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Williamson’s dismissal came after an extensive inquiry and is hugely embarrassing for Scottish Rugby. Williamson was appointed after Scottish Rugby failed in a bid to land Mark Darbon as Dodson’s replacement. The deal to sign Darbon, previously chief executive of Northampton Saints in England’s Premiership, was almost done, but at a late stage, and to the fury of all at Murrayfield, he took up the position of chief executive at the R&A in St Andrews.Dodson’s exit was a bruising affair for the organisation and Darbon’s apparent u-turn was the source of much frustration. Now they have been cast into another…
DUBLIN-BORN football journalist Tony Incenzo previews the forthcoming League of Ireland programme for William Hill News, with score predictions and betting tips on the key matches. A full League of Ireland series is looming over the weekend. There are important matches affecting both ends of the table. Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to assist your football betting… Friday 31st July 2026 Dundalk v Sligo Rovers Oriel Park Kick-off: 7.45pm Rankings: 4th versus 10th Dundalk preview – A three game losing streak was terminated by drawing 1-1 at St Patrick’s Athletic last Friday. It keeps Dundalk…
Available for over a yearTo mark South Asian Heritage Month, Buncey is joined by former IBO world champion Jawaid Khaliq and the BBC’s Kal Sajad to celebrate the South Asian community’s contribution to British boxing. From the pioneers who broke down barriers to today’s new generation of stars, they explore how British boxing has evolved and why South Asian representation in the sport is stronger than ever. The discussion looks back at trailblazers such as Amir Khan, who paved the way, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact they’ve had on the sport both inside and outside the ring.…
The warning signs were there. In the opening minute of his quarter-final bout, Orlando Holley-Sotomi caught his opponent with a couple of straight right hands. At 68 seconds, he unleashed another.The thunderous shot, followed by a left hook, sent Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai to the canvas. “Watching tape of my opponent, he was open to my backhand,” the Newport boxer said. “My backhand is one of my best shots so I didn’t hesitate, I just used it.”Knockouts of this brutality are rare in amateur boxing. ‘The General’ looked every bit the pro.After a tense silence when doctors rushed to his aid,…
Morning all. Arsenal are currently on a training camp in Spain, ahead of our friendly against Girona on Saturday, and aside from training pics etc, we got our first interview with Mikel Arteta since the end of last season. The boss sat down with the official website to talk about how refreshed he’s feeling, his motivations for the new campaign, and squad building. I think I said last week it would be really interesting to hear what he had to say about our transfer business, and I think he provided us with something to get our teeth into in that…
Tim Bradley believes Raymond Muratalla’s size and experience at lightweight will prove too much for Robson Conceicao when they meet Saturday in Las Vegas. After breaking down the matchup on his “Into the Storm” show, the Hall of Famer predicted the IBF champion will score a statement victory by stoppage. Conceicao’s durability and experience earned Bradley’s respect, yet he questioned how much the 37-year-old former Olympic gold medalist has left after years of tough fights. He also cited Conceicao’s move up from 130 pounds as another challenge against an established lightweight. “I think Muratalla is just a better fighter,” Bradley…
Matthias Jaissle is the surprise favourite to take over as Newcastle head coach as Eddie Howe’s replacement – and would arrive with a strong recent record of success.Howe, 48, is set to leave St James’ Park after nearly five years. He had been in charge since November 2021 when he replaced Steve Bruce and took the Magpies to their first domestic trophy in 70 years by winning the Carabao Cup in 2025.Former RB Salzburg boss Jaissle, currently in charge of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, is noe expected to come in.The 38-year-old German was a centre-half, progressing through the Stuttgart youth…
Moses Itauma is deemed by many to be the most dangerous heavyweight on the planet, but when quizzed on whom he believes to be the biggest puncher in the division, the 21-year-old named one man above himself. Itauma has halted 12 of his 14 opponents thus far and has not yet fought beyond the sixth round – he is currently on a nine-fight streak of winning by stoppage inside five rounds ahead of his biggest test to date when he faces off against Filip Hrgovic on August 29. Last time out, the Kent-based fighter did what Dillian Whyte and Anthony…
Ajinkya Rahane, one of India’s finest overseas batters and the understated architect of one of its greatest Test triumphs, announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, drawing the curtain on a career that was built less on spectacle than on substance.The 38-year-old, who represented India in 85 Tests, 90 One-Day Internationals and 20 T20 Internationals, scored 5,077 Test runs at an average of 38.46, alongside 2,962 runs in ODIs and 375 in T20Is.“When the time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward. I have always relied on timing in my batting, and I’ve always understood its…
Tim Bradley isn’t abandoning Lamont Roach Jr. just yet, but the Hall of Famer admits his confidence has slipped after taking a closer look at William Zepeda’s advantages ahead of Friday’s vacant WBC lightweight title fight in Las Vegas. Bradley initially leaned toward Roach before taking a deeper look at the matchup. Now, he no longer sounds convinced the former WBA super featherweight champion can keep Zepeda’s relentless attack under control. “I said Roach, but I’m not confident in my pick at all,” Bradley said on his Into the Storm show. Bradley’s biggest concern is volume. Roach often fights selectively…