Tag: defends
‘Boots’ Ennis defends IBF title, beating Ukraine’s Chukhadzhian
Jaron “Boots” Ennis looks on after defending his title following the IBF World Welterweight title bout against Karen Chukhadzhian Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. Jaron Ennis retains his IBF World Welterweight title with a unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — Jaron Ennis’ latest 147-pound title defense could be his last one in the…
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England boss Sarina Wiegman defends team selection for Germany defeat: ‘I’m not going to make changes for the sake of it’ | Football News
England boss Sarina Wiegman said she would not “make changes just for the sake of it” as she defended her team selection after the Lionesses were beaten by Germany at Wembley. England collapsed defensively to concede three times inside the opening 30 minutes and could not fully recover despite launching a valiant comeback in an…
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Emanuel Navarrete faces Oscar Valdez while Rafael Espinoza defends his crown against Robeisy Ramirez | Boxing News
Three-division world champion Emanuel Navarrete defends his WBO junior lightweight world title against Oscar Valdez in an all-Mexican main event on Saturday December 7 in Phoenix, Arizona – live on Sky Sports. Also on the bill, WBO featherweight world champion Rafael Espinoza puts his crown on the line against Cuban star Robeisy Ramirez, the man…
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Oscar Piastri defends McLaren over rear-wing flex
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action during a F1 Grand Prix practice in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) SINGAPORE — Oscar Piastri says he’s happy with the apparent flexible rear wing on his race-winning car but it’s not a “magic bullet” making McLaren the team to beat in…
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Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun at Olympics
Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin) PARIS — The breaking community wants the world to give b-girl Raygun a break as the Paris Olympics…
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France defends men’s volleyball Olympic gold medal, beats Poland
Poland’s Aleksander Sliwka (11) walks of the court after losing a gold medal men’s volleyball match against France at the Paris Olympics 2024, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) PARIS — France defended its Olympic gold medal in men’s volleyball on Saturday, and oh how special to do so right at…
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Tim Cone defends Japeth Aguilar, begged him to join Gilas in OQT
Gilas Pilipinas veteran Japeth Aguilar in action during the Fiba OQT in Riga, Latvia. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone went to the aid of Japeth Aguilar after their run in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia. After the Philippines’ 71-60 loss to Brazil in Riga that ended the country’s…
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Phil Foden: Gareth Southgate defends England midfielder as he sticks with England line-up for Denmark clash | Football News
Gareth Southgate knows people want to see the “sexy” side of Phil Foden but believes England would not have beaten Serbia without his work off the ball. The Euro 2020 runners-up began their quest for continental glory in Germany with a hard-fought 1-0 win courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s early header on Sunday evening. England started…
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Emma Hayes says ‘male aggression’ should not be tolerated as Jonas Eidevall defends himself after Conti Cup final altercation | Football News
After a confrontation following the Conti Cup final, Emma Hayes claimed Jonas Eidevall showed “male aggression” with the Arsenal manager forced to defend himself. The pair clashed at the end of the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Chelsea at Molineux – retaining their competition title in the process – with Hayes pushing Eidevall during a heated…
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Max Verstappen defends his father after Horner criticism
FILE–Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and his father Jos Verstappen. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFP JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Three-time defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen defended his father amid turmoil at Red Bull and addressed speculation Wednesday that he could switch to Mercedes next season when Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari. Jos…
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