Pope Francis, Snowden, Malala tipped for Nobel Peace prize

Despite a year seemingly filled with gloom and near constant reminders of humanity’s failings, the Nobel Peace prize will reward a person, or organisation, who’s worked tirelessly for......

Rushdie leads 'Best of the Booker' race

India-born controversial author Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' has established an unassailable lead over five other contenders in global public voting for the Best of the Booker award. The......

Bookies favour Rushdie to win 'Best of Booker'

India-born Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children is the bookies' favourite to win the 'Best of Booker' prize that will be announced this month to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the prestigious......

No big names in Booker shortlist

No big names figure in this year's Booker shortlist, which was announced on Tuesday night.Judges for the 50,000 prize damned some entries as "rubbish" and "drivel". Led by Chris Smith, former......

2-7 odds of Slumdog winning an Oscar

If experts are to be believed, critically acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire is at 2-7 odds of winning the prestigious Academy Award for the Best Motion Picture. The film, which has won four Golden......

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

IMAGE: Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats. Photograph: Mark......

Will Mourinho be the first EPL manager to leave this season?

IMAGE: Bookies make Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho odds-on to leave. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Under-fire Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been priced odds-on to be the......

Brazil firm as bookmakers' favourites for World Cup

IMAGE: Brazil's Gabriel Jesus shoots at goal during the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico on Monday. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Brazil firmed up to 3-1 favourites to win the World......

How Spain's defeat clears path for fresh face in WC final

IMAGE: Spain's Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta look dejected after losing the penalty shootout. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Spain's dramatic defeat by Russia on penalties in the World Cup......

Hamilton already favourite for 2018 F1 title?

Bookmakers William Hill have the Briton as 15/8 favourite for the 2018 drivers championship, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at 3/1 and Red Bull's Max Verstappen at 10/3. IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton of......