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Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health, and is a board member for the Ringside Charitable Trust and the Ring of Brotherhood. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, a BWAA award winner, and is the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing”…
Last year, American world number five Jessica Pegula said she felt like she was “hitting her head against the wall” over the subject, while two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur questioned whether the people making the decision “have daughters”.Since 2023, questions have been raised about whether the French Open should do more to showcase the women’s game.The lack of action prompted recently appointed WTA chief executive Valerie Camillo to seek answers from French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo – a former women’s world number one – when they met at Roland Garros this week.In what the WTA describes as an open…
GAME 1 Joe Hayes and Owen Smith added 71 for the first wicket in 42 balls with Hayes facing only 12 of them. Smith had completed a half century in 29 balls but was caught at extra cover next ball to give former YCCC player Josh Hen-Boisen a wicket. Harry Duke made 19 from 16 before being caught at short third man and Hayes also completed a half century from 43 balls before being caught at long off for 57. Yorkshire totalled 162-5 but in the last 10 overs hit only 3 fours and a six. The University were reduced…
Wilkinson was appointed Wales boss in February 2024, following Gemma Grainger’s surprise resignation.The former Canada international enjoyed instant success, guiding the land of her mother to Euro 2025, the first women’s major tournament in the nation’s history.Wales are now in contention for a Women’s World Cup debut, though there is much work to do with up to three play-off rounds to come after the group stage concludes next month.Former Wales captain and coach Kath Morgan suggested after Wilkinson’s new deal was agreed that her reign would “be judged on qualification”.Wilkinson, however, sees things differently.She acknowledges that reaching at least one…
Football season is approaching as SEC Media Days are already on the horizon. With plenty of change coming to the sport, and the SEC looking to stay at the forefront, it appears a major scheduling change will be coming next season for the conference.So long “cupcake weekend” and hello SEC conference games in one of the final weeks. This comes directly from SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on the change that is coming.With most SEC schools participating in Rivalry Week, many have used that second-to-last game as a chance to get one more fluff win in before heading off to face…
Jeremy Sochan played for both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks this season and is expected to get a championship ring no matter who wins the 2026 NBA Finals. New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan is already set to receive a 2026 NBA championship ring before the Finals even begin. Jeremy Sochan MIN: 10.02 PTS: 3.67 (55.81%) REB: 2.29 AS: 0.84 ST: 0.37 BL: 0.16 TO: 0.45 GM: 49 Regardless of whether the Knicks or the San Antonio Spurs win the series, Sochan is expected to receive the reward. Typically, NBA championship rings are awarded not only to…
The University of Brighton stepped in at short notice to ensure Burgess Hill Cricket Club’s weekend fixture on Saturday could still go ahead after around 15 caravans and motorhomes arrived at Clayton Recreation Ground, near Hassocks. The green space is located between Underhill Lane and the B2112 New Road. Caravans parked on Clayton Cricket Club, home of Burgess Hill Cricket Club. Pictured on Sunday, May 31 (Image: Freelancer) The club appealed for help in a social media post on Thursday May 28, a day after reports emerged of the vehicle’s presence. The post said: “Our 2nd ground Clayton looks to…
Honda Racing’s Dean Harrison has dominated qualifying for the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races, immediately throwing down the gauntlet to his rivals in first qualifying and incrementally improving his lap times throughout the week.The Yorkshire rider posted a lap speed of 133.925mph on his Honda Fireblade Superbike to record the fastest-ever circuit of the Mountain Course in an opening qualifying session, having gone just marginally slower on his first standing start lap.The 37-year-old bettered that on Friday with 134.877mph in cooler and windy conditions, firmly establishing him as a firm pre-race favourite for the Superbike and Senior races.Peter Hickman was…
Let’s talk drama.Transfer portal drama, specifically. The kind inspired by last week’s Texas Tech-Florida softball series, which comfortably could have aired on Bravo. For those who missed out on the fun, former Florida second baseman and current Texas Tech star Mia Williams — the daughter of former Gators point guard “White Chocolate” Jason Williams — was hit by five pitches over the course of the series by her former team. Florida’s coach was ejected during the fiery Super Regional. The Gators’ players declined a handshake line after the Red Raiders clinched the series and a Women’s College World Series berth behind two Mia…
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs secured a thrilling 111-103 win in Oklahoma City to dethrone the defending champions and secure a place in the NBA Finals.Conference Finals MVP Wembanyama scored 22 points and Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of 3-pointers as the youthful Spurs defied heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road. Stephon Castle scored 16 points and De’Aaron Fox had 15. Dylan Harper added 12 as Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell each finished with 11 for the Spurs, who are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.They…