I can’t believe I haven’t taken a shot at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in recent times. Not only do they consistently make questionable decisions, but they have also been embroiled in corruption allegations for many years...
Author - James Potter
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
The United States is no longer the superpower it once was, but when it comes to pomp and ceremony in sport they’re still undisputed world champions. I usually like my entertainers to entertain and my sports stars to play sport, but the US can...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
The United States is no longer the superpower it once was, but when it comes to pomp and ceremony in sport they’re still undisputed world champions. I usually like my entertainers to entertain and my sports stars to play sport, but the US can...
Big Jim’s tip for 18 February: Manchester United
I have been giving the Reading boys a bit of a wrap recently but no matter how far they’ve come, this is not going to be an easy assignment. Man United should win this match in a canter. They might even play a few of their substitutes, who...
Big Jim's tip for 18 February: Manchester United
I have been giving the Reading boys a bit of a wrap recently but no matter how far they’ve come, this is not going to be an easy assignment. Man United should win this match in a canter. They might even play a few of their substitutes, who...
Big Jim’s tip for 17 February: East
I am not the biggest fan of All-Star games. What do they actually accomplish? Unless you are playing for your club, state or country, I don’t really see the point. However, basketball players do care about these games for some reason, and I...
Big Jim's tip for 17 February: East
I am not the biggest fan of All-Star games. What do they actually accomplish? Unless you are playing for your club, state or country, I don’t really see the point. However, basketball players do care about these games for some reason, and I...
Big Jim’s tip for 16 February: Luton Town v Millwall total goals under
Fans of Luton and Millwall in the Asia Pacific region will get a rare chance to watch the two teams battle it out in the FA Cup. The best thing about the FA Cup is that teams outside of the Premier League have the chance to chase some serious...
Big Jim's tip for 16 February: Luton Town v Millwall total goals under
Fans of Luton and Millwall in the Asia Pacific region will get a rare chance to watch the two teams battle it out in the FA Cup. The best thing about the FA Cup is that teams outside of the Premier League have the chance to chase some serious...
Big Jim’s tip for 15 February: Vancouver Canucks
The ice hockey princesses, overpaid executives and fat-cat owners have finally kissed and made up so hockey is back on the North American sporting menu. It’s never going to be my favorite sport, but there are many out there who love the...
Big Jim's tip for 15 February: Vancouver Canucks
The ice hockey princesses, overpaid executives and fat-cat owners have finally kissed and made up so hockey is back on the North American sporting menu. It’s never going to be my favorite sport, but there are many out there who love the...
Big Jim’s tip for 14 February: Sergio Garcia
Bill Haas won this tournament last year beating Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley in a playoff. All three finished just seven shots under the card, so the scoring this week may not be as low as we have seen in the last few tournaments. There is...
Big Jim's tip for 14 February: Sergio Garcia
Bill Haas won this tournament last year beating Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley in a playoff. All three finished just seven shots under the card, so the scoring this week may not be as low as we have seen in the last few tournaments. There is...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
The Super 15 rugby will begin this weekend! It’s a strange start to the season with just two Australian derbies, as the many South African and New Zealand teams are still playing trials. Let’s hope the whistle blowers don’t become...
Big Jim's weekend preview
The Super 15 rugby will begin this weekend! It’s a strange start to the season with just two Australian derbies, as the many South African and New Zealand teams are still playing trials. Let’s hope the whistle blowers don’t become...
Big Jim's tip for 13 February: West Indies
The Windies haven’t had a great tour of Australia but now is their chance to turn it around. They are the Twenty20 world champions and this is, without doubt, the form of cricket they are most suited to. The bookies will be offering an...
Big Jim’s tip for 13 February: West Indies
The Windies haven’t had a great tour of Australia but now is their chance to turn it around. They are the Twenty20 world champions and this is, without doubt, the form of cricket they are most suited to. The bookies will be offering an...
Big Jim's tip for 12 February: Golden State Warriors
It’s been a long time since northern California had a basketball team that showed consistent form. The Warriors have a super impressive record at home, and tonight they face the Rockets who have struggled on the road. The boys from Houston are...
Big Jim’s tip for 12 February: Golden State Warriors
It’s been a long time since northern California had a basketball team that showed consistent form. The Warriors have a super impressive record at home, and tonight they face the Rockets who have struggled on the road. The boys from Houston are...
Football’s shame
I am not a huge fan of football, but I do acknowledge that it is, by far, the most popular sport on the planet. However, the world game may now be facing its darkest hour. Two events in the past month have had as destructive an impact on the sport...
Football's shame
I am not a huge fan of football, but I do acknowledge that it is, by far, the most popular sport on the planet. However, the world game may now be facing its darkest hour. Two events in the past month have had as destructive an impact on the sport...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
The Australian cricket team completed a 5-0 thrashing of the West Indies in the One-day International competition. The West Indies were competitive in most of the games and threw away a couple of certain victories. Get on them to win the T20 game...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
The Australian cricket team completed a 5-0 thrashing of the West Indies in the One-day International competition. The West Indies were competitive in most of the games and threw away a couple of certain victories. Get on them to win the T20 game...
Big Jim’s tip for 11 February: Liverpool
Liverpool is slowly moving up the table, whereas West Bromwich is falling down quicker than the Macarena dropped off the music charts. I did warn you that when the whip starts cracking, the cracks start to appear in the clubs which don’t have...
Big Jim's tip for 11 February: Liverpool
Liverpool is slowly moving up the table, whereas West Bromwich is falling down quicker than the Macarena dropped off the music charts. I did warn you that when the whip starts cracking, the cracks start to appear in the clubs which don’t have...
Big Jim’s tip for 10 February: Manchester United
Everton have plenty of reasons to put in a big performance this afternoon. There are two places left up for grabs in the Champions League next year and four teams competing for them. However, I’m afraid all the good will in the world...
Big Jim's tip for 10 February: Manchester United
Everton have plenty of reasons to put in a big performance this afternoon. There are two places left up for grabs in the Champions League next year and four teams competing for them. However, I’m afraid all the good will in the world...
Big Jim’s tip for 9 February: Norwich City v Fulham total goals under
Both of these teams should be safe from relegation but neither of them would want to start a long losing streak. Mark Schwarzer has been great for the Cottagers recently and Norwich’s form has been pretty good at home. For this reason...
Big Jim's tip for 9 February: Norwich City v Fulham total goals under
Both of these teams should be safe from relegation but neither of them would want to start a long losing streak. Mark Schwarzer has been great for the Cottagers recently and Norwich’s form has been pretty good at home. For this reason...
Big Jim's tip for 8 February: Miami Heat
I love this kind of matchup! An unproven team who have had a great season travel to face the best in the business at home. The Heat are clearly the hottest team in the NBA, but they will want to remind the Clippers of this fact in case they have to...