Alex Ferguson's Manchester United are at betting odds of 2/5 to retain the Carling Cup following their last gasp win over local rivals Manchester City. Aston Villa are at odds of 7/4 to wrest. Read more

Andy Murray is now at betting odds of 6/4 to take his first major at the Australian Open following his defeat of Rafa Nadal. A bookmaker has cut the odds on the Brit taking his first major. Read more

The FA Cup would appear to be Chelsea's to lose following the exit of another big four rival this weekend. With Arsenal London joining Liverpool and Manchester United on the sidelines. Read more

With Arsenal sitting on top of the Premier League table debate is raging whether Arsene Wenger's young team can take Chelsea and Manchester United all the way in the race to this season's title. Read more

Punters all over the world continue to back Nicola Tappenden for Big Brother glory, according to the English bookmaker Ladbrokes. The 27- year-old is now into 9/2, from betting odds of 5/1. Read more

To celebrate the anniversary of the inauguration of President Barack Obama, Ireland's bookmaker has invited the President to take part in the 2010 Paddy Power Poker Irish Open. Read more

Paddy Power reports a surprise rival to Rafa Benitez in the latest Sack Race betting with rumours abound that Gianfranco Zola's future at West Ham United is hanging on interested parties. Read more

Bet365 online poker announced a new version of their already highly acclaimed poker software. This upgrade makes bet365 among the first iPoker rooms to feature Resizable Tables and Razz. Read more

English bookmaker Ladbrokes reports sustained interest in Andy Murray ahead of the Australian Open, despite the British ace being handed a tough route to Melbourne Park glory. Read more