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Jared Anderson on his journey to being called an ‘icon’ | ‘Tyson Fury fight is a means to an end’

America’s undefeated heavyweight star Jared Anderson is looking to become an icon inside and outside boxing. At the Huntingdon Center in Toledo, his hometown, Anderson will put his unbeaten record on the line in another step-up against former IBF champion Charles Martin, live on Sky Sports in the early hours of Sunday morning. If Anderson…

Alex Eala loses in quarterfinals of W40 Palma Del Rio – rezal404

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala. –RAFA NADAL TWITTER MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala’s run in the W40 Palma Del Rio came to a screeching halt after falling to Russia’s Valeria Savinykh, 6-4, 6-2, in the quarterfinal in Spain on Saturday (Manila time). The loss came after the Filipino tennis ace turned into an impressive win in the…

Women’s Ashes: England backed by bumper Edgbaston crowd as must-win white-ball series begins

England will play in front of a bumper crowd of around 20,000 at Edgbaston on Saturday night as they begin the must-win white-ball leg of the Women’s Ashes. An 89-run defeat to Australia in the one-off Test at Trent Bridge leaves the hosts 4-0 down and needing to win five of the six limited-overs games…

Jeff Van Gundy among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid off – rezal404

ESPN NBA color commentator Jeff Van Gundy stands for the American national anthem before calling a preseason game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose and…

Justin Rose rallies to retain share of British Masters lead on ‘a very, very tough day’

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the second round of the British Masters at The Belfry Highlights from the second round of the British Masters at The Belfry Justin Rose admitted he was delighted with a “gutsy” 73 which kept him in contention for a second Betfred British Masters…

Khris Middleton remains with Bucks on 3-year, $102 million deal – rezal404

Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots against Isaiah Livers #12 of the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Nic Antaya/Getty Images/AFP MILWAUKEE — Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton has agreed to terms on a three-year, $102 million deal that will keep him with…

McLaren launch appeal over penalty against British driver at Canadian Grand Prix – rezal404

Lando Norris was penalized during the Canadian Grand Prix McLaren have lodged a petition for a right of review against the five-second penalty Lando Norris was given for “unsportsmanlike conduct” at the Canadian Grand Prix. Norris finished the June 18 race in the ninth, but was demoted to the 13th after the controversial penalty was…

Down Under, Filipinas step up their preparations – rezal404

Kiara Fontanilla is part of the national goalkeeper corps that includes veteran Inna Palacios (left) and starter Olivia McDaniel. —PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM The Philippine women’s football team has quietly put the work in Sydney, Australia for the final phase of preparations for the Fifa (International Federation of Association Football) Women’s World…

Pat Aquino sees big impact of Fiba Asia feat on Gilas Women program – rezal404

New Zealand’s defense put a lot of pressure on Philippines playmaker Vanessa de Jesus. —PHOTO BY FIBA ASIA Gilas Pilipinas’ run in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Women’s Asia Cup came to an end on the wings of defeat on Friday but that wasn’t enough to shake national coach Pat Aquino’s optimism on the program’s…

Delicious Orie books Paris 2024 spot as British super heavyweight savors ‘day I’ll never forget’

British super heavyweight Delicious Orie has secured a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics following victory in his semi-final at the European Games. Orie, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year, beat Bulgaria’s Yordan Hernandez and faces Azerbaijan’s Mahammad Abdullayev in the final on Sunday. And while gold at the European…