The Aussies have been good at stages but it’s still the Poms who have cruised to a 2-0 series lead in the Ashes. Australia has to win this Test match to have any chance of claiming the urn. They aren’t going to win three in a row but...
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Big Jim’s tip for 31 July: Australia
The Aussies have been good at stages but it’s still the Poms who have cruised to a 2-0 series lead in the Ashes. Australia has to win this Test match to have any chance of claiming the urn. They aren’t going to win three in a row but...
Big Jim's tip for 30 July: Oakland A's
Ever since the movie Moneyball was released a few years back, everyone has had a soft spot for the A’s. In some ways part of the charm of baseball is that it is often the battle of the “haves” and the “have nots”. The...
Big Jim’s tip for 30 July: Oakland A’s
Ever since the movie Moneyball was released a few years back, everyone has had a soft spot for the A’s. In some ways part of the charm of baseball is that it is often the battle of the “haves” and the “have nots”. The...
Weekend wrap
Even though there hasn’t been a lot happening on the football field, there is plenty happening away from it when it comes to transfer talk. The two big potential moves in the English Premier League are Manchester United trying to secure the...
Big Jim's tip for 29 July 2013: Manly Sea Eagles
The rest of the Tigers season is going to revolve about Benji Marshall and his final few games before walking out of the club at the end of the season. Don’t be surprised if Benji and the Tigers kiss and make up over the off season. He is...
Big Jim’s tip for 29 July 2013: Manly Sea Eagles
The rest of the Tigers season is going to revolve about Benji Marshall and his final few games before walking out of the club at the end of the season. Don’t be surprised if Benji and the Tigers kiss and make up over the off season. He is...
Big Jim's tip for 28 July 2013: Richmond Tigers
Both the Sydney Swans and the Tigers have been good to me this year. This is another great game in a fantastic weekend of AFL football. Both teams have top four aspirations and this is nearly a must win in regards to that. Sydney on paper looks...
Big Jim’s tip for 28 July 2013: Richmond Tigers
Both the Sydney Swans and the Tigers have been good to me this year. This is another great game in a fantastic weekend of AFL football. Both teams have top four aspirations and this is nearly a must win in regards to that. Sydney on paper looks...
Big Jim's tip for 27 July 2013: Bulls
I tend to lean towards taking the underdog at the line in the regular season of the Super 15 but then lean towards the favorites during the finals. I just think rugby is a game where players tend to lift when it matters more than in some other...
Big Jim’s tip for 27 July 2013: Bulls
I tend to lean towards taking the underdog at the line in the regular season of the Super 15 but then lean towards the favorites during the finals. I just think rugby is a game where players tend to lift when it matters more than in some other...
Big Jim's tip for 26 July 2013: Hawthorn Hawks
Both Hawthorn and Essendon are coming off unimpressive wins against ordinary opposition last weekend. This game is massive with both clubs looking to make a statement as they head towards the finals. Essendon probably needs the win more than...
Big Jim’s tip for 26 July 2013: Hawthorn Hawks
Both Hawthorn and Essendon are coming off unimpressive wins against ordinary opposition last weekend. This game is massive with both clubs looking to make a statement as they head towards the finals. Essendon probably needs the win more than...
Big Jim’s tip for 25 July 2013: Dustin Johnson
It has been a big week of travel for the guys coming back from the British Open Championship so I am looking for one of the young and fit brigade to get the job done in Canada. Dustin Johnson was in great touch at the Open so hopefully he is about...
Big Jim's tip for 25 July 2013: Dustin Johnson
It has been a big week of travel for the guys coming back from the British Open Championship so I am looking for one of the young and fit brigade to get the job done in Canada. Dustin Johnson was in great touch at the Open so hopefully he is about...
Weekend preview
After a month of non-stop sport there is a little bit of a break this weekend. That’s not to suggest there isn’t plenty to watch and bet on but we don’t have a bevy of massive international events on the menu this weekend. It is...
Big Jim’s tip for 24 July 2013: Cincinnati Reds
Reds pitcher Michael Leake has been sensational on the mound this year with a 9-4 starting record which is top shelf. The Reds are locked in a three way battle in their division and need to keep winning. The Giants should have been better this...
Big Jim's tip for 24 July 2013: Cincinnati Reds
Reds pitcher Michael Leake has been sensational on the mound this year with a 9-4 starting record which is top shelf. The Reds are locked in a three way battle in their division and need to keep winning. The Giants should have been better this...
Big Jim’s tip for 23 July 2013: L.A. Angels
Barring a miracle. both the Angels and Twins are looking like missing the playoffs. Both have a negative win-loss ratio and that doesn’t cut it when you talk about making the playoffs. I am going to take the Angels for a number of reasons...
Big Jim's tip for 23 July 2013: L.A. Angels
Barring a miracle. both the Angels and Twins are looking like missing the playoffs. Both have a negative win-loss ratio and that doesn’t cut it when you talk about making the playoffs. I am going to take the Angels for a number of reasons...
Weekend wrap
There is nothing better than the middle of the year when it comes to sports. This weekend was a veritable smorgasbord of delights and I found myself parked in front of the TV. There were also a few nice results that should have seen your pockets...
Big Jim’s tip for Monday 22 July 2013: St George Illawarra Dragons
State of Origin in now over so the rugby league world can start to concentrate on the NRL again in the lead up to the finals. South Sydney is a super team and they will improve further over the next few weeks. I am not a great wrap on the Dragons...
Big Jim's tip for Monday 22 July 2013: St George Illawarra Dragons
State of Origin in now over so the rugby league world can start to concentrate on the NRL again in the lead up to the finals. South Sydney is a super team and they will improve further over the next few weeks. I am not a great wrap on the Dragons...
Big Jim’s tip for Sunday 21 July 2013: ACT Brumbies
I like this bet even better than the Crusaders yesterday. The Brumbies will be over the moon with their first round matchup in the finals. In some ways it should give them another game under their belt before they head over to South Africa to take...
Big Jim's tip for Sunday 21 July 2013: ACT Brumbies
I like this bet even better than the Crusaders yesterday. The Brumbies will be over the moon with their first round matchup in the finals. In some ways it should give them another game under their belt before they head over to South Africa to take...
Big Jim’s tip for Saturday 20 July 2013: Canterbury Crusaders
The Crusaders are the most professional regional rugby team in the world. They just get the job done season after season. The Queensland Reds are exciting and have nothing to lose but they will trying to out dazzle the Crusaders in Christchurch and...
Big Jim's tip for Saturday 20 July 2013: Canterbury Crusaders
The Crusaders are the most professional regional rugby team in the world. They just get the job done season after season. The Queensland Reds are exciting and have nothing to lose but they will trying to out dazzle the Crusaders in Christchurch and...
Big Jim’s tip for Friday 19 July 2013: Carlton Blues
Who knows what North Melbourne team will turn up tonight? Not that the Blues are much better but I they should get the job done here. Both of these teams have endured a string of heart breaking losses but I think last weekend’s last quarter...
Big Jim's tip for Friday 19 July 2013: Carlton Blues
Who knows what North Melbourne team will turn up tonight? Not that the Blues are much better but I they should get the job done here. Both of these teams have endured a string of heart breaking losses but I think last weekend’s last quarter...
Sports betting US style: What does it all mean?
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. WGM’s sports betting guru Big Jim explains everything there is to know about sports betting in the US From wagering on cock-fights many centuries ago to opening...