By Elliot Worsell ODDLY, despite the fact boxing consists of scores of well-trained men and women trying to punch one another in the head until someone is left unconscious, the scariest aspects of the sport have nothing to do with the boxers whatsoever. Though it is true, yes, that events in the ring can sometimes … Read more
“Where do you start and where do you end?” responded Roy Keane when asked to detail Manchester United’s problems after the 3-0 drubbing by City. So we’ve taken the task on… By Pete Gill 7:04, UK, Tuesday 31 October 2023 * Let’s start with form. United have lost five of their opening 10 league matches … Read more
Chelsea will host Blackburn at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for an EFL round-of-16 clash, with kickoff slated for 19:45 GMT. Key Highlights Chelsea head into this match with the EFL Cup being the only realistic source of silverware this season. Manager Mauricio Pochettino will look to get spirits up after Chelsea were beaten at home … Read more
1) That left hook It wasn’t quite Henry Cooper on Muhammad Ali levels of shocking, but it wasn’t far off, particularly when you consider that the left hook he landed in round three was maybe the first full-blooded left hook Francis Ngannou had ever landed in a professional boxing match. 2) One judge thought Ngannou … Read more
Peter Wright is targeting a strong end to the year after celebrating his first televised ranking title for almost two years; Next up on the Sky Sports Darts calendar is the 17th staging of the Grand Slam of Darts from November 11-19 at the Aldersley Leisure Village 21:37, UK, Monday 30 October 2023 Peter Wright … Read more
Bournemouth will host Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday for the EFL Cup clash in the round of 16, with kickoff slated for 19:45 GMT. Key Highlights Liverpool and Bournemouth will turn their attention from the Premier League and focus on this round-of-16 tie, with both sides looking to progress into the quarter-finals stage. … Read more
By Elliot Worsell IF you had told me that on Monday, October 30, two days after a “boxing match” between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, I would spend my morning drawing up a list of five potential opponents for Francis Ngannou, in a boxing ring, I wouldn’t know which of us was crazier: you or … Read more
Ryan Blaney was in tears back in May when the crowd chanted “Blaney! Blaney! Blaney” after he snapped a 59-race losing streak with his win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He was so thrilled in that moment to get back to victory lane and rebuild his confidence after a winless 2022 season. Little did Blaney know … Read more
Brighton & Hove Albion will welcome Fulham to the Falmer Stadium on Sunday for a one-on-one Premier League clash, with kickoff scheduled at 14:00 GMT. Key Highlights Brighton are winless in their last three matches as their form has taken a hit in the Premier League. They have lost twice and drawn once in this … Read more
By Declan Warrington Oleksandr Usyk and his promoter Alex Krassyuk have responded to suggestions of a postponement of his fight with Tyson Fury by insisting that they expect the date of December 23 to be honoured. The combination of how unexpectedly difficult Fury found Saturday’s fight with the mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou, on the … Read more
