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Other options are under consideration. They include putting extra limits on ball specifications, and looking at other aspects of the equipment rules to try to curb distance.”We’ve taken 2028 off the table. We’re leaving 2030 on the table,” Whan said.”So when we talk about other approaches, we want to be doing that with the speed of saying if we were going to do something other than 2030 or in addition to 2030, we need to know that sooner than later.”The rulesmakers, who also have support from the Masters, believe increased distance in the elite game, where drives can regularly fly…

It’s time to take a look at the upcoming football matches set to appear live on our TV screens this week, so here’s a rundown. It’s set to be another busy week of action with a full batch of football live scores to keep an eye on across the world. Take a look at the football matches you can tune into live on TV or stream via your devices in the UK, scroll on to see the day-by-day schedule… Wednesday 17th June 2026 02:00Argentina v AlgeriaFIFA World Cup 2026 Group JITV1 – STV – ITVX – STV Player 05:00Austria v…

While refusing to overlook Lyndon Arthur, Lewis Edmondson is nonetheless eager to collide with Joshua Buatsi later this year, believing he can cause the Londoner “big trouble”. First on the agenda, though, is his light-heavyweight clash with Arthur, which takes place at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, on June 20. Edmondson was supposed to face domestic rival Ezra Taylor in October, only for a hip injury to keep him out of the ring since last July, back when he lost a majority decision to Daniel Lapin. Having now recovered from his setback, the 30-year-old admits he was initially gutted not to…

From topping the IPL run charts and claiming the Orange Cap to earning his maiden India call-up, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has had a whirlwind few weeks.At 15, he has gone from being one of India’s brightest prospects to one of the most closely watched young cricketers in the country. But before flying to Ireland and England with India’s senior men’s squad for the white-ball series, Sooryavanshi has faced his first significant setback.In the ongoing Tri-Nation tournament in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, the left-hander has shown flashes of promise but has yet to convert his starts into substantial scores for India A. A…

Harry Kane says he knew his stuttered run-up might draw goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic off his goalline – enabling him to score a penalty at the second attempt in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener.The Bayern Munich striker was able to give England the lead from the penalty spot – but only thanks to the video assistant referee (VAR).After Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke, Kane stepped up – and saw his first effort saved by Croatia keeper Livakovic.The VAR stepped in to give Kane a second chance because Livakovic was off his line. “When I watched the…

Unified minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo will defend his WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles against late replacement Neider Valdez this Saturday, June 20, at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Valdez (15-3-3, 12 KOs) steps in after Joey Canoy was forced to withdraw from the scheduled championship fight because of visa issues. The bout remains a 12-round world title defense and will stream live on DAZN. Collazo (14-0, 11 KOs), one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighters in the lower weight classes, said his focus quickly shifted to the new opponent after Canoy’s withdrawal. “My job is to stay ready for whoever…

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Group Two, EdgbastonPakistan 126-9 (20 overs): Fatima 55* (38); Kapp 3-23South Africa 127-8 (16.4 overs): Dercksen 52 (35); Fatima 3-16South Africa won by two wickets Scorecard, TableSouth Africa earned their first victory at the Women’s T20 World Cup as they beat Pakistan by two wickets at Edgbaston. The Proteas were hammered by favourites Australia in their opener, setting them back in a difficult group which also includes 50-over world champions India. Their win came from a combination of brilliant bowling from veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp and shambolic batting from Pakistan’s top order, who collapsed to…

(Courtesy of YouTube) Previously: 10, 9, 8, 7 6. This ain’t your daddy’s favorite fight. (But it probably is your grandad’s) George Foreman vs. Ron Lyle (watch it on YouTube) 26 years before Gatti vs. Ward 1. 29 years before Corrales vs. Castillo 1. There was George Foreman vs. Ron Lyle. While many younger fans today might cite one of the first two as their favorite fight, boxing fans 50 and up have their own banger that many list for a favorite. The date was January 24, 1976, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Inactive for more than a year after losing his…

Manchester United and Tottenham move for Crysencio Summerville, Chelsea monitoring goalkeeper Diogo Costa and Andrea Cambiaso also a Chelsea target.Manchester United and Tottenham have made moves to sign Netherlands forward Crysencio Summerville, 24, from West Ham. (Teamtalk), externalChelsea are monitoring 26-year-old Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as they consider moving for the £51m-rated Portugal international. (Mirror), externalChelsea are interested in signing Italy full-back Andrea Cambiaso, 26, from Juventus and could offer Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, as part of the deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), externalReal Madrid’s bid for Atletico Madrid’s Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, was a ‘phantom…

Olivier Pantaloni has set out his desire to help Nice return to their former glory after being announced as the club’s new head coach.  Pantaloni returns to Nice where he spent three years of his playing career in their youth set-up, and replaces Claude Puel in the dugout ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.  The 59-year-old joins a Nice side who retained their Ligue 1 status by the skin of their teeth last season, after they won a relegation play-off against Saint-Etienne. He was last in charge of Lorient, where he spent two years at the helm, with Pantaloni guiding them to…