It’s the battle of Alberta as the Flames host the Oilers. There has been a few hockey tragics begging me for a hockey tip so I thought I would relent and give you what you asked for. I am not the world’s greatest hockey fan myself but I...
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Big Jim's tip for 2 April: Miami Heat
Remember back at the start of the season when the Knicks were crowing about putting the Heat to the sword and I told you not to get too excited? Well as they say in the classics”pay back is a bitch!” And that is what the Knicks are going...
Big Jim’s tip for 2 April: Miami Heat
Remember back at the start of the season when the Knicks were crowing about putting the Heat to the sword and I told you not to get too excited? Well as they say in the classics”pay back is a bitch!” And that is what the Knicks are going...
Let's talk tennis
I said at the start of the year that 2013 looked to be the year of Novak Djokovic. He went out and got the job done at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament in Australia so let’s take a peek at his next two assignments. I’m...
Let’s talk tennis
I said at the start of the year that 2013 looked to be the year of Novak Djokovic. He went out and got the job done at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament in Australia so let’s take a peek at his next two assignments. I’m...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
D.A. Points recorded a tough win on the PGA Tour in Houston, finishing 16-under after a final round 66 to score a narrow one shot victory. In an incredibly tight finish, 15 different players finished the tournament within five shots of the lead. But...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
D.A. Points recorded a tough win on the PGA Tour in Houston, finishing 16-under after a final round 66 to score a narrow one shot victory. In an incredibly tight finish, 15 different players finished the tournament within five shots of the lead. But...
Big Jim's tip for 1 April: Sydney Roosters
It’s April Fools’ Day but I will try to give you a serious tip. The Chooks take on the Eels tonight in Sydney in what should be an entertaining game. I am not convinced about either of these two teams yet but I think the Roosters have more...
Big Jim’s tip for 1 April: Sydney Roosters
It’s April Fools’ Day but I will try to give you a serious tip. The Chooks take on the Eels tonight in Sydney in what should be an entertaining game. I am not convinced about either of these two teams yet but I think the Roosters have more...
Big Jim's tip for 31 March: Aston Villa v Liverpool
Liverpool recorded a fantastic win against Tottenham on 10 March and then got belted by Southampton a week later so who knows what to expect from them this weekend? Villa managed to grab three points from their last home game against QPR, which has...
Big Jim’s tip for 31 March: Aston Villa v Liverpool
Liverpool recorded a fantastic win against Tottenham on 10 March and then got belted by Southampton a week later so who knows what to expect from them this weekend? Villa managed to grab three points from their last home game against QPR, which has...
Big Jim's tip for 30 March: Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur
All the EPL teams have had a nice little break to help get their minds back on the job and one would hope that there has been some serious soul searching at both of these clubs having both lost crucial games right before the break. Tottenham is so...
Big Jim’s tip for 30 March: Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur
All the EPL teams have had a nice little break to help get their minds back on the job and one would hope that there has been some serious soul searching at both of these clubs having both lost crucial games right before the break. Tottenham is so...
Big Jim's tip for 29 March: Queensland Reds
There was a time when the Highlanders represented the heartland of New Zealand rugby. Their stadium was a fortress and teams hated going there. They were always competitive but over the last decade they have slipped down the ladder to become the...
Big Jim’s tip for 29 March: Queensland Reds
There was a time when the Highlanders represented the heartland of New Zealand rugby. Their stadium was a fortress and teams hated going there. They were always competitive but over the last decade they have slipped down the ladder to become the...
Big Jim's tip for 28 March: Wests Tigers
Manly are off to a reasonable start this season but there were worrying signs in their mistake-riddled loss to the Gold Coast last round. Experience isn’t a problem although we will have to wait and see if some of their old bodies start to wear as...
Big Jim’s tip for 28 March: Wests Tigers
Manly are off to a reasonable start this season but there were worrying signs in their mistake-riddled loss to the Gold Coast last round. Experience isn’t a problem although we will have to wait and see if some of their old bodies start to wear as...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
Buckle up boys and girls for another huge Easter weekend of sport. Let the Easter Bunny bring you plenty of chocolate for your tummy and I will line your pockets with gold by picking you plenty of winners. If you love your horse racing then get...
Big Jim's weekend preview
Buckle up boys and girls for another huge Easter weekend of sport. Let the Easter Bunny bring you plenty of chocolate for your tummy and I will line your pockets with gold by picking you plenty of winners. If you love your horse racing then get...
Big Jim’s tip for 27 March: Rory McIlroy
With only two weeks to go until the year’s biggest tournament, the US Masters, kicks off, the best in the world will want to strut their stuff and find some form when they need it most. This week’s Houston Open will feature 32 players also due...
Big Jim's tip for 27 March: Rory McIlroy
With only two weeks to go until the year’s biggest tournament, the US Masters, kicks off, the best in the world will want to strut their stuff and find some form when they need it most. This week’s Houston Open will feature 32 players also due...
Big Jim’s tip for 26 March: New York Knicks
The Knicks have a rich history of destroying themselves and it’s always hard to work out New York’s underachievers, but having snapped a run of six losses in nine games by winning their last four they appear to have their season back on track. I...
Big Jim's tip for 26 March: New York Knicks
The Knicks have a rich history of destroying themselves and it’s always hard to work out New York’s underachievers, but having snapped a run of six losses in nine games by winning their last four they appear to have their season back on track. I...
Do the Aussies Rule?
Many of our Asian readers have probably never seen a game of Australian Rules football. For the uninitiated, it is similar to American football, hurling and sumo wrestling in that it is boasts an enormous following in one country yet isn’t...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
It was nice to be on a roll with the rugby league last weekend with convincing handicap wins with the Bulldogs and the Tigers. Rugby league is a good sport to bet on and I hope I can continue to back plenty of winners again this year. How good is...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
It was nice to be on a roll with the rugby league last weekend with convincing handicap wins with the Bulldogs and the Tigers. Rugby league is a good sport to bet on and I hope I can continue to back plenty of winners again this year. How good is...
Big Jim's tip for 25 March: North Queensland Cowboys
It’s Monday night which means it’s time for some rugby league. Both of these teams recorded great first round wins and both came crashing back down to earth in round two. It’s very difficult to figure out when either will be in...
Big Jim’s tip for 25 March: North Queensland Cowboys
It’s Monday night which means it’s time for some rugby league. Both of these teams recorded great first round wins and both came crashing back down to earth in round two. It’s very difficult to figure out when either will be in...
Big Jim's tip for 24 March: Fernando Alonso
Formula 1 racing is as good as motor sport gets. When you talk about the iconic brands in Formula 1 you can’t go past Ferrari. Add to that an exciting Spanish speed demon and you have a pretty sexy mix. Let’s get behind Alonso to back up...
Big Jim’s tip for 24 March: Fernando Alonso
Formula 1 racing is as good as motor sport gets. When you talk about the iconic brands in Formula 1 you can’t go past Ferrari. Add to that an exciting Spanish speed demon and you have a pretty sexy mix. Let’s get behind Alonso to back up...