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Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on June 12, 2026, in a Group B Matchday 2 fixture that carries genuine knockout implications for both sides. Canada enter as home favorites at -120, while Bosnia & Herzegovina are priced at +400 to cause an upset on North American soil. The match-odds market reflects Canada’s home advantage and the structural lift of playing in front of a Toronto crowd, though Bosnia & Herzegovina arrive with competitive form across their UEFA qualifying campaign and a squad capable of absorbing pressure and hitting on the counter. The goals market leans…
Hamzah Sheeraz is hoping to secure a shot at Canelo Alvarez in 2027, but the Mexican has made it clear what the Brit must do to land the fight. Sheeraz knocked out Alem Begic to claim the vacant WBO throne last month, whilst Canelo is attempting to reclaim the WBC super-middleweight crown in September, when he takes on Christian Mbilli in an intriguing Las Vegas scrap. Should Canelo regain the WBC marble, Sheeraz is eyeing up Canelo’s regular Cinco De Mayo outing for a potential 168lb unification affair, planning on announcing himself as the super-middleweight to beat by overcoming the…
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea.The left-back is set to depart after six years at the club in which she has made 173 appearances.During her time at Chelsea, Charles has won five Women’s Super League titles, four FA Cups and three League Cups.She was also part of the squad under former manager Emma Hayes who reached the Women’s Champions League final in 2021.Charles’ departure from Chelsea coincides with the arrival of Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe, who joined from Arsenal last month.City, who won their first WSL title in a decade in…
Aston Villa’s summer transfer plans are continuing to evolve as Unai Emery prepares for another season of European football, with several high-profile names linked with moves to Villa Park in recent days. One of the most eye-catching reports has involved Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo. The Netherlands international has been mentioned as a player admired by Villa as Emery looks to add more firepower and versatility to his forward line. While any move would be difficult to complete given Gakpo’s status and contract at Anfield, the link highlights the calibre of player Villa are prepared to target this summer. Another name…
“Shakur is a 140-pounder, man. Shakur is not 147. I’m mandatory at 147, you know. So, I don’t know why people was even entertaining Shakur going to 147. He’s not a 147-pounder,” said Keyshawn to InsideRingShow. “He can fight 35 still. So, his weight class is in his boxing game for a reason. And I’m mandatory at 147.” Although Keyshawn and Shakur have repeatedly stated that they would not fight each other because of their friendship, Keyshawn dismissed the notion that they coordinate their respective pursuits of Haney. “Nah. Hell no. No, we don’t.” The comments come after Haney publicly…
Staff at Molineux have been stunned by the decision which also blindsided Rob Edwards and his coaching team. Technical director Matt Jackson was given the job of dismissing Edwards just weeks after saying they were united.His “if there isn’t alignment here, we’re dead in the water before we start” comment at the fans’ Q&A last month could come back to haunt him and the club. Edwards called Wolves a mess and had been working to change the culture of the club and squad but that blueprint will now be ripped up. Midfielder Andre signed a new deal while Kieran Trippier…
Getting their World Cup adventure underway in the early hours of Sunday, Scotland will meet Haiti at the Gillette Stadium. With the 2026 World Cup now officially underway, there are plenty of intriguing betting promotions and bonuses available this summer. Verdict: Scotland win Best Odds: 2/3 Bookmaker: BetUS Haiti Starting with Haiti, while Les Grenadiers might have touched down in North America knowing that it would take an all-time miracle in the race to mount any kind of serious knockout stage charge in Group C, Sebastien Migne’s men certainly find the mood in their camp at an historic high. Set to…
Odel Kamara, one of the hottest young stars in world boxing, is dreaming big.The Liverpool junior middleweight is just 22 and has signed an advisory agreement with Sam Jones.Kamara has also locked in his promotional deal, and news is set to drop imminently, though it was known that both Matchroom and Zuffa Boxing were vying for his signature.“I’ve been getting messages all week. It’s been so much support and I’m loving it right now,” Kamara told BoxingScene after his decision to go pro was formalised. “I can’t wait to just get in the ring.”Jones’ stable includes the likes of Pat…
Mark Connolly has been appointed Derry City director of football after his decision to call time on his playing career.Connolly left Derry to link up with former Candystripes boss Ruaidhri Higgins at Coleraine in January. The Clones-born defender, 34, started his professional career at Bolton before spells at Crawley Town, Kilmarnock and Dundee United, where he won the Scottish Championship title in 2020.He joined Derry in 2022 following a loan stint at Dundalk and helped the Brandywell club win the 2022 FAI Cup. “I am delighted to rejoin the club in a new role and I can’t wait to get…
England battled to 228-7 but India looked destined for glory at 191-3, needing 38 from 44 balls. Up stepped Shrubsole. The seamer took 5-11 in 19 deliveries to finish with 6-46 as India were bowled out for 219. Even when Gunn appeared to have dropped a crucial chance, Shrubsole wrapped up the win next ball to seal jubilant scenes.Knight: “The original plan was to get a couple of overs out of Anya and then go to Katherine to be honest. “Anya just had this look in her eye where I didn’t need to say anything. “It was like no nonsense,…