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WBC lightweight title challenger William Zepeda believes his pressure, reach and body attack present different problems than Isaac Cruz William Zepeda believes Lamont Roach Jr. will face a different challenge on August 1 than the one presented by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. The Mexican contender says his pressure, reach and ability to work at range could be key factors in their fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title. “As far as it being a great fight, yes,” said Zepeda to Fight Hub TV. “But I think I have a little more resources than Pitbull. I have more pressure. It’s going to…
Marc Marquez continued his impressive return from injury with victory at Brno as MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi sat out a one-race suspension.Seven-time champion Marquez, 33 claimed a 100th career victory in Hungary last time out and won again while still nursing his recovery from surgeries on his foot and shoulder.The Ducati rider saw off team-mate Francesco Bagnaia with five laps remaining to win, with Ai Ogura passing Bagnaia to take second place late on.Aprilia rider Bezzecchi was banned from racing after an altercation with a marshal on Saturday.The Italian crashed out of the sprint race and was trying to…
Folks, I’m not sure if you’re aware, but Arsenal won the league! We are the champions, and obviously there’s been a lot of stuff made to celebrate that. Obviously there’s the official stuff you can get via arsenal.co, but I’ve put together a non-exhaustive list of unofficial/independent merchandise in one handy place so you can peruse and see what, if anything, tickles your fancy. This is in no particular order, we’re not getting any kind of commission or kick-back for any of this stuff, we just want to make something useful – as well as helping to support the creators.…
Dave Allen has offered a fresh prediction for Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic, this time expressing his belief that the showdown ends in double-quick fashion. The two heavyweights will square off at London’s O2 Arena on August 29, with many expecting Itauma to encounter his toughest professional assignment thus far. While yet to test himself at world level, the 21-year-old has shown signs of genuine world-class potential and looked particularly impressive against Jermaine Franklin, scoring a destructive fifth-round finish in March. Hrgovic, however, is considered significantly more seasoned and accomplished than Franklin, who is known more for his durability than…
In the build-up to this tournament, head coach Steve Clarke deployed a 4-4-2 formation in friendlies against Curacao and Bolivia to great effect.Against admittedly poor opposition, Scotland scored eight goals across the two matches and looked confident before the World Cup.Clarke stuck with the same shape for the tournament opener against Haiti, but Scotland had fewer shots than their opponents and a lower expected goals (xG of 1.05 v 1.21).John McGinn’s winning goal came via a deflection, and starting strikers Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams were on the periphery. Shankland dropped to the bench against Morocco as Clarke bolstered his…
Scotland vs Brazil kicks off at 6:00 PM local time on June 24, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with Scotland sitting third in Group C on three points and Brazil top on four. A Brazil win confirms their place in the knockout rounds; Scotland need a result to keep their last-16 hopes alive heading into the final matchday. The Scotland vs Brazil betting odds reflect a heavy Brazil advantage, with the Selecao priced at -250 (best available) and Scotland a long shot at +700. Brazil hold a four-point lead over Scotland in the standings and have already…
Golden Boy promoter insists any September 12 fight involving Ryan Garcia must be coordinated through the company and broadcast on DAZN Oscar De La Hoya took aim at Zuffa Boxing on Saturday while discussing a potential September 12 fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn. The Golden Boy chairman insisted Garcia remains under contract with the company and said any future fight must be staged live on DAZN. “The problem that I have with Zuffa is everything they touch, whenever they get involved, it’s a big f***in’ problem all the time,” De La Hoya said during Golden Boy’s DAZN broadcast…
Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Bristol County Ground on Sunday.TOSS NEWSWest Indies won the toss and chose to bowl against Sri Lanka.PLAYING XIsWest Indies: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Ashmini MunisarSri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, Vishmi Gunarathne, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Kawya Kavindi, Nimasha Meepage, Mithali AyodhyaLIVE STREAMING INFOThe Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be…
Neil Gourley is a man on a mission. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow looms large this summer and the 31-year-old Scot is determined to cast off months of injury frustration with a starrring role.”I will be there if I have to crawl round the four laps of the track,” he told BBC Scotland.Gourley, who has world and European indoor 1500m silver medals to his name, has already been selected for the mile event in his home city after an “injury-plagued winter that was dominated by two different injuries”.”I am doing a lot better now than I was a few months…
Leeds United have now received a major boost ahead of their opening offer to sign a Bundesliga star for Daniel Farke this summer. The Whites are yet to commence their transfer business, but that hasn’t stopped the rumours from coming thick and fast. They’ve reportedly got their sights set on both Julian Brandt and Harry Wilson in just two examples of the business they could yet complete. Brandt would be a particular statement. The former Borussia Dortmund man is a free agent after leaving the German club at the end of the season, and could now be on his way…