Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr closing in on late August rematch, says promoter Ben Shalom

Promoter Ben Shalom is hopeful Liam Smith’s rematch with Chris Eubank Jr will take place in late August or early September amid an ongoing “frustrating” delay to the bout. The British duo had been scheduled to face off on July 1 for a second bout at the AO Arena in Manchester, following Smith’s stunning stoppage…

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UAAP champ FEU, Air Force test mettle vs Kaya-Iloilo in Copa Alcantara – rezal404

Philippines Football League champion Kaya-Iloilo FC. Photo from Kaya Iloilo MANILA, Philippines-UAAP champion Far Eastern University and Philippine Air Force were drawn with Philippines Football League winner Kaya-Iloilo to lead a group of amateur clubs that will take part in next month’s Copa Paulino Alcantara. FEU and Air Force are also joined by Inter Manila,…

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Steve Clarke wants Scotland to continue “the feel-good factor” with Georgia victory

Steve Clarke is determined Scotland keep their “eye on the ball” and beat Georgia in Euro 2024 qualifying to continue “the feel-good factor” from the dramatic late victory over Norway. The Scots made it three wins out of three in Group A with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win in Oslo on Saturday. The victory, thanks…

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La Salle’s Evan Nelle gears up for matchup vs UP’s JD Cagulangan in Filoil Finals – rezal404

Evan Nella. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Finals will feature two UAAP rivals in La Salle and University of the Philippines but Evan Nelle is locked in on one particular matchup. Nelle recorded an all-around game of nine points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal in the Green Archers’ 86-73 semifinal…

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Phoebe Graham on Women’s Ashes: ‘England are thankful to Australia – but ready to challenge them’

Phoebe Graham says Australia’s “formidable” cricket and strong structure has helped England develop – and feels Heather Knight’s side are now in a good place to regain the Ashes… This is not just the Ashes. This is an opportunity for England to beat one of the most formidable sporting teams the world has ever seen.…

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JD Cagulangan grateful to see UP newcomers stepping up – rezal404

JD Cagulangan. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Veteran guard JD Cagulangan likes what he’s seeing from University of the Philippines’ young guns so far in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup. The Fighting Maroons on Monday drew ample contributions from the likes of Francis “LeBron” Lopez and Sean Alter in a dominating 104-69 victory over Perpetual Help. The…

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UP advances to Filoil Preseason final – rezal404

UP guard JD Cagulangan. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines put up a masterclass to crush Perpetual Help, 104-69, to advance to the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Finals at San Juan Arena on Monday. After holding just a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter, 20-19, the Fighting Maroons went on an…

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Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs among 15 players joining England’s Rugby World Cup training squad from Northampton and Leicester

Courtney Lawes will continue his involvement with the England Squad Players from Northampton and Leicester, including Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs, will join the England squad as preparations for this year’s Rugby World Cup continue in Brighton. Players from the clubs that lost in the Premiership semi-finals are able to link up with the England…

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Emma Raducanu sometimes wishes US Open glory ‘never happened’ – rezal404

FILE PHOTO: Tennis – WTA 500 – Stuttgart Open – Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany – April 18, 2023 Britain’s Emma Raducanu reacts during her round of 32 match against Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo Injury-hit tennis star Emma Raducanu has said she sometimes wishes her shock 2021 US Open victory never happened as she…

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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton host quality Monday cards on eve of Royal Ascot

There is a packed day of action for Sky Sports Racing viewers to enjoy on the eve of Royal Ascot, with top-class meetings at Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton on Monday. 3.30 Lingfield – Former Derby fourth Masekela on retrieval mission Despite finishing an impressive fourth in last year’s Derby, Andrew Balding’s Masekela has been unable…

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