Tag: defends
Kieran O’Neill: Jockey fumes at ‘flawed’ drug test after failing two swab tests; BHA defends system | Racing News
Kieran O’Neill has been left furious after being stood down at Southwell following two non-negative swab tests, a decision the jockey has described as “embarrassing”. O’Neill was unable to take his two rides at the Nottinghamshire venue on Tuesday night after failing two sweat/saliva samples. According to BHA rules, should the second sample also return…
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag defends Bruno Fernandes and brands social media criticism ‘pathetic’ | Football News
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of targeting Bruno Fernandes in his side’s FA Cup win at the City Ground and branded criticism of his captain as “pathetic”. The Portugal midfielder overcame a “serious injury” to play his part in United’s 1-0 victory at Forest, setting up Casemiro’s 89th-minute winner from a…
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Gary Neville defends calling Chelsea ‘blue billion-pound bottlejobs’ claiming they played Liverpool’s reserves | Football News
Gary Neville has doubled down on labelling Chelsea as “blue billion-pound bottlejobs”, while Jamie Carragher believes the tag will stick until the club win something big. Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final after Virgil van Dijk headed in the winner after 118 minutes of drama, having earlier seen a goal controversially ruled…
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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka successfully defends her title in Melbourne with victory against Qinwen Zheng | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka sealed a second straight Australian Open title with a masterful performance against first-time Grand Slam finalist Qinwen Zheng in Melbourne on Saturday. The world No 2 did not drop a set in seven matches and defeated China’s Zheng 6-3 6-2 to become the first player since countrywoman Victoria Azarenka 11 years ago to…
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Francis Ngannou in the WBC heavyweight top 10 – Mauricio Sulaiman defends ranking: ‘He dropped Tyson Fury!’ | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou has been installed in the WBC’s top 10 ranking of heavyweight contenders. It was a decision that attracted criticism. A mixed martial artist and former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in a non-title bout in October. That was his first, and so far only, boxing contest. But…
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Las Vegas GP: Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur fumes at ‘unacceptable’ Carlos Sainz damage as Toto Wolff defends F1
F1’s return to Las Vegas was thrown into chaos as the first practice session was cancelled after just eight minutes; second practice set to take place at 10am on Friday; qualifying on Saturday at 8am and the race on Sunday at 6am on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Showcase Last Updated: 17/11/23 8:54am Please use…
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Wayne Rooney defends himself after boos from Birmingham fans, saying changes at St Andrew’s will take time | Football News
Wayne Rooney defended his management after he was booed by Birmingham fans at the end of his second game in charge, insisting changes will take time at St Andrew’s. Frustrated Blues fans made their feelings known after watching their club lose back-to-back games following Rooney’s appointment. He took over in controversial circumstances earlier this month…
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UAAP: Growth vital as Ateneo defends title with ‘new team’
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin gives instructions to his players during a timeout against Japan’s Hakuoh University at the World University Basketball Series in Tokyo, Japan. Photo from Musong Castillo/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin admitted his “new team” needs to grow as quickly as possible in its UAAP title defense which begins Saturday…
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Justin Brownlee defends Chot Reyes, Gilas’ Fiba World Cup campaign
Justin Brownlee during Gilas’ open practice.—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Reduced to a mere spectator during the Fiba World Cup, Justin Brownlee had very few to say about how his brothers-in-arms fared. “Watching the games, you know, I can’t necessarily say it was hard to watch,” Brownlee said of the 1-4 homestand that also saw Gilas miss…
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Louis Greene defends against Sam Gilley on Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez Sky Sports October 21 show | Boxing News
Louis Greene will defend the Commonwealth super-welterweight title against Sam Gilley on October 21, live on Sky Sports. Commonwealth super-welterweight champion Greene makes a third defence of his title against Gilley on the undercard of Joshua Buatsi’s all London light-heavyweight clash with Dan Azeez at the O2 Arena. Greene scored a fifth-round knockout victory to…
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