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Edgar Berlanga believes Dana White has discovered something that many boxing promoters have struggled to duplicate. The hard-hitting super middleweight says the UFC boss understands how to build stars in a way that separates him from everyone else, but he also knows publicity alone will not satisfy him if he never captures a world title. Click here to watch live boxing this weekend Explaining why he signed with Zuffa Boxing, Berlanga praised White’s experience building the UFC into a global brand. “Dana just separates himself a little bit. He’s coming from the UFC background, and he knows how to brand.…
Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after police twice stopped him for speeding in Sydney on the same night.The 22-year-old Australia midfielder was stopped in a BMW Coupe on the Anzac Bridge at 11:05pm local time on Thursday night after he was caught travelling between 86-94km/h in a 60km/h zone, police said.He was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned a negative result.However, Volpato allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine when he was stopped two hours later for travelling at 109km/h in the same 60km/h zone.New South Wales state police said Volpato…
Wrexham, preparing for a second successive season in the Championship, meet Leeds in Tampa on Sunday, 26 July before facing Liverpool in New York four days later.Their final pre-season game is against Sunderland on Sunday, 2 August in Philadelphia and Vyner is looking forward to make an impression on tour.”I’m ready to go, I feel good, I feel fit,” Vyner added.”These tours, and pre-season in general, are for everyone to essentially give the manager a headache.”I’m looking to do that and hopefully have some more games, get some more minutes, get myself fitter and just be ready for the season.”Vyner,…
Chelsea have lined up Maxence Lacroix as their dream centre-back, and the deal looks to be getting closer to reality. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. With Morgan Rogers secured as the big attacking signing of the summer, Chelsea are now looking to their defence for improvements. The number one target, the player we’re hearing most about in the last few weeks, is Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace. The Frenchman has emerged as one…
One of the most talked about young players in England’s academy system, director of football Jason Wilcox was personally involved in persuading Gabriel to remain at United last summer.It is part of a concerted effort to bring promising young talents to the Old Trafford club, which Thompson’s arrival from Tottenham is part of.Gabriel first came to notice outside United circles in April 2025.Striker Victor Musa scored six times as United beat Leeds 13-1 in a lopsided Under-18 Premier League encounter.But neither the score, nor Musa’s double hat-trick, was the main talking point that day – it was a 25-minute cameo…
New Zealand and West Indies meet in an important ODI contest that promises a close battle between two well-balanced sides. West Indies will rely on home conditions, an experienced middle order and a varied bowling attack, while New Zealand will look for a stronger response after an inconsistent batting performance in the opening match. This preview covers the latest team news, recent form, probable playing XIs, key players, match prediction and the most relevant betting markets. New Zealand vs West Indies Match Overview West Indies and New Zealand return to the Guyana National Stadium for the second ODI of…
Oscar De La Hoya believes Zuffa Boxing is using massive purses as bait rather than building a sustainable business. He compared the promotion’s strategy to the Trojan Horse, arguing the biggest names are being paid premium money to draw more fighters into the company before the financial model changes. De La Hoya laid out why he believes the current spending spree is only the first step. “Today, Zuffa Boxing is the Trojan horse. They are overpaying a few boxers to make it seem like this big money will continue, but it won’t. The money faucet just keeps flowing once they…
The last two circuits, Silverstone and Spa, have been particularly difficult for them because of the lack of performance of their Honda engine.But even at the Spanish Grand Prix last month, a more corner-dependent track, they were four seconds off pole position, and more than three seconds off the Racing Bulls and Audi teams at the front of the midfield.That is partly why Alonso is resisting the temptation to give any kind of judgement on where the term might end up this weekend.”I am not thinking on numbers or positions,” he said. “In the last five races we have very…
Terence Crawford appears content with retirement and satisfied with the legendary career that he has had, but one welterweight world champion is hoping to convince ‘Bud’ to return, confident that he could put an end to his undefeated record. Crawford held the undisputed title at super-lightweight, welterweight and super-middleweight, with his win over Canelo Alvarez deemed to be one of the most impressive victories this side of the millennium. Although, those divisions are now moving on, with the welterweight scene perceived to be one of the most competitive in the sport, home to the likes of Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia,…
The teenagers train together at Stockport Metro Swimming Club, but it will be the first time they have raced each other in competition, presenting some unusual problems for their family.”I think our grandparents were talking about wearing a T-shirt with the Scottish flag on the front and the English flag on the back or something,” says Astrid. Ursula smirks as she replies: “Why is the English on the back?”Astrid normally competes in the S12 category, which is lower on the scale for visually impaired swimmers, while Ursula is in the S13 category. But under Commonwealth rules all visually impaired athletes…