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Errol Spence Jr. has no plans to extend his comeback if he loses to Tim Tszyu this Saturday. Trainer Ronnie Shields revealed that Spence has already decided a defeat will end his career, regardless of what opportunities might follow. The former unified welterweight champion returns after a three-year absence, but Shields said the comeback is about personal satisfaction rather than rebuilding toward another title run. “If I was to come out and lose, my career is over. I’m done. There’s no sense in me trying to push for what?” Shields said to Fight Hub TV, recalling Spence telling him. “This…
Former Australia batter David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink driving, after being charged following a random breath test in Sydney in April.The plea had been expected after his lawyer, Bobby Hill, said after a court hearing in May that the cricketer accepted responsibility and knew his behaviour had been “foolish” and “reckless”.Warner had drunk three glasses of wine at a friend’s apartment before getting in his car on Easter Sunday, Hill said at the earlier hearing.Sentencing has been set for 18 August, when Warner faces a minimum disqualification from driving of six months, a potential fine of up to…
Firefighters issue a warning to fans against buying fake football shirts, police also seizing fake kits worth £18m in a UK crackdown. A video has emerged, including a demonstration which saw shirts of cheap materials ignite and melt away incredibly fast. Fans have responded by saying football club/sports manufacturers should make football shirts more affordable to prevent the increase in ‘fake’ football shirts. Why firefighters are warning against buying fake football shirts ⚠️🔥 pic.twitter.com/8f9Rz8rQip — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 21, 2026 🔗 Read more about the story: https://t.co/I7QCiefNrc — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 21, 2026 Dave Jackson of Cheshire Fire…
Canelo Alvarez has never been stopped as a professional but legendary promoter Bob Arum thinks he knows who could change that. Canelo is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era, and has been involved in a number of massive fights over the last two decades. The Mexican superstar is a four-weight world champion having reigned from light middleweight to light heavyweight, and he is a two-time undisputed super middleweight champion too. He lost that crown in September 2025 when he was defeated by Terence Crawford, in what was the third loss of his tenure, having…
Middlesbrough have agreed a deal for Tottenham striker Will Lankshear that could rise to a club-record £20m. The initial deal is worth around £10m with an additional £10m due in add-ons based on various incentives. The 21-year-old has yet to agree personal terms amid reported rival interest.Lankshear spent last season on loan at Oxford United, scoring 11 goals and making four assists in 44 Championship games. It follows a starring role in Spurs’ youth team having joined from Sheffield United in 2022. The England youth international scored 23 goals for the Under-21 side that won the 2023-24 Premier League 2…
Ryan Garcia responded after Devin Haney mocked him on social media, accusing the WBO welterweight champion of using a hookah and claiming the habit will catch up with him when he faces mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis. The exchange started after Ariel Helwani shared a clip of Garcia discussing Zuffa Boxing. Ryan praised Dana White’s early work with the promotion. He also said he would keep his own identity instead of dressing like a company spokesman if he ever signed with Zuffa. Haney posted, “Ryan back doing that twitch with his face again.” Garcia answered with a series of posts on…
Despite a clash with the opening day of this year’s Hundred competition, the prospect of seeing Stokes in action for the first time since his retirement from the international scene at the end of last month meant hundreds more eyeballs were on the action at the County Ground as the former England captain took to the field.He sent down nine reasonably economic overs but failed to pick up a wicket in his 0-38 as Andersson’s ton got the Falcons to 256-9.With Andersson and Brooke Guest together, hopes of a total in excess of 300 were high but Guest’s departure for…
(Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Anthony Joshua, 36, could have at least three more years in the sport according to Matchroom founder Barry Hearn. The heavyweight is due to fight the unheralded Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday before heading into a gigantic all-British showdown with Tyson Fury in November. Previously Eddie Hearn had indicated that 2026 might be Joshua’s last in the sport. That was before Joshua, 29-4 (26 KOs), defeated Jake Paul in December and was then involved in a car crash that killed two of his closest friends. That crash, which left Joshua nursing injuries, is believed to…
The Hundred men’s competition, The OvalSunrisers Leeds 143 (99 balls): Marsh 41 (27); Gleeson 4-25, Curran 2-27MI London 144-3 (84 balls): Curran 60* (39), Pooran 58* (22); Carse 2-18MI London won by seven wicketsScorecard. TableSam Curran’s all-round brilliance led MI London to a convincing seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in the opening match of the men’s Hundred.Chasing 144, Curran finished unbeaten on 60 as MI London eased to their target with 16 balls remaining. After Brydon Carse’s fine spell of 2-18 had given Sunrisers hope, Curran added 93 from just 40 balls for the fourth wicket with Nicholas Pooran. The…
Two camps who are desperate to widen their buffer over the drop zone in the early hours of Thursday, Nautico will welcome Londrina to Pernambuco. With the 2026/27 campaigns set to officially get underway next month, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available. Competition: Brazil Serie B Market: Both teams to score – No Odds: 19/20 1xBet Starting with the hosts, while Nautico might have only made their Serie B return this season, it is no secret that Guilherme dos Anjos’ camp are almost universally regarded as a standout relegation candidate this time around. Despite signing off May in…