Tag: defence
Amanda Serrano says she needs to ‘prove women can fight 12 rounds’ ahead of historic title defence | Boxing News
For the first time since 2007, two female fighters will meet in the ring for a 12-round title fight. Undisputed featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will defend her three world titles against mandatory WBO challenger Danila Ramos on October 27 in Orlando, Florida. The two will fight 12 three-minute rounds instead of the official 10 two-minute…
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World Grand Prix Darts: Michael van Gerwen to open defence of his title against Josh Rock | Darts News
Michael van Gerwen bids to retain his title in the East Midlands but he faces a tricky opening test against rising star Josh Rock | We’re back for the double in, double out World Grand Prix Darts at the Morningside Arena in Leicester from 2-8 October – live on Sky Sports By Raz Mirza Last…
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Gareth Southgate says treatment of Harry Maguire ‘a joke’ in passionate defence of England defender | Football News
Gareth Southgate leapt to the defence of Harry Maguire after his every pass was sarcastically mocked against Scotland with the England manager calling it a “joke” and added his treatment was “ridiculous”. Maguire, who started on the bench for England in their 3-1 win over Scotland, was brought on at half-time owing to an injury…
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US Open: Top seed Iga Swiatek kicks off her title defence with stunning win over Rebecca Peterson
Top seed Iga Swiatek kicked off her US Open title defence with a demolition job over Rebecca Peterson, while eighth seed Maria Sakkari made an early exit. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion dropped just eight points as she took the first set to love against Sweden’s Peterson. Peterson did get on the board early…
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Australia 1-3 England player ratings: Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp break Australian hearts as Alex Greenwood shines in defence
England’s completed a 3-1 victory over Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final. We dissect the performances of each starting XI player and substitute. Mary Earps – 8 Put up a brave display and would have had a higher rating were it not for Sam Kerr’s otherworldly equaliser to make it 1-1. She carried on…
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Jofra Archer ‘on course’ for England’s October ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup defence, says Sussex coach Paul Farbrace
Jofra Archer is “on course” to be fit for England’s 50-over World Cup defence in October, according to Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace. The 28-year-old fast bowler burst onto the scene to star as England triumphed on home soil four years ago, before playing a key role in the Ashes series that summer. But injuries…
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