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Final One Standing returns as we preview some of the standout fixtures across the Scottish Premiership. With the season still in its infancy, however, underlying performance data should be treated with caution. Sample sizes remain small, so while the numbers can offer valuable insight, they can also mislead. Tread carefully as we attempt to uncover this weekend’s winners. Dundee FC vs Aberdeen The Dark Blues could hardly have wished for a more difficult start to the new Premiership season. They were comfortably second best at Celtic Park on the opening weekend, finishing with the league’s worst expected goals difference (-2.08)…
Much of the discussion focused on another fight with Canelo. Others floated a clash with Jaron “Boots” Ennis, although neither matchup has entered formal negotiations. Canelo recently said he remains interested in facing Crawford again if the financial package is large enough. When a purse in the neighborhood of $100 million was mentioned during a television interview, Alvarez indicated negotiations would have to begin above that figure. Those comments were already generating discussion before Crawford’s latest gym session appeared online. Together, they have reignited questions about whether one more blockbuster fight is possible. Fans filled comment sections with reactions ranging…
Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan and Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Kaua Elias.Liverpool have no intention of pursuing a summer transfer move for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, despite their recent injury woes. (Mirror), externalJuventus are looking to secure Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, on a loan deal without an obligation to buy from Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), externalArsenal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch 20-year-old striker Kaua Elias score a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly for…
Chelsea fans are already thinking about what their team will be on opening day, and Jody Morris has weighed in. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Chelsea’s friendly games so far have seen a real mix of youngsters, new signings and senior players. The results haven’t been great, but that’s really not the point. Most fans agree that no conclusions can really be drawn until the Real Sociedad game at home the week before…
Deontay Wilder is expected to be the opponent for Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘Last Dance’ in either December or early 2027, but before that fight became available, the American was being mentioned for a fight with a British heavyweight this summer. Wilder returned to fight in the United Kingdom for the first time in 13 years when he scored a split decision win over Derek Chisora back in April, stringing together consecutive wins for the first time since 2019, when he reigned as WBC heavyweight champion. Now, following Usyk’s decision to vacate his three heavyweight world titles, it seems as though the…
Betfred Women’s Super LeagueSt Helens (6) 6Tries: McColm Goals: GaskinWigan (22) 44Tries: Derbyshire 2, Hunter 2, Davies, M Jones, Wilton, Foubister, Coleman Goals: Rowe 4Wigan Warriors maintained their 100% record in 2026 as they comfortably saw off rivals St Helens in the first match of the new Super Four format.It was a fifth successive win for them over Saints in the past 12 months, including a 54-6 demolition in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley, as they underlined why they are the team to beat in the Women’s Super League.The defending champions scored nine tries with two apiece for Ellise…
Bridgwater United owner Ian Davis goes viral across social media after going off in an astonishing post match rant. His side played out a 2-1 victory over Clevedon Town on Wednesday night to go top of the Western League Premier Division (9th tier) after four matches. He spoke alongside captain Mark Armstrong and assistant manager Dave Thorne following the game. Sit back, get some popcorn, and have a watch of this… Ian speaks on a big night in Clevedon 💪#WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/CMdl9y8zt7 — Bridgwater United FC (@BridgwaterUtd) August 5, 2026 Interviewer: “Right, joined here by very happy owner Ian, club captain…
DUBLIN-BORN football journalist Tony Incenzo previews the forthcoming League of Ireland programme… A full League of Ireland spread is approaching over the weekend. Betting is concentrated on important matches affecting both ends of the table. Although the title race looks done and dusted, a frantic scrap is unfolding to avoid relegation. There is also significant managerial news to throw into the mix. Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to assist your football betting… Friday 7th August 2026 Derry City v Sligo Rovers The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Kick-off: 7.45pm Rankings: 6th versus 10th Derry City preview…
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua has no intention of moving his fight with Tyson Fury to New York despite reports linking the heavyweight clash to Madison Square Garden. Reports have circulated that the bout is being targeted for November 20 at MSG. Hearn revealed Joshua insisted on a clause in the contract requiring the fight to take place in Britain. He also said Team Joshua is resisting efforts to change those terms. “I’ve seen all the reports, you know, November 20th, Madison Square Garden,” Hearn said on talkSPORT Boxing. “I kind of feel like right now me and AJ are…
McCullum also gave his support for close friend Stephen Fleming, who has replaced him as Test coach. Fleming, 53, will not be in charge for the Pakistan series as Marcus Trescothick will step in, meaning his first assignment will be the tour of South Africa in December.”I had a great time in my four years but now it’s going in a different direction, I think Flem will be excellent,” McCullum said.”He’s a little bit like me, but better – that’s how I would sum him up. He’ll do a great job, and the ECB have done incredibly well to get…