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upstart footy tipping: Round 8

Collingwood or Geelong? Western Bulldogs or Richmond? Hawthorn or St Kilda? There are plenty of big decisions ahead for AFL tipsters this weekend, but upstart’s editorial team has all the right answers.

Racing’s modern-day Phar Lap

Some say Black Caviar is the best horse the world has seen since Phar Lap in the 1930s. Ben Asgari pays tribute to the great mare and previews her chances of making it 13 wins from 13 starts in the BTC Cup on Saturday.

From the grandstand: Get excited Bombers fans!

Not too many would’ve predicted Essendon to be sitting in fourth spot on the ladder after seven rounds of this season. But that’s how it’s played out so far and Ben Waterworth believes Bombers fans should be jubilant.

Round 7 Preview: Dees must win

Can Melbourne overcome a week of intense scrutiny and regain some confidence against Adelaide on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and guest host Giulio di Giorgio preview that game plus the rest of Round 7 in the AFL.

upstart footy tipping: Round 7

Need some help with your tipping for the upcoming round of action? Check out the predictions from upstart’s editorial team for Round 7 of the AFL season.

From the grandstand: AFL fans biggest winners

The AFL recently announced its massive broadcast rights agreement, to reap more than $1.25 billion from 2012-2016. But despite the large sum of money, Ben Waterworth believes the code’s fans are the biggest winners of the deal.

UFC 129 hits Canada

The UFC has arrived with style in the Canadian province of Ontario with the UFC 129. Michael Calle previews the event.

Round 6 Preview: Crunch time for Kangaroos

North Melbourne currently occupies the bottom spot on the ladder after five rounds of action. Can the Roos finally register their first win of 2011 against the Power on Saturday? Ben Waterworth previews that game plus the rest of the Round 6 AFL action.

upstart footy tipping: Round 6

Need some help with your tipping for the upcoming round of action? Look no further than the experts here at upstart. Check out what the ‘experts’ have to say as they give their predictions for Round 6.

Horse racing – Sydney Cup preview

This year’s Sydney Cup is an open-ended affair. David Cameron sizes up the contenders in the staying classic and in the other feature races on the final day of Sydney’s autumn racing carnival.

Round 5 Preview: Bombers to reign on Anzac Day?

Can Essendon be the first team in 2011 to defeat the almighty Collingwood on Anzac Day? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview that game plus the rest of the Round 5 AFL action in upstart’s first footy video preview.

upstart footy tipping: Round 5

Every team is capable of winning their respective matches in Round 5, meaning the next five days could be a nightmare for AFL tipsters. But don’t fear – upstart’s editorial team has all the right answers.

Round 4 Preview: Carlton to halt Essendon’s momentum?

Essendon has undoubtedly been the most talked about club throughout the first three weeks of the AFL season. But can Carlton stop the hype this weekend? Ben Waterworth previews the big match plus the rest of the Round 4 action.

upstart footy tipping: Round 4

Round 4 of the AFL season begins tonight at the MCG and there are a few games that could go either way. Check out the upstart editorial team’s Round 4 selections.

From the grandstand: Give Pies the flag now

It’s only round three and there’s still six months left in the AFL season. But Ben Waterworth believes Collingwood already has the 2011 premiership in the bag.

Malaysian F1 GP: Red Bull’s race to lose

The second round of the Formula One world champions gets underway in Malaysia this weekend. Joel Peterson favours Red Bull Racing but says the wet weather forecast could cause havoc on the Sepang track.

Round 3 Preview: Is Collingwood unbeatable?

Will Carlton be the first team in 2011 to defeat traditional rivals, Collingwood, at the MCG tonight? Ben Waterworth previews the Blues’ chances, plus the rest of this weekend’s AFL action.

upstart footy tipping: Round 3

Struggling to find eight winners for this weekend? upstart’s footy ‘experts’ have the right answers as we give our predictions for the upcoming AFL round.

From the grandstand: How Clarke can win Australia’s heart

New skipper Michael Clarke has yet to win the hearts of Australia’s cricket supporters. But Ben Waterworth believes individual and collective success on the field will have fans changing their minds very quickly.