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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Sunday’s William Hill Premiership action between Kilmarnock and Celtic. Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Celtic To Win (7/4), Kilmarnock 1-2 Celtic (13/2) Rugby Park sets the stage on Sunday as Kilmarnock look to steady themselves after a shaky start, while champions Celtic arrive aiming to build on their opening‑day win and keep their title defence moving in the right direction Now, let’s take a closer look at some William Hill Premiership odds and betting angles for Sunday’s fixture: Kilmarnock v Celtic – Sunday, 1.30pm View all available markets at William Hill Kilmarnock head…

The Haney negotiations give critics plenty to examine. Shakur insisted on a 144-pound catchweight rather than challenging Devin at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds. Once Bill Haney made it clear that his son would only compete at the full divisional limit, Stevenson abandoned his pursuit shortly afterward. That was Shakur’s decision. Haney didn’t refuse the matchup altogether. The disagreement was over Stevenson wanting the champion to come down three pounds. There are other available opponents Shakur has shown little interest in pursuing. O’Shaquie Foster climbed into the ring after defeating Shakur’s friend Raymond Ford, yet Stevenson has shown no…

Former West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has attended their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away from home games at London Stadium.Sullivan resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after seven women accused him of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour, allegations he categorically denies.West Ham are in the opening round of the EFL Cup for the first time in 15 years following last season’s relegation from the Premier League.The match against Portsmouth is the first the club have played since the allegations against Sullivan were reported.A joint investigation by BBC…

Following complicated and lengthy negotiations, Arsenal have finally confirmed the arrival of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. But who is the Brazil international, what will he bring to the side, and why is he costing £75 million? Phil Costa reports. — After some difficult performances in the home straight of last season where our (lack of) technical quality and ability to progress the ball was exposed, many fans set their eyes on a deeper-lying six who sets the tempo and makes 100 passes per game. I understood but never really agreed with that sentiment, because there are three elite ones in…

Carrillo controlled the opening round before ending the fight in the second. A left hook to the chin dropped Taylor, who received a count from referee Rafael Ramos before the contest was stopped at the 1:00 mark. The victory moved Carrillo to 7-0 with four knockouts. Taylor fell to 15-7-2 with six knockouts. In the six-round featherweight co-feature, Ayanna “Asesina” Vasquez (8-2-1, 1 KO) defeated Maria “Polvorita” Salinas (27-16-6, 7 KOs). Vasquez countered effectively as Salinas pressed forward during the early rounds. Salinas became more competitive as the fight progressed, and both fighters traded freely in the sixth. Christina Cruz…

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has spoken publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and has clarified details of payments to himself and competing athletes.Contracted runners were promised lucrative prize money and salaries in the competition’s inaugural season last year, but the final event in Los Angeles was cancelled and organisers voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in the US in December 2025.Several high-profile athletes were owed payments over £100,000, including British former world 1500m champion Josh Kerr and 2024 Olympic 400m silver medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith.In an interview with the Telegraph, external published on Saturday, Johnson said he…

Cristian Romero’s Tottenham future remains as unpredictable as ever, and just when Atletico Madrid appeared to be closing in on his signature, a fresh twist has emerged with the Argentine’s representatives now working behind the scenes to bring another club into the mix. Inter Milan collapse opens door for Atletico Madrid Romero’s proposed move to Inter Milan has fallen apart after the Serie A club failed to raise the funds needed to complete a deal, with the Nerazzurri unable to offload Benjamin Pavard in time to finance a swoop for the Tottenham captain. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the collapse on his…

(Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing) Aaron McKenna impressed in his last fight, in April 2025, when he came of age to defeat veteran former champion Liam Smith. It might have taken some time, but tonight the Irishman gets the opportunity to capitalize Saturday when he fights Etinosa Oliha for the vacant IBF middleweight belt at the 3Arena in Dublin. “Obviously, I want to look very good. I want to look spectacular,” McKenna said. “And training’s been going really good. Sparring’s been going very good. So I’m just fully locked in on beating Etinosa in the best fashion possible. And I…

CRICKETOn the birth anniversary of legendary Mumbai and India cricketer late Dilip Sardesai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today installed a commemorative board marking the “Dilip Sardesai Gate – Gate No. 3” at Wankhede Stadium.The board was installed in the presence of members of the MCA Apex Council, along with family members, friends and well-wishers of Sardesai.The Dilip Sardesai Gate was named in his honour earlier, as a tribute to his outstanding contribution to Mumbai and Indian cricket. The installation of the board at the entrance serves as a permanent reminder of his remarkable legacy and his place in Mumbai’s…

The Hundred women’s competition, The OvalMI London 121-5 (100 balls): Chathli 31 (27); Bates 3-13Trent Rockets 125-1 (82 balls): Sciver-Brunt 67 (36); Norris 1-26Trent Rockets won by nine wicketsScorecard. TableNat Sciver-Brunt made a stylish unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets booked their spot in the knockout stage of The Hundred with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London.Sciver-Brunt hit nine fours and one six in her knock off 36 balls, which helped the Rockets chase down 122 for victory at The Oval.It was the England captain’s first 50 in this year’s tournament and her 11th in The Hundred overall.Sciver-Brunt shared a…