Tyson Fury was at the centre of a furious outburst as the cruellest night of his cousin Hughie’s career ruined plans for a unification fight with Anthony Joshua. Joshua had just announced himself as the new ruler of the heavyweight division, having toppled Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley to add the WBA belt to his IBF […]
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Stan Sport settles on price, set to make Shute Shield a priority
Stan Sport has settled on a price for its sport package as the launch date for the new home of rugby nears. Sources with knowledge of Stan’s pricing discussions say the streaming company will charge a supplementary fee of about $10 a month for access to its sports package, which includes every Wallabies Test, Super […]
NBA coronavirus updates: Grizzlies’ next three games postponed due to COVID-19 issues
The Memphis Grizzlies' COVID-19 issues got worse Thursday as the NBA postponed their next three games in accordance with the league's health and safety protocols. The Grizzlies won't play at the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, and they won't host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday and Monday. The news comes after Wednesday's game with the Trail Blazers was postponed […]
Alen Babic has shoulder surgery after snapping ligament in KO win but hopes to return in May
Alen Babic has undergone surgery after revealing how a shoulder ligament “snapped” in his win over Tom Little, but the Croatian contender still hopes to return in May. ‘The Savage’ Babic blasted aside Little to bring up his sixth professional victory, all by knockout, despite suffering an agonising injury in the opening minutes of the […]
Novak Djokovic says he has a duty for speaking up for his fellow players
Novak Djokovic insists he was not being “selfish, difficult and ungrateful” in speaking out about quarantine conditions for players ahead of the Australian Open. Djokovic is part of a group of top players enjoying better conditions while quarantining in Adelaide, but the 33-year-old said he had felt obliged to use his “hard-earned” privileges to make […]
Stacey Copeland: Former Commonwealth champion announces retirement
Stacey Copeland has announced her retirement from competitive sport due to ongoing injury problems. Copeland made history in 2018 when she became the first British female boxer to win the Commonwealth title after she defeated Mapule Ngubane in Zimbabwe. She represented her country in both boxing and football, having been called up to the England […]
Tyson Fury on Anthony Joshua fight: ‘I will smash AJ!’
Tyson Fury has delivered an ominous warning that he will beat Anthony Joshua inside three rounds as negotiations for their dream fight intensify. An excitable Fury said on social media: “I just got off the phone with [my trainer] Sugarhill Steward in America. “We are going to smash AJ – one round, two rounds, three […]
Anthony Joshua protege Hosea Stewart on replicating Tyson Fury: ‘My style is all about movement too’
Hosea Stewart wasn’t yet totally convinced that turning his back on the troubles of his teenage years to embrace the discipline of the boxing gym was the right idea. That is until he received a message from Anthony Joshua. Five years later Stewart became an intriguing addition to Joshua’s crop of sparring partners for the […]
Claressa Shields can make history as undisputed champion in two weight divisions on March 5
Claressa Shields is targeting an historic victory over Marie-Eve Dicaire as she attempts to become an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions on March 5. The unbeaten American star, who has already claimed all the world titles at middleweight, is stepping down a division to battle Canadian Dicaire for the WBC, WBA, IBF and […]
Stephen McKenna and Brett McGinty are destined for world title glory, says promoter Mick Hennessy
Stephen McKenna and Brett McGinty will resume their exciting careers in March, with promoter Mick Hennessy vowing to guide the Irish duo to world title glory. The 23-year-old McKenna has stopped all seven of his opponents, while Ricky Hatton’s protege 22-year-old McGinty marked his professional debut with a classy points win in December. Hennessy is […]