We are too judgmental of our sportsmen’s off-field actions. Twenty years ago they were judged by what they did on the field, not how they conducted themselves in their social lives. With the increase of overzealous reporting and social media...
Author - James Potter
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
The NBA Finals are over and many of the questions NBA fans have been asking have finally been answered. Firstly, LeBron has arrived. His performance in the finals was awesome and he has won the title – probably the first of a few. He led from...
Big Jim's tip for 25 June: Newcastle Knights
The Tigers will be hurting from their disgraceful performance against the Roosters last weekend, so expect this to be a close game. I’m going for the Newcastle Knights – they have been disappointing lately, but I love home teams on Monday...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
The NBA Finals are over and many of the questions NBA fans have been asking have finally been answered. Firstly, LeBron has arrived. His performance in the finals was awesome and he has won the title – probably the first of a few. He led from...
Big Jim’s tip for 25 June: Newcastle Knights
The Tigers will be hurting from their disgraceful performance against the Roosters last weekend, so expect this to be a close game. I’m going for the Newcastle Knights – they have been disappointing lately, but I love home teams on Monday...
Big Jim's tip for 24 June: England
I think this is going to be the end for the Italians even though they have managed to score four goals in their first three games – a remarkable effort from the Azzurri, who have made a name for themselves playing a brand of football that would...
Big Jim’s tip for 24 June: England
I think this is going to be the end for the Italians even though they have managed to score four goals in their first three games – a remarkable effort from the Azzurri, who have made a name for themselves playing a brand of football that would...
Big Jim's tip for 23 June: Spain
Before Euro 2012 started I tipped Spain to win, and I see no reason to change my mind now. They have the easiest draw out of all the main contenders, and should get past the French without too many problems. The French were dismal against Sweden but...
Big Jim’s tip for 23 June: Spain
Before Euro 2012 started I tipped Spain to win, and I see no reason to change my mind now. They have the easiest draw out of all the main contenders, and should get past the French without too many problems. The French were dismal against Sweden but...
Big Jim's tip for 22 June: Geelong Cats
Geelong is a team past their prime, however, I don’t believe that such a turn around in odds against them is justified. Just a year ago they would have started short priced favorites in a game like this. We shouldn’t forget that Geelong...
Big Jim’s tip for 22 June: Geelong Cats
Geelong is a team past their prime, however, I don’t believe that such a turn around in odds against them is justified. Just a year ago they would have started short priced favorites in a game like this. We shouldn’t forget that Geelong...
Big Jim's tip for 21 June: Ryo Ishikawa
I have a theory when it comes to golf – I’ve always believed that you shouldn’t back the champions of the game the week after a major. A few are still patting themselves on the back after the previous weekend, and the rest are all...
Big Jim’s tip for 21 June: Ryo Ishikawa
I have a theory when it comes to golf – I’ve always believed that you shouldn’t back the champions of the game the week after a major. A few are still patting themselves on the back after the previous weekend, and the rest are all...
Big Jim's tip for 20 June: Los Angeles Angels
It’s been a while since we tipped any baseball because we have been so busy with the NBA Playoffs and Euro 2012. So for all you baseball fans out there I thought I would give you a red hot tip. The Angels have been up and down all season and they...
Big Jim's weekend preview
The NBA Championship is heading to an exciting conclusion. There are plenty of twists and turns left in this series, and both the Thunder and the Heat are capable of being two or three games down and coming back to win. Euro 2012 really starts to...
Big Jim’s tip for 20 June: Los Angeles Angels
It’s been a while since we tipped any baseball because we have been so busy with the NBA Playoffs and Euro 2012. So for all you baseball fans out there I thought I would give you a red hot tip. The Angels have been up and down all season and they...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
The NBA Championship is heading to an exciting conclusion. There are plenty of twists and turns left in this series, and both the Thunder and the Heat are capable of being two or three games down and coming back to win. Euro 2012 really starts to...
Big Jim's tip for 19 June: England v Ukraine
This is the last night of competition in the group stage of Euro 2012 … and what a night it’s going to be! Sweden take on France and England take on their host Ukraine. You could definitely bet on English fans making fools of themselves in...
Big Jim’s tip for 19 June: England v Ukraine
This is the last night of competition in the group stage of Euro 2012 … and what a night it’s going to be! Sweden take on France and England take on their host Ukraine. You could definitely bet on English fans making fools of themselves in...
Big Jim’s tip for 18 June: Italy
Group C is well and truly open going into tonight’s matches. Italy take on Ireland in a must-win game and not only do they have to win they may need to win by a big margin. This is going to be sacrilegious for the Italians to play attacking and...
Football’s shame
Euro 2012 has been at the forefront of the world media for all the wrong reasons. Constant outbreaks of violence between fans have threatened to bring the tournament to its knees. Authorities have boosted police numbers and resources, but it took...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
Well, Tiger looked the winner after Day 2 of the US Open. He continued to do well on Day 3, but a few holes into Day 4 we could see he was slipping. He played some great golf at times, but Tiger is not judged as a mortal and he still has some demons...
Big Jim's tip for 18 June: Italy
Group C is well and truly open going into tonight’s matches. Italy take on Ireland in a must-win game and not only do they have to win they may need to win by a big margin. This is going to be sacrilegious for the Italians to play attacking and...
Football's shame
Euro 2012 has been at the forefront of the world media for all the wrong reasons. Constant outbreaks of violence between fans have threatened to bring the tournament to its knees. Authorities have boosted police numbers and resources, but it took...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
Well, Tiger looked the winner after Day 2 of the US Open. He continued to do well on Day 3, but a few holes into Day 4 we could see he was slipping. He played some great golf at times, but Tiger is not judged as a mortal and he still has some demons...
Big Jim’s tip for 17 June: Germany
The Germans deserve their favoritism in this tournament. They are easily going to win the “group of death” and have come away with great wins over two powerhouses already. Even though the Danes may still have something to play for I just think...
Big Jim's tip for 17 June: Germany
The Germans deserve their favoritism in this tournament. They are easily going to win the “group of death” and have come away with great wins over two powerhouses already. Even though the Danes may still have something to play for I just think...
Big Jim’s tip for 16 June: Poland v Czechoslovakia
The Poles and the Czechs are going to smash each other to pieces in this game. Tension will be running high and I expect there to be a lot of fouls and cards handed out, making it more likely for there to be goals, especially later on in the game...
Big Jim's tip for 16 June: Poland v Czechoslovakia
The Poles and the Czechs are going to smash each other to pieces in this game. Tension will be running high and I expect there to be a lot of fouls and cards handed out, making it more likely for there to be goals, especially later on in the game...
Big Jim’s tip for 15 June: Tiger Woods
Ok we are going into Day 2 of the US Open sticking with “my man” Tiger Woods. A three-ball market is where you bet on one player to beat the other two players in his tee-off group in either of the first two days of a major golf tournament. I...