Andrew Luck was the number one draft pick in the NFL this year. There was a great deal of hype surrounding the young Stanford quarterback, especially as he was expected to fill Peyton Manning’s shoes. It isn’t easy to play your rookie...
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Big Jim's weekend wrap
Australia’s summer of cricket began this weekend, and the first Test seemed destined for a draw after the second day was totally washed out. There isn’t much you can do about the weather, I suppose. Once the shine disappeared from the...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
Australia’s summer of cricket began this weekend, and the first Test seemed destined for a draw after the second day was totally washed out. There isn’t much you can do about the weather, I suppose. Once the shine disappeared from the...
Big Jim’s tip for 12 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Pittsburgh Steelers
The Chiefs have been rubbish this year and this game reeks of nothing but a Pittsburgh win. I hate making big minus handicap bets on nationally televised games, so I’m going for a low scoring game here. Get in early and pray for the Pittsburgh...
Big Jim's tip for 12 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Pittsburgh Steelers
The Chiefs have been rubbish this year and this game reeks of nothing but a Pittsburgh win. I hate making big minus handicap bets on nationally televised games, so I’m going for a low scoring game here. Get in early and pray for the Pittsburgh...
Big Jim’s tip for 11 November: Chelsea
After an incredible start to the season, the boys in blue have slipped behind Manchester in the race for the title. This is not the year to slip behind on the ladder and they need to win this game. Liverpool are a capable team, but their glory days...
Big Jim's tip for 11 November: Chelsea
After an incredible start to the season, the boys in blue have slipped behind Manchester in the race for the title. This is not the year to slip behind on the ladder and they need to win this game. Liverpool are a capable team, but their glory days...
Big Jim’s tip for 10 November: Stoke City
It has been a strange season for Stoke so far. They started with a string of impressive draws but it’s hard to climb the table one point at a time, and recently they have suffered some soul-destroying defeats. They came a long way last year...
Big Jim's tip for 10 November: Stoke City
It has been a strange season for Stoke so far. They started with a string of impressive draws but it’s hard to climb the table one point at a time, and recently they have suffered some soul-destroying defeats. They came a long way last year...
Big Jim’s tip for 9 November: Fawkner
Well, it’s the last day of spring racing in Australia, and those of you who have followed my tips will be relieved to hear it. I’m going to tip Fawkner to win the Emirates Stakes. He has been impressive recently and the Lloyd Williams...
Big Jim's tip for 9 November: Fawkner
Well, it’s the last day of spring racing in Australia, and those of you who have followed my tips will be relieved to hear it. I’m going to tip Fawkner to win the Emirates Stakes. He has been impressive recently and the Lloyd Williams...
Big Jim’s tip for 8 November: Jacksonville Jaguars
This is the kind of game I love betting on. The Indianapolis Colts have been playing above their ability on an emotional high, and now they travel south to face a weak team in a game where they will start as favorites. The Colts are going well but...
Big Jim's tip for 8 November: Jacksonville Jaguars
This is the kind of game I love betting on. The Indianapolis Colts have been playing above their ability on an emotional high, and now they travel south to face a weak team in a game where they will start as favorites. The Colts are going well but...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
There is still one more day of racing in Flemington, Australia, before the focus shifts to Hong Kong later this year. Family day at the Spring Carnival is full of group racing, so it will be worth tuning into. Congratulations to Green Moon for...
Big Jim's weekend preview
There is still one more day of racing in Flemington, Australia, before the focus shifts to Hong Kong later this year. Family day at the Spring Carnival is full of group racing, so it will be worth tuning into. Congratulations to Green Moon for...
Big Jim’s tip for 7 November: Miami Heat
The Heat were disgraceful in New York and should be looking to eliminate lethargic performances like this promptly. I think LeBron will be hungry this week, so the Nets might have a long afternoon facing a fired-up Heat. Sport:...
Big Jim's tip for 7 November: Miami Heat
The Heat were disgraceful in New York and should be looking to eliminate lethargic performances like this promptly. I think LeBron will be hungry this week, so the Nets might have a long afternoon facing a fired-up Heat. Sport:...
Big Jim’s tip for 6 November: Red Cadeaux
The greatest staying test of them all is back again! It looks like the Melbourne Cup will be heading overseas to a foreign competitor, but which one will it be? The two favorites have the lot. They’re both fit, in good form and deserve to have...
Big Jim's tip for 6 November: Red Cadeaux
The greatest staying test of them all is back again! It looks like the Melbourne Cup will be heading overseas to a foreign competitor, but which one will it be? The two favorites have the lot. They’re both fit, in good form and deserve to have...
Houston Rockets Harden up
The Houston Rockets are attracting a lot of attention this year with James Harden and Jeremy Lin stealing the spotlight. However, are we seeing the emergence of a serious basketball team or just a circus act? The early signs are positive with two...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
Well, it was nice to back another winner in the golf. Big Lefty Phil Mickelson got the job done for us in China when he finished in a tie for second at the HSBC Championship. It was great to see the American shoot three rounds in the 60s and get...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
Well, it was nice to back another winner in the golf. Big Lefty Phil Mickelson got the job done for us in China when he finished in a tie for second at the HSBC Championship. It was great to see the American shoot three rounds in the 60s and get...
Big Jim’s tip for 5 November: Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints
Most people would believe you have rocks in your head to bet on under total points scored in any game which features Drew Brees leading the Saints. However, there are a few reasons why I reckon ”unders” is a good bet. The Eagles have...
Big Jim's tip for 5 November: Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints
Most people would believe you have rocks in your head to bet on under total points scored in any game which features Drew Brees leading the Saints. However, there are a few reasons why I reckon ”unders” is a good bet. The Eagles have...
Big Jim's tip for 4 November: Newcastle United
Both of these teams have been downright ordinary this year. They won’t find themselves in danger of relegation but they definitely aren’t going to scare Man United, Chelsea or Man City. This could be a great match, so let’s back...
Big Jim’s tip for 4 November: Newcastle United
Both of these teams have been downright ordinary this year. They won’t find themselves in danger of relegation but they definitely aren’t going to scare Man United, Chelsea or Man City. This could be a great match, so let’s back...
Big Jim's tip for 3 November: Manchester United
Manchester United are as annoying as the New York Yankees when it comes to big-name sporting teams – they’re too good. Arsenal have been both great and hopeless at various times this year, and I can’t see the young London team holding...
Big Jim’s tip for 3 November: Manchester United
Manchester United are as annoying as the New York Yankees when it comes to big-name sporting teams – they’re too good. Arsenal have been both great and hopeless at various times this year, and I can’t see the young London team holding...
Big Jim's tip for 2 November: It's A Dundeel
When it comes to horse racing in Australia, the Melbourne Cup is the biggest race, the Cox Plate is the best race, but Derby Day is by far the best day of racing. I’m going to have a bet on It’s A Dundeel. Forget what happened last week...
Big Jim’s tip for 2 November: It’s A Dundeel
When it comes to horse racing in Australia, the Melbourne Cup is the biggest race, the Cox Plate is the best race, but Derby Day is by far the best day of racing. I’m going to have a bet on It’s A Dundeel. Forget what happened last week...