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Ramsay-Peaty is the greatest breaststroker of all time, having gone eight years unbeaten in the 100m and holding the world record in that event and the 50m.He was the defending Commonwealth champion in the 50m and decided to continue in the sport because it was added to the 2028 Olympic schedule.On Saturday he suggested the shorter distance would provide his best chance of a medal in Los Angeles, given his age.”I thought I could have done better there,” Ramsay-Peaty said after finishing in 26.94 seconds – 0.44secs behind Williamson.”It is quite disappointing in terms of the time, and, as we…
Smriti Mandhana, vice captain of the Indian women’s cricket team and one of the most prolific openers in the international game, is also a quirky bowler when allowed to be. Her uniquely raw action and penchant to snap up ‘lucky’ wickets were used to good effect by India head coach Amol Muzumdar during a bid to turn his team to a pack of allrounders.Now, the southpaw’s talents and ‘mean’ right-arm seam bowling have piqued the interest of her franchise in The Hundred, Manchester Super Giants.Unreal plot 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙩 😂You’re not ready for Backyard Cricket x MSG. Stay Tuned ⏳ pic.twitter.com/cLhclNCd2U— Manchester…
Bafode Diakite is determined “to give everything” to prove himself to Bournemouth boss Marco Rose and in the Premier League. Diakite joined the Cherries last summer from Lille for a reported £34m (€40m) but failed to make the desired impact under Andoni Iraola. The 25-year-old made 18 appearances in the Premier League last season, though just three of those came after the turn of the year. Diakite played just 15 league minutes in 2026 as Iraola came to prefer the centre-back partnership of James Hill and Marcos Senesi. However, Iraola has since replaced Arne Slot at Liverpool, and Senesi has…
Before an estimated 60,000 spectators at Boyle’s Thirty Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey, Benny Leonard survived one of the closest calls of his championship reign against southpaw Lew Tendler in a memorable 12-round battle on July 27, 1922. The outdoor arena, built for the previous year’s Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier heavyweight spectacle, drew a massive audience as promoter Tex Rickard matched the dominant titleholder against the division’s most dangerous challenger. Under New Jersey’s no decision law, Tendler needed a knockout to leave with the belt. If the fight lasted the scheduled distance, Leonard would remain champion regardless of…
The Hundred men’s competition, Utilita BowlSouthern Brave 129-9 (100 balls): Smith 49 (26); Boult 2-15MI London 130-7 (100 balls): Jacks 54 (41); Stoinis 3-17MI London won by three wicketsScorecard. TableWill Jacks hit his first half-century of this year’s edition of The Hundred to help MI London claim a nerve-shredding last-ball win over Southern Brave.Jacks hit three fours and two sixes in his 41-ball knock of 54 to provide the backbone of MI’s chase of 130 on a tricky pitch in Southampton.At 93-3 and with England all-rounder Jacks in good touch, MI had looked on course for a comfortable win only…
Little over two years ago, Archie Goodburn’s world fell apart.The Scottish 50m breaststroke record holder was dreaming of the Paris Olympics when he checked his phone at the end of another gruelling pool session.His training had been hindered a little in recent weeks by some odd issues. Seizures. Numbness on his left side. A feeling of deja-vu.Test had been done and his scan results were due. So when he dried off and saw a missed call on his phone, he called back. The news that followed was devastating.Goodburn was told he had brain cancer. He was 22 years old. Further…
John Stones is set to join Inter Milan, Fabrizio Romano has Tweeted, ending Chelsea’s interest in the former Man City defender. 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. Fabrizio Romano has just Tweeted out that Inter Milan have an “agreement in principle” with the English centre back, who left Man City at the start of the summer after a glorious, trophy laden spell for them. The central defender was a free agent, and both Chelsea…
Sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn picked up gold medals for England on the opening night of athletics at the Commonwealth Games.Both won their races in the men’s and women’s 100m T38 finals in Glasgow with Young doing so to mark his 26th birthday in style.Young, who missed out on the 2022 Games with an injury, recorded a season’s best and Games record time of 11:11 seconds.”It might be the best birthday I’ve ever had,” he said. “It’s actually joint with Fulham winning in the play-offs on my 20th, but it’s probably this to be fair. Just. I’ve not had…
Jermain Defoe threatens legal action as he hits out at ‘untrue’ claims after leaving National League club Woking last week. The 43 year old has departed from his first managerial role of his career just four months and six league games in charge, winning two of those and led them to 10th place. Defoe, who has described his first managerial job as an ‘eye-opening experience’, mutually agreed to partways with immediate effect just two weeks before their opening match of the new season against Sutton. Surrey Live received a response from Defoe’s representatives, it read: “The statement issued by Jody…
William Zepeda’s lone professional defeat may prove to be one of the most valuable experiences of his career. That’s the belief of promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who expects the Mexican contender to apply those lessons when he faces Lamont Roach for the vacant WBC lightweight title on Saturday. If De La Hoya is right, Roach could have a difficult assignment. Zepeda already swarms opponents with his relentless output and willingness to keep coming forward. A more disciplined version of that style would present an even greater challenge for Roach, whose counterpunching will be tested from the opening bell. “When…