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(Ed Mulholland) Undefeated former junior welterweight world champion Richardson Hitchins made a successful Zuffa Boxing welterweight debut by dominating and picking apart Ricardo Salas to win a wide unanimous decision. Fighting in the 10-round co-main event at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, and live on Paramount+, Hitchins showed there truly are “levels to this” in boxing, by making easy work of the normally formidable IBF No. 7- and WBO No. 11-ranked Salas (24-3-2, 18 KOs) In possession of one of boxing’s best jabs and a wealth of elite-level skills, IBF No. 3- and WBA No.…

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner – the two leading players in the men’s game – have not entered.Spain’s seven-time major champion Alcaraz, who played alongside Britain’s Emma Raducanu at Flushing Meadows last year, is still recovering from a wrist injury and it is not certain when he will return.Italy’s Sinner – who won his fifth major at Wimbledon last month – did not play in last year’s revamped event and has pulled out of the upcoming Canadian Open to “prioritise” his health.There is also no place yet for Serena Williams. The 23-time major singles champion made her comeback at Wimbledon…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan made a comfortable start to the new snooker season as he won in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.Playing in his first major event of 2026-27, the seven-time world champion claimed a 6-1 win over 18-year-old Chinese amateur Liu Linhao, who was a wildcard entry.The 50-year-old Englishman made four breaks of more than 50 as he set up a meeting with top seed and defending champion Kyren Wilson in the last 16 on Tuesday.England’s four-time world champion Mark Selby suffered an early exit as the world number nine was beaten 6-5 by Zhou Yuelong.The 28-year-old local favourite,…

Chelsea aren’t willing to budge when it comes to Pep Chavarria, and they’re not waiting for the player’s help in making a move happen. 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. The sudden rush of signing both Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix in the weeks since has made everyone forget that Chelsea wre locked in talks over a new backup left back not long ago. Pep Chavarria was a total unknown to most fans –…

Fawaz is on a 10-year ‘route to settlement’ and will be 43 before becoming eligible for British citizenship.Under this route, people must complete 10 years of lawful residence before applying for indefinite leave to remain. The granting of that status allows them to stay in the UK without immigration restrictions.British citizenship can then be applied for – if relevant requirements are met.The UK has shorter settlement routes, including five-year routes available to people who meet the requirements of certain immigration categories. The route someone follows depends on the basis of their immigration status and their individual circumstances, including factors such…

Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been named in Great Britain’s 98-strong squad for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.The trio were among a number of high-profile British athletes who skipped the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Olympic champion Hodgkinson (800m) and Asher-Smith (100m) will look to defend their European titles at Alexander Stadium next month, when Britain hosts the championships for the first time.Johnson-Thompson, who was forced to withdraw from the 2024 edition with an injury, will return to compete in the heptathlon, having claimed silver at the Paris Olympics.Birmingham-born Matt Hudson-Smith, the 400m Olympic silver medallist…

Tom Ince explains the decision to sign for League Two side Tranmere Rovers in his first interview, signing a two year deal. He had most recently been at Championship outfit Watford, released in May 2026 after three seasons and 81 appearances with the club. He has also played for the likes of Reading, Luton, Stoke, Huddersfield, Derby, Nottingham Forest, Hull Crystal Palace, Blackpool and Liverpool. 🤝 Welcome to Tranmere Rovers… Tom Ince!#TRFC #SWA pic.twitter.com/3dTto8Sk7o — Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) July 27, 2026 The club confirmed his arrival in a statement on their website: “Ince, 34, has spent the past three…

For Groves, the conversation has shifted away from who wins. He now questions whether the fight still deserves the billing attached to it after what both men produced in the ring. Speaking to Betselect, Groves dismissed Fury’s seven-round victory over 46-year-old Mariusz Wach, arguing the matchmaking and the performance raised more questions than answers. The former super middleweight champion saw little of the footwork, punch variety or ring command expected from a heavyweight preparing for the richest fight of his career. “Fury is a clever man in terms of the opponents he’ll pick, to make sure that he wins, but…

England bounced back from a difficult loss to world number one side Australia with a 73-38 victory over Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.There was no hangover from the 66-47 loss to Australia as England cruised into a 18-9 lead in the first quarter.England consistently kept their advantage throughout before stepping it up in the final quarter to allow Malawi just five points to the Roses’ 18.Goal shooter Eleanor Cardwell proved to be an influential substitution, scoring all of her 21 shots following her introduction in the second half.The Roses are third in Pool A behind reigning champions Australia…