Retired Australian Open champion Ash Barty is returning to Melbourne Park for this year’s event to mentor local hope Olivia Gadecki, who received a wildcard for the season’s first Grand Slam. Former world number one Barty called time on her career last March, shortly after ending her country’s 44-year wait for a home champion at … Read more
BACK in 2019 I wrote about the inglorious end to the career of Jack Bodell, the British heavyweight champion between 1969 and 1970, and again between 1971 and 1972. Jack will sadly always be remembered for the last three contests of his career, very quick stoppage losses at the hands of Jerry Quarry, Jose Urtain … Read more
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s administrative court for sports on Wednesday upheld a three-game suspension for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, taking him out of the Spanish league match against Atlético Madrid on Sunday. The suspension had been lifted by a court of disputes after an appeal by Barcelona. The Poland striker had been allowed to … Read more
AS THE year began, a lot of our attention was focused on how the PPV market within boxing would change, if at all, in 2022. While there have certainly been developments on that front, it’s another topic that proved to be far more important this year: accountability. Boxing is often referred to as the Wild … Read more
With the winter transfer window now open, we round up Tottenham’s done deals, plus the players linked with moves in and out of north London. Spurs want a forward and a wing-back in January Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth: Tottenham are in the market for a forward and a wing-back in this transfer window. … Read more
The big game in Italy as Serie A gets back underway following the World Cup takes place at the San Siro. Inter Milan will be looking to pick up a third straight win, but they will be up against it, as they come up against the undefeated league leaders, Napoli. Serie A Preview It … Read more
1 Dmitry Bivol W UD 12 Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Even though we knew Bivol was good going into this fight, and even though there was always the risk of Alvarez one day biting off more than he could chew, that should take nothing away from the way in which Bivol outclassed and played with “Canelo” … Read more
The Twins are reportedly interested in right-handed starting pitcher Michael Wacha. The 31-year-old posted a 3.32 ERA in 23 starts with the Red Sox in 2022. He struck out 104 batters in 127.1 innings and walked only 31 batters for a strong 1.12 WHIP. But here’s the thing. The report of the Twins’ interest in … Read more
The Copa del Rey continues this week, as the round of 32 gets underway. Athletic Bilbao will be among the front-runners to make a charge for the prestigious Spanish honour this season, but they face another stern challenge against lower league opposition as they come up against Eldense. Copa del Rey Preview Athletic Bilbao … Read more
Nate Collins (Commonwealth featherweight champion) I would like to see Leigh Wood vs. Mick Conlan II in 2023. Their first fight was one of the best fights I have watched in a long time! I might be biased as a featherweight, but that’s the fight I would like to see again. Gervonta Davis and Shakur … Read more
