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Still wishing @ErrolSpenceJr the best in his upcoming fight. I see what yall trying to do, but it’s not going to work, not this time. — Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) June 19, 2026 The post came after renewed discussion about Spence’s physical condition heading into their undisputed welterweight championship clash in July 2023. Spence revealed that he dealt with injuries, limited sparring, and other issues during camp, while maintaining that he was not making excuses for the loss. Many fans have pointed to concerns that existed even before the Crawford fight. Spence was involved in a serious car accident in 2019…
The last time Sri Lanka-A and India-A met in the Tri-Nation tournament, tempers flared, emotions spilled over and the contest was decided only after a dramatic Super Over.On Friday, however, Sri Lanka-A captain Sahan Arachchige was keen to shift the focus from the flashpoint to the bigger prize.After his side rode on Avishka Fernando’s century and Dulaj Samuditha’s five-wicket haul to beat Afghanistan-A by 103 runs and storm into Sunday’s final, Arachchige insisted his team was not looking to settle scores or target anyone. The objective, he said, was simple: win the title.“The boys are doing very well and we’re…
An Argentine television presenter has resigned after falsely reporting that the father of Lionel Messi had died during Argentina’s first World Cup game. Florencia Pena made the claim during a live broadcast on Argentine streaming channel Luzu TV following Argentina’s opening group game win over Algeria. “I don’t want to bring bad news, but Messi’s father has just passed away. It was sudden. In the middle of the World Cup,” Pena said while hosting the show. The report quickly spread on social media before Pena clarified that the information had not been confirmed.The Messi family later issued a statement confirming…
Troy Deeney explains why he thinks Watford are in danger of being in a relegation battle ahead of the 2026/27 season. The former Hornets captain was on talkSPORT, the topic of Alessio Dionisi being appointed was discussed and he didn’t hold back when giving his honest thoughts. As per BBC Sport, Dionisi becomes the club’s 12th head coach, excluding interim bosses, since the end of the 2020/21 season, and the 24th since the Pozzo family took over the club in 2012. Troy Deeney: “I think Watford are in real danger of being in a relegation battle. They sell them (fans)…
British heavyweight Moses Itauma will return to action on 29 August to face Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena.Itauma claimed an impressive win over Jermaine Franklin in March to stretch his unbeaten record to 14-0 and retain the WBA International and WBO Inter-Continental titles.That has earned the 21-year-old his first headline fight against Hrgovic, who won bronze for Croatia at the 2016 Olympics and now has a 21-1 professional record.”This fight is the litmus test Moses is ready for and it is the one he wanted,” said promoter Frank Warren.Hrgovic stopped Dave Allen in Doncaster last month and the 34-year-old…
Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 2, Southampton New Zealand 140-6 (20 overs): Sharp 36; Murray 2-26, Prendergast 2-26Ireland 136-4 (20 overs): Prendergast 59, Lewis 58; M Kerr 2-23New Zealand won by four runs Scorecard. Tables.New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.It was a must-win encounter for both sides after losing their opening two matches and this defeat effectively ends Ireland’s hopes of progressing from the group stage. A fine bowling display from Ireland restricted the defending champions to 140-6 from their 20…
As Michael Carrick will be aware more than most, last season’s third-place finish was a sign of progress but nothing more than that, with mere Champions League qualification not a cause for celebration at Manchester United. Even in these fallow, post-Sir Alex Ferguson years, United can’t let the standards and expectations slip too greatly, something the INEOS regime perhaps contributed to, in hindsight, by keeping Ruben Amorim on board following a worst-ever Premier League finish. If there is to be anyone suited to maintaining the standards, it is that man Carrick, the Englishman notably part of one of the club’s…
Three weeks after Rico Verhoeven’s spirited effort against Oleksandr Usyk, comments from Tony Bellew have resurfaced, offering a blunt assessment of how the Dutch kickboxing star would fare against some of boxing’s biggest punchers. Verhoeven surprised many observers when he pushed Usyk deep into their May heavyweight clash. The Dutchman was competitive throughout much of the fight and was ahead on one scorecard after 10 rounds before Usyk forced a stoppage in the 11th. “I think you’re looking at Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou all over again. And I think, unfortunately for Rico, the footage is out there. [Opponents are] all going…
Ipswich are close to appointing Gary O’Neil as their new head coach.The 43-year-old is poised to replace Kieran McKenna, who stepped down from the Portman Road post earlier this month.Compensation with O’Neil’s current club Strasbourg is still to be agreed, but is not expected to be an issue for the Tractor Boys.Tim Jenkins and Neil Critchley are also expected to move to Suffolk with ex-Bournemouth and Wolves boss O’Neil, having worked with him in France. Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also in the running for the job this week.BBC Sport reported Ipswich’s interest in O’Neil earlier this…
Thibaut Courtois has stressed his desire to see out his professional career at Real Madrid amid rumours of a return to his homeland, Belgium. Courtois joined Madrid in 2018 from Chelsea and has gone on to become a key part of Los Blancos’ success, particularly under both Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti. The 34-year-old, who also spent three years at rivals Atletico Madrid, has made 333 appearances for the club across all competitions, picking up several trophies along the way. He has lifted 12 major honours, including three LaLiga titles and two Champions League titles, while also winning the Copa del Rey…