Feed for Latest Sports Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Listing-p1http://blogs.bettor.com/Harry-Redknapp-insists-that-he-is-focused-on-Tottenham-a128919http://blogs.bettor.com/Harry-Redknapp-insists-that-he-is-focused-on-Tottenham-a128919Redknapp says that has paid no attention to the England job even though it is flattering from him to be touted up as the next England manager... Redknapp has come out and made it clear that he is focused on his job at Tottenham rather than the speculation surrounding his future at the North London club. The former West Ham United manager made it clear through his latest interview that he had no intention of leaving the club or taking a part time job as the national team manager in England a...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Christophe-Psych%c3%a9-enjoying-time-in-the-Norwegian-league-and-aims-for-more-a128918http://blogs.bettor.com/Christophe-Psych%c3%a9-enjoying-time-in-the-Norwegian-league-and-aims-for-more-a128918At a time when many players decide to pack their bags and move towards Greece or Turkey, other players do not hesitate to slip even further in order to experience something different. Christophe Psyché is doing exactly the same thing by playing in Norway There are many French players who have chosen to go to the most unfashionable leagues in European and world football. However, former Olympique de Marseille player, Christophe Psyché has taken his career to a whole new dimension by choosing...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:57:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Senah-Mango-looking-to-do-well-for-Olympique-de-Marseille-a128917http://blogs.bettor.com/Senah-Mango-looking-to-do-well-for-Olympique-de-Marseille-a128917On loan at AS Monaco for a season, Senah Mango has returned to Olympique de Marseille after six months. This is a setback for the youngster who is pushing hard to make it to the top level for Marseille Heralded as one of the great hopes of Olympique de Marseille, Togolese defender Senah Mango is yet to realise his full potential for Les Phoceens. At the age of 20 and despite his contract to expire by 2014, the young defender has not experienced a lot of joys that come with playing for the Rh...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:45:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dutch-Eredivisie-FC-Twente-Enschede-2-3-Heracles-Almelo-Report-a128916http://blogs.bettor.com/Dutch-Eredivisie-FC-Twente-Enschede-2-3-Heracles-Almelo-Report-a128916Everton Ramos da Silva’s brace and Darl Douglas’ strike were enough for the Heraclieden to stun the home side. On match-day 21, Heracles Almelo secured a stunning 3-2 victory over FC Twente Enschede at De Grolsch Veste on Friday, February 10. The visitors commenced proceeding brightly, but were lucky not to concede a goal in the opening 45 minutes of action. In the 17th minute, Willem Janssen’s pin-point cross found Leroy Fer in the box, but the young midfielder headed straight into the han...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:57:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pittsburgh-Penguins-hoping-to-recover-as-they-take-on-Winnipeg-Jets-NHL-Preview-a128915http://blogs.bettor.com/Pittsburgh-Penguins-hoping-to-recover-as-they-take-on-Winnipeg-Jets-NHL-Preview-a128915Pittsburgh Penguins hoping to recover as they take on Winnipeg Jets – NHL Preview Winnipeg Jets are not very far away from being among the top eight teams, which will qualify for the playoffs from the National Hockey League (NHL) Eastern Conference. However, they have to make sure they continue winning the next games. Hoping to get third victory in a row, Winnipeg is travelling to play Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Win...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:44:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-want-to-return-to-Lokomotiv-Moscow-Rodolfo-Bispo-a128914http://blogs.bettor.com/I-want-to-return-to-Lokomotiv-Moscow-Rodolfo-Bispo-a128914Vasco da Gama defender explains why he left the Russian Premier League and shared his views on Zenit St. Petersburg transfer target Denis Glushakov Rodolfo Bispo, who left Lokomotiv Moscow during the last transfer window, has expressed his desire to return to Lokomotiv Stadium in the near future and commented on the speculations linking Denis Glushakov with Zenit St. Petersburg. While commenting on his former club’s Russian Premier League performances, the Brazilian footballer hailed the Mos...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:03:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bruno-Alves-warns-Zenit-St-Petersburg-against-Oscar-Cardozo-a128913http://blogs.bettor.com/Bruno-Alves-warns-Zenit-St-Petersburg-against-Oscar-Cardozo-a128913The Portuguese striker urges the Russian outfit’s defence to put up a decent effort in the UEFA Champions League encounter against SL Benfica Bruno Alves, who joined Zenit St. Petersburg from FC Porto during the 2009/10 Russian Premier League campaign, has urged his teammates to work harder for the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against SL Benfica. The Portuguese national admitted that Benfica have a decent squad at their disposal and gave the example of Oscar Cardozo. The 28-year-old...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:59:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-would-love-to-move-elsewhere-Takashi-Usami-a128912http://blogs.bettor.com/I-would-love-to-move-elsewhere-Takashi-Usami-a128912The on-loan Bayern Munich attacker has expressed his desire to part ways with the Allianz-Arena outfit in order to get regular first team action. Takashi Usami has confirmed that he would prefer parting ways with Bayern Munich at the end of this season, following lack of first team action. The attacker revealed that the Reds are interested in retaining him for another year but insisted that he would prefer a move to a side where he has the chance of playing in the first team. The midfielde...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:53:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Al-Nasr-welcome-Luca-Toni-to-the-UAE-Pro-League-a128911http://blogs.bettor.com/Al-Nasr-welcome-Luca-Toni-to-the-UAE-Pro-League-a128911The former Bayern Munich striker has signed a one-year deal with the Emirates club after spending a year with Juventus. Luca Toni has signed a one-year contract with UAE club, Al Nasr, where he will play under former Italy goalkeeper, Walter Zenga. Toni stated that he is looking forward to his new challenge under extremely different and difficult conditions. He confirmed that Zenga wanted him to sign for Al Nasr in order to strengthen his team’s chances to win this year’s UAE Pro League. T...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:52:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Contenders-for-the-2011-12-Bundesliga-title-Part-I-a128910http://blogs.bettor.com/Contenders-for-the-2011-12-Bundesliga-title-Part-I-a128910With only six months to go until the end of the season, which of the four teams have a realistic opportunity to go on and win the German League crown? The first-half of the Bundesliga season was full of surprises considering some of the unpredictable results. Teams such as Hannover 96 and FSV Mainz were tipped to do well considering their displays in the previous season but their performances have been rather disappointing. Meanwhile, Felix Magath’s VfL Wolfsburg were being considered as po...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:51:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Radamel-Falcao-happy-with-Atletico-Madrids-home-form-a128909http://blogs.bettor.com/Radamel-Falcao-happy-with-Atletico-Madrids-home-form-a128909Atletico Madrid are two points adrift of 4th placed Levante in La Liga points table and the former River Plate striker is confident of a strong finish in the league. Los Rojiblancos have seen a dramatic change of fortunes since the ousting of Gregorio Manzano. The Capital club were reeling in the bottom half of La Liga table at the start of the season, but now, under Diego Pablo Simeone, they are a different team altogether. Last summer’s most expensive Primera Division signing, Radamel...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:50:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Barcelonas-Gerard-Pique-claims-Pep-Guardiola-more-motivated-now-a128908http://blogs.bettor.com/Barcelonas-Gerard-Pique-claims-Pep-Guardiola-more-motivated-now-a128908The Catalan defender claims that Pep Guardiola’s motivation level is greater than the day he took over Barcelona head coach Frank Rijkaard.  With uncertainty rising over Pep Guardiola’s future with Barcelona, it has been reported that the 41-year-old is losing interest in his job. The former Spanish international has lifted 13 trophies, including two Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns. Regarding Guardiola’s slow contract negotiations, La Masia graduate, Gerard Pique, voi...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:49:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Real-Madrid-keep-tabs-on-Arsenals-Robin-Van-Persie-a128907http://blogs.bettor.com/Real-Madrid-keep-tabs-on-Arsenals-Robin-Van-Persie-a128907Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing the prolific Dutch striker, Robin Van Persie, for a sensational move to the Spanish Capital at the end of the current season. Real Madrid have put Robin van Persie on their agenda for the 2012-13 season. The 28-year-old striker is favoured by head coach, Jose Mourinho, and Madrid administration is aware of the situation. The prolific attacker’s contract with English Premier League Giants, Arsenal, ends in 2013. With the London club failing to renew Persie’s...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:48:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Barcelonas-Gerard-Pique-La-Liga-title-race-is-not-over-a128906http://blogs.bettor.com/Barcelonas-Gerard-Pique-La-Liga-title-race-is-not-over-a128906The Spanish defender predicted an intense couple of months coming up for Real Madrid and Barcelona as the race for La Liga and UEFA Champions League glory heats up.  Real Madrid have accrued a seven-point advantage over fierce rivals, Barcelona; however, Pique believes it is too early to rule out La Blaugrana from the title race. The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner stated the Catalan team will fight to the end and put as much pressure as they can on their rivals. "There is a lot of wor...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:46:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Serie-A-Preview-Udinese-Calcio-vs-AC-Milan-a128905http://blogs.bettor.com/Serie-A-Preview-Udinese-Calcio-vs-AC-Milan-a128905The Bianconeri have a golden opportunity to trump the out-of-form Champions, and draw level on points with them; the Rossoneri will be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic Udinese will play hosts to AC Milan in matchday 23 encounter of the season on February 11, at 17:00 GMT. The two teams have not been in the consistent of forms recently, performing well in some matches and disappointing in others. AC Milan’s last outing in the Serie A ended in a goalless draw against Napoli. Udinese suffered a defe...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Fabio-Capello-had-every-right-to-feel-insulted-Gianluca-Vialli-a128904http://blogs.bettor.com/Fabio-Capello-had-every-right-to-feel-insulted-Gianluca-Vialli-a128904The former Chelsea boss believes that Capello might end up at Juventus or Inter Milan after resigning from his post with the England national team. Former Watford and Chelsea boss, Gianluca Vialli, is confident that Inter Milan and Juventus will be highly interested in acquiring the services of Fabio Capello. Capello resigned from the Three Lions post after falling out with the English Football Association over John Terry’s captaincy issue. The former Juventus boss was infuriated and felt in...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Harry-Redknapp-would-be-the-English-manager-Gianluca-Vialli-a128903http://blogs.bettor.com/Harry-Redknapp-would-be-the-English-manager-Gianluca-Vialli-a128903The former Chelsea manager believes that the English Football Association sees the Tottenham Hotspur boss as the next manager of the Three Lions Capello’s resignation as the English manager has led to a lot of speculation in the media as to what the English FA has in mind. A lot of names have been mentioned as the likely successor of the former Real Madrid boss. Several Names have been surfacing in the media with Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle and Harry Redknapp being the most likely contenders...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:40:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Juventus-and-Pescara-are-playing-the-best-football-Arrigo-Sacchi-a128902http://blogs.bettor.com/Juventus-and-Pescara-are-playing-the-best-football-Arrigo-Sacchi-a128902The former A.C Milan manager is full of praise for the Serie A and Serie B leaders, and feels bad for Fabio Capello The legendary Italian manager believes that Juventus and Pescara have been playing the most exciting football in the peninsula. Juventus have been in outstanding form this season, having stayed undefeated in all competitions thus far. The Turin giants lead the Serie A standings after 22 matches into the season, and recently won the first-leg of Coppa Italia semi-final against...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:38:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Van-Nistlerooy-lists-England-among-EURO-favourites-a128901http://blogs.bettor.com/Van-Nistlerooy-lists-England-among-EURO-favourites-a128901Dutch forward, Ruud van Nistlerooy, is of the opinion that the English squad has what it takes to win the EURO 2012 in Poland/Ukraine. The former Manchester United striker stated that even though Fabio Capello’s resignation may prove to be a disadvantage for the English team, they can still be considered contenders to win the prestigious award. Fabio Capello resigned from his post this past Wednesday after a row with the Football Association. The argument occurred after the FA passed the dec...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:37:05 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Simone-Padoin-sees-a-big-change-in-Antonio-Conte-Serie-A-news-a128900http://blogs.bettor.com/Simone-Padoin-sees-a-big-change-in-Antonio-Conte-Serie-A-news-a128900The former Vicenza midfielder thinks that the Bianconeri boss has changed in his management approach in comparison to his Atalanta days. Midfielder Simone Padoin believes that current Juventus boss, Antonio Conte, used to be more vocal and inflexible in his management ideologies during his time with Atalanta. The former Italy-U21 international joined the Turin giants on the deadline day of the January transfer window from Atalanta. Padoin has worked with Conte during the tactician’s coaching...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:35:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Confirmed-Liverpool-line-up-against-Manchester-United-Suarez-starts-a128899http://blogs.bettor.com/Confirmed-Liverpool-line-up-against-Manchester-United-Suarez-starts-a128899Reds’ manager Kenny Dalglish has opted to throw Luis Suarez back into the starting XI against their bitter rivals as we are moments away from kick off. The Liverpool squad for the match against Manchester United has been confirmed by the club. The two sides will kick off proceedings at 12:45pm GMT at Old Trafford, but the team news has already started pouring in. It seems that Liverpool manager, Kenny Dalglish, has plenty of faith in his Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez, as he has chosen t...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:24:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Junior-National-Badminton-Championship-Aditya-Joshi-beats-Shlok-Ramchandran-to-reach-into-final-a128898http://blogs.bettor.com/Junior-National-Badminton-Championship-Aditya-Joshi-beats-Shlok-Ramchandran-to-reach-into-final-a128898Junior National Badminton Championship: Aditya Joshi beats Shlok Ramchandran to reach into final India’s budding shuttler Aditya Joshi has powered his way into Boy’s Singles U17 final after beating Shlok Ramchandran in the Semi-final clash of 36th Junior National Badminton Championship, in India, on Saturday, February 11. Aditya, who is top seed in the event, had to play at his best to get rid of his passionate rival, Shlok, who was seeded at number 11 in the tournament. Shlok tried his lev...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:21:31 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Roy-Keane-tells-Rooney-to-mind-his-own-business-after-Capello-quits-England-a128897http://blogs.bettor.com/Roy-Keane-tells-Rooney-to-mind-his-own-business-after-Capello-quits-England-a128897The former Manchester United player has come out and criticized Wayne Rooney for saying that he would like Harry Redknapp to be the English national team manager following the resignation of Fabio Capello as the three lions manager... Keane came down heavily on Wayne Rooney after the striker claimed that the next manager for the England national team needs to be Harry Redknapp after Capello decided to quit the England job due to differences with the Football Association. Capello held a br...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:20:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-humble-Washington-Wizards-106-89-Big-Three-dominate-NBA-RecapPart-2-a128896http://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-humble-Washington-Wizards-106-89-Big-Three-dominate-NBA-RecapPart-2-a128896Miami Heat humble Washington Wizards 106 – 89; Big Three dominate – NBA Recap(Part 2) The Washington Wizards came out of the interval with fire in their belly. The home side wasn’t prepared to lay down for the super stars of Miami Heat and it showed as they battled hard in the 3rd period.  An 11 – 0 run by the Wizards, starting near the half way mark, wiped away the Heat’s advantage and brought the scores to within touching distance, 62 – 61 to Miami. Washington though failed to carry...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:19:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Vitor-Pereira-still-confident-in-Klebers-abilities-report-a128895http://blogs.bettor.com/Vitor-Pereira-still-confident-in-Klebers-abilities-report-a128895FC Porto coach Vitor Pereira claims that he still has faith in Kleber’s abilities and will utilize his services as much as possible in the remaining games of the season. The Brazilian was brought in last summer as a replacement for Radamel Falcao but has hardly been able to match the Colombian hit man’s talents. Falcao become one of the most coveted players in Europe following a scintillating campaign for the Portistas in which he not only guided the club to an unprecedented quadruple but wa...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:15:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Hernandez-and-Smalling-give-their-views-on-the-encounter-against-Liverpool-a128894http://blogs.bettor.com/Hernandez-and-Smalling-give-their-views-on-the-encounter-against-Liverpool-a128894The Manchester United youngsters say that the rivalry is intense and the game is a must win for Manchester United at Old Trafford in the English Premier League... Chris Smalling and Javier Hernandez have both come out and added fuel to the fire at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s clash against Liverpool in the English Premier League. After drawing with Liverpool early on in the season at Anfield and then losing to them in the F.A Cup, Sir Alex Ferguson’s men will look to make amend...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:14:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-Great-Khali-defeats-Jinder-Mahal%2c-slaps-his-former-friend-on-Smackdown-Wrestling-news-a128893http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Great-Khali-defeats-Jinder-Mahal%2c-slaps-his-former-friend-on-Smackdown-Wrestling-news-a128893The Great Khali defeats Jinder Mahal, slaps his former friend on Smackdown – Wrestling news The Great Khali, the Indian brawler who has now sealed his place in the six-man elimination chamber match with WWE heavyweight title on the line, won a one-on-one bout against Jinder Mahal, his former friend and current arch rival on Smackdown last Friday. Jinder Mahal and Khali entered in a harsh feud when the latter was degraded by the former as a disgrace to not only the region of Punjab but his ho...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:11:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wayne-Rooney-says-that-Manchester-United-have-to-win-against-Liverpool-a128892http://blogs.bettor.com/Wayne-Rooney-says-that-Manchester-United-have-to-win-against-Liverpool-a128892The Manchester United striker says that the games between United and Liverpool are always massive in nature and it is a match between two of the biggest clubs in the English Premier League... Sir Alex Ferguson will hope that all of his players develop an attitude like Wayne Rooney for their upcoming tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday morning as United need to win to gain all three points, in order to keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. Unit...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:02:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Matthew-Macklin-hires-services-of-Buddy-McGirt-against-Sergio-Martinez-Boxing-news-a128891http://blogs.bettor.com/Matthew-Macklin-hires-services-of-Buddy-McGirt-against-Sergio-Martinez-Boxing-news-a128891Matthew Macklin hires services of Buddy McGirt against Sergio Martinez – Boxing news Matthew Macklin, Britain’s number one middleweight, who will take on the world number one middleweight Sergio Martinez, has decided to hire his former trainer Buddy McGirt in order to prepare himself for the bout of his life. Macklin while giving an interview to Press Association Sport shared his views and game plan regarding the upcoming Madison Square Garden engagement. It seems that the 29-year-old is too...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:00:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Daniel-Bryan-beats-Randy-Orton-in-the-main-event-of-Friday-Night-Smackdown-Wrestling-news-a128890http://blogs.bettor.com/Daniel-Bryan-beats-Randy-Orton-in-the-main-event-of-Friday-Night-Smackdown-Wrestling-news-a128890Daniel Bryan beats Randy Orton in the main event of Friday Night Smackdown – Wrestling news World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) televised last Friday night the 651st epic episode of Smackdown, its second representative show in which Daniel Bryan, the current World Heavyweight Champion, collected a disqualification win over WWE’s apex predator Randy Orton, the Viper. Daniel Bryan, the 30-year-old American who reached the top of Smackdown brand by grasping the heavyweight title off Big Show’...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:58:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Caterham-chief-technical-officer-Mike-Gascoyne-happy-after-first-pre-season-test-Formula-1-news-a128889http://blogs.bettor.com/Caterham-chief-technical-officer-Mike-Gascoyne-happy-after-first-pre-season-test-Formula-1-news-a128889Caterham chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne happy after first pre-season test – Formula 1 news Caterham chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne said that the first pre-season test at Jerez was probably the best first test of his career. Caterham had poor run in the 2011 season finishing with the bottom teams of the table. Still the team acquired a relatively hefty sum of winnings from the season, which was to be a big motivation for the management to do a better job in the upcoming season....Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:56:25 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cricket-News-In-Brief-February-11%2c-2012-Part-2-a128888http://blogs.bettor.com/Cricket-News-In-Brief-February-11%2c-2012-Part-2-a128888Cricket News In Brief – February 11, 2012 – Part 2 Martin Guptill’s whirlwind knock propelled New Zealand to claim an easy seven-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the first T20 game at Auckland. Batting first, the tourists posted a healthy 159 on the board, courtesy of a brisk half- century from opener, Hamilton Masakadza and a late 48-run cameo from all-rounder, Elton Chigumbura. In reply, the hosts lost two early wickets but Guptill’s aggressive unbeaten 91 ensured his side maintained th...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:54:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-Xbox-720-controller-to-be-similar-to-the-PlayStation-Vita-a128887http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Xbox-720-controller-to-be-similar-to-the-PlayStation-Vita-a128887The latest report in Xbox World Magazine claims that the controller for the next Xbox will have a touch screen and buttons, much like Sony’s Vita. The winds are picking up and the rumour mill is spinning faster than ever as speculation and ‘reports’ mount as to what the next generation of home gaming consoles will feature. Nintendo have managed to keep speculation about their next-gen console to a minimum by actually unveiling it to the world. The consumer electronics giant showcased the Nin...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:52:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Real-Madrids-Kaka-could-sign-for-Paris-Saint-Germain-next-summer-a128886http://blogs.bettor.com/Real-Madrids-Kaka-could-sign-for-Paris-Saint-Germain-next-summer-a128886While Brazil midfielder Kaka maintains his desire to stay at Real Madrid, the former AC Milan man might already have changed his mind and could join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window “I feel good and am happy to be back for the team. There are always rumours, but it never came to my mind. I always said I wanted to win here,” said Real Madrid midfielder Kaka. The Brazilian’s football at the La Liga side has always been under scrutiny since his arrival from AC Milan a few years...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:49:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-humble-Washington-Wizards-106-89-Big-Three-dominate-NBA-RecapPart-1-a128885http://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-humble-Washington-Wizards-106-89-Big-Three-dominate-NBA-RecapPart-1-a128885Miami Heat humble Washington Wizards 106 – 89; Big Three dominate – NBA Recap(Part 1) The Miami Heat paid a visit to the capital and it did not end well for the home side, Washington Wizards. The Heat blew away the competition at the Verizon Center in Washington as the Big Three of Miami got into a rhythm and put their stamp on proceedings, leading to a 106 – 89 victory. The crowd wasn’t too pleased with their team suffering at the hands of Miami, but they were happy to witness some exhila...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:44:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Final-eight-decided-on-day-5-of-Breaka-Burleigh-Pro-Surfing-News-a128884http://blogs.bettor.com/Final-eight-decided-on-day-5-of-Breaka-Burleigh-Pro-Surfing-News-a128884Final-eight decided on day 5 of Breaka Burleigh Pro – Surfing News The fourth day of Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Breaka Burleigh Pro treated the fans to yet another day of breath-taking action at the renowned Burleigh Heads in Queensland, Australia, on Saturday, February 11. The surfers put on determined performances to stay alive in the competition and make their way through into the Quarter-finals. The two-to-three foot waves on offer at the primary event site presented the...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:41:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Park-Tae-Hwan-occupies-Mens-200m-freestyle-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128883http://blogs.bettor.com/Park-Tae-Hwan-occupies-Mens-200m-freestyle-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128883Park Tae Hwan occupies Men’s 200m freestyle gold: Day two – 2012 NSW State Open Championships Olympic champion, Park Tae Hwan continued his thrilling form and occupied gold medal of the Men’s 200m freestyle on day two of the 2012 New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on Saturday, February 11. The 22-year-old Tae Hwan, who captured gold medal of the 400m freestyle on initial day of the championship, overwhelmed his rivals in the 200m discipline. T...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:35:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Will-San-Diego-Padres-be-watchable-Experts-pose-questions-a128882http://blogs.bettor.com/Will-San-Diego-Padres-be-watchable-Experts-pose-questions-a128882Will San Diego Padres be watchable? Experts pose questions The San Diego Padres have come a long way this offseason to overcome a drastic talent drought that caused them several important games last season as they recently added some very good players in order to compete well in the upcoming Major League season. But with all these roster improvements, the experts are still not convinced that whether or not the Padres got enough power to give a competitive challenge to their rivals especially...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:31:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paris-Saint-Germain-still-in-the-heart-of-Stephane-Sessegnon-a128881http://blogs.bettor.com/Paris-Saint-Germain-still-in-the-heart-of-Stephane-Sessegnon-a128881Sunderland FC midfielder Stephane Sessegnon has become an integral part of the Black Cats. However, the Benin international says that he has not forgotten about Paris Saint-Germain and still watches them play A little over a year ago, Stephane Sessegnon chose to leave Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain for English Premier League side Sunderland FC. After a complicated and tricky start to life in the English Premier League, the Benin international has become an integral part of Sunderland. In...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Radek-Stepanek-edges-past-Andreas-Seppi-in-the-opening-rubber-Davis-Cup-WG-2012-Czech-vs-Italy-a128880http://blogs.bettor.com/Radek-Stepanek-edges-past-Andreas-Seppi-in-the-opening-rubber-Davis-Cup-WG-2012-Czech-vs-Italy-a128880Radek Stepanek edges past Andreas Seppi in the opening rubber – Davis Cup WG 2012: Czech vs. Italy Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic overcame the Italian, Andreas Seppi, in a five set thriller 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the opening match at the Davis Cup 2012 on Friday. Stepanek gave his country a 1-0 lead over Italy in the first round of the World Group. In the first set, Seppi and Stepanek held their serve in the first five games to take the score to 3-2 in the Italian’s favour....Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:28:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/MLB-Special-Los-Angeles-Angels-and-Albert-Pujols-a-recipe-for-success-a128879http://blogs.bettor.com/MLB-Special-Los-Angeles-Angels-and-Albert-Pujols-a-recipe-for-success-a128879MLB Special - Los Angeles Angels and Albert Pujols: a recipe for success Any person that has even the slightest inclination of following Major League Baseball during the off-season will know of the mega-deal that the Los Angeles Angels gave Albert Pujols to leave the St. Louis Cardinals and sign with them. Pujols was given a ten-year $254 million contract to play in the Los Angeles Angels’ franchise. Although it was expected that Pujols would land a giant contract with some team sooner...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:26:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Call-of-Duty-sales-propel-Activisions-net-profit-to-1-1-billion-a128878http://blogs.bettor.com/Call-of-Duty-sales-propel-Activisions-net-profit-to-1-1-billion-a128878Sales of Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops in the year 2011 have seen Activision Blizzard’s revenue rise to over the $1-billion mark. The Call of Duty series is one of the best selling interactive entertainment franchises in the history of the industry. The original title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare did well for itself after a slow start. However, once that game got itself going there was no stopping it and the trend carried on into the next game of the series with Call of Duty: World at War...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:26:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Emily-Seebohm-pockets-Womens-100m-backstroke-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128877http://blogs.bettor.com/Emily-Seebohm-pockets-Womens-100m-backstroke-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128877Emily Seebohm pockets Women’s 100m backstroke gold: Day two – 2012 NSW State Open Championships Olympic gold medallist, Emily Seebohm of Australia impressed the aquatic crowd by pocketing the title of Women’s 100m backstroke on second day of the 2012 New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on Saturday, February 11. The 19-year-old Seebohm, who is a key swimmer of the Australian international relay team, upset her challengers by proving her eligib...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:24:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Marion-Bartoli-battles-past-Roberta-Vinci-into-the-last-four-Open-GDF-Suez-2012-a128876http://blogs.bettor.com/Marion-Bartoli-battles-past-Roberta-Vinci-into-the-last-four-Open-GDF-Suez-2012-a128876Marion Bartoli battles past Roberta Vinci into the last four – Open GDF Suez 2012  Second seed, Marion Bartoli, came back after dropping the opening set to beat Roberta Vinci  in three sets 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) in the quarterfinals at the Open GDF Suez in Paris, France on Friday. The home favourite, Bartoli, needed two hours and 40 minutes to battle past her Italian opponent. Bartoli and Vinci held their serve in the first eight games of the opening set to square off the score at 4-4...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:23:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-3-dominates-US-sales-charts-for-Jan-a128875http://blogs.bettor.com/Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-3-dominates-US-sales-charts-for-Jan-a128875Activision’s latest instalment in the first-person shooter series manages to hold off Skyrim, Just Dance 3 and Battlefield to remain the best selling game for January. It comes as no surprise that Modern Warfare 3 saw is the best selling game in the United States and there would certainly be a cause for concern if it was not. Yet, one has to give credit where credit is due as Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games have delivered a game that builds on the success of the previous two entries in...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:21:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Weekly-Round-up-Khan-vs-Peterson-rematch-and-Pacquiao-vs-Bradley-on-cards-Boxing-Special-a128874http://blogs.bettor.com/Weekly-Round-up-Khan-vs-Peterson-rematch-and-Pacquiao-vs-Bradley-on-cards-Boxing-Special-a128874Weekly Round-up: Khan vs. Peterson rematch and Pacquiao vs. Bradley on cards – Boxing Special This week has been quite an electrifying one for boxing fans. News of some of the biggest fights of the year came in enthralling most of us. Timothy Bradley agreed yesterday to fight Manny Pacquiao, whereas Amir Khan tweeted about his rematch with Peterson a day before and lastly we got to know about Mayweather vs. Cotto earlier this week. Manny Pacquiao had agreed to fight Bradley earlier this we...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:20:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lee-Chong-Wei-remains-gritty-to-win-his-matches-for-boosting-the-confidence-of-national-team-a128873http://blogs.bettor.com/Lee-Chong-Wei-remains-gritty-to-win-his-matches-for-boosting-the-confidence-of-national-team-a128873Lee Chong Wei remains gritty to win his matches for boosting the confidence of national team Malaysia’s top seed and captain of national team, Lee Chong Wei, is determined to win all of his Men’s Singles matches and boost the confidence of other shuttlers by providing a good start in the Thomas Cup Qualifying Round, which will start from February 14, in Macau. The 29-year-old Chong Wei, who is World Number One in Men’s Singles category, has been playing flawless badminton and has recently...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:20:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kristina-Barrois-owns-Kristina-Mladenovic-in-the-opening-qualifying-round-Qatar-Ladies-Open-2012-a128872http://blogs.bettor.com/Kristina-Barrois-owns-Kristina-Mladenovic-in-the-opening-qualifying-round-Qatar-Ladies-Open-2012-a128872Kristina Barrois dumps Kristina Mladenovic in the opening qualifying round – Qatar Ladies Open 2012  German veteran tennis ace, Kristina Barrois, ousted the French teenager veteran player, Kristina Mladenovic, in the opening qualifying round of the Qatar Ladies Open. The players contested for a considerable period of time before the German booked a berth in the next round; winning the opening encounter in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. On Saturday, both contestants squared-off at the courts...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:18:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/New-England-Patriots-TE-Rob-Gronkowski-goes-under-the-knife%2c-10-weeks-recovery-NFL-News-a128871http://blogs.bettor.com/New-England-Patriots-TE-Rob-Gronkowski-goes-under-the-knife%2c-10-weeks-recovery-NFL-News-a128871New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski goes under the knife, 10-weeks recovery - NFL News According to sources, New England Patriots tight end and first time All-Pro Rob Gronkowski has undergone ankle surgery on Friday. The 22-year-old was suffering from a high ankle sprain and did not take part in any practice session before Super Bowl XLVI to protect it from further harm. Gronkowski, however, played in the big event which New England eventually lost 21-17 to New York Giants. The tight en...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:08:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Manchester-United-veteran-Paul-Scholes-returns-to-FIFA-series-a128870http://blogs.bettor.com/Manchester-United-veteran-Paul-Scholes-returns-to-FIFA-series-a128870EA Sports have confirmed that the former England midfielder will be added to the game’s roster when gamers download the latest FIFA 12 squad update. We here at Bettor.com are constantly on the lookout for any kind of news that would excite gamers of all genres and in the process we rely on multiple resources to bring the best gaming news from the industry. One of those sources is the popular social networking site, Twitter, where a number of video game developers and publishers keep their fo...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:06:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lim-Khim-Wah-vows-to-deliver-his-best-at-the-Thomas-Cup-Qualifying-Round-Badminton-news-a128869http://blogs.bettor.com/Lim-Khim-Wah-vows-to-deliver-his-best-at-the-Thomas-Cup-Qualifying-Round-Badminton-news-a128869Lim Khim Wah vows to deliver his best at the Thomas Cup Qualifying Round – Badminton news Malaysia’s Men’s Doubles player, Lim Khim Wah, vows to deliver his best performance in the upcoming team-event tournament of Thomas Cup Qualifying Round, starting from February 14, in Macau. The young shuttler is determined to help Malaysia in the qualifying-round matches and reserve a berth in the Thomas Cup Finals, which will take place at Wuhan, in May. Khim Wah with his partner Goh V Shem are expec...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:00:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/New-proposal%2c-same-old-issues-for-Minnesota-Vikings-in-their-quest-to-develop-a-new-Stadium-NFL-News-a128868http://blogs.bettor.com/New-proposal%2c-same-old-issues-for-Minnesota-Vikings-in-their-quest-to-develop-a-new-Stadium-NFL-News-a128868New proposal, same old issues for Minnesota Vikings in their quest to develop a new Stadium - NFL News It seems that the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota state officials cannot agree on how to progress with plans to develop a new billion dollar state of the art stadium for the franchise. In a latest proposal Ramsey County officials have proposed that the Vikings develop on their preferred Arden Hills location but instead of raising state taxation to fund the move they want Minnesota to utilis...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:56:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Red-Bull-head-of-race-engineering-Ian-Morgan-says-RB8-is-on-track-Formula-1-news-a128867http://blogs.bettor.com/Red-Bull-head-of-race-engineering-Ian-Morgan-says-RB8-is-on-track-Formula-1-news-a128867Red Bull head of race engineering Ian Morgan says RB8 is on track – Formula 1 news Head of race engineering for Red Bull Ian Morgan says that the team is where it wants to be at this stage of the year. Sebastian Vettel was the third quickest on the final day but not where he would have liked to be. The RB8 faced some electrical problems with the car and had to be consigned to the garage for the most part of the morning session. Morgan was clearly disappointed at losing the time but said tha...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:41:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lesya-Tsurenko-retires-to-let-Urszula-Radwanska-into-2nd-qualifying-round-Qatar-Ladies-Open-2012-a128866http://blogs.bettor.com/Lesya-Tsurenko-retires-to-let-Urszula-Radwanska-into-2nd-qualifying-round-Qatar-Ladies-Open-2012-a128866Lesya Tsurenko retires  to let Urszula Radwanska into 2nd qualifying round – Qatar Ladies Open 2012 World number 85, Urszula Radwanska, progressed to second qualifying round of the Qatar Ladies Open, contested in Doha, with Lesya Tsurenko of Ukraine, retiring from the match during the second set. The fourth seed Pole was leading the scores 6-2, 1-0 at the time of her rival’s retirement. Both players were playing their maiden professional-career match and unfortunately it ended in...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:37:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-blow-past-Utah-Jazz-101-87-Russell-Westbrook-stars-NBA-Recap-a128865http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-blow-past-Utah-Jazz-101-87-Russell-Westbrook-stars-NBA-Recap-a128865Oklahoma City Thunder blow past Utah Jazz 101 – 87; Russell Westbrook stars – NBA Recap The Oklahoma City Thunder put in a polished display at the EnergySolutions Arena to overcome the Utah Jazz. The game, which ended 101 – 87 to the Thunder, saw some early resistance by the Jazz but they couldn’t sustain it for the 48 minutes. Russell Westbrook was the star of the show. He had a game high 28 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 5 steals.  The point guard however...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:27:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Joshua-Beaver-clinches-Mens-200m-backstroke-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128864http://blogs.bettor.com/Joshua-Beaver-clinches-Mens-200m-backstroke-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128864Joshua Beaver clinches Men’s 200m backstroke gold: Day two – 2012 NSW State Open Championships Joshua Beaver of TGSH impressed the aquatic crowd by clinching gold medal of Men’s 200m backstroke on day two of the 2012 New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on Saturday, February 11. The 18-year-old Beaver experienced strong battle from Gareth Kean of CAPWN, but managed to outperform him over the finishing end for gold medal. With his invincible eff...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-want-to-stay-at-Academica%2c-says-Edinho-a128863http://blogs.bettor.com/I-want-to-stay-at-Academica%2c-says-Edinho-a128863Portuguese International Edinho claims that he wants to extend his contract at Academica and ply his trade for the club for at least one more term. The 29-year-old has proven himself as a journey man as he has travelled nearly all of Europe in search of playing opportunities. Initially starting with Almada, he later moved to SC Braga B where he made his name as a top quality attacker. However he failed to integrate himself with the first team at Estadio AXA and then began wandering around Po...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-hire-New-York-Giants-QB-coach-Mike-Sullivan-as-offensive-coordinator-NFL-News-a128862http://blogs.bettor.com/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-hire-New-York-Giants-QB-coach-Mike-Sullivan-as-offensive-coordinator-NFL-News-a128862Tampa Bay Buccaneers hire New York Giants QB coach Mike Sullivan as offensive coordinator - NFL News Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano is finally making progress to shape his coaching staff with the Bucs announced on Friday the hiring of ex-New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as the new offensive coordinator. Schiano had a tough time shaping his coaching staff with franchises refusing the rookie coach permission to interview some of their staff for the role. The ex-Rutger...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Angelique-Kerber-upsets-Maria-Sharapova-in-the-quarterfinals-Open-GDF-Suez-2012-a128861http://blogs.bettor.com/Angelique-Kerber-upsets-Maria-Sharapova-in-the-quarterfinals-Open-GDF-Suez-2012-a128861Angelique Kerber upsets Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals – Open GDF Suez 2012  Top seed Maria Sharapova lost to the ninth seed, Angelique Kerber of Germany, in straight sets 4-6, 4-6 in the quarterfinals at the Open GDF Suez in Paris, France on Friday. The match lasted for an hour and 30 minutes. Sharapova made a good start and dominated most parts of the first set. She broke Kerber in the very first game to claim a 1-0 lead. The Russian held her serve in the next game to go up 2-0....Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:05:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mardy-Fish-battles-past-Stanislas-Wawrinka-in-first-rubber-Davis-Cup-2012-USA-vs-SUI-a128860http://blogs.bettor.com/Mardy-Fish-battles-past-Stanislas-Wawrinka-in-first-rubber-Davis-Cup-2012-USA-vs-SUI-a128860Mardy Fish battles past Stanislas Wawrinka in first rubber – Davis Cup 2012: USA vs SUI World number seven Mardy Fish of America led his team to 1-0 lead in the first round tie against Team Switzerland as he secured a five set win over world number 28, Stanislas Wawrinka at Fribourg, Switzerland on Friday, 10th February 2012. The pair toiled for nearly four hours and twenty three minutes before Fish emerged victorious with a 6-2, 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 9-7 win. Winning the toss, the American comfo...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:04:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cleveland-Indians-switch-hitting-infielder-Asdrubal-Cabrera-awaits-salary-arbitration-hearing-a128859http://blogs.bettor.com/Cleveland-Indians-switch-hitting-infielder-Asdrubal-Cabrera-awaits-salary-arbitration-hearing-a128859Cleveland Indians' switch-hitting infielder Asdrubal Cabrera awaits salary arbitration hearing For any Major League Baseball team, the salary arbitration issues always cause many complications when analysing any specific particle of the franchise on a larger scale. Many team losses good players just during their arbitration hearings when a certain franchise and player do not agree on a mutual understanding regarding any particular year’s salary. Lately, sources are telling that the Cle...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:04:09 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Francisco-49ers-general-manager%2c-Trent-Baalke%2c-gets-a-three-year-contract-extension-NFL-News-a128858http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Francisco-49ers-general-manager%2c-Trent-Baalke%2c-gets-a-three-year-contract-extension-NFL-News-a128858San Francisco 49ers’ general manager, Trent Baalke, gets a three-year contract extension – NFL News After a successful National Football League (NFL) season in which San Francisco 49ers finished with the title of National Football Conference (NFC) West champions and getting a shot at the NFC title, the impressed management has decided to give a three-year contract extension to general manager, Trent Baalke. 49ers’ chief executive officer (CEO), Jade York, announced on Friday, February 10,...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:57:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-vs-India-Commonwealth-Bank-series-Match-Preview-a128857http://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-vs-India-Commonwealth-Bank-series-Match-Preview-a128857Australia vs India – Commonwealth Bank series – Match Preview After victories against Sri Lanka at Perth, Australia and India will battle in the fourth game of the Commonwealth Bank series played at the Adelaide Oval, February 12, 2012.   The hosts kept their unbeaten run intact despite a heroic effort from Angelo Mathews, who almost led the Lankans to the winning line. The success, by all accounts, wasn’t satisfactory where the Kangaroos unit underperformed with the bat – failing to de...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:52:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ellen-Gandy-earns-Womens-100m-butterfly-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128856http://blogs.bettor.com/Ellen-Gandy-earns-Womens-100m-butterfly-gold-Day-two-2012-NSW-State-Open-Championships-a128856Ellen Gandy earns Women’s 100m butterfly gold: Day two – 2012 NSW State Open Championships World silver medallist and Great Britain’s veteran, Ellen Gandy lived up to the expectations of her fans by earning gold medal of the Women’s 100m butterfly on second day of the 2012 New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on Saturday, February 11. The 20-year-old Gandy served notice of her talent by overpowering Australian expert, Yola...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:51:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jamie-Anderson-emerges-triumphant-in-The-Roxy-Snow-Pro-2012-Snowboarding-News-a128855http://blogs.bettor.com/Jamie-Anderson-emerges-triumphant-in-The-Roxy-Snow-Pro-2012-Snowboarding-News-a128855Jamie Anderson emerges triumphant in The Roxy Snow Pro 2012 – Snowboarding News American snowboarder Jamie Anderson walked away with top honours from The Roxy Snow Pro slopestyle competition that went down in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Australia, on Friday, January 10. Netherland’s Cheryl Maas had to settle for runner-up place while Britain’s Aimee Fuller finished third to round out the podium. The field for Friday’s 5Star Ticket to Ride (TTR) event comprised of immensely-skilled female riders f...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:47:28 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mark-Cavendish-crashed-during-the-final-stage-of-the-Tour-of-Qatar-2012-a128854http://blogs.bettor.com/Mark-Cavendish-crashed-during-the-final-stage-of-the-Tour-of-Qatar-2012-a128854Mark Cavendish crashed during the final stage of the Tour of Qatar 2012 Sixth stage of the Tour of Qatar may have been a memorable day for the young cyclist Arnaud Demare as the French rider bagged his first of many professional victories. It was one of the hottest days of racing which also resulted in a steaming argument between Graeme Brown of Team Rabobank and Robert Wagner of Team RadioShack-Nissan. Graeme accused Robert of regularly hitting him during the race which ignited the flare bet...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:46:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Manny-Pacquiao-gives-up-cockfighting-and-gambling-Boxing-news-a128853http://blogs.bettor.com/Manny-Pacquiao-gives-up-cockfighting-and-gambling-Boxing-news-a128853Manny Pacquiao gives up cockfighting and gambling – Boxing news Manny Pacquiao, the first eight-division world champion, has reportedly given up cockfighting and gambling to pursue his role as goodwill ambassador for the Catholic Church. Moreover, the WBO Welterweight Champion says he will be giving up other intemperance as well. Currently, Pacquiao is among the richest men in Philippines. He is a politician, a professional boxer and an icon for the Filipinos. He also reported that he has s...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:45:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/New-Jersey-Devils-set-to-host-Florida-Panthers-NHL-Preview-a128852http://blogs.bettor.com/New-Jersey-Devils-set-to-host-Florida-Panthers-NHL-Preview-a128852New Jersey Devils set to host Florida Panthers – NHL Preview After winning five straight games, New Jersey Devils got their streak snapped in a close encounter against St. Louis Blues, but the former can again get back on the winning path if they utilise the weakness of Florida Panthers in a National Hockey League (NHL) game on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. The impressive run, which came after a three-game losing streak, could have stretched but for...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:39:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nicolas-Almagro-tramples-Andrey-Golubev-in-the-opening-round-Davis-Cup-WG-2012-a128851http://blogs.bettor.com/Nicolas-Almagro-tramples-Andrey-Golubev-in-the-opening-round-Davis-Cup-WG-2012-a128851Nicolas Almagro tramples Andrey Golubev in the opening round - Davis Cup WG 2012  World number eleven, Nicolas Almagro, crushed the 132nd ranked Kazak, Andrey Golubev, in the opening round Davis Cup tie between Spain and Kazakhstan. On Friday, both players locked horns for the first time in their professional careers and Almagro just lost one set on his way to the triumph; winning the match 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. It was the second win for the Spanish team and they lead the contest 2...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:39:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-dream-to-be-the-Primeira-Ligas-top-scorer%2c-says-Lima-a128850http://blogs.bettor.com/I-dream-to-be-the-Primeira-Ligas-top-scorer%2c-says-Lima-a128850Brazilian striker Lima claims that it has always been his dream to become the Primeira Liga’s top scorer. The 28-year-old arrived at Estadio AXA in 2010 and although he wasn’t the most prolific of players during his first season, he has truly been in fine form this time around. Last year his total tally was 14 goals in all competition but he has already managed 13 and there is still much of the campaign to be played. Lima’s goal scoring prowess has been one of the main reasons behind SC Br...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:33:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Malignaggi%2c-Robert-Guerrero-kick-off-a-verbal-skirmish-against-each-other-Boxing-news-a128849http://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Malignaggi%2c-Robert-Guerrero-kick-off-a-verbal-skirmish-against-each-other-Boxing-news-a128849Paul Malignaggi and Robert Guerrero engage in a quarrel – Boxing news Paul Malignaggi and Robert Guerrero, two prolific pugilists promoted by Golden Boy promotions, have been throwing harsh comments on each other recently, which might lead to a one-on-one encounter in the ring on May 5, 2012. Malignaggi, who is almost close to finalising a bout against Vycheslav Senchenko, is more interested in pursuing a bout with Robert. On this, the 31-year-old American vehemently bashed Guerrero saying h...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Juan-Carlos-Ferrero-wins-a-taxing-contest-against-Mikhail-Kukushkin-in-round-1-Davis-Cup-WG-2012-a128848http://blogs.bettor.com/Juan-Carlos-Ferrero-wins-a-taxing-contest-against-Mikhail-Kukushkin-in-round-1-Davis-Cup-WG-2012-a128848Juan Carlos Ferrero wins a taxing contest against Mikhail Kukushkin in round 1 - Davis Cup WG 2012  Spanish tennis icon, Juan Carlos Ferrero, put his country in front in the opening round of the Davis Cup tie between Spain and Kazakhstan. He strained past the 61stranked, Mikhail Kukushkin, in an enthralling five-setter; winning the match 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-4. Ferrero doubled his head-to-head lead against the Kazak after winning this battle. He defeated him in Estoril Open 2009 a...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Boston-Bruins-hoping-to-overcome-the-visiting-Nashville-Predators-NHL-Preview-a128847http://blogs.bettor.com/Boston-Bruins-hoping-to-overcome-the-visiting-Nashville-Predators-NHL-Preview-a128847Boston Bruins hoping to overcome the visiting Nashville Predators – NHL Preview A humiliating loss against Buffalo Sabres will set next game’s tone for Boston Bruins, who are desperate to vent their frustration out as they get ready to host Nashville Predators in a National Hockey League (NHL) on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. Boston was stunned by Sabres who scored two goals each in all the three periods while the former struggled to score even a single...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Francesco-Guidolin-wary-of-A-C-Milan-threat-Serie-A-news-a128846http://blogs.bettor.com/Francesco-Guidolin-wary-of-A-C-Milan-threat-Serie-A-news-a128846The Bianconeri manager believes that the threat of Italian Champions cannot be ruled out despite their inconsistent form of late; and hails Massimo Ambrosini Udinese manager, Francesco Guidolin, has refused to rule out the threat posed by A.C Milan ahead of their clash against them. The Bianconeri will host the defending champions in matchday 23 encounter of the season on Saturday, 11 February 2012. Both teams are genuine contenders to win the Scudetto in the ongoing season. However, Milan h...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:28:05 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paolo-Cannavaro-demands-improvement-from-Napoli-Serie-A-news-a128845http://blogs.bettor.com/Paolo-Cannavaro-demands-improvement-from-Napoli-Serie-A-news-a128845The Partenopei skipper is lamenting the mistakes his team is repeating consistently, and still hurt with the defeat to Siena Napoli skipper, Paolo Cannavaro, has demanded improvement from his side after the defeat against Siena. Walter Mazzarri’s men suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Tuscan outfit in the first-leg of Coppa Italia semi-final on Thursday, February 9. Napoli have witnessed a poor run of recent form, which has seen them remain winless in five of their last six matches....Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:14:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Jose-Sharks-add-to-Chicago-Blackhawks-woes-with-5-3-victory-NHL-Update-a128844http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Jose-Sharks-add-to-Chicago-Blackhawks-woes-with-5-3-victory-NHL-Update-a128844San Jose Sharks add to Chicago Blackhawks woes with 5-3 victory -NHL Update San Jose took advantage of the depressing phase Chicago is currently going through as Sharks thrashed the Blackhawks, 5-3, on Friday night, February 10, 2012, at the sold-out HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, United States. As much as Chicago was looking forward to a sigh of relief when facing off with San Jose, it was equally as disturbing for them as the Blackhawks were handed down their seventh straight loss an...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:54:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chin-Eei-Hui-to-lead-Malaysian-squad-at-Uber-Cup-Qualifying-Round-Badminton-news-a128841http://blogs.bettor.com/Chin-Eei-Hui-to-lead-Malaysian-squad-at-Uber-Cup-Qualifying-Round-Badminton-news-a128841Chin Eei Hui to lead Malaysian squad at Uber Cup Qualifying Round – Badminton news Malaysia’s experienced female shuttler, Chin Eei Hui, is set to lead the Malaysian squad for the first time at the upcoming Uber Cup Qualifying Round, which will kick off on Tuesday, February 14, in Macau. Eei Hui, who has been participating in Uber Cup, the biggest team event championship for women, as a team member but, for the first time, she will participate in the qualifying round of this prestigious tour...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:33:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Benfica-set-to-sell-Nicolas-Gaitan-in-the-summer-a128839http://blogs.bettor.com/Benfica-set-to-sell-Nicolas-Gaitan-in-the-summer-a128839Portuguese giants Benfica are set to sell their prized asset Nicolas Gaitan this summer, with Manchester United and Manchester City both closely monitoring the situation. The Argentine has been one of the Reds most impressive performers this season and has struck up a brilliant partnership with Pablo Aimar in the centre of the park. The duo played an instrumental role in guiding the club to the knock-out stages of the UEFA Champions League and Gaitan in particular, has looked very sharp in...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:03:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Succeeding-trainer%2c-Dale-Romans-points-his-ace%2c-Shackleford-for-the-Donn-Handicap-for-a-more-prosperous-year-than-2011-a128838http://blogs.bettor.com/Succeeding-trainer%2c-Dale-Romans-points-his-ace%2c-Shackleford-for-the-Donn-Handicap-for-a-more-prosperous-year-than-2011-a128838Succeeding trainer, Dale Romans points his ace, Shackleford for the Donn Handicap for a more prosperous year than 2011 After eighty-seven wins, 106 seconds and seventy-eight thirds out of 603 starts, Dale Romans, who has stables widely spread over Florida, Kentucky and New York, is in no mood of stopping. He has had a versatile twenty-six-years’ career but according to him, no other year has been as good as 2011. “Best year, by far, I ever had,” said Romans, “It’s going to be hard to top.”...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:03:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andrade-brutally-dismisses-Hernandez-on-ESPN2s-Friday-Night-Fights-series-Boxing-news-a128836http://blogs.bettor.com/Andrade-brutally-dismisses-Hernandez-on-ESPN2s-Friday-Night-Fights-series-Boxing-news-a128836Andrade brutally dismisses Hernandez on ESPN2′s Friday Night Fights series – Boxing news Demetrius Andrade shocked the boxing universe when he knocked out Angel Hernandez in just two rounds in the main event last night on Friday Night Fight series by ESPN 2. On the other hand, Raymond Serrano overpowered Kenny Abril through a unanimous decision. Demetrius Andrade, who had 16 wins, 0 losses and 11 knockouts by last night, was quite successful in overthrowing Angel Hernandez, with 30 wins, 11...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:56:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Fernando-Alonso-sets-the-fastest-time-of-the-day%2c-but-requires-tweaking-Formula-1-news-a128835http://blogs.bettor.com/Fernando-Alonso-sets-the-fastest-time-of-the-day%2c-but-requires-tweaking-Formula-1-news-a128835Fernando Alonso sets the fastest time of the day, but requires tweaking – Formula 1 news Fernando Alonso was the quickest on the final day of the first pre-season testing at Jerez. The F2012 has not been the machine Ferrari hoped it would turn out to be and Felipe Massa clearly had trouble driving it on the first two days of the testing. Massa said that the car increased the workload and will require a lot of practice to get used to it as it is completely different from its predecessor. Fe...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:54:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Daniela-Hantuchova-scampers-past-Vania-King-into-the-semis-Pattaya-Open-2012-a128833http://blogs.bettor.com/Daniela-Hantuchova-scampers-past-Vania-King-into-the-semis-Pattaya-Open-2012-a128833Daniela Hantuchova scampers past Vania King into the semis – Pattaya Open 2012 Defending champion, Daniela Hantuchova, is just two steps away from retaining the PTT Pattaya Open title. On Friday, she ousted the eighth seed American, Vania King, in straight sets 7-6(7), 6-4. She took an hour and 55 minutes to plonk her opponent and book a berth in the semi-finals of the tournament. Psychological pressure was definitely on the American having lost previous six encounters and failing to regis...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:48:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Detroit-Red-Wings-goalie-Jimmy-Howard-misses-fourth-straight-game-NHL-a128832http://blogs.bettor.com/Detroit-Red-Wings-goalie-Jimmy-Howard-misses-fourth-straight-game-NHL-a128832Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard misses fourth straight game -NHL Update Expected to have missed three-games, Detroit Red Wings main goalie, Jimmy Howard, continued to stay out of the scene for his fourth straight due to a broken finger as the Red Wings managed to edge Anaheim Ducks, 2-1, on Friday night, February 10, 2012. The 2011-2012 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season has been a big one for Jimmy Howard so far as he played his first All-Star Game during the midseason weeken...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:47:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/A-Silent-What-more-by-the-Unbeaten-Mohsin-Khan-Opinion-a128830http://blogs.bettor.com/A-Silent-What-more-by-the-Unbeaten-Mohsin-Khan-Opinion-a128830A Silent “What more” by the Unbeaten Mohsin Khan - Opinion 56-year-old, Mohsin Hassan Khan, a former right-handed batsman, who made his debut against West Indies in a One Day International match at Albion on March 16, 1977, played in 48 Tests and 75 ODIs with a batting average of 37.10 and 26.81 respectively. He was an opening batsman, and the first Pakistani who made a double-hundred in a Test at Lord's. Appointed in March 2010 (alongside Waqar Younis, who became the head coach), as chief...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:44:05 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gideon-Yu-appointed-as-San-Francisco-49ers-new-co-owner-and-president-NFL-News-a128829http://blogs.bettor.com/Gideon-Yu-appointed-as-San-Francisco-49ers-new-co-owner-and-president-NFL-News-a128829Gideon Yu appointed as San Francisco 49ers’ new co-owner and president – NFL News The chief executive officer (CEO) of San Francisco 49ers, Jed York, has announced that Gideon Yu will now serve as franchise’s new co-owner and president. In a statement on Friday, February 10, 2012, York congratulated Yu, who was previously serving as 49ers’ chief strategy officer. Yu, who has worked with the top most revenue generating companies of the world, has played very crucial rol...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:43:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Fragrant-Rose-tipped-to-win-Grade-A8-Flat-Race-in-Oxford-Greyhound-Racing-Preview-a128828http://blogs.bettor.com/Fragrant-Rose-tipped-to-win-Grade-A8-Flat-Race-in-Oxford-Greyhound-Racing-Preview-a128828Fragrant Rose tipped to win Grade A8 Flat Race in Oxford – Greyhound Racing Preview Fragrant Rose is tipped to win the 450 metres Flat Race at Oxford in England on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The winning cash prize of the Grade A8 event is £40. The favourite bitch has produced some decent results in Oxford and that is why the bookmakers have shown faith in her skills. She has been awarded with a starting price of 2 to 1, despite her lacklustre show last time around at the same venue. Fra...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:35:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Boston-Bruins-Goalie-Tuukka-Rask-unsatisfied-over-lack-of-playing-time-NHL-Update-a128827http://blogs.bettor.com/Boston-Bruins-Goalie-Tuukka-Rask-unsatisfied-over-lack-of-playing-time-NHL-Update-a128827Boston Bruins' Goalie Tuukka Rask unsatisfied over lack of playing time -NHL Update Not coming out in the open as often as other players, Boston Bruins goalie, Tuukka Rask, expressed not being satisfied over the lack of playing time he gets playing with the team, especially with Tim Thomas being in the scene during an interview with ESPN.com on Friday, February 10, 2012. In a previous interview with a Finnish website, Rask was displayed as saying that he was totally unsatisfied and it look...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:35:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mendip-sets-new-records-for-Godolphin-after-winning-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-on-9th-February-a128825http://blogs.bettor.com/Mendip-sets-new-records-for-Godolphin-after-winning-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-on-9th-February-a128825Mendip sets new records for Godolphin after winning the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II on 9th February  Mendip’s victory in the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II sponsored by Dubal on 9th February reset quite a few records. The win tallied to be fifth for Godolphin through the eighth fixture of the Carnival, made it a tenth time that the Al Maktoum Challenge Round II got credited with Godolphin, and Mendip was the eighteenth Godolphin winner in the 2012 Dubai Wo...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Javed-Miandad-slams-IPL-for-discrimination-Cricket-News-Update-a128824http://blogs.bettor.com/Javed-Miandad-slams-IPL-for-discrimination-Cricket-News-Update-a128824Javed Miandad slams IPL for discrimination – Cricket News Update Pakistan’s former Captain and Coach, Javed Miandad, has spoken out against the prejudiced stance adopted by the Indian Premier League, which has been accused of purposely barring the Men in Greens from participating in the lucrative event. Many members of the then Paki outfit participated in the debut season of the IPL, which took place in 2008, but following the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, diplomatic relations between th...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bold-Silvano-gives-a-nightmare-performance-for-his-speculative-trainer%2c-on-9th-February-in-the-Group-3%2c-Firebreak-Stakes-a128823http://blogs.bettor.com/Bold-Silvano-gives-a-nightmare-performance-for-his-speculative-trainer%2c-on-9th-February-in-the-Group-3%2c-Firebreak-Stakes-a128823Bold Silvano gives a nightmare performance for his speculative trainer, in the Group 3, Firebreak Stakes on 9th February  "I would be disappointed if Bold Silvano didn't fight the finish out because I think he has shown us enough to be competitive. He's fresh, so he'd run well over a mile, so I'm nervously optimistic.” This was said by the trainer, M De Kock before the Group 3, Firebreak Stakes sponsored by Dubal on 9th February. Bold Silvano did indeed make it a bitter...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kinglet-glorifies-the-records-of-his-trainer%2c-Mahmood-Al-Zarooni-by-winning-the-Group-3%2c-UAE-2%2c000-Guineas-on-9th-February-a128822http://blogs.bettor.com/Kinglet-glorifies-the-records-of-his-trainer%2c-Mahmood-Al-Zarooni-by-winning-the-Group-3%2c-UAE-2%2c000-Guineas-on-9th-February-a128822Kinglet glorifies the records of his trainer by winning the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas on 9th February Mahmood Al Zarooni celebrated a straight successive win in the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas sponsored by Dubal on 9th February through his entry, Kinglet, who was sent as the  2 to 1 favourite of the race. Just last year, the same title was claimed by the four-year-old Splash Point. Even after a year’s gap, the Mahmood Al Zarooni entry got instantly followed by trainer M De K...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Hove-to-witness-a-fierce-competition-Greyhound-Racing-Preview-a128821http://blogs.bettor.com/Hove-to-witness-a-fierce-competition-Greyhound-Racing-Preview-a128821Hove to witness a fierce competition – Greyhound Racing Preview A fierce competition amongst greyhounds is expected in the 515 metres Grade A5 Flat Race at Hove in England on Friday, February 10, 2012. All the participants in the event are closely matched, and will be battling hard for the winning prize money of £119. Four greyhounds have been awarded a starting price of 7 to 2 for this race, whereas a couple of them will enter with a rate of 4 to 1. This goes onto show the level of...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:32:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Damien-Warr-collects-grand-prize-at-Big-Wave-Award-ceremony-in-Sydney-Surfing-News-a128820http://blogs.bettor.com/Damien-Warr-collects-grand-prize-at-Big-Wave-Award-ceremony-in-Sydney-Surfing-News-a128820Damien Warr collects grand prize at Big Wave Award ceremony in Sydney – Surfing News Australia’s Damien Warr accepted a grand prize of $20,000 and Biggest Wave Award at the Surfing Life’s Oakley Big Wave Awards that were held in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday night, February 7. The 39-year-old Sydney-based surfer received the award on the basis of a video footage showing him riding a mammoth-sized wave at Western Australia’s Cow Bombie at Margaret River last year. A panel comprising of 75 ju...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:31:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-dominates-Betfair-Hurdle-card-a128819http://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-dominates-Betfair-Hurdle-card-a128819Paul Nicholls dominates Betfair Hurdle card The champion trainer, Paul Nicholls’s, chances in Saturday’s Betfair Hurdle card with three ace entries are looking good, and with Brampour, Zarkandar and Empire Levant, the veteran trainer will look to seize the initiative in the upcoming event. Out of the trio, Brampour and Zarkandar hold first and second spots respectively in weights. Empire Levant is ranked 12th among 22 star runners, who are set to test their mettle on February 11 at Newb...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:31:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sorayas-Gold-seems-to-sizzle-tonight-at-Oxford-Greyhound-Racing-Preview-a128818http://blogs.bettor.com/Sorayas-Gold-seems-to-sizzle-tonight-at-Oxford-Greyhound-Racing-Preview-a128818Sorayas Gold seems to sizzle tonight at Oxford – Greyhound Racing Preview Oxford track will host a thrilling event of 450m Grade A3 race at 12:18 today, February 10. The total prize money for the contest is £55. It is predicted to be an awe-inspiring competition as all the six runners, Cavies Smasher, Greencroft Emma, Pengams Princess, Sorayas Gold, Adamant Yankee and Outback Casandra, possess immense experience and excellent skills. With the event just a few hours away, we take a quick but...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:28:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Media-gag-imposed-on-Pak-players-following-Saeed-Ajmals-slip-up-Cricket-News-Update-a128817http://blogs.bettor.com/Media-gag-imposed-on-Pak-players-following-Saeed-Ajmals-slip-up-Cricket-News-Update-a128817Media gag imposed on Pak players following Saeed Ajmal’s slip-up – Cricket News Update   Following Saeed Ajmal’s disastrous and controversial interview with the BBC, in which he appeared to suggest that the ICC had given him special permission to straighten his arm beyond the permitted 15 degrees while bowling, the PCB has imposed a media gag on the Pakistani players, forbidding them from making any statements in the absence of the team manager. "The PCB reminded the manager, Na...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:28:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Saul-Alvarez-vs-Shane-Mosley-co-featured-bout-added-to-Cotto-Mayweather-Boxing-news-a128816http://blogs.bettor.com/Saul-Alvarez-vs-Shane-Mosley-co-featured-bout-added-to-Cotto-Mayweather-Boxing-news-a128816Saul Alvarez vs. Shane Mosley co-featured bout added to Cotto-Mayweather – Boxing news If Oscar De La Hoya’s recent Tweet is to believed then we can believe there is a May 5 bout between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This will be the WBC Jr. Middleweight champion Alvarez’s fourth title defence bout. Alvarez won his last fight over Kermit Cintron November last year in Mexico City through a f...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:26:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Yanina-Wickmayer-strains-past-Mona-Barthel-to-reach-the-semis-Open-GDF-Suez-2012-a128815http://blogs.bettor.com/Yanina-Wickmayer-strains-past-Mona-Barthel-to-reach-the-semis-Open-GDF-Suez-2012-a128815Yanina Wickmayer strains past Mona Barthel to reach the semis – Open GDF Suez 2012 World number 29, Yanina Wickmayer, finally halted the amazing run of the German qualifier, Mona Barthel, in the quarter-final brawl at the Open GDF Suez on Friday night. The unseeded Belgian tennis ace fought for two hours and 34 minutes of play before wrapping up the three-setter at 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3, marching into the semi-finals of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) International tournament. The crowd at...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:23:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-Steindl-signs-contract-extension-Cricket-News-Update-a128814http://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-Steindl-signs-contract-extension-Cricket-News-Update-a128814Peter Steindl signs contract extension – Cricket News Update Peter Steindl, Scotland’s Head Coach, has agreed to sign a three-year contract extension with the national side. The Australian-born coach has been in charge since 2008, and as a result of this new agreement, is expected to stay on at least till December 2014. "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to continue working with the Scotland team," Steindl said. "I have enjoyed the challenges this position has broug...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:22:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Newcastle-Owners-Bonus-Series-Final-Preview-a128813http://blogs.bettor.com/Newcastle-Owners-Bonus-Series-Final-Preview-a128813Newcastle: Owners’ Bonus Series Final – Preview The Grade A5 race of Owners’ Bonus Series Final is scheduled to be held at 480m flat track of Newcastle today, February 11. With a big prize money worth £500, it is going to be high-voltage contest as all the six competitors have qualified for the final after passing through many tough phases. At 16:47 tonight, the following hounds will fight for the ace title by demonstrating their racing guts. 1: Lil Joy 2: Pushing Past 3: Branton Ollie...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:22:14 GMT