Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Promoter demands ‘very strong’ referee for undisputed heavyweight title fight | Boxing News
The referee of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Uysk undisputed heavyweight title fight must be “very strong,” demands promoter Frank Warren. Fury will fight Usyk for the four major belts, the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles, on May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Warren, who co-promotes Fury, is concerned by Usyk’s last…
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PBA: Rain or Shine zooms past Terrafirma
Rain or Shine Elastopainters’ Beau Belga in the PBA Philippine Cup. — PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines— Rain or Shine tightened its play in the third period and then kept it together the rest of the way to roll past Terrafirma, 116-104, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday. A balanced attack had the Painters controlling…
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Mike Ashley fails to get injunction to force Newcastle United to supply Sports Direct with next season’s 2024/25 kit | Football News
An attempt by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct to get Newcastle United to sell next season’s shirts in its shops has failed. The Competition Appeals Tribunal unanimously rejected the retailer’s request for an immediate injunction to stop the club’s exclusive deal with JD Sports. Sports Direct, run by former Newcastle owner Ashley, had alleged competition would…
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FEU nears twice-to-beat bonus in men’s volleyball
FEU Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University took down the University of Santo Tomas, 25-23, 25-27, 25-22, 25-15 to boost its twice-to-beat bid with a sixth consecutive win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Tamaraws…
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Andre Onana on dealing with Manchester United criticism in early months of Old Trafford spell | Football News
During the savage criticism that coloured the first six months of his Manchester United career, Andre Onana’s head never dropped, his spirit remained unbroken. The goalkeeper refused to hide and insisted on taking responsibility. He wanted to front up every error, and admit he was not yet operating to his own standards, rather than having…
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Joel Embiid returns from injury scare as 76ers beat Magic
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, talks with Orlando Magic’s Markelle Fultz, right, following the NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA— Joel Embiid had 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists after an apparent injury scare in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat…
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Plymouth 1-0 Leicester
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Plymouth Argyle and Leicester City.
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Allen Iverson immortalized with sculpture alongside 76ers greats
Former Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball player Allen Iverson poses for photos next to his statue at the teams training center in Camden, N.J., Friday, April 12, 2024 (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) CAMDEN, N.J. — Yes, there is something quite wry about the fact Allen Iverson was immortalized in his crossover pose at…
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The Masters 2024: Rory McIlroy feels he can still win at Augusta National despite swing ‘feeling horrific’ in round two | Golf News
Rory McIlroy still believes he has “half a chance” of winning The Masters and completing the Grand Slam despite a birdie-less five-over 77 leaving him 10 shots of the halfway lead and his swing feeling “horrific” late in his second round. The world No 2 carded three bogeys and a double bogey at a wind-ravaged…
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Wembanyama put up historic numbers in rookie year
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets the crowd after they defeated the New York Knicks in an NBA game at Frost Bank Center on March 29, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP Victor Wembanyama figured he might be getting into trouble. It was a rare moment of celebration for the…
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