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By the time Wesley’s seventh Brazil appearance was cut short, the score was already 1-1 at the home of the Cleveland Browns NFL team.Ancelotti’s side struck first after only seven minutes when Mohanad Lashin was caught in possession on the edge of his own penalty box by Bruno Guimaraes and the Newcastle midfielder tucked a low finish past goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir.The lead only lasted four minutes as an underhit backpass by Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos gifted possession to winger Mostafa Zico, who drilled a crisp finish into the bottom corner past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.Brazil created the better chances thereafter and,…

Non league club Quorn AFC are reportedly facing ‘race against time’ to put a competitive squad together for the 2026/27 season. On the 14th of May, Quorn said they have “been laterally moved by the FA into the Pitching In NPL Premier League for the 2026/27 season. The club intends to appeal the decision.” But Quorn have since confirmed that their appeal against their lateral movement into the Northern Premier League Premier Division has been dismissed. “The club will not be making a further statement on the matter at this time.” The Non League Paper have since looked into it,…

Artur Beterbiev has not fought since losing his undisputed light-heavyweight world title in a rematch with Dmitry Bivol last February. He has now revealed that he agreed to a fight with David Benavidez until the latter’s team had a change of heart. Beterbiev became the first undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the four-belt era when he outpointed Bivol in October 2024, but the tables were turned in their rematch four months later, as Bivol claimed the throne. Ever since, the pair have been linked to a trilogy affair, but many boxing fans seem more interested in a showdown between Bivol and…

Tilak Varma emerged as the highest-valued player of the inaugural TG20 auction on Sunday, joining Medak Falcons for ₹33 lakh.With a player pool comprising over 1,300 HCA-registered cricketers, franchises of Telangana’s premier T20 league assembled their squads by securing some of the State’s finest cricketing talent across the Icon, A+ and A categories.The auction brought together international stars, accomplished domestic performers, and promising district cricketers.READ: I don’t have to change my personality: Shreyas Iyer after being appointed India T20I captainThe Warangal Warriors bid for Mohammed Siraj, eventually getting him for ₹14 lakh. CV Milind became the most expensive uncapped player,…

Jack Kelly got Leicestershire off to a good start against pacesetters Yorkshire, making 44 off 31 balls, but when the New Zealander holed out off Hasan Ali it started a run of four wickets in 15 balls as they slumped from 90-2 to 96-6.Ben Cox hit a defiant unbeaten 33, but Hasan (4-18) returned with two wickets in three balls as the Foxes were restricted to 147-8.The total looked a meagre one when Bairstow, fresh from his 73 in Friday’s Roses clash, smashed 39 off 21 balls before becoming the first of two wickets in Ian Holland’s first over.Will Luxton…

Dmitry Bivol remains interested in completing a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev despite several other options being available at light heavyweight. Bivol returned to action last month after a lengthy layoff, earning a one-sided victory over Michael Eifert in an IBF mandatory defense. With that obligation out of the way, attention has shifted to what comes next for the unified light heavyweight champion. “There’s a lot of interest in the Beterbiev fight in Russia,” said Eddie Hearn to Boxingscene when discussing Bivol’s future. “It’s a fight that’s important to Dmitry. “Dmitry wants the biggest fights in the sport.” Bivol and…

Feyenoord have sacked manager Robin van Persie after just 16 months in charge of the Eredivisie club.The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker guided the club to a second-place finish and Champions League qualification in his only full season as manager, though they finished 19 points behind winners PSV Eindhoven.The 42-year-old departs just two weeks after Devy Rigaux’s appointment as technical director and Robert Eenhoorn as general manager.”Robin van Persie has given everything for the club over the past 1.5 years. He certainly deserves credit for concluding a difficult season with a final second-place finish. This secured Champions League football,…

Arsenal come into this transfer window with the weight of expectation upon them. The pressure may finally be off after winning a first Premier League title in 22 years but as a result of that triumph, it gives them a wonderful opportunity to attract some of the finest talent in Europe. It’s likely the Gunners will start further up the pitch where Bournemouth’s young superstar Eli Junior Kroupi is a key target for Mikel Arteta and Co. That said, boasting an £80m to £100m price tag, the Cherries are evidently in no mood to sell. Julian Alvarez could also be…

MORENO VALLEY, California – All eyes will soon be on Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, as the gifted unified junior bantamweight champion seeks a third belt June 13 in Arizona against WBA secondary bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas.With a full house expected at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, and the global anticipation building that Rodriguez, 23-0 (16 KOs), is bound to next fight Naoya Inoue, Japan’s unbeaten four-division champion and pound-for-pound king, the San Antonio, Texas, fighter will draw the boxing equivalent of the attention his hometown Spurs’ appearance is attracting in the NBA Finals.In typical low-key manner while talking to BoxingScene…

Zverev had long been dubbed the best player of his generation to have never won a Grand Slam after a string of near misses – including three defeats in major finals.At the US Open in 2020, he lost the final despite being two sets up against Dominic Thiem and having served for the championship at 5-3 in the final set.He led Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one in the 2024 French Open final but it was the Spaniard who ended up lifting his first Coupe des Mousquetaires.At the Australian Open in 2025, he was outclassed in a merciless performance…