the last being Rory Sabbatini in 2007, but since he's such a tool I don’t consider him to be a South African player anyway. Who has it in them to win this historic event? Let’s try find out.BMW Championship Preview
BMW Championship, 24 May- 27 May, Wentworth
The historical BMW Championship tees off this week at Wentworth in Surrey and as usual it promises to be a cracker of an event. Founded in 1995, the tournament has traditionally drawn a host of big names and the list of winners includes the likes of Luke Donald, Paul Casey and Miguel Angel Jimenez. The par 71, 7,261 yard course has been the scene of some epic battles, most notably the one which took place last year when Luke Donald narrowly edged out Lee Westwood in a scintillating play-off. It’s moments like these that make golf the game it is and one can only hope this year will offer the same level of excitement that last year did. Who has it in them to win the big one? Let’s try find out.
Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians – Eliminator Preview
No matter what happens in the Qualifier between Delhi and Kolkata, one of these teams is going to have to play both of them in order to win this competition. The winner of this contest goes on to face the loser of the first playoff in order to reach the final. If all goes to plan, there they will meet the winner of the first qualifier. A bit convoluted, I agree, but that is the punishment enacted for finishing out of the top two in this competition. With that in mind, it is time for me to lay Wednesday out for you…Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Copa Del Rey Final Preview
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, Friday 25th May, 20:00, Vicente Calderon Stadium
The final game of the Spanish La Liga season sees Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao in the 108th Copa del Rey final on Friday evening at the Vincente Calderon Stadium, home of Atletico Madrid. Both sides will be looking to end their season on a positive note after suffering disappointments both domestically and in Europe. Barcelona finished the league second to rivals Real Madrid and were knocked out the UEFA Champions League at the semi-final stage by eventual winners Chelsea. Bilbao never really got going in the league finishing 10th but did have some success in the UEFA Europa League, only to lose out in the final against Atletico Madrid.
The final game of the Spanish La Liga season sees Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao in the 108th Copa del Rey final on Friday evening at the Vincente Calderon Stadium, home of Atletico Madrid. Both sides will be looking to end their season on a positive note after suffering disappointments both domestically and in Europe. Barcelona finished the league second to rivals Real Madrid and were knocked out the UEFA Champions League at the semi-final stage by eventual winners Chelsea. Bilbao never really got going in the league finishing 10th but did have some success in the UEFA Europa League, only to lose out in the final against Atletico Madrid. Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Preview
Due to the ridiculously packed group stage schedule of this glitz and glamour tournament, covering it in terms of betting previews has been a next-to-impossible task. What I did do, is give you an analysis of how to make some money during the ram-jam humdrum that is the group stages. However, after witnessing the see-saw nature in which teams attempt to qualify for the playoffs; the business end of the tournament begins to take shape. This is where we find ourselves located now, with one of these two franchises set to ascend into the final, where all the hard work over the past six weeks or so hopefully pays off. Monday, 21 May 2012
This Week In Sport - Action Attractions
Monday 21st May - Sunday 27th May 2012
Just when you think it just couldn't get better, it does! What a weekend of sport we had! Chelsea are European football champions. Leinster are European Rugby champions. Orlando Pirates are South African Premiership Champions. Montpellier are French Ligue 1 Champions. Stormers are back on top of the Super Rugby table, and I'll Have Another took the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown. With more action on the cards for this week, check out our preview here and get on with Hollywoodbets.net!
Just when you think it just couldn't get better, it does! What a weekend of sport we had! Chelsea are European football champions. Leinster are European Rugby champions. Orlando Pirates are South African Premiership Champions. Montpellier are French Ligue 1 Champions. Stormers are back on top of the Super Rugby table, and I'll Have Another took the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown. With more action on the cards for this week, check out our preview here and get on with Hollywoodbets.net!Sunday, 20 May 2012
Betting World 1900 Horse Racing Preview
Betting World 1900 - Greyville 22nd May 2012 - Race 7 - 20:20
The month of May brings to an end many things in football, but when it comes to South African racing, it means the start of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Champions Season. The pinnacle of the season obviously being the Durban July, but there's no better race to give a good indication of who the top contenders will be than the Betting World 1900. It is the 7th race on the Tuesday night meeting card, and should be a spectacular shoot out between some of the best horses in the country. For a preview and trainers comments, read more here!
The month of May brings to an end many things in football, but when it comes to South African racing, it means the start of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Champions Season. The pinnacle of the season obviously being the Durban July, but there's no better race to give a good indication of who the top contenders will be than the Betting World 1900. It is the 7th race on the Tuesday night meeting card, and should be a spectacular shoot out between some of the best horses in the country. For a preview and trainers comments, read more here!
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