Daniel Dubois’ bid to have Oleksandr Usyk defeat overturned rejected by WBA after no low-blow claim | Boxing News

Daniel Dubois’ bid to have his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk changed to a no-contest owing to a debatable low-blow call has been rejected by the WBA. Usyk retained his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles with a ninth-round knockout in August but the result was overshadowed by what happened earlier on when he was dropped to…

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Meggie Ochoa plays through fever, hip pain to claim second gold for Team PH

Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Ju-jitsu – Xiaoshan Linpu Gymnasium JJI, Hangzhou, China – October 5, 2023 Gold medallist Philippines’ Margarita Ochoa poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 48Kg REUTERS/Tingshu Wang HANGZHOU, China–Hands down the most decorated Filipino in her sport, no amount of harm can force Meggie Ochoa to quit. But…

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South Korea’s ‘Avengers’ claim another Asian Games fencing gold

Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Fencing – Hangzhou Dianzi University Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China – September 28, 2023 China’s Shen Chenpeng in action against South Korea’s Kim Junho during the Men’s Sabre Team final REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon HANGZHOU, China–South Korea’s Olympic champion fencers claimed a third consecutive gold for the nation in the Asian Games men’s…

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Super League round-up: Wigan Warriors finish on top as Catalans Dragons and St Helens also claim wins | Rugby League News

Wigan Warriors’ 10-6 victory over the Leigh Leopards saw them keep top spot in the Super League: Catalans Dragons finish second and also now have a home semi-final; St Helens now play the Warrington Wolves in the Eliminators for a chance to play the Dragons Last Updated: 22/09/23 11:06pm Please use Chrome browser for a…

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Tour Championship: Viktor Hovland holds off Xander Schauffele to claim dominant FedExCup victory

Viktor Hovland held off the challenge of Xander Schauffele to win the FedEx Cup Viktor Hovland came through a final-round tussle with Xander Schauffele to secure FedExCup glory and an $18million payday with an impressive victory at the season-ending Tour Championship. Hovland took a six-shot lead into the final round at East Lake and held…

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Liam Smith scoffs at Chris Eubank Jr’s elbow claim: ‘You think I’m that good?’ | ‘You’re that sneaky!’

Liam Smith confronted Chris Eubank Jr when they went head-to-head on The Gloves Are Off. Ahead of their rematch, live on Sky Sports Box Office, Liverpool’s Smith scoffed at Eubank’s claim that an elbow landed within the salvo of punches that dropped and stopped the Brighton man to end their first fight in January. “Do…

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Sweden stops Japan in quarterfinals, stakes claim as Women’s World Cup favorite – rezal404

Sweden’s Amanda Ilestedt, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga) AUCKLAND, New Zealand— Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag…

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US Open: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim maiden major title with one-shot victory

Wyndham Clark claimed a one-shot victory at the US Open Wyndham Clark overcame a late wobble to hold off Rory McIlroy and claim a maiden major title with a one-shot victory at the 123rd US Open. Clark, who only made his PGA Tour breakthrough last month at the Wells Fargo Championship, took a share of…

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French Open: Iga Swiatek defeats Karolina Muchova to claim her third title at Roland Garros

World No 1 Iga Swiatek sealed a hat-trick of French Open titles at Roland Garros and fourth at a Grand Slam after edging past unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova on Saturday. The 22-year-old Pole cemented her status as the best female player in the world, particularly on clay, with her third title in four years at…

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PGA Tour: Emiliano Grillo wins play-off to claim Charles Schwab Challenge as Harry Hall misses out

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the final round at Charles Schwab Challenge Highlights from the final round at Charles Schwab Challenge Emiliano Grillo won his second PGA tour title after he edged out Adam Schenk in a double playoff hole at the Charles Schwab Challenge while English golfer…

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