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British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse
British equestrian rider Georgie Campbell has died after falling from a horse at the Bicton International Trials in Devon. Campbell, who was competing on the final day of the event, was immediately attended to by medical staff but could not be saved, said British Eventing. The governing body said in a statement: “It is with…
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Josh Kerr smashes 39-year-old British mile record as Olympic rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen beaten | Athletics News
Josh Kerr issues statement of intent ahead of Paris 2024 as Steve Cram’s 39-year-old national record and Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen were beaten in Eugene Last Updated: 26/05/24 9:23am Josh Kerr triumphed in Eugene, Oregon, with a world-leading run of three minutes 45.34 seconds Josh Kerr smashed Steve Cram’s 39-year-old national record to claim…
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Georgia Hall says she’s a massive fan of links golf and is ready for when British Open returns to St Andrews | Golf News
Former AIG Women’s Open champion Georgia Hall says the British Open returning to St Andrews will be a “great links test” and has made it a “priority” ahead of a busy summer of women’s golf. Hall, who made her major breakthrough at Royal Lytham six years ago, is excited with the challenge at this year’s…
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British boxer Sherif Lawal dies after making his pro debut
British boxer Sherif Lawal.–Photo from Wild Card Boxing Club Instagram LONDON — A British boxer has died after he lost on his professional debut in London. Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head from Malam Varela in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight on Sunday at Harrow Leisure…
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British GT Silverstone 500 live on Sky Sports F1: Sky Tempesta Racing aim for glory in new Ferrari | Motorsport News
Sky Tempesta Racing will race on home soil for the first time in 2024 in their new Ferrari car in British GT’s Silverstone 500, live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend. The team are returning to British GT’s showpiece event at the home of British motorsport and will race their all-new Ferrari 296 GT3. This…
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Emma Raducanu: British star continues stunning form on clay with emphatic win against Angelique Kerber | Tennis News
British star Emma Raducanu continued her stunning form on clay as she sealed an emphatic win against Angelique Kerber at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart on Wednesday. Raducanu, ranked 303rd in the world as she continues her comeback from double wrist surgery, has struggled with form and injuries since her fairytale US Open…
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Chevron Championsip: Charley Hull, Lottie Woad and Leona Maguire among British and Irish hopes | Golf News
Fresh off the back of Scottie Scheffler’s win at Augusta National last week, we’re now all set for the first women’s major of the year with the Chevron Championship in Texas this week. World No 1 Nelly Korda is chasing fifth-straight win to continue her remarkable 2024, while defending champion Lilia Vu is hoping to…
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Joshua Buatsi calls on Anthony Yarde to ‘make it happen’ as fight deadline for British battle looms | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi has called on Anthony Yarde to finally accept a long-awaited British battle. Speaking from his US training base, Buatsi issued a message directly for his light-heavyweight rival. “What’s going on? We’ve got a venue. A stadium. We’ve got a date. What’s the delay? What’s happening? I’m out here working. Let’s go, June 15,…
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Respected British tennis coach Alan Jones dies aged 75: Billie Jean King and Laura Robson pay tribute | Tennis News
Billie Jean King and Laura Robson have been among those to pay tribute after Alan Jones, one of the most respected coaches in British tennis, passed away at the age of 75 following a short illness. Jones coached for over half a century with players he worked with including Robson, Anne Keothavong, Elena Baltacha, Jo…
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Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke draw in epic British heavyweight championship fight | Boxing News
Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke drew in an epic heavyweight contest that proved too close to call. After 12 breath-taking rounds on one card Wardley won 114-113, on another Clarke had it 115-112 and on the third they were level 113-113. Clarke had to rise from a knockdown in the fifth round and had a…
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