• November 21, 2024

Teofimo Lopez to defend WBO super-lightweight title against Steve Claggett in Miami on Saturday June 29 on Sky Sports | Boxing News

Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO super-lightweight title against Steve Claggett in Miami on June 29, live on Sky Sports. Lopez ripped the WBO belt from Scotland’s Josh Taylor with a masterful points win last June and has made one successful defence, a unanimous decision victory over Jamaine Ortiz in February. Canadian challenger Claggett has…

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NBA: Steve Clifford ends tenure as Hornets’ winningest coach

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) CLEVELAND — Steve Clifford ended his Charlotte coaching tenure on Sunday as the winningest coach in NBA franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with…

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Ben White rejected England after remark from Steve Holland about interest in football – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH The rift that led to Ben White’s self-imposed England exile began with a barbed comment from Gareth Southgate’s assistant Steve Holland in front of team-mates at the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. The International Cricket Council has been urged to take control of…

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Alen Babic vs Steve Robinson and Callum Simpson added to Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke March 31 bill live on Sky Sports | Boxing News

Rising super-middleweight star Callum Simpson and Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic are set for action on the undercard of the ‘Bad Blood’ showdown between unbeaten heavyweight rivals Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke. Clarke challenges Wardley for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight championships on March 31 at The O2 arena in London, live on Sky Sports. Babic,…

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Steve Borthwick: England a side that stays in the fight | ‘I didn’t hear Twickenham crowd discontent’ | Rugby Union News

Steve Borthwick praised his England side as one that “stays in the fight and finds a way”, adding he did not hear any discontent from the Twickenham crowd as to their performance. England turned a nine-point deficit around to edge past Wales 16-14 in the Six Nations via a George Ford penalty with eight minutes…

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Six Nations 2024: Jamie George appointed England captain as Steve Borthwick calls up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso | Rugby Union News

Jamie George has been confirmed as England captain for the Six Nations following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby, while Wales-born wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has earned a maiden call-up. Hooker George, 33, will guide England through a campaign that begins away to Italy on February 3 and concludes against France in Lyon…

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PDC Tour Cards: Steve Lennon and Martijn Dragt become first players to win tour places at Qualifying Schools | Darts News

Ireland’s Steve Lennon and the Netherlands’ Martijn Dragt became the first players to win PDC Tour Cards at the 2024 Qualifying Schools in Milton Keynes on Thursday. Former World Cup of Darts runner-up Lennon narrowly lost his Tour Card following the 2023/24 World Darts Championship but won it back with a 101.42 average in a…

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Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test opener for West Indies series and confirmed as ODI captain | Cricket News

Steve Smith will take over from David Warner and open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja for Australia’s Test team when they take on West Indies later this month. Smith and all-rounder Cameron Green were among the frontrunners for the vacant opener spot following Warner’s retirement. The two-Test series between Australia and West Indies begins at…

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Birmingham City to swoop for Steve Cooper if Wayne Rooney’s dismal form as manager continues – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE SUN Birmingham City are planning an audacious swoop for Steve Cooper – if Wayne Rooney’s dismal form as manager continues. Manchester City have given Newcastle the green light to sign Kalvin Phillips on a loan transfer in the new year, a report claims. Roy Hodgson…

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Nuno Espirito Santo appointed as new Nottingham Forest head coach to replace Steve Cooper | Football News

Nuno Espirito Santo is hoping to build on Steve Cooper’s “huge” legacy after succeeding him as Nottingham Forest head coach. Cooper was sacked on Tuesday with Forest five points above the relegation zone after picking up just one win in 13 matches, but he leaves a fan favourite after restoring the club to the Premier…

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