Category: Sports
Lawrence Okolie could move up to challenge for the new bridgerweight title, says WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman
Lawrence Okolie making a move into the new bridgerweight division would be welcomed by the World Boxing Council. The WBC created the weight class at 224lbs and believes it has “many virtues” despite the fact it is not recognized by any other world title sanctioning body. Lawrence Okolie lost his WBO cruiserweight world title in…
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Alexander Zverev knocks out Dimitrov for French Open quarter-final spot – rezal404
Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 5, 2023 Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach PARIS– An aggressive Alexander Zverev punched his ticket into the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-4 6-3 win over Bulgarian 28th seed Grigor Dimitrov on…
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Conference League: Scottish FA scraps vote for new fifth tier featuring top-flight B teams
Plans for a new fifth tier of Scottish football featuring top-flight B teams have been withdrawn following a fresh wave of opposition in the run-up to Tuesday’s scheduled vote. Livingston and St Mirren are among more than a dozen clubs to publicly come out against the proposals. The SFA has now shelved the resolution less…
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LeBron James to flag away centenary Le Mans 24 Hours race – rezal404
FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. —Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Basketball great LeBron James will be the official starter when the 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race celebrates its centenary this weekend, organizers of the endurance classic said on Monday. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and…
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Vinicius Jr racism: Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults against Real Madrid forward
Seven people involved in different racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have been punished by Spain’s State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport, the country’s Sports Commission said on Monday. Four men were fined €60,000 (£51,700) and banned from sports venues for two years after hanging a banner reading “Madrid…
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Team PH adds three more golds to haul – rezal404
Cendy Asusano celebrates after winning the javelin gold. —TEAM PHILIPPINES PHOTO PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA—Gary Bejino came up with another record-breaking performance to highlight a three-gold haul for Team Philippines on Monday at the 12th Asean Para Games here. Bejino clocked 2:38.55 to erase the old mark of 2:45.99 set by Myanmar’s Aung Myint Myat last…
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Tottenham seek cut-price £20m deal for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya – Paper Talk
All the top stories and transfer rumors from Tuesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Tottenham only want to pay £20m for Spanish international David Raya but Brentford value the goalkeeper at £40m. Ruben Neves is close to sealing a move to Barcelona but the Spanish champions’ manager, Xavi, doesn’t want the Wolves star. Please use Chrome browser…
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Fajardo return timetable hinges on evaluation – rezal404
June Mar Fajardo (No. 15) hasn’t seen action since hurting his knee in the East Asia Super League Champions Week. —PHOTO BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ San Miguel Beer, maybe. Gilas Pilipinas, likely. Those are the odds San Miguel Beer coach Jorge Gallent handed out for June Mar Fajardo as the star big man gets evaluated…
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Moeen Ali considering return to Test cricket after approach to replace injured Jack Leach for Ashes series
Moeen Ali is considering a return to Test cricket after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes with a lower back stress fracture. Sky Sports News has been told off-spinner Moeen is contemplating a return to the five-day game after being sounded out by England head coach Brendon McCullum. Other options are also being…
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Tolentino eyes better Asian Games production – rezal404
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO TAGAYTAY CITY—Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo won’t be able to shoot for the gold in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad), but athletes from other sports can gladly step up to the plate. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is confident of that. “Our target…
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