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Kieran McKenna makes the decision to step down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons at the club, it has been announced. As per Lyall Thomas, McKenna “won’t be joining Fulham”, but he added that “more updates are expected on his future in due course”. David Ornstein meanwhile said McKenna is to “take time away from management and Ipswich are protected financially if/when makes return with contingency planning already started and now accelerates”. 🚨 BREAKING: Kieran McKenna to step down as Ipswich Town head coach. 40yo Northern Irishman decision to take time away from management + #ITFC protected financially if/when…
“If his last name wasn’t Benn, you wouldn’t be anywhere near the level he’s on,” said Malignaggi on Froch on Fighting. “He’s been promoted well. He’s been moved well. I don’t think he’s a world class fighter, though. I don’t think his best performances were around that PED suspicion. “He’s not looked good since. He looked bad against a corpse that was Regis Prograis at this point. A corpse version of Regis Prograis. I don’t even think he’s that good. Honestly, who’s his best win?” Malignaggi went on to suggest that Benn has altered his style in an effort to…
Ayaz Khan rose to the occasion when it mattered the most as his composed yet authoritative knock ensured defending champion MSC Maratha Royals kept its title defence alive by sealing a place in the T20 Mumbai semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.Riding on Ayaz’s superb 87 (49b, 7×4, 3×6), the Royals chased down ARCS Andheri’s target of 169 with comfort to set up a semifinal showdown against North Mumbai Panthers on Thursday.Even before the final league fixture began, the equation had become crystal clear. With SoBo Mumbai Falcons having defeated table-topper North Mumbai Panthers earlier in the day, Siddhesh…
Formula 1 has agreed a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year’s new rules.Drivers have complained that the near 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power this year and need for energy management has diminished the challenge in qualifying.Four-time champion Max Verstappen was so upset by the new engines he said he would quit F1 if changes were not made, but all other drivers were in agreement the issue needed to be addressed.The engine suppliers have agreed to change the ratio to 60-40 in favour of the internal combustion engine by 2028 and…
Japan enter the 2026 World Cup priced at +5500 with BetOnline and Lucky Rebel, and +4000 with BetNow, placing them 12th in the outright market across 48 nations. Manager H. Moriyasu’s side arrive as the highest-ranked Asian team at FIFA 18th and carry a five-match winning run that includes a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley in March 2026. Whether the outright price or a stage-of-elimination market represents better value is the central question for bettors assessing Japan World Cup 2026 odds. Japan’s outright price reflects a genuine tension in the market. The squad is deeper and more Europe-based than…
However, the persistence has transformed Roach to a coming-of-age pound-for-pound talent who has seemingly sent the once imposing Davis hiding from a rematch.“Just his maturity — those two draws that easily could’ve been wins and made him a three-division champion — think about that,” Roach promoter Tom Brown said.“He didn’t lose those fights. This guy’s as battle tested as any fighter can be. He’s got confidence now and he’s a dangerous fighter going into the Zepeda fight. This kid will be the WBC lightweight champion on August 1. He can do whatever he wants to do: stand in there and…
Rangers have received an instant boost in their pursuit of a rapid defender this summer, with Blackburn Rovers ready to give the go ahead at the right price. Rangers racing to sign Tavernier replacement The first order of business for the Gers was welcoming Lawrence Shankland and dealing Hearts a major blow. The forward is set to provide Danny Rohl with a major boost and perhaps hand Rangers the edge that he very nearly handed his former side last season. The Scot could be the first of many to come through the door at Ibrox this summer, and it seems…
England have described the arrangement for the second Test as “interim”, and its impermanence seems important.On Monday, when it first emerged that Stokes and Gus Atkinson were in hot water, there was an immediate feeling it would spell the end of Stokes’ captaincy.It still may. There is an ongoing investigation. Stokes could decide to walk.But, with every passing hour, the temperature is cooling. Stokes could return for the third Test at Trent Bridge or, more likely, the series against Pakistan later in the summer.Still, Stokes has given a window into what England’s life might be without him. For the first…
Officially getting their home World Cup adventure underway in the early hours of Saturday, the USA will welcome Paraguay to California. With the sporting world now fully fixed on the 2026 World Cup, there are plenty of intriguing betting promotions and bonuses available. Verdict: Over 1.5 goals Best Odds: 4/9 Bookmaker: 1xBet USA Starting with the hosts, springing what was an almighty upset back in September 2024 as they officially announced Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival, the USA had made it abundantly clear that all of their attention was fixed on this summer’s home World Cup. However, although the United States might be…
Briton Chantelle Cameron will meet American Mikaela Mayer in a light-middleweight world title unification bout in Birmingham on 29 August.Cameron, 35, beat Michaela Kotaskova to win the vacant WBO title in April and is aiming to add Mayer’s WBC and WBA belts to her collection.Fellow Briton Caroline Dubois is also on the all-female Most Valuable Promotions card at BP Pulse, when she defends her WBC and WBO lightweight belts against American Amelia Moore.Northampton fighter Cameron has 22 wins from 23 fights as a professional, including a victory over Ireland’s Katie Taylor in 2023.”I’ve always said I want the biggest fights…