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Jaron Ennis threw down the gauntlet to the other super-welterweight world champions when he captured the unified 154lb crown with a knockout win over Xander Zayas last month, and now female boxing icon Claressa Shields has predicted how a unification clash between Ennis and Sebastian Fundora would play out. Ennis became a two-division unified world champion when he halted Zayas after six rounds on June 27, opening the door to potential showdowns with Fundora, Josh Kelly and a long-awaited scrap with Vergil Ortiz Jr, despite the Texan not holding a title. It is expected that Kelly will defend his IBF…

Five-time Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown has pulled out of this summer’s Commonwealth Games with glandular fever. The 24-year-old Australian, who holds the Olympic, world and Commonwealth 100m and 200m backstroke titles, will also miss the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in August. McKeown said she is “gutted to medically withdraw” from the events, but said it was the right decision. The Games in Glasgow, Scotland take place from 23 July to 2 August, with the six-day swimming event starting on 24 July. “What I thought a few months ago was the flu has turned out to be my body fighting…

Illan Meslier explains why he made the decision to sign for Arsenal, following seven seasons spent at Leeds United. He joins the Gunners on a free transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season, having departed from Elland Road at the end of his contract this summer. The Frenchman expected to be their third-choice keeper, acting as cover for first-choice goalkeeper David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Meanwhile, highly rated academy prospect Tommy Setford will head out on loan for experience in a first team. Premier League experience between the sticks 🧤 Welcome to The Arsenal, Illan Meslier! 🇫🇷 — Arsenal (@Arsenal) July…

PBC’s leading pay-per-view events will continue to be available through Prime Video, while DAZN subscribers will receive a schedule of non-pay-per-view cards beginning September 19 and October 17. The agreement brings a deep roster of fighters to DAZN, including David Benavidez, Sebastian Fundora, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, Tim Tszyu, Lamont Roach Jr., Jaime Munguia, Brandon Figueroa, Mario Barrios, Erislandy Lara, Gary Antuanne Russell and Jesus Ramos Jr. DAZN CEO Shay Segev described the agreement as a pivotal moment for the company. “PBC’s agreement with DAZN is a landmark moment for boxing, particularly in the U.S., where the sport has such a…

England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute of the 3-2 win following a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo.It was classed as serious foul play, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen player was handed an extra match on top of the automatic one-game suspension by Fifa’s disciplinary committee.Former Liverpool man Quansah will miss Saturday’s quarter-final with Norway (22:00 BST) and a potential semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.Quansah, 23, will be available if England reach the final in New Jersey on 19 July.The Football Association (FA) was considering…

Victor Ortiz, once knocked out by Floyd Mayweather in contentious circumstances, is ready for another title run – and not necessarily just in bare knuckle fighting.The 39-year-old Californian is slated to make his BKB debut on Saturday, July 18, at The Novo in Los Angeles, having signed a multi-fight agreement with the organization.Ortiz was a WBC welterweight champion in his 33-7-3 (25 KOs) career. He last boxed in 2022 and said he never retired.In that fight, he climbed off the deck to win a 10-round decision over the 20-19-1 Todd Manuel, and he’d only had one fight in the prior…

CRICKETTG20 Eliminator:For the first time this season, Hyderabad e-Champions blinked. And Khammam Aces seized the moment with both hands, riding Mickil Jaiswal’s electrifying unbeaten 76 to snap e-Champions’ unbeaten streak and storm into the TG20 final with a 10-run victory in Qualifier 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday..Asked to bat, Aces stumbled early, losing two wickets in the PowerPlay. G. Sai Krishna Reddy steadied the innings with a composed knock, guiding his side to 87 for three at the halfway mark before Jaiswal ignited the charge. The right-hander raced to a 26-ball fifty and dominated the closing…

Tandy recognises the challenge of travelling to play the Pumas represents a higher level for his squad, with Wales ranked 11th in the world and Argentina currently seventh.”It’s a great opportunity to see how far our development has come and to play a world-class team in their own backyard,” said Tandy.”We know this is a major challenge for us. There’ll be lots of passion, they’re at home, it will be be hostile.”It’s just an exciting opportunity for us to embrace that. The boys are used to playing in hostile environments but it will probably be a bit more intense this…

July promises one of the busiest stretches on the UFC calendar, with multiple high-profile contests carrying implications for championship races, divisional rankings, and future marquee events. Established stars, reigning champions, and ambitious contenders all share the spotlight, giving fans several compelling storylines to follow throughout the month. Beyond the action inside the Octagon, these matchups continue attracting widespread attention across betting markets as odds evolve with every announcement, training update, and media appearance. Every contest presents a unique tactical puzzle that shapes expectations before fight night arrives. While star power naturally dominates headlines, stylistic matchups often become just as important…

Great Britain’s Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara are through to their second Wimbledon men’s doubles final in three years.World number ones, champions at the All England Club in 2024, maintained their bid to reclaim the title by defeating American Aleksandar Kovacevic and Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (10-8).That result meant Patten and Heliovaara have won six of the seven tie-breaks they have contested this fortnight – including coming through 10-point match tie-breaks in their three previous rounds.Having only joined forces in 2024, they will now seek to win their third Grand Slam title in as many years,…