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“The official timekeeper said exactly that,” he added. “The ringside doctor also confirmed that I showed no signs of confusion or disorientation after the bout. “The commission’s view was that none of those findings changed the outcome.” The scorecards at the time of the fight ending read 95-95, 95-95 and 96-94 to Verhoeven. He said his formal protest, lodged by his team the following morning, was not to take anything away from Usyk, a two-weight undisputed champion, who he called “one of the greatest fighters of this generation”. But he continued: “What stays with me is the feeling that, after…
Serena and Venus Williams have received a wildcard into this year’s Wimbledon women’s doubles draw, but do we really need them back?From a competitive standpoint, perhaps not. Tennis has moved on to a new generation and neither sister is expected to challenge for a major singles title again.But the Williams sisters are not just former champions. They are among the most influential athletes the sport has ever seen. Together, they changed the perception of women’s tennis, inspired generations of players and delivered some of the most memorable moments in the modern era.As a doubles pairing, they were virtually unstoppable. Serena…
As part of enhanced elite player squad (EPS) contracts introduced in 2024, England have the final say on the treatment, conditioning and match availability of their top stars.In the past, that has led to conflict. England and Exeter’s medical staffs publicly disagreed over treatment Feyi-Waboso received for a previous shoulder injury, with one advocating rehabilitation and the other favouring immediate surgery.Phil Dowson, Northampton’s director of rugby, has spoken of his “frustration” over Mitchell’s injury,, external which occurred on an alignment camp, three months after a similar injury playing against Ireland in the Six Nations.However, Borthwick says the process is more…
New details on Tessa Blanchard‘s TNA exit emerge. Earlier this week, news of Tessa Blanchard’s TNA departure broke, with reports indicating that she requested, then received her release from the company. The reason behind Blanchard’s exit was initially unknown, but according to a new report, it was politically motivated. According to PWInsider, Blanchard couldn’t continue her dual work with CMLL and TNA Wrestling due to the latter’s relationship with WWE. In addition to WWE being a partner promotion to TNA, it acquired AAA, a known competitor to CMLL, in 2025, hence the potential conflicts of interest. CMLL is also a…
Sir Andy Murray has issued a bullish bulletin on the fitness and ability of Jack Draper before Wimbledon, revealing that he has been practising on court most days and hailing his tennis as “bloody good”.Draper has plummeted to No 113 in the world due to a series of injuries, having been ranked fourth last year, and has not played since the Barcelona Open in April. But Murray, who has been working with the British player for the last month at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre as an adviser and temporary coach, believes that his body is now on the mend.“Jack…
Leinster captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start Friday’s United Rugby Championship final against the Pretoria Bulls as Tadhg Furlong returns to the line-up. Ireland skipper Doris was a doubt after picking up a knee injury in the semi-final win over the Stormers but he will lead a side showing three changes for the Croke Park decider (19:30 BST).Furlong is named at tight-head prop – the three-time British and Irish Lion’s first start since April – with Connacht-bound Jerry Cahir replacing the injured Andrew Porter at loose-headFit-again Tommy O’Brien returns on the right wing with James Lowe starting…
WWE The Superstars of WWE might have returned to the United States for the June 12 episode of “WWE SmackDown,” but that didn’t stop them from making big strides towards another trip abroad as WWE Night of Champions 2026 in Saudi Arabia edges ever closer. Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair advanced to the semi-finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Rey Fenix successfully defended his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Axiom, and tensions continued to build between Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn ahead of Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE…
Hearts will face Austrian club Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.Meanwhile, Motherwell have been drawn against Havnar Boltfelag of the Faroe Islands, while Hibernian take on the winners of tie between Vllaznia of Albania and Malisheva of Kosovo, in the same stage of the Conference League.Hearts will be playing in the qualifiers of Europe’s top club competition for the first time in 20 years after finishing runners-up in the Scottish Premiership following a final-day defeat by reigning champions Celtic.Sturm Graz also finished second in their domestic league behind LASK.The Austrian club will host the first leg…
Danny Rohl has left Rangers after just eight months in charge to become RB Salzburg’s head coach – with the club saying news of his replacement “will follow in due course”.Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is widely expected to be the German’s successor as Rangers ready themselves to appoint a third boss in 12 months. Rohl, 37, replaced Russell Martin in October and steered Rangers into a three-way title fight, but a post-split collapse yielded a third-place finish behind Celtic and Hearts as the Ibrox club ended the campaign without silverware.Chairman Andrew Cavenagh publicly backed Rohl at the end of…
Andrew Castle has confirmed this year’s Wimbledon will be his last at the commentator’s mic, the former British No 1 leaving the “best gig in sports broadcasting” after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage.The 62-year-old, who will remain in post as the All England Championships get underway on Monday, told the The Times: “It’s been a hell of a journey. I can’t say I have enjoyed every minute because there have been moments of pressure and controversy, but it has been a huge privilege.“To be honest, when I got the job 23 years ago,…