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A Leeds ‘salute’ led to a missing fan being found in Barcelona 10 days after leaving for the 2026 World Cup in the USA. Michael Hewitt, aka ‘Little Mick’, was unaware that the world was looking for him, knowing he had intended to travel on to America but never arrived in Boston. The 65 year old left Leeds for Boston via Barcelona on Saturday the 20th of June, but family became concerned when they hadn’t had any contact him since a text message when he was on an accidental holiday Barcelona early Sunday morning (21 June). Michael was reported as…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Monday’s 2026 World Cup game between Mexico and England. Our Prediction: Draw (2/1), Mexico 1-1 England (24/5) – England To Win On Penalties (10/1) One of the toughest places to visit in world football — the Azteca awaits, as Mexico welcome England in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, with a quarter‑final place on the line in Mexico City. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Monday’s fixture: Mexico v England – Monday, 1am View all available markets at William Hill Mexico breezed through…
Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington successfully defended his WBC featherweight title on Saturday night, outboxing previously unbeaten Rene Palacios over 12 rounds to earn a unanimous decision in the co-feature of the Abdullah Mason-Albert Bell card at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The judges scored the bout 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112, giving Carrington the first successful defense of the title he captured earlier this year. Carrington, 18-0 (10 KOs), took command from the opening bell, using his southpaw jab, sharp footwork and accurate combinations to keep the aggressive Palacios from establishing a consistent rhythm. The Brooklyn native repeatedly controlled the…
Tandy says there will be no excuses from his squad about any logistical challenges.”We’re going to face two unbelievable tests with limited training but it’s going to be a unique test for us,” said the Wales head coach.”We’ll probably have one session in Argentina together because there’ll be separate flights over there. “Then in South Africa, we might get two in but it’s something that we’re looking at.”Wales have selected a 33-strong travelling squad and the hectic programme means there could be selection changes with a lot of players given game time.”We’re getting more competitive so there are certain positions…
Promoter Bob Arum backs one of his Top Rank champions to hand Canelo Alvarez the first stoppage defeat of his illustrious career. In over 100 fights between the professional and amateur codes, Canelo has never even been dropped, let alone defeated in the manner that Arum is seemingly anticipating. As it happens, the Mexican has only ever suffered three losses in the paid ranks, coming against Floyd Mayweather, Dmitry Bivol and Terence Crawford. On none of those occasions did Alvarez seem close to hitting the canvas, or getting seriously hurt, as he was instead given a comprehensive boxing lesson by…
Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan believes India must solve its middle-overs slowdown and adapt better to English conditions to find the extra runs suffering a defeat against England in the second T20I here.India is winless in four out of its last four T20Is, having lost both matches against Ireland before suffering a four-wicket defeat to England in the second T20I after the series opener was washed out.India’s batting momentum stalled in the middle overs despite reaching 65/2 in the PowerPlay. In the next four overs, the visitor scored only 32 runs, dragging its total to 96/2 at the halfway mark. It…
When Sabalenka and Osaka faced each other for the first time almost eight years ago in New York, they were both 20 years old and rapidly rising up the rankings.Both players have said the fourth-round match, which Japan’s Osaka won 6-3 2-6 6-4, was a turning point in their careers.”I felt like we both were kind of upcoming, [the] next generation,” said top seed Sabalenka.”When she won that match, I had a feeling she is going to win a Slam.”The Belarusian – who had been a break up in the deciding set – was right. Five days later, Osaka beat…
Fresh off the back of a creditable fifth-place finish in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge, Tottenham Hotspur appeared ready to go again in 2024, with the Aussie having breathed new life into the north London side. As was so often the way in the Daniel Levy era, however, just when the club looked ready to kick on, the required signings weren’t made, with then-club record capture, Dominic Solanke, the only true, ready-made addition that summer. In midfield, for instance, the Lilywhites gambled on two undoubtedly talented but inexperienced youngsters in the form of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, two…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Monday’s 2026 World Cup game between Mexico and England. One of the toughest places to visit in world football — the Azteca awaits, as Mexico welcome England in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, with a quarter‑final place on the line in Mexico City. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Monday’s fixture: Mexico v England – Monday, 1am Acca Selections: Draw (2/1)Expecting a cagey affair here, with nothing to separate the two sides. Both Teams To Score – Yes (19/20)This is the first…
Bell, a 33-year-old veteran from Toledo, exceeded expectations early. Using sharp counterpunching, lateral movement and disciplined boxing, he repeatedly disrupted Mason’s offense and appeared to bank several of the first six rounds. The champion had difficulty cutting off the ring and finding clean openings against the slick challenger. The fight began to change in the second half. Mason started investing heavily to the body, increased his punch output and steadily closed the distance. As Bell’s movement slowed, the hometown favorite began landing his powerful left hand with greater frequency and forced the challenger into exchanges that favored his youth and…