الوسم: defence
Martin Bakole ready to face Daniel Dubois in heavyweight champion’s defence of IBF title, says promoter Ben Shalom | Boxing News
Martin Bakole is ready to step in as heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois’ next opponent, according to the title hopeful’s promoter Ben Shalom. Dubois is expected to return to the ring in February after scoring a brutal knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in September to retain ownership of the IBF heavyweight belt. An opponent has…
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Mexico City GP: Lewis Hamilton critical of ‘grey areas’ in F1 rulebook and Max Verstappen’s defence of position | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton believes “grey areas” in F1’s rules mean Max Verstappen has “got away with it for so long” when defending position on the track, as drivers prepare to meet on Friday to discuss the Dutchman’s United States GP incident with Lando Norris. Thursday’s media day ahead of this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix was…
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Women’s T20 World Cup: Beth Mooney guides Australia to victory over Sri Lanka in their title defence | Cricket News
Australia began their T20 World Cup title defence with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in Sharjah. Medium pacer Megan Schutt (3-12) picked up a three-wicket haul in four overs, while left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux (2-20) claimed two, as Sri Lanka was restricted to 93-7 in 20 overs. In reply, Beth Mooney (43no)…
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Joe El-Abd joins England men’s team as defence coach from Autumn Nations Series | Rugby Union News
England Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. After a playing career which saw him represent Bath Rugby, Bristol, and Toulon, El-Abd moved to Pro D2 outfit Oyonnax in 2012 initially as a player-coach before transitioning into full-time coaching two years…
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US Open: Coco Gauff’s title defence comes to an end against Emma Navarro in New York | Tennis News
Coco Gauff saw the defence of her US Open crown come to an end on Sunday as she suffered a shock defeat to 13th seed Emma Navarro 3-6 6-4 3-6. The 2023 champion struggled hugely with her serve and forehand, hitting some 19 double faults, and had to show battling qualities to force a third-set…
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William Saliba is a totem of calm in Arsenal’s defence but Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori can ease reliance | Football News
William Saliba was the width of the centre circle away from Jacob Ramsey when the midfielder was sent through on goal late on at Villa Park. Somehow, though, he made up the ground, reeling him in in front of an expectant Holte End to brilliantly block his shot. The fist-pumping Arsenal celebrations that followed typified…
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Dominant Man City start title defence with win at Chelsea
Highlights from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City.
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Pep Guardiola’s defining year? Man City preparing for title defence and planning transfers despite looming court case | Football News
Manchester City head into the new season aiming to continue their Premier League dominance with a fifth consecutive title in what may prove to be a defining year for Pep Guardiola. The City manager’s future at the club is undecided as he enters the final year of his contract and there is uncertainty off the…
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World Matchplay Darts: Nathan Aspinall title defence comes to an end as Gerwyn Price also crashes out | Darts News
Nathan Aspinall’s World Matchplay title defence came to an end as he lost 11-8 to James Wade and Gerwyn Price was also knocked out on Tuesday. Aspinall was playing with an elbow injury which he’s been suffering from since the latter stages of the Premier League Darts in May and he will now have treatment…
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T20 World Cup: England left with no room for error in title defence after Barbados blemishes against Australia | Cricket News
England are in a precarious position at the T20 World Cup after a washout against Scotland in Barbados was followed by a defeat to a clinical Australia at the same venue. Here are the talking points from Saturday’s loss in Bridgetown, including team selection, errors in the powerplay, and just how much strife the defending…
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