Phil Taylors World Grand Prix darts odds in the World Darts Grand Prix betting shortened to 8/13 after his victory over Ronny Baxter in the first round of the tournament being held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin.

For England's World Cup Qualifying Game at Wembley on Saturday bookie Paddy Power are reviving their popular Commentary Cliché Markets with a twist on England's opponent's Kazakhstan's favourite son; Borat.

Underfire Spurs boss Juande Ramos is just 5/6 to be gone before the end of 2008 according to bookie Paddy Power.

Juande Ramos odds to be sacked odds or to leave Spurs before the end of the season are odds on at 1/2 with most bookmakers who have priced up that market.

The Madrid Masters golf odds has Germany's Martin Kaymer installed as favourite just ahead of Spain's Ryder Cup player, Miguel Angel Jiminez.

As for this year's X Factor talent, it's new mentor Cheryl Cole that looks to have the pick of the bunch with the 14-24 year old girls.

Rip Van Winkle 2000 Guineas odds are 5/1 and is the new favourite for the 2009 stanjamesuk.

The Naaqoos 2000 Guineas odds were stable in and around the 14/1 mark after the French colt stunned the racing world at Longchamp with victory over the previously un beaten Ballydoyle trained, Mastercraftsman.

Also in action on Saturday are unpredictable Arsenal (8/13), who sandwiched a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home to Hull City in between 6-0 and 4-0 drubbings of Sheffield United and Porto respectively.

As the Premier League table begins to take shape, the members of the division's so-called 'big four' all face tests of their title-winning credentials this weekend.