GOING into the fight with Naoya Inoue, I knew it was an enormous task. I knew how good he was, but it was an opportunity of a lifetime. You beat a fighter like that and you’re a superstar. Your career just skyrockets and the world’s your oyster. Basically, it was high risk, high reward. I … Read more
Kylian Mbappe told PSG in June he had no intention of signing contract extension; Mbappe’s current deal expires in 2024 and PSG say he must extend or be sold this summer; PSG only want players committed to club on tour By Kaveh Solhekol, Sky Sports News Chief Reporter 22:56, UK, Friday 21 July 2023 Kylian … Read more
The competitive action in Group F at the Women’s World Cup continues on Monday, as Brazil open their campaign against Panama. The South American nation could be solid contender this summer if able to transfer their form from last summer. Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview It promises to be a thrilling round of action in … Read more
FUTURE hall of famer Nonito Donaire is backing Stephen Fulton to do what he could not. Next Tuesday at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo Naoya Inoue is aiming to win a belt in a fourth weight class against Fulton. The American defends his two super-bantamweight trinkets against the man known as ‘The Monster’. Inoue is … Read more
Due to press problems at our production facility, not all copies of the Friday edition of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel were printed. Readers can access the full edition of the paper at NewsandSentinel.com, including the All-Access e-edition. Click on the Today’s Paper link to view a digital version of the printed newspaper on your … Read more
The Women’s World Cup action continues on Monday, as Italy and Argentina lock horns in their first fixtures in Group G. Both sides will be desperate to get off the mark with maximum points ahead of showdowns with Sweden. Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview This promises to be an exciting match in the opening round … Read more
Twenty-one years ago, I accompanied my dad to London Docklands to witness Naseem Hamed’s final boxing match. Little did we know at the time that it would be his last fight. As the fight progressed, it became increasingly evident that Hamed’s career was coming to an end. The crowd around us began chanting for Bruno, … Read more
Photo: World Rugby Rugby – Samoa juniors Samoa needed two tries in the final 10 minutes against Hong Kong China to maintain their 100 percent start to the World Rugby U-20 Trophy in Nairobi, Kenya They found themselves 22-15 behind in the closing stages, having lost two players to yellow cards for five minutes at … Read more
The Brazil football governing body has announced that it is adopting an equal pay policy for male footballers and female footballers. Brazil becomes the first of some big countries to take the step. The announcement was made on Wednesday. The CBF has equaled the prize money and allowances between men and women football. Which means … Read more
FRANK WARREN was typically passionate and prickly last week when he defended the professional boxing match that will take place between Tyson Fury, 33-0-1, and MMA star Francis Ngannou, 0-0, over 10 rounds in Saudi Arabia on October 28. Unless you’re in the thick of the argument that triggered his annoyance, there is something endearing … Read more
