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Next week sees the start of the #Statoil Masters #Tennis as a number of former greats return for the tournament at the Royal Albert Hall. Amongst the likes of #McEnroe, #Henman and Pat #Cash will be Heather Watson in action on Ladies Night, whilst Novak #Djokovic will be attending the Winter Gala in the presence of the #Duke and #Duchess of #Cambridge. For ticket information visit http://www.statoilmasterstennis.com

David Beckham is looking to bow out in style from the LA #Galaxy almost six years after joining. The Galaxy face Houston Dynamo in the #MLS Cup Final for the second year running and #Beckham wants to end it on a high. In this excerpt from an exclusive interview with #ESPN, who'll be showing the game live on Saturday night, Beckham discusses his next challenges and what his time in America has meant to him. The full interview will be on a ESPNFC Press Pass special on Friday at 10pm and on Saturday at 3pm on ESPN. The MLS Cup final will be live on ESPN from 9:45pm on Saturday night. For a full schedule and more details visit http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

Jake and Kev are in the studio to look ahead to the end of the #Autumn Internationals as #England host World Champions #NZ. There's a full week of Premier League fixtures, and we look ahead to the #StatoilMastersTennis and in racing we've got the #Hennessey

Mecca Bingo, as part of its role as the Official Gaming Partner of the X-Factor, says its new X-Factor game has been a palpable hit with its customers. Social gaming is also on the up as the company aims to engage its customers across a variety of different platforms. http://www.meccabingo.com

Commentator Jon Champion joins us to preview another busy weekend of live and exclusive football action on ESPN as the FA Cup goes in to its last round before the big boys enter. Two FA Cup ties are on offer this weekend as Conference Premier side Alfreton take on League 1's Leyton Orient on Sunday whilst Monday night sees League 2's Cheltenham Town host one of the most famous giantkillers in FA Cup history, as non-league Hereford make the trip to Whaddon Road. There's also live and exclusive coverage of Premier League football, as leaders Manchester United make the trip to Reading. For a full TV schedule and more details visit http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

It's another action-packed podcast as we preview the weekend's sporting action and reflect on the big stories of the week. There's a full set of Premier League fixtures on the horizon, as well as England's third Autumn international, which brings them up against South Africa. The Formula 1 season is about to end with the Brazilian Grand Prix and we look ahead to Long Run's chances in the Betfair Chase, so make sure you don't miss out!

ESPN's rugby commentator Nick Mullins says despite their defeat to Australia last week, he's excited by the team which Stuart Lancaster is putting together. England face South Africa in their third Autumn International this Saturday, handing a first start to Wasps' lock Joe Launchbury amid five other changes. ESPN will also be showing two Aviva Premiership matches this weekend as Gloucester take on Sale Sharks on Saturday and Launchbury's club Wasps face Leicester Tigers on Sunday. For more details visit http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

As part of its football coverage, ESPN will be bringing a live and exclusive triple header of Europea League action today, including Anzhi v Udinese, Hannover 96 v Twente and Newcastle United v Maritimo. This weekend also sees live and exclusive coverage of Aston Villa v Arsenal. ESPN co-commentator and former Newcastle United winger Chris Waddle looks ahead to the games involving the English teams and says he's been impressed with the performance of Alan Pardew's side in Europe this season. For more details visit http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

William Hill's football expert Footy Joe speaks to us after the shock news which saw Robert Di Matteo sacked as Chelsea manager. Who is favourite with the bookies to become the next man in the 'dreaded' hot-seat at Stamford Bridge? http://www.williamhill.com

Sam Waley-Cohen speaks to Rupert Bell ahead of the Betfair Chase, where he'll be riding Long Run at Haydock this Saturday.

We're live from the trading floor of Alpari to look at the world of foreign exchange trading. James Hughes, who's the financial commentator for Alpari, tells us all about what the firm has to offer and how interested parties can get involved. http://www.alpari.co.uk

Kev and Jake are in the studio as we look ahead to the weekend's sporting action. In the Premier League the North London Derby is sure to attract neutrals in a game which has traditionally seen loads of goals between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. In rugby England take on Australia in the second Autumn International whilst England's cricket team are facing a tough start to their Test series in India after a difficult first couple of days. There's also the US Grand Prix in Formula 1.

We're in to Week 2 of the Autumn Internationals and ESPN has live and exclusive coverage of the World Champions New Zealand taking on Italy. The All-Blacks signalled their intent for these fixtures with a 51-22 win over Scotland last time out and will look for a repeat performance against the Italians. ESPN's rugby commentator Nick Mullins joins us to look ahead to the action and discusses what England can expect when a wounded Australia come to Twickenham. The Wallabies suffered a 33-6 loss against France last week and Mullins believes England will have to be wary. For more details visit http://espn.co.uk/tv

There's another exciting week of football ahead on ESPN. Wednesday kicks off with international action as managerless Scotland travel to Luxembourg before Thursday sees live and exclusive coverage of Altrincham v Burton Albion in the last FA Cup 1st Round Replay. And Saturday sees more Premier League action as league leaders Manchester United travel to an in-form Norwich City. ESPN's chief commentator Jon Champion joins us to look ahead to the games. http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

Inflation rose to 2.7% in October fuelled mainly by increased University costs. The figure is up from 2.2% in the previous month and James Hughes, from the trading floor of Alpari, gives the markets' reaction to the jump. http://www.alpari.co.uk

We're back with another episode of the Ultimate Sport Podcast as Kev is joined in the hot seat by Jake Robson to look ahead to the big weekend action. Premier League, Autumn internationals and boxing is on the agenda as we get the views of ESPN's commentator Ian Darke on Wladimir Klitschko's defence of his heavyweight titles against Mariusz Wach in Hamburg.

ESPN commentator Ian Darke says a victory for Wladimir Klitschko could possibly set up a heavyweight title fight with British boxer David Price. Klitschko faces Mariusz Wach in Hamburg on Saturday night, live and exclusive on ESPN, and Darke believes the Polish challenger to the WBO, IBF and WBA titles will most likely see an end to his unbeaten run of 27 fights. http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

Former #England rugby World Cup winner Ben Kay believes the #Autumn internationals provide the current England team ever more challenging conditions. Stuart Lancaster's side take on Fiji this Saturday before meeting #Australia, South Africa and New Zealand in the remaining three Tests. The 62-time capped second rower believes #Lancaster has shielded the side well from the post-World Cup criticism it received and says it's the dawn of a new era. Ben was speaking as an analyst for #ESPN, who'll have live and exclusive coverage of Italy v Tonga and France v Australia this Saturday. For more details visit http://www.espn.co.uk/tv

Barack #Obama has won a second-term as #President of the United States after defeating #Republican nominee Mitt #Romney. With the economy at the forefront of both candidates campaign drives, what's the reality of the situation at the moment? James Hughes from #Alpari says there's plenty to look forward to. http://www.alpari.co.uk

It's Election Day in the USA as the world waits to see whether it's Obama for four more years or if Mitt Romney will enter the White House in what has been dubbed the closest Presidential race in years. So how are the world's financial markets treating the American election? James Hughes from global forex trader Alpari joins us to discuss. http://www.alpari.co.uk