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Preston fans slam what they described to be ‘shocking’ ticket prices set for their side’s 26/27 Championship opener away at Bolton. The confirmation of it being £36 for an adult ticket price has been met with frustration, many saying twenty of plenty, someone mentioning that it is £6 more than any Premier League away supporter will pay all season Preston fans feeling priced out and disappointed at missing out on being unable to attend, with the prospect of having to watch it on TV instead. Some Bolton fans also pointing out that Preston may reciprocate with these prices in the…
Ben Earl has called for a change to the Nations Championship format after England’s “brutal” schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.England had to play three Tests in three different continents on successive weekends and accumulated 25,000 miles of travel.Victory over Argentina on Saturday keeps Steve Borthwick’s team in the hunt for a place in the final on 29 November at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.However, four long haul and four short haul flights in the past four weeks have contributed to players losing sleep and a reduced training schedule.”It’s been brutal, there’s no two ways about it,” England number…
World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland’s Cameron Menzies.The former world champion was punished for some poor finishing and lost his first six legs with the darts before finally holding throw.Humphries threatened to stage a dramatic comeback, winning four legs on the spin to get back to 8-7 but Menzies sealed a stunning 10-7 victory in style by reeling in the ‘big fish’ – a maximum 170 checkout.The result will come as a huge disappointment to Humphries after he had shown signs of returning to top form – beating…
The World Cup is over, and it will now be one month until the Premier League returns, with Liverpool desperate to roar back to life as title contenders. Andoni Iraola is warming to his new job as Liverpool head coach, tasked with restoring the ‘rock and roll’ mood to Anfield after such a dour and deflating decline under Arne Slot’s wing. Liverpool have not yet dominated the transfer market as they did last year, but FSG are intent on strengthening further, with Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz already having bolstered the squad. Munoz is a dynamic and flashy winger, and…
Unlike many negotiations where challengers push for a larger share, the WBO has already settled the financial split. The purse bid won’t change that. It will only determine which promoter wins the right to stage the fight if voluntary talks break down. That leaves Haney with little reason to feel pressured. If he likes the offer presented during negotiations, he can move forward with the mandatory. If he doesn’t, he still has options. Haney can continue discussions before the deadline or even choose to vacate the WBO welterweight title and pursue another fight if he believes bigger opportunities exist elsewhere.…
Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France’s Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.Manchester United lead the chase for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, but face competition for his signature from Arsenal. (L’Equipe – in French), externalThe Gunners have also revived their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad, with the 23-year-old believed to have a £77m release clause. (Teamtalk), externalWest Ham have rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville and the Italian…
Lionel Messi revealed “the pain is immense” after losing the World Cup final, as he spoke for the first time since the defeat. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in Sunday’s showpiece after Ferran Torres netted an extra-time winner for La Roja, who lifted the trophy for a second time (also in 2010). Messi became just the second ever player to play in three men’s World Cup finals (also 2014 and 2022), after Brazil’s Cafu (1994, 1998, 2002). And at 39 years and 25 days, Messi is also the second-oldest World Cup finalist after Italy’s Dino Zoff in 1982 (40y 133d).…
Devin Haney has a big decision to make regarding his WBO welterweight title. He won the belt back in November with a one-sided win over Brian Norman Jr, dropping the previously unbeaten American before going on to claim a dominant unanimous decision victory. That triumph has gone alongside Haney’s previous reigns as undisputed lightweight champion and WBC super-lightweight champion, but many fans felt it was arguably a career-best performance from ‘The Dream’ as he made a big impact upon his 147lb debut. Speculation has been rife since that win about what Haney plans to do next, with the likes of…
As the final whistle blew in New Jersey, a few Argentina players – including Lionel Messi – slumped to the turf.Others stood there motionless as Spain’s players raced across the pitch in jubilation.Rodri, who had been substituted in extra-time, ran over from the dugout to join his team-mates. As the Manchester City midfielder went past Molina, the Argentina defender appeared to punch Rodri on the arm or stomach. This was the fuse which ignited the trouble.Rodri confronted Molina, but it was the Argentina player who thrust forward in an aggressive manner. Garcia ran over to back up his team-mate at…
The WBO’s decision to schedule a July 27 purse bid for Devin Haney’s mandatory welterweight title defense against Keyshawn Davis has shortened Haney’s timetable. Instead of chasing Shakur Stevenson, Haney would be better served keeping his title and fighting Keyshawn. Keeping the title is the smarter move. Haney gains nothing by giving up the WBO belt before he even knows if a deal with Shakur can be reached. Stevenson has insisted on a 144-pound catchweight, and there is no reason for Haney to surrender one of his biggest bargaining chips before negotiations are finished. The purse bid also creates an…