Miami Open: Katie Boulter through to third round as Dan Evans fights back to defeat Lorenzo Sonego | Tennis News

British No 1 Katie Boulter made it through to the third round of the Miami Open after her teenage opponent Brenda Fruhvirtova retired with illness. Boulter came into the match as a seed, having reached a career-high No 27 earlier this month, and she progressed after her 16-year-old opponent Fruhvirtova retired from their match in…

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Miami Open: Katie Boulter, Dan Evans, Elena Rybakina and Caroline Wozniacki in action on Thursday | Tennis News

Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami Open, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule, with the tournament live on Sky Sports… British No 1 Katie Boulter – who won the San Diego Open earlier this month – faces 16-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova in the second round on Court 2 on Thursday (play…

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Cheltenham Festival tips: Langer Dan backed for Coral Cup glory on day two and a Grand Annual pick | Racing News

At The Races tipster Hugh Taylor has a pair of selections on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, coming in the Coral Cup and Grand Annual. Libberty Hunter (Grand Annual – 4.50pm) LIBBERTY HUNTER‘s jumping is understandably a work in progress, but he has looked a novice chaser on the up and with the…

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Newcastle place sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Man Utd interest | Football News

Newcastle have placed sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave after an approach from Manchester United. The 52-year-old told the Tyneside club he wanted to leave on Sunday. The Newcastle chief is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s list to front up his new football operation at Old Trafford after completing his deal for a 25…

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says club ‘very aligned’ after approach for Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth | Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he can “feel the ambition” as the club hope to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth – but admits he is not being consulted over changes off the pitch. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake of the Old Trafford giants and take…

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Joshua Buatsi beats Dan Azeez in ferocious 12-round contest at Wembley Arena | Boxing News

Joshua Buatsi overcame a determined Dan Azeez as the two Londoners waged a 12-round war at Wembley Arena. Buatsi dropped Azeez twice in the 11th round, but Azeez blamed the slippery canvas for losing his footing. A short right from Buatsi landed and Azeez’s right foot slipped out from under him. He hit the deck…

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Dan Azeez faces off with Joshua Buatsi ahead of light-heavyweight collision: ‘I want to prove myself’ | Boxing News

Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi have faced off ahead of their light-heavyweight collision this Saturday at the OVO Arena Wembley, live on Sky Sports. Azeez has risen through British boxing’s small-hall circuit to win national and continental championships. But now he will take on an old friend and former sparring partner in Buatsi to win…

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Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez is a ‘very important’ fight for the division, says WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman | Boxing News

Joshua Buatsi versus Dan Azeez will establish the leading contender in the light-heavyweight division. Two rival champions, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, currently hold all the major 175lb titles between them. Beterbiev and Bivol are widely expected to fight in an undisputed championship bout later this year. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…

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Joshua Buatsi knows it’s ‘imperative’ to beat Dan Azeez to target Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol winner | Boxing News

Joshua Buatsi knows it is “imperative” to beat Dan Azeez on February 3 to stay on course for a world title shot, as he eyes the winner of the mooted Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undisputed championship clash. Buatsi is facing Azeez, a friend and sparring partner turned rival, in a rearranged all-British fight at…

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Adam Azim will defend European title against Enock Poulsen on Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez February 3 Sky Sports bill | Boxing News

Adam Azim will make the first defence of his European super-lightweight title against undefeated former champion Enock Poulsen on February 3, live on Sky Sports. Azim and Poulsen’s European championship clash at Wembley Arena will provide star support for the hugely anticipated Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez bout. Unbeaten No 1 and No 2 world-ranked…

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