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Adam Booth says Josh Kelly has no intention of avoiding Jaron “Boots” Ennis, insisting the newly crowned IBF junior middleweight champion will accept a unification fight if both champions take care of business later this month. Kelly (18-1-1, 9 KOs) is scheduled to make the first defense of his IBF title on July 25 in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight bout against Kristian Prenga. Although it has not been officially confirmed, unbeaten Irish contender Caoimhin Agyarko is widely expected to challenge for Kelly’s title. Even with that assignment still ahead, Booth said Kelly’s team remains willing…
Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli won the sprint race before the British Grand Prix after a feisty scrap with Lewis Hamilton who had led for the opening half of the short-form race at Silverstone.Lando Norris claimed third for McLaren with Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell in fourth.In what was a frenetic and action-packed dash at the old airfield, Hamilton had led from pole as the crowd roared him round the track only to ultimately succumb to the superior pace of the Mercedes engine against which he was powerless to resist when Antonelli came at him but still put in a sterling effort…
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s partner, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, had gone public on social media about her desire for an extended stay with Celtic and Scotland and the player himself expressed his delight about his new deal on the club website.”It was an incredible time last season and to be part of that success in winning the league and Scottish Cup was so special,” he said.”I’m really excited to be back and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the boys and getting to work ahead of what will hopefully be another successful season.”O’Neill’s squad head out to Ireland this weekend before…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Sunday’s 2026 World Cup game between Brazil and Norway. What a game we have here, as Brazil and Norway go head‑to‑head in New Jersey in this round‑of‑16 clash at the 2026 World Cup, with two heavyweights of the tournament looking to punch their ticket to the quarter‑finals. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Sunday’s fixture: Brazil v Norway – Sunday, 9pm Acca Selections: Brazil To Win (17/20)Brazil have won nine of their last ten last 16 matches at this tournament. Both Teams To Score – Yes…
Opener Lahiru Udara compiled a maiden century in a 215-run partnership with Kamindu Mendis which lifted Sri Lanka from 25-2 to 338-5 against West Indies at stumps on the first day of the second Test on Friday.Udara fell for 188 in the last hour of the day, having wiped away his previous highest score in three Tests of 40 and set up Sri Lanka’s innings after it won the toss.He added a further 93 for the third wicket with captain Dhananjaya da Silva (33) whose dismissal, also in the last hour, gave Jayden Seales his 100th wicket in his 28th…
China’s case is perhaps more puzzling. In recent decades, it has become one of the most successful countries in Olympic history. But its forays into men’s football have not borne similar fruit.”There’s no reason [in theory] why China can’t produce world-class footballers,” Mark Dreyer, a Beijing-based Chinese football expert, believes.”The main problem is that in China everything is controlled by the state and everything is top-down. You need footballing people making footballing decisions, but there’s far too much political interference.”China has not returned to the World Cup since 2002, despite heavy investment in the game since the 2010s – which…
A GoFundMe appeal launched by 11th tier club Norton Athletic, who have achieved 6 promotions in the last 7 seasons. Norton Athletic FC explained via their GoFundMe page: Help Us Build the Future of Norton Athletic FC Established in 1920, Norton Athletic Football Club has been at the heart of our community for more than 100 years. Following one of the most successful periods in the club’s history, we’ve achieved six promotions in the last seven seasons, lifted the Norfolk Junior Cup in 2025, won the Anglian Combination Division Two Championship, and now proudly compete in the Anglian Combination Premier…
1: FranceHave looked unbeatable so far this tournament. Fearsome in attack and Kylian Mbappe looking on top form. The team to beat.2: SpainQuietly effective so far. After a shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opener, Spain have been quietly going through the gears. More to come as well.3: ArgentinaLionel Messi. What else needs to be said? With the ‘little magician’ as the leader, Argentina have looked very impressive despite a huge scare against Cape Verde before coming through 3-2 in the last 32.4: BrazilNot many were talking about Brazil pre-tournament but Carlo Ancelotti is getting a tune out…
Morning all, a quick Saturday round-up for you. Let’s start with Cape Verde, and although the tournament is now over for the Blue Sharks, what a story they’ve told. Unbeaten against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in the group stage, they pushed holders Argentina to extra-time last night, twice equalising after going behind, and ultimately went out by virtue of an unfortunate own goal. Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead but Deroy Duarte fired home a well-worked equaliser, which is how the 90 minutes finished. Lisandro Martinez made it 2-1, before Sidny Lopes Cabral produced one of the goals of the…
Can Haaland throw the hammer down on Brazil? Sunday night features a cracker in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 as Brazil take on Norway in New Jersey. This clash takes place at the MetLife Stadium, where the final will also be held on July 19, and both sides are creeping up Paddy’s list of favourites to go on and win the trophy.Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior have stepped up for their countries so far in the tournament and the duo will go head to head once again here in the race for the quarters.The pair are also right in the…