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(Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Polished Jack Catterall scored a resounding decision over Shakhram Giyasov in Giza, Egypt, to claim the WBA’s regular welterweight title. Catterall dropped his opponent in the first and controlled the bout the rest of the way to win by margins of 118-109, 119-108, and 116-111. Chorley, England’s Catterall, 33-2 (14 KOs), is now in the shop window for the big fights he has long craved. “I can’t put it into the words, I am the happiest man in the world,” said Catterall. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, said: “They’re two avoided guys… They decided to roll the dice…
Spain is at it again.A year ago Rafael Jodar, the teenage sensation from Madrid, was ranked around No 700 in the world and completing his freshman year at the University of Virginia. After winning several ATP Challenger titles (the level below regular ATP tournaments) the Spaniard decided to turn pro and forgo his final three years of college eligibility. Jodar won his first main-level ATP match at this year’s Australian Open. And now, stunningly, after a meteoric and nearly unprecedented rise up the rankings, the 19-year-old will be among the 32 seeds when the French Open commences Sunday.And, in the…
TOKYO – Spears Tokyo Bay cruised past two-time defending champions Brave Lupus Tokyo 26-3 on Sunday to book a place in the semifinals of the Japan Rugby League One playoffs. The Spears racked up four tries while conceding none to the Brave Lupus at Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, getting payback after losing last season’s final to the same opponents 18-13. Spears scrumhalf Ippei Okada outfoxed the Brave Lupus defense to score the first try of the match in the 15th minute after taking a quick penalty and wriggling his way through five players to go over, handing his…
Robinson isn’t the only Falcon who could get a market-leading deal this offseason. However, things with tight end Kyle Pitts are a little more complicated. While Robinson has pretty much been as-advertised since entering the league, Pitts’ production has been more up-and-down. The fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft had a 1,000-yard season as a rookie, then too often disappeared over the next three seasons. To be fair, inconsistent quarterback play and questionable coaching did little to help Pitts’ development. This past season, Pitts reemerged as a difference-making offensive mismatch. While he didn’t produce his second 1,000-yard season, he…
It’s been an offseason of change for the Iowa State Cyclones. With almost every starter either transferring or graduating, Iowa State is left with virtually a completely new roster. A new quarterback, a new running back, wide receivers, linemen and defensive players. Literally everything. But there is one impact player that returns, and could be everything for Iowa State next season.The Cyclones’ kicker last season was then-sophomore Kyle Konrardy. After a solid freshman season, going 21-of-28 on field goals, he had another big year, going 14-of-18. He’s 35-of-46 on field goals so far, and 65-of-69 on extra points throughout his…
Watch highlights as Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his world heavyweight titles in Egypt following a controversial 11th-round stoppage.
Swiss police are investigating an alleged robbery with reports that the four-times Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a home invasion. The Swiss tabloid Blick reported late on Friday that the 71-year-old Frenchman sustained a head injury from intruders who forced his son to open a safe during the incident on Tuesday morning.“The perpetrators entered the residence while the occupants were present, threatened them, and forced one family member to open a safe before fleeing with the stolen goods,” the public prosecutor’s office said. “Despite the extensive search operation launched, the perpetrators have not yet been apprehended.”The…
There were signs it was going to be little more than target practice in the opening round. Sheeraz, boxing for the first time since blasting out Edgar Berlanga last year, dominated behind his jab, which he doubled up. He worked the German’s body and it was hard to see what Begic had done to merit his lofty standing, how he had found himself on this stage in Egypt, and how he had built a record of 29-0-1 (23 KOs). It’s hard to think of a title challenger who, at 39, had looked any less qualified.
The president of the Iranian FA says Fifa has approved the country’s World Cup training base being switched from the United States to Mexico.Mehdi Taj said Iran will now be based in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, although the change has yet to be confirmed by Fifa.Iran were given Tucson, Arizona as their World Cup base but the ongoing war in the Middle East and related security concerns has led to uncertainty around their participation.The tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21…