Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has set his sights on playing for the Socceroos at the 2010 World Cup if he can cement his place as Fulham s number one.

For the first time in 11 years Schwarzer goes into pre-season training facing a fight to earn a regular first-team spot after leaving Middlesbrough for Craven Cottage at the end of last season.

Schwarzer was desperate for a new challenge after growing stale at Middlesbrough and the 35-year-old has the perfect motivation as he prepares to battle Finland international Antti Niemi and promising youngster David Stockdale for the Fulham goalkeeper s shirt.

It is always my priority to be the number one wherever I am, Schwarzer said. But I have got to prove my worth, there are no guarantees.

That is my …

Toni Kroos has agreed to extend his contract with Real Madrid to 2023, the LaLiga club have confirmed.

The midfielder s future at Madrid had been in doubt with head coach Zinedine Zidane last month refusing to confirm the Germany international would stay amid an expected squad overhaul.

But Kroos hit out at reports in the Spanish press that said he was seeking a move away, describing the news as absolutely false information on Twitter.

And the 29-year-old, who joined from Bayern Munich in 2014, has now agreed a new four-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2023. His previous deal was due to expire in 2022.

Kroos has appeared in 28 LaLiga games this season and was a key part of the side that won three consecutive Champions League titles in Z…

The 2015 Cheltenham Festival has just been wrapped up and it s already time for another huge event as the 2015 Dubai World Cup, the world s richest horse race, takes place on 28th March at the Meydan Racecourse.

America s horse of the year 2014 California Chrome has been made the number one favourite, but Lea, African Story and Epiphaneia are also in the mix for the coveted title. And regardless of which horse you plan to back, 888sport has got you covered as they offer treble odds on all contenders.

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3. If your bet wins, 888sport will treble your profit and pay it in real cash within 72 hours.

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David Silva scored a brace as Manchester City defeated Fulham 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium

There were some big results for teams at both ends of the Premier League table yesterday.

One of the biggest results came at St James Park, where Reading defeated fellow strugglers Newcastle 2-1. It was the home side that struck first though after 35 minutes.

French midfielder Yohan Cabaye curled home a superb free-kick into the top corner of the Reading net.

Reading keeper Adam Federici was outstanding in the first half and produced a host of saves to keep his side in the game.

Reading produced a far better display in the second half and got reward for the improvement by equalising in the 71st minute. Jimmy Kebe’s cross was bundled home by substitute Adam L…

After a drab 2-0 win over Malta on Friday, Rice is keen for England to put in a better showing to bring the curtain down on a strong calendar year.

“I think especially the other night after Malta there is just a bit of pride in ourselves that we need to raise our level,” the Arsenal midfielder said.

“We need to put out a statement and it would be a good way to end the year. We are currently unbeaten since the World Cup so it is down to us to go out tomorrow night, put on a performance.

“You need to be mentally prepared, have the right mentality and be ready for a hostile environment and make sure we go out of this year with a bang. We will be ready for whatever they throw at us.”

Rice will collect his 48th cap in Monday’s game and the former W…

Luke Shaw says England are extra motivated heading into their World Cup clash with Wales after their opponents wildly celebrated the Three Lions exit from Euro 2016.

An infamous video circulated following England s embarrassing last-16 defeat to Iceland six and a half years ago showing Wales players lapping up their fierce rivals demise.

Wales surpassed expectations by making it to the semi-finals of that competition, despite losing to England in the group stage, but they have had less success at Qatar 2022.

The Dragons require a victory against England at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium if they are to avoid a group-stage exit and must hope the United States and Iran play out a draw elsewhere.

A four-goal win for Wales against their neighbours on Tuesday would also…

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a 38-20 loss to the Bills at home last Sunday that sent the reigning AFC champs to 2-3 SU (1-4 ATS) on the year and knocked them down on most power rankings. On Sunday, they travel to take on the Washington Football Team, but as 6.5-point favorites and 2-8 ATS in their last 10, are the Chiefs still being overvalued?

Here are our free picks and predictions for Chiefs vs. Washington for Sunday, October 17.

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Both just a game behind the East-leading Toronto Argonauts, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes will duel for positioning in a wide-open division when they clash at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Hamilton is fresh off a victory over Toronto, while Montreal just pulled off a 20-17 overtime win in Week 10 to earn the unique distinction as the only team to beat 9-1 Winnipeg thus far in the season.

The Als will carry the momentum from their surprise win home to Montreal to face rival Hamilton, who beat them by a touchdown in Week 8. Can the Als pay back their division foe and jockey for top positioning in the East?

Below are our best free Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes picks and predictions for Aug. 20.

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The NFL Draft takes place tomorrow, meaning rumors are flying and draft projections are moving everywhere. Although there are a surplus of NFL Draft odds to sift through, one of the most intriguing prop betting markets is the Over/Under on a player’s draft position.

Instead of worrying about team needs, trades, and exactly where a player will be taken, you simply choose the Over or Under on a player’s estimated pick position — with the Over implying a higher number and therefore later in the draft. We focus on some of the biggest names (and biggest movers) in the draft with our best bets for the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27. 

Be sure also to check out if you live in a state where you can legally bet on the NFL Draft!

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Halloween is a very different holiday depending on if you’re a kid or a parent.

The actual process of Trick-or-Treating is the best — for kids and parents alike — but that sugar-fueled Mack Truck diverges on separate roads come November 1.

Kids want to dive into their candy pile like T.J. Watt on a strip-sack while many parents try to temper those temptations by capping the candy consumption, like keeping a running back on a snap count.

I found out a long time ago that this particular process is a war you just can’t win. Instead, I let the little ones have at it.

Wanna eat six chocolate bars before breakfast? Go for it. Going back for a ninth bag of Doritos? Get’em into you. Should you be eating Fun Dip on the toilet…