Author: Sports News UK
Victoria Crawford’s time with TNA is up, but it brought her back into the ring. Formerly known as Alicia Fox in WWE, Crawford took several years away from the squared circle. She worked with TNA for a year primarily teaming with Tessa Blanchard. On the Wednesday Hang with David Otunga, Crawford spoke to her fellow FCW colleague about her time in TNA. “I went to TNA for a year and I knew a year would go by really quickly and then I felt that weird anxiety again like, ‘Oh my God, what am I gonna do after this again?’” She continued, “I…
Fifa’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked by the governing body, less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino’s aborted plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, BBC Sport has been told. In a statement, a Fifa spokesperson would only confirm that “the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer has ended on 17 August 2026.”Fifa thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future.”Fifa’s staff were informed of the news in an email by its secretary general Mattias…
The future of Cliftonville appears settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.It appeared a deal was close to being completed last year when then Cliftonville chairman Kieran Harding was given permission by members to enter negotiations, but would later put a pause on those talks which led to TIG taking a step back.The door appeared to be shut in January when TIG took their offer off the table, but the issue resurfaced when members voted in a June EGM to authorise the club’s management committee to enter…
Where the 2024 Wafcon saw few upsets, this tournament provided greater competitiveness and several shock results.Tanzania bridged a gap of 65 places in the world rankings to upset South Africa in the group stage and the 2022 champions then needed a 99th-minute equaliser to salvage a point against Ivory Coast.Debutants Malawi were the fairy tale story, upsetting 10-time champions Nigeria with a 3-2 win in their opener before seeing off Ghana and Algeria to reach the final.Their success was built on the attacking prowess of the Chawinga sisters, but the Scorchers will certainly climb from 153rd in the world -…
WWE veteran Kevin Nash defends AJ Styles’ son, Avery Styles, over the recent controversy, saying the Phenomenal One paid his dues for him. Following Avery Styles’ recent match in GCW, WWE’s Nattie praised him in an interview, saying he wants to pay his dues rather than use his father, AJ Styles’ stardom, to get ahead. However, independent wrestler Arik Cannon publicly disputed her comments. Cannon claimed he watched Avery avoid helping set up chairs and tear down the ring. AJ Styles himself responded to Arik Cannon, and several wrestling personalities also came to Avery Styles’ defense. Now, WWE Hall of…
Ipswich Town have completed the signing of midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.The Ivorian, 20, joins on a five-year contract for a reported fee of £17m to reunite with manager Gary O’Neil, who was in charge of the Ligue 1 club last season.”The Premier League is the best league in the world and as soon as I knew the opportunity was there, to play in England under a manager I have already enjoyed working with, I jumped at it,” Ouattara said.”I am still young but have had some good experiences already and I can’t wait to meet the fans…
Matt Hardy has waded into the controversy surrounding AJ Styles’ son, Avery, and the criticism he has faced from indie wrestlers. Hardy began to address the topic on “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast by saying that it was wise for AJ Styles to put Avery in a promotion like GCW, where Avery would be able to learn in a safe manner. He then discussed the controversy, stating that he knows Arik Cannon personally and said that the matter should have been resolved in a better manner. “I have worked with him [Cannon].…
The financial gap between England and the rest of Europe is stark.Premier League clubs have spent £2.14bn this summer, compared with £780m in Serie A, £515m in La Liga, £505m in the Bundesliga and £412m in Ligue 1.That means England’s top flight has already spent more than those four other major European leagues combined.Chelsea are leading the way, having committed £348m so far this summer, comfortably ahead of every other Premier League club. Tottenham are next, on £228m, with Arsenal and Manchester City both on £151m. Chelsea, Tottenham and City have all broken their club transfer record during the window.But…
Last season was one to forget for Leicester as their five-year stay in the WSL ended the same way as their men’s team, who were relegated to League One.The women’s side picked up just two wins from their 22 matches and ended with a -41 goal difference having struggled to score.It sparked concerns about the women’s team’s future with questions being asked as to whether they would continue playing at King Power Stadium and if their budget would be slashed.But the club have acted swiftly, allowing players who wanted to leave to go for valuable fees which have been used…
Kevin Nash knew Hulk Hogan wasn’t really immortal, but he admits part of him still never imagined the day would come when his longtime friend was actually gone. During a conversation with Inside The Ropes, Nash spoke about getting older and losing so many people from his wrestling career. He said Scott Hall’s death will always stick with him because Hall was his best friend, but Hogan’s passing hit him in a completely different way. Nash explained that Hogan had been presented as “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan for so long that he simply never pictured Terry Bollea dying. “They always…