Will the Cheltenham Festival Add a Fifth Day?
Every year the Cheltenham Festival ends up full to the brim with excited racegoers wanting to see some top-class thoroughbred action. Around 250,000 people enter the doors of National Hunt …
Who Was the First Million Pound Footballer?
Given the phenomenal amount of money that exchanges hands in modern-day football, it is easy to forget that the beautiful game has not always been like this. There was a …
How Often Does the Favourite Win the World Cup?
When the World Cup comes around every four years, so many of us enjoy having a bet on the team we think will be crowned champions. Each time the bookies …
Home Nations at the World Cup: Which Country Has the Best Record?
The four home nations: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have all tasted life at the World Cup, but some far more often than others. How exactly do they …
What Are the Biggest Races at the Cheltenham Festival?
For fans of horse racing, there are some meetings and indeed races that stand head and shoulders above the rest. While the Grand National gets a lot of attention from …
What Is a Non Runner in Horse Racing?
Often abbreviated as NR, a non-runner in horse racing refers to a horse that has been withdrawn from a race, usually on the day of the contest or the day …
Longest Injury Time in Football: Which Match Has Had the Most Stoppage Time Added?
Imagine a situation in which your favourite team is on the cusp of a shock win as they lead 2-1 with less than a minute of normal time left to …
How Does Injury Time Work in Football (And How Does It Affect Your Bets)?
Before a half of football ends, the fourth official will hold aloft their electronic board to indicate how many additional minutes will be played. In a typical game, during the …