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Two-division world champion Shane Mosley has predicted how a fantasy fight between Canelo Alvarez and ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler would have played out. Canelo has ruled in four divisions, claiming world honours between super-welterweight and light-heavyweight and becoming the super-middleweight division’s first ever undisputed champion via an iconic run 11-month run. The powers of the 35-year-old appeared to have faded as of late, with no stoppage wins since 2021 and a defeat to a former lightweight champion Terence Crawford in his most recent outing. That being said, his reputation could be recovered in September, when he challenges for the WBC super-middleweight…
Even in failure, Messi breaks records.He will get the headlines for his prowess in front of goal, but there were also some unwanted records.Argentina were awarded a penalty when Lautaro Martinez was brought down, but Messi fired the spot-kick wide.”There was a moment where I was very angry about the penalty, because I missed it and I took it very, very badly,” said Messi. “Luckily we were able to reverse that situation, take the lead and get the three points.”He became the first player to miss a penalty at the 2026 World Cup and has now both taken (seven) and…
Turkey arrive at SoFi Stadium on June 25 with two defeats from two in Group D, already eliminated from knockout contention, while the United States need only a point to confirm their place in the last 32 as group winners. The Turkey vs United States World Cup 2026 prediction market has the hosts as clear favorites, with the best available price on a United States win sitting at +102. This matchup is the final act of Group D, and the stakes could not be more asymmetric. The United States have collected six points from six, scoring six goals and conceding…
Devin Haney says a fight with Gervonta Davis may finally be moving closer to reality after years of calling for the matchup. Haney revealed on social media that Tank Davis’ team recently reached out about a potential fight. When a fan responded by warning him not to agree to any rehydration restrictions, Haney quickly shut down the idea. “Never,” Haney said on X about him not being willing to agree to a rehydration clause. The response came shortly after Haney suggested that discussions had begun between the two sides. “I think Gervonta grew some balls.. his team reached out! We…
In their statement, the athletes hail the north of England’s “world-class venues”, claiming it can build on the legacy of London 2012. “The International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Association’s multi-city model makes a distributed Games more viable than ever before,” they write.”A ‘Great North’ Games would be a national Games. It would bring the country together in common purpose. It would showcase the very best of Great Britain.”We believe that hosting a Games in the North of England in 2040 would be a moment of renewal and confidence for the entire United Kingdom. We are proud to add our…
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for the Black Stars’ World Cup opener.The former Arsenal player, 33, missed Ghana’s win against Panama last week because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.Partey pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022 and is scheduled to stand trial next year.He was denied entry to Canada after telling officials he had never been arrested or charged with a crime, but is expected to feature against…
RB Leipzig have announced the appointment of former Argentina international Martin Demichelis as their new head coach, following the departure of Ole Werner. The Bundesliga club dismissed Werner last week, despite his only campaign at the helm resulting in a third-place finish and Champions League qualification. Leipzig did finish 24 points behind champions Bayern Munich, though, while they also lost to Vincent Kompany’s men in the DFB-Pokal final. And the club have turned to Demichelis, who played in Germany with Bayern as well as representing River Plate, Manchester City, Malaga, Espanyol and Atletico Madrid during a near-20-year playing career, as Werner’s…
Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday’s World Cup game between France and Iraq due to “inclement weather in the region”.Heavy downpours and bouts of thunder and lightning are forecast for the Group I tie, which the 42nd match of this World Cup.Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 local time (22:00 BST) and it will be the first match at this World Cup to be delayed if it does not start on time.Fans have been told gates will not open at the ground on time because of the weather.”Due to inclement weather in the region,…
Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire meet at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 25, 2026, in a Group E decider with knockout-round implications for the Ivorians. Côte d’Ivoire sit second on three points after two games, while Curaçao are fourth on one point and face elimination if results go against them. The Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire betting odds make this a lopsided contest, with Ivory Coast priced as heavy favorites across all major operators. Côte d’Ivoire need at least a point to secure advancement, while a win would guarantee their progression to the round of 16 regardless of how Germany…
Fans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium were promised a Mohammed Siraj vs Tilak Verma contest, a clash featuring two of the state’s biggest cricketing stars headlining the inaugural edition of TG20. Siraj skipped the fixture, and Warangal Warriors felt the sting as Tilak helped Medak Falcons storm to a three-wicket win on Monday.Aman Rao’s blistering 133-run stand with Harshit Choudary helped Warriors post 101 in the PowerPlay. Surya Teja dismissed Harshit, but it did nothing to slow the flow of runs.Aman, 21, blitzed his way to a 32-ball hundred and marked it with Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres’ trademark celebration.…