Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: AJ says former UFC champion is not a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes he beat Tyson Fury | Boxing News

Anthony Joshua dismissed suggestions that Francis Ngannou is a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes the former UFC champion was wrongly denied a victory over Tyson Fury. Joshua has won his last three fights, the most recent against Otto Wallin in a dominant five-round win in December, and will face Ngannou in their non-title contest in Friday’s…

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SWPL round-up: Rangers beat Hibs to stay four points clear as Glasgow City and Celtic earn convincing wins | Football News

Hibernian 0-3 Rangers Image: Rio Hardy was on target for Rangers It was an enjoyable afternoon for Rangers as goals from Mia McAulay and Rio Hardy saw them keep a four-point cushion at the top of the ScottishPower Women’s Premier League. With half an hour gone, McAulay opened the scoring in Edinburgh. After receiving the…

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NBA: Warriors beat Wizards, Klay Thompson scores 25

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives while Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, center, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON — Klay Thompson scored 25 points on a forgettable evening for Stephen Curry, Chris Paul demonstrated his value to…

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Salford Red Devils 26-22 Castleford Tigers: Sam Stone scores two tries as Red Devils beat Tigers | Rugby League News

Sam Stone scored two tries as Salford held on to beat Castleford 26-22 and get their Super League season off the mark. The Red Devils raced into an early 12-0 lead through tries from Stone and Amir Bourouh. Castleford rallied before the break with tries from Sam Wood and Jack Broadbent getting them within two…

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Alice Capsey smashes highest score by English player in WPL but then hit for six as Mumbai beat Delhi off last ball | Cricket News

Alice Capsey struck the highest score by an English player in the Women’s Premier League before she was smashed for the match-winning six off the final ball as Mumbai Indians pipped Delhi Capitals by four wickets in the 2024 opener. Capsey, 19, hit nine fours and three sixes in her 75 from 53 balls against…

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Claressa Shields hits back at Savannah Marshall: ‘You can’t beat me in anything!’ | Boxing News

Claressa Shields has a message for Savannah Marshall. The two rivals fought in an excellent undisputed middleweight title fight in 2022, which Shields won by unanimous decision. But Marshall believes the outcome could be different if they fought again, especially if it was in an MMA contest. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…

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Gilas pulls away to beat Hong Kong in Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee in the Philippines’ game against Hong Kong in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –FIBA HONG KONG — Promise delivered. Save for a forgettable first half, the new-look Gilas Pilipinas played splendidly on both ends on Thursday night to whip Hong Kong, 94-64, and take a victory many thought they would easily…

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Johnny Nelson backs Anthony Joshua to beat Francis Ngannou – but warns of high risk in crossover fight | Boxing News

Johnny Nelson expects Anthony Joshua to comfortably beat Francis Ngannou in their crossover showdown but warned of the danger the former world champion faces in taking on the MMA star. Joshua continues his attempt to work his way back into world title contention when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou in Saudi Arabia…

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Bayern Munich keen to beat Liverpool to Xabi Alonso appointment with Thomas Tuchel on thin ice – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Thomas Tuchel is increasingly likely to be removed from his role as Bayern Munich head coach in the summer, with the Bundesliga side keen to jump ahead of Liverpool in the race to tempt Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen. Please use Chrome browser…

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Siakam scores 23 vs former team as Pacers beat Raptors

Indiana Pacers’ Pascal Siakam greets fans as he comes off the court after his team’s victory over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO— Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 12 assists, Pascal Siakam scored 23 against his former team and…

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