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Building for tomorrow: How regenerative construction can redefine the built environment
By Tim Clement, Director of Social Value & Sustainability, Morgan Sindall Construction In business, simply cutting costs is not typically a strategy for growth. To thrive, companies must at some point invest in new opportunities that generate value. The same principle applies when tackling the carbon impact of the built environment.
Beyond ‘spray on’ professional development: Enhancing supervision in a tertiary teaching hospital
Short ‘programmes’ of professional development can have limited impact on clinical supervisors' practices. This paper reports on an innovative programme of professional development, implemented in a tertiary teaching hospital, that was designed to build clinical supervision capacity, improve the educational practice of frontline clinical supervisors and cultivate future educational leaders.
Fintech, fraud & friction
The Fintech space means a variety of things to different people, different companies and different industries. I think we all can agree that the path to some of the challenges are relatively ubiquitous. Even though some approaches are going to vary, the root of the problems are really close for all. Fraud is rampant amongst all fintechs and cost them on average 51 million a year. Fraud can look differently and have different entry points into any organization.
‘Noticing’ in health professions education: Time to pay attention?
At the heart of all practice lies noticing. John Mason 1 INTRODUCTION ‘What did you notice?’, a question we asked of general practice clinical educators after they had watched video excerpts of their colleagues teaching in the workplace.1 We called each answer a ‘noticing’—a term that we had borrowed from the teacher education literature2—and the unpolished ‘noticings’ to refer to their answers in the aggregate.
How did Tottenham defy the odds to reach the Champions League final?
Tottenham face Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League final By Tim Clement Last Updated: 31/05/19 4:09pm Can Tottenham defy the odds by overcoming Liverpool in Madrid? We take a look at the remarkable odds Tottenham have defied en route to making the Champions League final against Liverpool. Mauricio Pochettino's men have been doubted throughout their route to Madrid and, indeed, all but written off on various occasions. Who should Pochettino pick?
Men's US Open betting preview: Rafael Nadal to defend title at Flushing Meadows
Nadal is fancied to prevail at Flushing Meadows Our tennis tipster Tim Clement is defying the bookmakers by insisting Rafael Nadal should be favourite at the US Open. 'The bookies are rarely wrong' they say, so leading up to major sporting events the vast majority of the time we accept that the head of betting markets are correct.
Sky Sports Fantasy Football bargain buys: Value Davinson Sanchez and Trent Alexander-Arnold
With less than two weeks to go until the new Premier League campaign kicks off, we crank up our pre-season preparations with five defensive bargains in Sky Sports Fantasy Football. While most will be focusing on which stars they can cram in, protecting your budget while still picking up points at the back is crucial to fantasy fortunes coming your way.
Nabil Fekir, Jack Grealish, Gonzalo Higuain: Sky Sports Fantasy Football rates transfer targets
Sky Sports Fantasy Football has priced up potential Premier League transfer targets, rating Nabil Fekir and Gonzalo Higuain as the most valuable potential additions. With just two weeks until the revised transfer deadline date of August 9, business looks set to crank up as Premier League sides prepare for the new campaign.
Wimbledon preview and betting tips: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to renew rivalry
Who are you backing to triumph at Wimbledon? Tennis tipster Tim Clement provides us with his preview and predictions for this summer's Wimbledon Championships. Taking on men's tennis' two greatest players has rarely been a profitable pursuit and is not something I am willing to get involved with at Wimbledon. Ten years on from arguably the greatest duel in the sport’s history, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s dominance of the sport has perhaps never been greater.
Wimbledon preview and betting tips: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to renew rivalry
Will there be a repeat of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's great 2008 final? Tennis tipster Tim Clement provides us with his preview and predictions for this summer's Wimbledon Championships. Taking on men's tennis' two greatest players has rarely been a profitable pursuit and is not something I am willing to get involved with at Wimbledon. Ten years on from arguably the greatest duel in the sport’s history, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s dominance of the sport has perhaps never been greater.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah secures Super 6 World Cup win
Mohamed Salah's penalty might have proved a mere consolation for Egypt on Tuesday night, but it was life changing for one Super 6 entrant as it landed them the £100,000 jackpot. Two players had correctly predicted six results, but Shinji Kagawa's sixth-minute opener for Japan against Colombia was the Golden Goal to Keeley Douglas from Wrexham.
2018 World Cup betting guide: Brazil favourites to win a sixth title
Sky Bet provide us with a guide on who is expected to star at the 2018 World Cup. The odds were set years ahead of this summer's showpiece and have since been moulded by punters staking on a whole host of markets, from who will lift the trophy to how many headed goals will be scored in Russia. Here's a look at how the key markets are shaping up ahead of Thursday's kick-off... Brazil arrive as 4/1 favourites, having attracted the majority of support from punters.
Arsene Wenger and Antonio Conte favourites to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid
We look at the contenders to become the next Real Madrid manager following Zinedine Zidane's surprise decision to leave. The Frenchman has left the Bernabeu on the back of leading the club to a third successive Champions League, beating Liverpool 3-1 in Saturday's final. President Florentino Perez will now begin the search for a successor capable of coping with the highest of expectations in club football. Here is a look at the leading contenders for the position according to Sky Bet's odds...
Liverpool's front three more lethal than Real Madrid's, says Phil Thompson
Anfield legend Phil Thompson believes Liverpool's attacking trident is more lethal than Real Madrid's ahead of their Champions League final showdown. The Reds have scored 40 goals en route to Kiev, with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino both scoring 10 times, while Sadio Mane has nine.
Jose Mourinho is 'destroying' Luke Shaw with public criticism, insists Matt Le Tissier
Matt Le Tissier believes Jose Mourinho is "destroying" Luke Shaw and a summer exit from Manchester United looks inevitable for the left-back. Mourinho hauled the 22-year-old off at half-time in Saturday's FA Cup win over Brighton and, not for the first time this season, publicly criticised some of his players' personality after the 2-0 victory.
Barcelona replace Manchester City as Champions League favourites
Barcelona have replaced Manchester City as Sky Bet's favourites to win the Champions League after Pep Guardiola's side were paired with Liverpool in the quarter-finals. City will come up against the only side to beat them in the Premier League this season, having gone down 4-3 at Anfield in January, while Barca will meet outsiders Roma in the last eight. That has seen the Catalans cut from 7/2 to 11/4 to lift the trophy, while City have drifted slightly, from 11/4 to 3/1.
Charlie Nicholas surprised by Scott McTominay's decision to represent Scotland
Charlie Nicholas is surprised by Scott McTominay's decision to represent Scotland over England, questioning the Manchester United midfielder's motive. The 21-year-old, who has recently established himself as a regular in Jose Mourinho's line-up, was born in England but has opted to play for the nation of his father's birth, according to Sky sources.
Why Charlton and Plymouth face a play-off to reach the Sky Bet EFL League One Play-Offs
Why Charlton and Plymouth face a play-off to reach the Sky Bet EFL League One Play-Offs Charlton and Plymouth Argyle could be on course to meet in a historic play-off to claim a place in the Sky Bet League One Play-Offs. The EFL are set to announce plans for the potential fixture, which has never happened in the history of football's oldest league competition, if results leave the two clubs in identical positions after this weekend.
The next Leicester City? Plymouth defying odds of 5,000/1 in Sky Bet League One promotion push
Ever since Leicester defied odds of 5,000/1 to win the Premier League, sport has been on the search for the next underdog to overcome previously unprecedented odds. Look no further, that story may be about to arrive in the form of Plymouth Argyle.
Virgil van Dijk a future Liverpool captain, say Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier
Virgil van Dijk has the potential to be a future Liverpool captain, according to Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier. The 26-year-old, who became the world's most expensive defender after joining Liverpool for £75m in January, joined a list of players including Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Dejan Lovren who have swapped St Mary's for Anfield in recent seasons.
Leeds managerial contenders: Simon Grayson, Steve McClaren, Gordon Strachan and more
After Thomas Christiansen became the latest boss to end a brief stint at Elland Road, Sky Bet look at the leading contenders to be the next Leeds manager. The Dane paid the price for a seven-match winless streak, which saw the Whites fall away from the Sky Bet Championship play-offs and crash out of the FA Cup at Newport.
Arsenal's most likely transfer targets according to Sky Bet's odds
With Alexis Sanchez odds-on to leave this January, we look at which players are most likely arrive at Arsenal. The Chilean is 11/2 to still be at the Emirates come the close of the transfer window, with Manchester United just 2/9 to secure his services, while the Gunners' on-field issues have seen them drift out to 7/1 for a top-four finish. So who will Arsene Wenger bring in to get his side back on track?
Will Plymouth defy odds of 5,000/1 in Sky Bet League One promotion push?
Ever since Leicester defied odds of 5,000/1 to win the Premier League, sport has been on the search for the next underdog to overcome previously unprecedented odds. That story could still arrive in Plymouth Argyle.
Why are Arsenal and Liverpool effectively out of the Premier League title race?
Why are Arsenal and Liverpool effectively out of the Premier League title race? Arsenal and Liverpool head into Friday night's clash, live on Sky Sports Premier League, with a place in the top four on the line - but why have they not sustained Premier League title pushes? Manchester City's stunning form aside, that is the question we pitched to two club legends, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson, as their former sides sit almost 20 points off the pace.
Which January transfers will happen in the Premier League? We check the odds...
Which January transfers will happen in the Premier League? We check the odds... Supporters will be hoping their team makes a big, season-changing signing this January - but who could be on the move in the Premier League during the transfer window? Clubs will be free to sign players throughout the month until Deadline Day on January 31. Here, we look at which Premier League transfers are most likely to happen this January according to Sky Bet's odds...
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge needs move to make England's World Cup squad, says Phil Thompson
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes striker Daniel Sturridge needs to leave Anfield in January to have a chance of making the World Cup squad. The 28-year-old has started just four Premier League games this season and none of the Reds' Champions League games, while he has been an unused substitute in their last two games. Sturridge was also left out of Gareth Southgate's latest squad for friendlies with Germany and Brazil, with Tammy Abraham and Reds team-mate Dominic Solanke preferred.
Who will replace Tony Pulis at West Brom? Michael O'Neill and Derek McInnes among contenders
Who will take over at West Brom following Tony Pulis' sacking on Monday? Pulis has been relieved of his duties following an 11-match winless run in all competitions, with the Baggies fourth from bottom in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-0 home defeat to Chelsea.
Harry Kane and Alexis Sanchez in the latest Fantasy Team of the Week
Harry Kane and Alexis Sanchez in the latest Fantasy Team of the Week Harry Kane and Alexis Sanchez lead the latest Team of the Week after firing their sides to impressive Super Sunday victories. Sanchez returned to Arsenal's starting line-up for their 5-2 victory over Everton, while there was no change in the late kick-off as Kane continued his stunning form with another double in Tottenham's 4-1 win over Liverpool.
Ryan Giggs interested in Everton and Leicester managerial vacancies
Ryan Giggs has confirmed he would be interested in the managerial vacancies at Leicester and Everton. Everton sacked Ronald Koeman on Monday after a 5-2 defeat to Arsenal left them in the relegation places, while Leicester parted company with Craig Shakespeare six days earlier, when the Foxes had also slipped into the Premier League's bottom three.
Who are the contenders to replace Craig Shakespeare at Leicester?
Who are the contenders to replace Craig Shakespeare at Leicester? Who will be the next Leicester manager? We look at the contenders following Craig Shakespeare's sacking. Shakespeare has paid the price for just one win from the Foxes' first eight games of the season, leaving the club third from bottom, although they have faced four of last season's top six already. Here's how the odds look with Sky Bet on the next Leicester manager...
Paul Merson set for shock football comeback with Welsh fourth-tier team Caerau
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson is set to make a shock football comeback at the age of 49 for Welsh fourth-tier side Caerau. The former England international is set to make his debut in a rearranged clash with local rivals Pontyclun on Wednesday, October 18 after being granted international clearance.
Philippe Coutinho, Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: The odds-on transfers ahead of Deadline Day
Which players are likely to seal a transfer before Thursday's deadline? We take a look at Sky Bet's transfer markets to get the traders' view on the late business likely to be done. The online bookmaker has markets on more than 75 players ahead of the 11pm deadline, with a string of high-profile names in demand as Premier League clubs seek to strengthen.
Wimbledon day nine betting tips from Tim Clement
Having nailed 7/1 and 12/1 winners from his four Wimbledon bets so far, Tim Clement provides his tips for the men's quarter-finals. Novak Djokovic, Marin Cilic and Andy Murray all to win in straight-sets – 10.5/1 I must confess that I was hardly enthused when I finally settled down to write Tuesday's tips at 10pm after nine hours of blogging 'Manic Monday' thanks to Rafael Nadal's stubbornness.
'Wimbledon must take responsibility for sexism issues', says Tim Clement
Equality will never truly exist in women's tennis until Wimbledon acknowledges its responsibility, writes Tim Clement. “The price of greatness is responsibility,” proclaimed Winston Churchill as he implored the United States to utilise its standing for greater global good during World War II. Wimbledon, entrenched in all of its history and tradition, would do well to remind itself of those words after revenues were prioritised over equality again on ‘Manic Monday’.
Sky Sports Fantasy Football returns for the new Premier League season
Sky Sports Fantasy Footall is back for the 2017/18 Premier League season with new features and a £100k prize fund. The new game allows you to schedule a captain for every single day of Premier League action, while there's an easier-to-use transfer system and two windows for you to overhaul your team. The points system has also been tweaked to ensure players are appropriately rewarded for their performances, with goalkeepers and defenders no longer penalised for the first goal conceded.
Sky Sports Fantasy Football returns for the new Premier League season
Sky Sports Fantasy Footall is back for the 2017/18 Premier League season with new features and a £100k prize fund. The new game allows you to schedule a captain for every single day of Premier League action, while there's an easier-to-use transfer system and two windows for you to overhaul your team. The points system has also been tweaked to ensure players are appropriately rewarded for their performances, with goalkeepers and defenders no longer penalised for the first goal conceded.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe stay but Alexis Sanchez and Alvaro Morata to move?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe stay but Alexis Sanchez and Alvaro Morata to move? Alexis Sanchez, Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro Morata and now Cristiano Ronaldo are dominating the transfer headlines this summer. But is Ronaldo really likely to leave Real Madrid? Or will the summer's biggest deal be elsewhere? We look to the odds to make some sense of the speculation... Just weeks after winning the La Liga and Champions League double, Ronaldo is being linked with a move away from the Bernabeu.
French Open final live blog: Nadal v Wawrinka
Bet on the French Open with Sky Bet here. By Tim Clement - get in touch @Tim_Clement_ 1421: Nadal opens with authority, drawing three errors from the Swiss and finishing the other point at the net. 1418: Here we go...the players are in position and Nadal serves up the first game... 1415: So where is your money? Nadal is Sky Bet's clear favourite and 11/10 to win in straight-sets with Wawrinka up against odds of 7/2. 1412: The players are out and Nadal has won the toss and chosen to serve first.
French Open semi-finals live blog: Murray v Wawrinka
Bet on the French Open with Sky Bet here. By Tim Clement - get in touch @Tim_Clement_ 1638: Two match points for Wawrinka at 15-40... 1633: Another glimmer of hope from Murray to move to 0-30. It seems to be another false dawn as Wawrinka levels. The Scot then opens up a break-point with a passing shot but then watches an ace fired past him. Wawrinka errors again and Murray breaks back as the Swiss finds the net with a forehand volley. Game back on?
Sunderland next manager odds: Kevin Phillips and Aitor Karanka head betting to replace David Moyes
We look at the contenders to be the next Sunderland manager after David Moyes resigned on Monday. The Scot has left his role following a season in which the Black Cats finished bottom of the Premier League, winning just six of their 38 games. Sky Bet next's next Sunderland manager market is currently wide open, with plenty of familiar names on the list... The early money suggests legendary striker Phillips is the leading contender to replace Moyes.
Claudio Ranieri favourite in Sky Bet's next Watford manager betting
We look at the leading contenders to replace Walter Mazzarri, according to Sky Bet's next Watford manager odds as the Italian prepares to leave the club at the end of the season. The Hornets are on the lookout for their eighth manager since Gino Pozzo took over the club in 2012, with the 55-year-old the latest boss to fail to last beyond a single season.
Who will fill Watford, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Hull and Leeds vacancies?
With five vacancies remaining in the top two tiers of English football, we look at the leading contenders for the positions. Watford, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Hull and Leeds all either sacked or lost their managers in late May and are yet to appoint replacements. With all five clubs having had plenty of time to draw up shortlists, we look at the leading contenders, according to Sky Bet's manager markets...
Newcastle, Bournemouth or Everton? Pundits on Jermain Defoe's transfer options
The Soccer Saturday pundits discuss the future of Jermain Defoe ahead of his expected exit from Sunderland this summer. The 34-year-old's 14 goals were not enough to save the Blacks Cats from relegation, with David Moyes admitting a contract clause could see him depart this summer.
Charlie Nicholas: Have Tottenham overtaken Arsenal in north London power stakes?
We ask Charlie Nicholas if the north London power really has shifted to Tottenham ahead of Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports. Spurs head into the clash 14 points ahead of their neighbours after launching a title charge for the second successive season, while the Gunners are up against the odds to extend their 16-year stay in the Champions League.
Manchester United odds-on favourites to win Europa League
Manchester United are odds-on to win the Europa League after being handed what the bookmaker's perceive as a favourable semi-final draw. Jose Mourinho's men were already strong favourites to lift the trophy but have been cut from evens to 10/11 after being paired with 7/1 outsiders Celta Vigo. Celta sit 10th in La Liga having struggled to follow up their impressive sixth-placed finish last season, although they did knock Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey over two legs in January.
Where next for Michael Keane? Manchester United and Everton backed to sign Burnley defender
Where next for Michael Keane? Manchester United and Everton backed to sign Burnley defender We look at Michael Keane's next club options as Sky sources understand the defender will leave Burnley at the end of the season. The 24-year-old was recently rewarded with a first England appearance for a strong season at Burnley, in which he's helped the team stay clear of the relegation zone with nine clean sheets.
Soccer Saturday pundits on how Manchester United can halt Chelsea's title charge
Jose Mourinho is propositioned with the task of stopping his former side from cantering towards the trophy when Chelsea visit Old Trafford on Super Sunday. Only four sides have beaten the Blues all season, including their only remaining title challengers in Tottenham, who sit seven points behind them in the Premier League table. Here's what Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Matt Le Tissier and Charlie Nicholas think you need to do to beat Antonio Conte's side...
Villarreal set to provide Barcelona's sternest test in La Liga title race
Barcelona will need to overcome a stubborn test to maintain top spot in La Liga on Saturday as Villarreal visit the Nou Camp. The Catalans will not be expecting any favours as rivals Real Madrid visit already-relegated Granada in the late game, while the Yellow Submarine arrive on the hunt for European qualification.
La Liga preview: Real Madrid and Barcelona push for La Liga title while Atletico Madrid host Sevilla
This weekend provides a potentially pivotal round in shaping the top four as Real Madrid face a tough trip, while Atletico Madrid host Sevilla. Barcelona will be hoping to take advantage of any slip ups when they host rivals Valencia, having slipped two points behind leaders Real last time out. Starting with the top-four action, here's a look at this weekend's fixtures...
La Liga preview: Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla look to avoid slip ups in title race
La Liga preview: Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla look to avoid slip ups in title race Barcelona and Real Madrid will be hoping for more straight forward affairs when they return to La Liga action this weekend. Barca are short-priced favourites to see off Deportivo after defying all odds in their historic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. Real will also be expected to avoid a similar scare when they host Real Betis on Sunday, having responded impressively to going behind at Napoli.
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