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Chris Billam-Smith: Calling me the ‘Gentleman’ is ironic – I’m vicious when I step through the ropes | Boxing News
When Chris Billam-Smith declined to shake Mateusz Masternak’s hand after their weigh-in, it was a hint of his mindset going into this fight. He might be known as “The Gentleman” but for tonight’s WBO cruiserweight world title fight against Masternak he has bad intentions. Billam-Smith wants to accomplish something no one expects. Something that world…
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Devin Haney becomes two-weight world champion after unanimous decision against Regis Prograis | Boxing News
Devin Haney remained undefeated as he beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision to become two-weight world champion in San Francisco. Haney is now the WBC super lightweight world champion, having previously been undisputed lightweight champion, and took a dominant points win with all three judges scoring the bout 120-107 to the 25-year-old. Prograis suffered his…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: British and Irish contenders head for Hong Kong International action | Racing News
It’s excellent action at Sha Tin on Saturday with Hong Kong International Races featuring a whole host of British and Irish contenders, live on Sky Sports Racing. 6:10 Sha TIn – Warm Heart takes on home rivals Warm Heart is the big hope for Aidan O’Brien in the Longines Hong Kong Vase (6:10) who will…
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England slip to first ODI series defeat to West Indies since 2007 after loss in Barbados decider | Cricket News
England suffered a first one-day international series defeat to West Indies in 16 years as Romario Shepherd powered the hosts to a four-wicket victory on DLS in a gripping, rain-affected Barbados decider. England had appeared favourites when West Indies slumped from 78-1 to 135-6 in a revised chase of 188 from 34 overs as off-spinner…
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss accepts Premier League title expectation ahead of trip to Luton | Football News
Pep Guardiola thinks his side are the victims of their own success and says he accepts that some will view Manchester City not winning the Premier League this season as a failure. Last season’s treble winners have gone four games without a Premier League win for the first time since 2017 after successive draws against…
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Manchester United put Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips top of January shopping list – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… THE SUN ON SUNDAY Manchester United have made the stunning decision to place Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips at the top of their January shopping list. Real Madrid have opened talks with cash-strapped Reading over a deal to sign teenage forward Caylan Vickers for their Castilla…
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Richard Riakporhe ‘can’t wait’ to fight Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak winner | Boxing News
Power-punching cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe is primed to challenge the winner of Sunday’s world title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Mateusz Masternak. After beating Lawrence Okolie to win the championship, Billam-Smith puts the WBO cruiserweight belt on the line against Masternak, live on Sky Sports Arena from 6pm on Sunday. Riakporhe is the No 1 ranked…
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Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel set up Alfred Dunhill Championship final round showdown | Golf News
Charl Schwartzel: “We’ve been friends for a long time and we’ve played this game for a long time. I don’t think we’ll treat it any other way than just trying our best and let the outcome be what it will.”; Louis Oosthuizen: “It’s the one event that I’ve really wanted on my CV.” Last Updated:…
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Chris Billam-Smith weighs in for Mateusz Masternak world championship defence – watch a live stream | Boxing News
Watch the live stream of the weigh-in as Chris Billam-Smith, Mateusz Masternak and the undercard fighters hit the scales; Billam-Smith defends the WBO world championship against dangerous challenger Masternak, with Ben Whittaker, Lauren Price and more on Sunday’s Sky Sports card
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New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel takes six wickets to set up Test win over Bangladesh and square series | Cricket News
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel tore through the Bangladesh batting with a six-wicket haul to set up a series-levelling victory for his side in the second Test at Mirpur. Patel took 6-57, with fellow left-armer Mitchell Santner picking up 3-51 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 144 in their second innings. Bangladesh vs New Zealand…
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