This is what we have been waiting for – the first blockbuster of the EPL season! Two clubs with title aspirations inevitably makes for a great contest. A Monday night, a huge crowd at Old Trafford and a Chelsea side many are predicting will take...
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Big Jim’s tip for 25 August: Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel set the lap record at Spa back in 2009 so it is obviously a circuit he feels comfortable at. Vettel is the best driver in the best car at a circuit he obviously likes, which is all I need to know to back him for the...
Big Jim's tip for 25 August: Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel set the lap record at Spa back in 2009 so it is obviously a circuit he feels comfortable at. Vettel is the best driver in the best car at a circuit he obviously likes, which is all I need to know to back him for the...
Big Jim’s tip for 24 August: Fulham
This is a tough game for both London clubs. Arsenal will be desperate for the win after their terrible season opener last weekend whereas Fulham would probably be happy to come away with a draw. It’s the early game which means everyone will be...
Big Jim's tip for 24 August: Fulham
This is a tough game for both London clubs. Arsenal will be desperate for the win after their terrible season opener last weekend whereas Fulham would probably be happy to come away with a draw. It’s the early game which means everyone will be...
Big Jim’s tip for 23 August: South Sydney Rabbitohs
Expect a battle royale between two big forward packs here when Souths meet Canterbury at ANZ Stadium. So late in the season, this becomes a statement game and the result will tell us a lot about the premiership prospects of both clubs. It might be...
Big Jim's tip for 23 August: South Sydney Rabbitohs
Expect a battle royale between two big forward packs here when Souths meet Canterbury at ANZ Stadium. So late in the season, this becomes a statement game and the result will tell us a lot about the premiership prospects of both clubs. It might be...
Big Jim’s tip for 22 August: Matt Kucher
The stunning Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty form the backdrop for the Barclays this year at the stunning Liberty National Golf Course. The course has had its detractors over the years, especially Tiger Woods, which is a little strange...
Big Jim's tip for 22 August: Matt Kucher
The stunning Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty form the backdrop for the Barclays this year at the stunning Liberty National Golf Course. The course has had its detractors over the years, especially Tiger Woods, which is a little strange...
Weekend preview
This week I will end up giving seven different tips for six different sports – and they don’t even include rugby union or AFL! That’s how much sport is on at the moment. The Manchester United v Chelsea clash on Monday night tops the...
Big Jim’s tip for 21 August: Australia
The Ashes are staying in England for the time being but the English still have the return series to play come the Aussie summer. This is an interesting Test match as it is the last chance the Aussies have to make a statement that they aren’t...
Big Jim's tip for 21 August: Australia
The Ashes are staying in England for the time being but the English still have the return series to play come the Aussie summer. This is an interesting Test match as it is the last chance the Aussies have to make a statement that they aren’t...
Big Jim’s tip for 20 August: Baltimore Orioles
Both of these teams are in a titanic battle with the Red Sox and the Yankees in the American East division. One thing for sure is they can’t all make the playoffs. I like both of these sides but I have to lean towards the Orioles who have an...
Big Jim's tip for 20 August: Baltimore Orioles
Both of these teams are in a titanic battle with the Red Sox and the Yankees in the American East division. One thing for sure is they can’t all make the playoffs. I like both of these sides but I have to lean towards the Orioles who have an...
The FedEx Cup – what does it mean?
Unless you are a golfing tragic like me, you probably don’t understand the FedEx Cup and how it works. To be honest, even I had to do some research to truly appreciate what it is all about. It is one of those things that seems complicated to...
Weekend wrap
The first weekend of the new English Premier League season kicked off on Saturday and it was the big guns flexing their muscle with Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool all recording valuable wins. There was plenty of nervous...
Big Jim's tip for 19 August: Manchester City
It must have taken them months to come up with the name of City’s home ground – and yes I am being sarcastic! Let’s hope they put a bit more thought into their football tonight. This match should provide a great climax to the...
Big Jim’s tip for 19 August: Manchester City
It must have taken them months to come up with the name of City’s home ground – and yes I am being sarcastic! Let’s hope they put a bit more thought into their football tonight. This match should provide a great climax to the...
Big Jim's tip for 18 August: Crystal Palace
Welcome back to the biggest stage of them all Palace fans. Crystal Palace has to be the greatest sporting team name of all time. A wonderful name isn’t going to help them on the field though when they face off against old rival Tottenham. I am...
Big Jim’s tip for 18 August: Crystal Palace
Welcome back to the biggest stage of them all Palace fans. Crystal Palace has to be the greatest sporting team name of all time. A wonderful name isn’t going to help them on the field though when they face off against old rival Tottenham. I am...
Big Jim's tip for 17 August: Wallabies
I know it’s opening day of the EPL season and I promise to give you some good tips in the next few days but this rugby game is as good as it gets. I am back on board the Wallabies bandwagon. New Aussie coach Ewen McKenzie replaces Kiwi...
Big Jim’s tip for 17 August: Wallabies
I know it’s opening day of the EPL season and I promise to give you some good tips in the next few days but this rugby game is as good as it gets. I am back on board the Wallabies bandwagon. New Aussie coach Ewen McKenzie replaces Kiwi...
Big Jim's tip for 16 August: Hawthorn Hawks
The Hawks will be too good for Collingwood tonight. This is the “making a statement night” and I expect both teams to come out breathing fire in this regular season blockbuster. But the best of the Hawks is far better than the best of...
Big Jim’s tip for 16 August: Hawthorn Hawks
The Hawks will be too good for Collingwood tonight. This is the “making a statement night” and I expect both teams to come out breathing fire in this regular season blockbuster. But the best of the Hawks is far better than the best of...
Weekend preview
For most of the sporting world, life goes back to normal this week as football hungry hordes immerse themselves in their love and joy – the English Premier League. Even though I complain about football, deep down I am excited as well. I wish there...
Big Jim's tip for 15 August: Nicholas Colsaerts
The Majors are over for another year and now the players will start to concentrate on earning Fed Ex Cup points. The Wyndham Championship is the calm before the storm in that regard with points going up significantly after this weekend. I always...
Big Jim’s tip for 15 August: Nicholas Colsaerts
The Majors are over for another year and now the players will start to concentrate on earning Fed Ex Cup points. The Wyndham Championship is the calm before the storm in that regard with points going up significantly after this weekend. I always...
Big Jim's tip for 14 August: Oakland A's
It should be a walk in the park for the A’s tonight as they host the pathetic Astros in Oakland! The A’s have been on fire but they still have to fight off the Texans who continue to breathe down their necks in the West. With the...
Big Jim’s tip for 14 August: Oakland A’s
It should be a walk in the park for the A’s tonight as they host the pathetic Astros in Oakland! The A’s have been on fire but they still have to fight off the Texans who continue to breathe down their necks in the West. With the...
Weekend wrap
The US PGA has been run and won with American Jason Dufner producing a scintillating final round to secure his maiden Major victory. Dufner overcame strong challenges from overnight leader Jim Furyk and US Open winner Adam Scott to secure the win...