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Tributes have poured in from across the world after the death of Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, with players, administrators, teams and boards describing his passing as an “irreplaceable loss” and celebrating him as one of the sport’s greatest icons.Cricket West Indies led the tributes, posting: “A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers.”Statement by the President of Cricket West Indies on the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers.🖤🏏 pic.twitter.com/QrtPLJ0tvc— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 17, 2026CWI president Kishore Shallow expanded on that sentiment, calling Sobers “the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen”…

Serrano can add another milestone to her career when she enters the ring on August 21. The seven-division champion will attempt to break the all-time women’s knockout record while competing in the first unified women’s world championship contested over 12 two-minute rounds. Most Valuable Promotions said the partnership is designed to bring championship boxing to TikTok’s global audience while expanding the sport’s reach among younger viewers. The event will stream live worldwide through TikTok LIVE rather than a traditional television or subscription platform. “I’ve dedicated my career to creating opportunities for women’s boxing and bringing our sport to the biggest…

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has signed for Castres after leaving Edinburgh.The French Top 14 club moved to recruit the 34-year-old after Dalton Papali’i was ruled out long-term after undergoing surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.Watson, who ended last season on loan to Leicester Tigers, revealed he had to make his mind up quickly after being contacted by Castres.”The opportunity to perform in French rugby is a fantastic opportunity for me,” he told the club website after agreeing a one-year contract. “Given Dalton Papali’i’s injury, Castres Olympique contacted me in recent days and I had to make a very quick decision.…

England players post via social media with a message to fans while reflecting on their exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions just fell short of making the final, Argentina coming from behind to seal a place in the final, where they will play Spain on Sunday. On Saturday, England will take on France as they battle for third place. But in the meantime, members of the England squad have taken time to look back on and share their thoughts, thanks fans for their support. Anthony Gordon: “Truly devastated. I genuinely thought this was our time to win…

Adam Wharton’s next team odds have turned into one of the summer’s liveliest transfer debates, and it is easy to see why. Crystal Palace have a jewel in midfield, bigger clubs are circling, and the numbers being floated for him are already eye-watering. With interest building across England and beyond, the Wharton transfer odds are gradually narrowing in on his eventual landing spot. Adam Wharton – To Sign For Before 2nd September 2026 Odds: Chelsea – 5/4 Liverpool – 4/1 Tottenham Hotspur – 6/1 Manchester United – 10/1 Real Madrid – 12/1 Bar – 16/1 Chelsea (5/4) Chelsea sit at…

Canelo Alvarez is set to challenge for Christian Mbilli’s WBC super-middleweight world title in October, hoping to return to the 168lb throne at the first time of asking, but there is now another contender who is eyeing up a Canelo fight, under one condition. Alvarez’s reign as undisputed super-middleweight ruler came to an end when he was dethroned by Terence Crawford last September, but Crawford’s retirement saw the undisputed crown then become fragmented. Mbilli became one of the beneficiaries of Crawford’s move as he was elevated to WBC world champion and subsequently targeted for a lucrative showdown with Canelo. Similarly,…

Betfred Super LeagueHuddersfield (4) 10Tries: Milne, Gagai Goal: FlanaganWigan (10) 24Tries: Partington, Eckersley 3 Goals: Keighran 4Zach Eckersley’s hat-trick broke Huddersfield Giants’ stiff resistance to send Wigan Warriors to within two points of the Super League summit.Jim Lenihan’s side made a nonsense of the fact they had suffered 11 straight defeats going into the game and threatened to do the league double over the in-form Warriors after pulling off a shock victory at the Brick Community Stadium in March.Taane Milne’s try put the league’s bottom side ahead, but Oliver Partington and Eckersley hit back with tries which had Matt Peet’s…

Terence Crawford says a rematch with Canelo Alvarez never became an option after their superfight, but not because he turned it down. Instead, Crawford revealed there was no rematch clause in the contract, and no one from Canelo’s side ever attempted to make a second fight. Crawford explained that he would have honored a contractual rematch if one had existed. “Canelo, that was off the table. There was no rematch clause. Nobody said anything about Canelo. Still to this day, nobody have said nothing about Canelo,” said Crawford to The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM. When asked if he would…

The South Africa class of 2026 are the undisputed number one in world rugby.The confidence is evident with Rassie Erasmus naming his team on Monday, making 10 changes to his starting side.South Africa include four uncapped players, one of whom, 20-year-old fly-half Vusi Moyo, is the headline act.Sharks duo Moyo and winger Jaco Williams make debuts at their home stadium, alongside Montpellier lock Ruben van Heerden and Bordeaux tight-head prop Carlu Sadie, who has battled back from breaking his neck in January 2025.Moyo, who becomes South Africa’s youngest fly-half and has played just one game for his club, can be…

Jose Legra, former WBC featherweight champion, passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 in Madrid, Spain.Legra, 129-11-4 (49 KOs), started boxing at the age of 12 in Cuba where he was born in 1943. By the time he was 17, Legra was boxing professionally but Fidel Castro’s decision to ban boxing in 1962 forced Legra to pursue his dreams elsewhere. A spell in Mexico followed before he settled in Spain, the nation that would become home for the rest of his life.In July 1968, Legra – by then European champion – broke local hearts when in Porthcawl, Wales, he…