Author: Jody
Zak Chelli vows to take down hometown hero Callum Simpson as Stephen McKenna threatens Joe Laws with one-round KO | Boxing News
Callum Simpson revelled in the support of his Barnsley hometown as he weighed in ahead of Saturday’s British and Commonwealth title challenge against Zak Chelli. Simpson will fight Chelli for the belts at super-middleweight with rising lightweight star Caroline Dubois taking on Maira Moneo for the WBC Interim title as chief support live on Sky…
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PH bet Jarod Hatch makes early exit in Paris Olympics swimming
FILE–Team Philippines swimmer Jarod Hatch. –AP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Jarod Hatch’s run in the Paris Olympics 2024 ended in the heats of men’s 100m butterfly swimming competition at Paris La Defense Arena on Friday (Manila time). The Team Philippine swimmer ended up in eighth and last place in his respective race after clocking in 54.66 seconds. Overall,…
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Olympics 2024: Ireland’s Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan successfully defend lightweight men’s double sculls title | Olympics News
Ireland rowers Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan completed back-to-back Olympic titles after defending the lightweight men’s double sculls title in Paris. The pair stormed to gold at Tokyo three years ago and repeated the feat with a brilliant performance at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Friday. McCarthy and O’Donovan, who had qualified with the fastest…
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Aira Villegas’ birthday wish? A medal for Team Philippines
Team Philippines’ Aira Villegas, red, hugs Algeria’s Roumaysa Boualam after defeated her in their women’s 50kg preliminary boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher) MANILA, Philippines—What better way for Team Philippines boxer Aira Villegas to celebrate her birthday than moving closer to an assured medal…
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Stephen McKenna on Joe Laws clash: ‘He’s afraid. I can see it in his eyes’ | Boxing News
Joe Laws confronted Stephen McKenna at the public workouts ahead of their fight this weekend. The two will box on the Zak Chelli vs Callum Simpson undercard at the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, live on Sky Sports. At Thursday’s event in the town centre, security had to separate the pair as Laws squared up to…
Read MoreAs gender row engulfs Paris Olympics boxing, what is testosterone
Algeria’s Imane Khelif (C) arrives for her women’s 66kg preliminaries round of 16 boxing match against Italy’s Angela Carini during the Paris Olympics 2024 at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on August 1, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP) Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s swift defeat of her Italian opponent at the Paris Olympics…
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Andy Murray: Grit, Glory & Legacy – watch full documentary on Friday
Reflections on Sir Andy Murray’s career – his determination, greatest achievements and the legacy he leaves – from stars including Navratilova, Henman, Draper, Raducanu and more. Watch the full documentary on Sky Sports Tennis at 8am.
Read MoreMilitary exemption irresistible perk for Korean male Olympians
South Korea’s Shin Yubin, left, and Lim Jonghoon celebrate their win against Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi Kem and Wong Chun Ting after the mixed doubles bronze medal table tennis match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) The South Korean duo of Shin Yu-bin and Lim Jong-hoon…
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St Mirren thrash Valur to reach UEFA Conference League third round qualifying as Kilmarnock lose to Cercle Brugge | Football News
St Mirren celebrated European football in Paisley for the first time in 37 years with a convincing 4-1 win over Valur to book their place in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round. Following a goalless draw in the first leg of the second-round tie in Reykjavik last week, Stephen Robinson’s side showed their mettle…
Read MoreTools there but lot of work left for Ginebra
Ginebra Gin Kings’ Christian Standhardinger, Ralph Cu, Scottie Thompson in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coach Tim Cone had a lot of takeaways after seeing his new-look Barangay Ginebra squad play for the first time since a busy offseason aimed at getting back into the championship picture. “The biggest message we got is…
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