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In what is a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Wednesday night, England will meet Argentina in Atlanta. With eyes from across the globe completely fixed on North America this summer, there are a host of noteworthy betting promotions available. Verdict: Both teams to score Best Odds: 1/1 Bookmaker: BetUS England Starting with England, mounting what was an iconic quarter-final comeback in Miami over the weekend as they eventually dragged themselves to a 2-1 victory against Norway, the Three Lions have certainly gained a reputation for their mental resolve. Sending host nation Mexico packing on July 6th as they secured a…
One month after the world number one suffered a seismic shock at the French Open, another upset was brewing.Confronted with unwanted history, Sinner would have to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets and avoid becoming only the third defending Wimbledon men’s champion to lose in the first round.The 24-year-old’s durability in marathon encounters has long been a concern, with Sinner having lost eight of his previous nine matches that went the distance.There had also been a shattering event in Paris for the second year in a row.Sinner arrived at Wimbledon having not competed since his extraordinary…
“That’s a spectacular fight, a real fan-friendly fight,” Arum told FightHype.com. “I hope we can make that fight. I know our people have talked to Haney, and we’ll be talking to Keyshawn. “That would be a super, super fight for fight fans. You have to give the edge to Haney because of his experience, but I wouldn’t count Keyshawn out against anyone.” Davis (15-0, 10 KOs, 1 NC) moved up from light welterweight after turning down the chance to fight Lindolfo Delgado for the vacant IBF 140-pound title. The 2020 Olympic silver medalist instead chose to pursue bigger opportunities at…
Bucket hats, nighthawks and all the golf. Some of England’s most incredible wins, achieved in breathtaking style. New Zealand at Trent Bridge, India at Edgbaston, Pakistan in Rawalpindi.For a while, England were more than a cricket team. They were a feeling, a movement and a phenomenon. They flickered occasionally over McCullum’s next three years in charge, but nothing like that heady first year.As to why the ride careered off the rails, McCullum gave us a clue on his very first day in the job.”I don’t coach technically,” said McCullum at Lord’s in May 2022. “I understand the techniques, but for…
A clash between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson would arguably be the biggest all-American fight in the sport, and female boxing icon Claressa Shields has shared her prediction for how the bout would play out, if it were to happen. ‘Tank’ and Stevenson have been linked to a showdown for a number of years, with fans left debating whether the power of Davis could trump the technical skill of the Newark southpaw. Both men have lost their lightweight world titles this year, despite neither suffering a defeat. Davis has been named as the WBA’s ‘champion-in-recess’, due to the fact that…
The Fifa council approved the expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams in 2017.An official proposal to boost the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams was put forward by South American governing body Conmebol in April 2025, but no decision has been reached.The 2030 edition will be mainly co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the three opening matches to be hosted by Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to celebrate the centenary of the competition. Uruguay hosted the first World Cup, in 1930.Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin is among those to have dismissed the 64-team proposal, with the Slovenian…
Nicky Hayen gives his first interview as Burnley’s new head coach, and end to a 71 day search as he take over from Scott Parker. The 45 year old was present for the 3-1 pre-season friendly defeat to FC Cincinnati, watching the game from the stands. Interim head coach Mike Jackson has also suggested Hayen could also sit back and watch their second friendly game against Columbus Crew on Sunday, as reported by Burnley Express. Interviewer: Nicky, welcome to Burnley Football Club. How have you been settling in? Nicky: Really good. It was of course hectic by coming over and…
It was just one run. It was much more than one run.Yastika Bhatia gently drove Issy Wong to extra cover, ran for a single, raised her fisted left hand. She then removed her helmet, kissed it, knelt down, kissed the ground, made a prayer looking towards the sun, and raised her bat. The crowd, not a particularly big one, applauded.Yastika has played some gorgeous shots to all parts of a cricket ground, but this was one run she will never forget. It was the run that took her to the Lord’s honours board.The elegant left-hander from Vadodara became the first…
Simon Jordan ridiculed Tyson Fury’s upcoming comeback fight by sarcastically describing his opponent, Mariusz Wach, as “147 years old” before dismissing the matchup as another one-sided showcase. Jordan reacted to the announcement that Fury will face the 46-year-old Polish veteran on July 24 in Pattaya, Thailand, just one day before Anthony Joshua returns to the ring. “Listen, drum roll. After the show last week, we got the revelatory news that Tyson Fury is going to be fighting 147-year-old Mariusz Wach, a fellow that’s been beaten by everybody,” Jordan said to talkSPORTBoxing. Simon continued the criticism by questioning both the opponent…
————————————————Genesis Scottish Open final round-17 T Kim (Kor); -15 MW Lee (Aus); -13 R MacIntyre (Sco), M Fitzpatrick (Eng), J Keefer (US), K Nakajima (Jpn); -12 M Thorbjornsen (US), R McIlroy (NI); -11 SW Kim (Kor), V Perez (Fra)Selected others: -9 T Fleetwood (Eng), V Hovland (Nor); -4 J Rahm (Spa), -2 J Thomas (US)————————————————Tom Kim’s drought is over. The South Korean shed tears of joy and relief after excelling on a compelling final day at the Genesis Scottish Open to claim his first title in three years.Kim has endured a form and confidence crisis since his previous victory -…