Author: Sports News UK
Another factor is having a hitting partner – a role almost exclusively filled by men.While the biggest stars often travel with both a coach and a hitting partner, many players on tour cannot afford to bring both to every event. As a result, they opt for a coach they believe can fill both roles.Given that women compete against other women, why is a male hitting partner considered essential? Perhaps it’s not just the extra power and top spin on their shots, but the confidence they exude.”Sometimes we laugh that you can have male hitting partners and their ego is so…
As Lewis Crocker realised a lifetime dream by winning the IBF welterweight title at Windsor Park in his native Belfast last September, predictably, the questions as to what is next quickly followed.Marquee names such as Conor Benn and Devin Haney were rumoured for a lucrative first defence, while a domestic rematch with Conah Walker was also touted, but instead of home comforts, the 29-year-old finds himself in Brisbane, Australia to face mandatory contender and local favourite Liam Paro on Wednesday.With Paddy Donovan – whom Crocker had edged in their rematch to claim the title last year to improve to 22…
There are many unsung stars in the world of pro wrestling who dedicated their lives to the industry but never rose to the main event scene, enjoyed world title reigns in major promotions like WWE or WCW, or were honored post-career. During an interview on “What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes,” Diamond Dallas Page identified one Attitude Era talent as one of these unsung stars. “[Marc] Mero is one of the sweetest human beings on the planet,” he recalled, pointing out how in his post-retirement career, Mero has become a hailed motivational speaker who spends most of his time…
A future that, he says, has always intrigued him – perhaps not dissimilar to David Beckham. Like Bale, the English icon was his nation’s footballing figurehead and could have had his pick of post playing jobs, before ending up a co-owner of MLS franchise Inter Miami as part of various business interests.Was that route an influence?”I think so, a lot of American athletes do that type of thing and I would read about it and listen to interviews about what they’ve done,” says Bale, whose old Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric has become a minority investor in Swansea City.”A lot…
Nattie just added another Guinness World Record to her name, and she made sure Jaida Parker caught a stray in the process. Nattie took to Twitter and revealed that she received a new Guinness World Record for the most submission wins by any man or woman in WWE history. Naturally, she credited the Sharpshooter for helping her tap out some of the best WWE has ever had. “A new Guinness World Record from @GWR today: most submission wins of any man or woman in WWE history. The Sharpshooter has beaten the best of the best… and also @Jaida_Parkerwwe.” Then Nattie…
“Gloucester-Hartpury has been such an important part of my rugby journey and a true Holm for the last seven years,” said Jones, who has won 57 caps at hooker. “I’ve experienced some of my highest highs and lowest lows here, and there’s no other group I would have wanted by my side through it all.”Together, we’ve shared incredible moments, winning titles, creating lifelong memories, and building friendships that will last forever. It has been a privilege to run out and share a pitch with so many amazing people over the years.”While this marks the end of an era, I will…
Former world champion Kyren Wilson had his house burgled while playing in a snooker event in Leicester with thieves taking cash he was due to donate to charity.Wilson, 34, has pulled out of the Championship League Snooker event as a result having won his opening match 3-0.Among the items stolen from Wilson’s home were three watches, jewellery and £2,000 in cash for a children’s cancer charity.Wilson said:, external “The offenders were captured on CCTV and stole several items of significant sentimental and financial value.”They also stole £2,000 in cash that had been set aside as a donation to the BeMoreFab…
Darci Khan, known to WWE EVOLVE fans as Masyn Holiday, left WWE recently. The reports did say she left on her own, and she has now followed that up with a video confirming why she left. Transcripts from Fightful. “Hi everybody. My name is Darci Khan, formerly known as the Masyn Holiday and I have left the WWE. I left the WWE y’all. I did. I was very, very, very, very, very, extremely unhappy at that job. My depression and anxiety at an all-time high. I lost myself — like I would look at myself in the mirror and didn’t…
City players who are not involved in World Cup action are expected to return for pre-season in mid-July.But without Maresca being in place, any player potentially considering their future at the club has remained in limbo as they are yet to meet the new boss for talks.Transfer business has continued in the background though and City have already had two bids rejected for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. They are expected to make another offer.The chase for the England international will seemingly be done with Maresca’s blessing as the club look to replace departing captain Bernardo Silva.City Xtra, external website’s…
An amusing question at the beginning of this new, hopeful chapter in Jack Draper’s career was tendered to the 24-year-old without hesitation before his return to competition in Eastbourne this week. In the heat of a dispiriting, stressful battle on court, when things are going badly and he might need to discharge some of his tension, would he ever allow himself to scream at Andy Murray?The prospect of hollering expletives at his idol, friend and new coach drew laughter from Draper. Then he shook his head: “I don’t think so,” Draper said. “Maybe a few times I’ve said something to…