Leeds grabbed a shock 2-1 win at Anfield on Saturday that should provide manager Jesse Marsch with some breathing room. Before the game, Jesse Marsch was the bookies’ favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job. Even the inspiring last minute-win over Liverpool leaves them just three points off the bottom
Raheem Sterling To Miss England’s 1,000th Wembley Game
Raheem Sterling has been excluded from England’s EURO 2020 qualifier against Montenegro on Thursday following a training ground dust-up. The incident, announced by the FA on Monday night, involved Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez. The pair reportedly had a confrontation in a private team area that left the Liverpool defender with a scratch on his
Ben Tollerene ‘Grew a Little Tired’ of Poker before British Open
Ben Tollerene says that the inaugural British Poker helped him to rediscover the ‘buzz’ he gets from playing the game. Winning over a million dollars isn’t a bad way to clarify what you believe in. For Ben Tollerene, the excitement of poker is second to nothing, despite his doubts over whether his still enjoys it.
‘Action’ Anthony Alberto – Poker Is About Fun
‘Action’ Anthony Alberto has said that the game of Poker is all about having fun and making friends. An unusual stance for a widely-known poker player, but then the story of Anthony Alberto is unusual. Anthony Alberto used to work in car sales before he started playing Poker and betting on sports for a living.
Louise Butler: You Can’t Be It If You Can’t See It
Louise Butler says she wants to encourage more girls to play poker. As well as that, she opened up about her experiences of intimidation to the Irish Mirror. As Ireland’s first ever female professional poker player, Louise Butler is in a unique position. She has had some big paydays, including winning €44,000 in a single
Jurgen Klopp – We ‘Have to Change’ Football Schedule
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that players need a break from the ever-expanding international, year-round football schedule. Jurgen Klopp is in the middle of preparing Liverpool in preseason. For fans, the new season is beginning to bubble up before they’ve adjusted to the old one being finished. For players, who played over the summer,
The Great Poker Players Fold – Maria Konnikova
The life of academic, author and journalist turned poker player Maria Konnikova took another unexpected turn last month. Maria Konnikova spoke at the World Economic Forum on January 22. Not only that, but she held her own amongst royalty, top CEOs and renowned thinkers. At the forum, Maria Konnikova took part in a panel called
Poker Profile: Sam Trickett
Sam Trickett described to the Daily Star how he quit his scaffolding job to pursue a fortune in poker winnings. The 32 year old Sam Trickett has won an estimated £30 million in winnings since dedicating his life to poker. So far, Sam Trickett has played professional poker for 12 years. In his Daily Star
Poker Profile: Chris Moorman
The story of Chris Moorman is a digs-to-riches story. The 32 year old, now the top online poker player in the world, started playing poker online as a student. Chris Moorman has amassed a £13 million fortune from a hobby he started in his bedroom aged 21. He won $50,000 playing Texas Hold ‘Em by
Betfred Employees Save Life of Pensioner
A quick google of ‘betting news’ will show you a world of greed, immorality and excess. Just last week, news broke of Bet365 CEO Denise Coate’s mammoth $265 million salary. Amidst all that, there is news of underage gambling and conspiracy theories. So, it’s nice every now and again to have a break from the