Tag: Point
Liam Smith: Chris Eubank Jr should be humbled, but he won’t be | ‘I’ve proved a point’
Chris Eubank Jr came into his first fight with Liam Smith armed with a variety of quips designed to goad his opponent. He suggested he didn’t need to be at full capacity to win, he argued that there was nothing exciting about the Liverpudlian. To Smith he exhibited a pride bordering on arrogance. Their contest…
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Challenge Cup: Hull KR beat Wigan in semi-final with Brad Schneider kicking golden point drop goal
Hull KR’s Brad Schneider celebrates kicking the game-winning drop goal (Photos: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com) Brad Schneider kicked Hull KR back to Wembley with a dramatic golden point drop goal to sink 12-man Wigan 11-10 at Headingley and seal a Betfred Challenge Cup final against Leigh. The Australian kicked the winner from 35 meters in Rovers’ first…
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Women’s Ashes huge turning point for England as ‘rattled’ Australia ‘lose their aura’, says Phoebe Graham
England may not have won the Women’s Ashes but they proved that their future is bright and Australia are not invincible, says Phoebe Graham… What a remarkable Women’s Ashes! Record-breaking crowds, nail-biting finishes and, despite England winning four out of the seven games and claiming victory in two white-ball series, Australia retain the Ashes. England…
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Josh Taylor out for redemption against Teofimo Lopez: ‘I’ve got a big point to prove’
Josh Taylor goes into this weekend’s showdown with Teofimo Lopez with a point to prove. The Scot is looking at his WBO super-lightweight title defense against the New Yorker as a chance at redemption after a frustrating showing in his last bout against Jack Catterall. In Glasgow in February of last year, Taylor retained his…
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Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle: Irish Point delivers for retiring Davy Russell at Aintree
Gordon Elliott’s Irish Point was an impressive winner of the Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree for retiring jockey Davy Russell. A 5-1 chance under Davy Russell – winning his second Grade One of the week – the gray ran in mid-division and crept into a more prominent position as the field turned for home.…
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