Australia arrive in England as holders of the Ashes, but they have not won on British soil for nearly a quarter of a century. This is the 71st edition of the biggest prize in cricket and one of the biggest rivalries in all sport. Victory for England would see them level Australia’s 33 wins overall. […] Read the full story

Seve Ballesteros is the last man to captain his Europe on home soil, but it could happen again in Ireland in 2026. The captain for 2026 will not be announced until a few years before, indeed Europe are yet to confirm their 2020 skipper – which will take place in Italy, although it is not […] Read the full story

The greatest tournament in golf, The Open, returns to Northern Ireland for only the second time in history at Portrush, and the dream of winning on home soil within the grasp of their favourite son Rory McIlroy. McIlroy arrives back in Northern Ireland as firm favourite to claim his second claret jug, and he is […] Read the full story

Lewis Hamilton arrives on home soil this weekend looking for a record sixth British Grand Prix success. The Mercedes star is already well on his way to claiming a sixth world title, which would put him just one behind Michael Schumacher’s record haul of seven. But before that he has the chance to make history […] Read the full story

England are looking to become Netball World champions for the first time ever. Tracey Neville is looking to have a better summer than her twin Phil, who could only guide the England Women’s Football team to the semi-finals of the World Cup. The English Roses won the Commonwealth Games in 2018, defeating world champions Australia […] Read the full story

Geraint Thomas caused one of the biggest shocks in Tour De France history last year with his victory when considered a genuine outsider for the Yellow jersey. But the Welshman will line up at the Grand Depart in Belgium this weekend as favourite to win, and that is something of a good omen. Looking back […] Read the full story

The US Open takes place in California and that could be a great omen for Phil Mickelson, as he goes in search of golf’s Grand Slam. Only five players in history have achieved the feat – Jack Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Tiger Woods – who was the last player to do […] Read the full story

England have never won the Cricket World Cup, but they are firm favourites to take the trophy this time around on home soil. England play host to the ICC one-day tournament for the fifth time, but they have never taken advantage of playing at home – but Bookmakers think the 12th staging will see that […] Read the full story

Welcome to episode 23 of the OddsMonkey Podcast – Hanging out with the Monkey! Graeme Bailey presents and is joined by Ricky and Steve from OddsMonkey, and Phil from Tricky Bet. In an action packed show the guys look ahead to the French Open, the Derby, the Cricket and Darts World Cups, and also the […] Read the full story

The US PGA Championship presents Jordan Spieth with the chance to complete golf’s Grand Slam. Only five players in history have ever won Golf’s Grand Slam – that is winning every major tournament. Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods along with the only non-American Gary Player – are the players to have […] Read the full story