http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk Previews of sporting events with betting advice and tips. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:20:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This one made me laugh, so I thought I'd publish the details... The Drugs Don't Work! Tour de France, July 5th - 27th Back any rider to win the Tour De France with Paddy Power and get your Money-Back if he is banned during the tour for a failed drug test. http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/tour-de-france-betting-special/ As we near the closing stages of Euro 2008, Boylesports are still coming out with special offers - see below for the latest! "Too Klose For Comfort" - Germany v Turkey Euro 2008 Semi-Final, Wednesday 7.45pm - If Miroslav Klose scores the last goal of the game (90 mins play only), Boylesports ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/euro-2008-semi-final-special-offers/ Turkey's second-half showing in the dramatic 3-2 win over the Czech Republic on Sunday showed they are the real deal. Fatih Terim's men now face a classy Croatia side in the quarter-finals on Friday and soccer betting fanatics shouldn't rule out another upset. Turkey's first two games were far from convincing, ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/unfashionable-turks-can-upstage-croatia/ Well, Tiger has proved me well and truly wrong. It just shows what a truly great competitor he is, claiming victory at the US Open despite limping around 91 holes and clearly not playing as well as we know he can. This week, Euro 2008 enters the knockout ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/this-week-on-the-betting-blog-6/ Extraordinarily, Tiger Woods is the favourite for the US Open that starts tomorrow at Torrey Pines in San Diego. He had knee surgery 2 months ago and hasn't played in a competition since - do the bookies really think a one-legged Tiger is more likely to win than a player like ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/us-open-golf-betting/ Hopefully, that bet on Holland to go through will pay off nicely after their impressive performance against the World Champions. Tonight sees my other tipped team in action as Spain take on Russia. The bet tonight is on Fernando Torres to score first, available at 9/2 with Bet365 and Ladbrokes. An ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/euro-2008-latest-betting/ Despite being sadly bereft of any UK representatives, Euro 2008 will take centre stage this month and it's time to adopt a team to follow. Perhaps Greece can do it again, and you'll get good odds on that, but Germany are currently among the favourites unfortunately! Here's a run down ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/euro-2008-special-offer/ Europe is about to go football crazy once again as the continent-wide party resumes in Austria and Switzerland. However, everyone knows it's not quite all-inclusive, since none of the UK countries will be represented. That doesn't stop it being a thrilling competition to follow and bet on, so it's time ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/euro-2008-adopt-a-team/ The third and final Test between England and New Zealand starts at Trent Bridge on Thursday and the hosts start as firm favourites. Punters on Betfair can back England to win at 1.76, with New Zealand available at 6.2 and 3.6 the draw. England certainly appear to have the momentum after ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/england-v-new-zealand-3rd-test/ With all domestic football now over, its time to turn our attention to the International scene. Unfortunately for the Rep. of Ireland and England qualification for Euro 2008 was beyond them so their friendlies this week will be in preparation for the World Cup 2010 qualifiers. On Wednesday night, England will ... http://www.thebettingblog.co.uk/midweek-international-football-betting/