IN the build-up to tonight’s (March 25) dominant win against David Light, his WBO mandatory challenger, Lawrence Okolie, when asked to explain why he had decided to move from Matchroom and DAZN to Boxxer and Sky Sports, answered by saying this: “You have a choice as a fighter to go where you are celebrated, or … Read more
James Maddison is expected to start for England against Ukraine at Wembley; Leicester City playmaker set to feature on the left wing in the Euro 2024 qualifier, making his first start for the Three Lions; the 26-year-old would win his first cap since 2019 10:18, UK, Sunday 26 March 2023 James Maddison is expected to … Read more
A big game will take place in Group F of EURO qualification on Monday evening, as two of the contenders for a top two finish will clash in Stockholm. Sweden will have the home advantage as they take on Azerbaijan. EURO 2024 Qualifier Preview Sweden will be among the leading contenders to qualify from … Read more
“BROWN envelopes? Don’t make me laugh!” exclaims Ian John-Lewis, and then he does laugh at what he sees as an absurdity. Rightly or wrongly, boxing is seen as a corrupt sport, with a business end staffed by gangsters, frauds, dastardly promoters and officials on the take. And one official who’s had to face such allegations … Read more
Barrie Young makes his way down the street to go and check on a neighbor Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Amory, Miss. Emergency officials in Mississippi say several people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather produced hail the size … Read more
The second match in Group J for Liechtenstein and Iceland will come on Sunday when the two nations go head-to-head at the Rheinpark Stadion from 16:00 GMT, with both sides looking for three precious points. Key Highlights Before the kick-off of the UEFA Euros qualifiers, Liechtenstein have lost all five of their previous matches … Read more
LAWRENCE OKOLIE will draw a line under a turbulent 13-month ring hiatus at the Manchester Arena this weekend while also returning to Sky Sports after leaving Matchroom for Boxxer in December. As it happened, he would become the first of two high profile fighters from the Rio 2016 cohort to make that move with Joshua … Read more
Raine Group, the firm handling the sale of Man Utd, had granted extensions to Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS to make second bids; Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has also made an increased offer; Elliott Management wants a minority stake; Glazers do want to sell By Kaveh Solhekol, Sky Sports News Chief Reporter … Read more
Portugal’s second match of Group J’s UEFA Euros qualifiers will take them to the Luxembourg Stadium, where they will face the hosts for an important three points in their bid to make to the euros, with kickoff slated for 18:45 GMT. Key Highlights Luxembourg are unbeaten in their five outings leading up to the … Read more
ANY notion that Caleb Plant might be suffering from a Canelo Alvarez-induced hangover were put to rest the moment he laid out Anthony Dirrell in nine rounds last October. Plant is keen to secure a rematch with the Mexican superstar and, though such a scenario may have seemed unlikely after being stopped by Canelo in … Read more
