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Titans spin kicker carousel again giving Michael Badgley another chance
Titans spin kicker carousel again giving Michael Badgley another chance
The Tennessee Titans ended their experiment with a pair of undrafted kickers Tuesday and brought back veteran Michael Badgley after his release by Washington
2023-08-23 05:59
Japan's Hashimoto defends men's gymnastics world all-around title
Japan's Hashimoto defends men's gymnastics world all-around title
Japan's Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto successfully defended his men's all-around title at the world gymnastics championships...
2023-10-06 04:49
Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino heads to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ahli
Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino heads to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ahli
Roberto Firmino has signed for Al-Ahli to become the latest star to head to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative Pro League
2023-07-05 06:23
Francis Ngannou display against Tyson Fury the ‘biggest upset in boxing’, claims Dan Hardy
Francis Ngannou display against Tyson Fury the ‘biggest upset in boxing’, claims Dan Hardy
Former UFC fighter Dan Hardy labelled Francis Ngannou’s performance against Tyson Fury “the biggest upset in boxing history” after his split decision defeat in Saudi Arabia. Professional Fighters League star Ngannou dropped WBC heavyweight champion Fury in the third round and appeared to dominate for much of the 10-round bout despite Fury picking up the victory. Hardy believes Ngannou – who signed a multi-fight deal with mixed martial arts league PFL in May – did the “unthinkable” and said he had him winning the fight on his own scorecard. PFL Europe Head of Fighter Operations Hardy told the PA news agency: “For Francis to hold his composure like he did and to outpoint and outbox him was unthinkable. “It is the biggest upset in boxing history even though he didn’t get the decision. “I had him winning the fight. I have my scorecard and I had him 96-93 because of the knockdown in the third and I stand by it. Ngannou certainly won the fight. “It was an unfair decision, Francis deserved the victory and deserved the nod. But it was a close fight, no doubt about it. “I was blown away and I still am. I think right now Ngannou is the king of combat sports, he is the biggest combat sport athlete because of what he achieved on the weekend.” Fury had written off Ngannou’s chances in the build-up, comparing the fight to “a table tennis champion facing (Novak) Djokovic in the Wimbledon final”. Hardy added: “I think (Fury overlooking Ngannou) was a big part of it. “It was a perfect storm on the night and that to me looked like Tyson Fury halfway through training camp expecting a sparring match ahead of the Oleksandr Usyk fight. “I don’t think he looked at Ngannou with the same fear he would Deontay Wilder. “After the third round Fury would’ve been thinking ‘I wish I prepared better for this, I wish I came in lighter’.” Hardy believes former UFC champion Ngannou has a future in heavyweight boxing and that he can go toe-to-toe with the division’s best. He said: “I think we’ll see him fight in Professional Fighters League and then see him move back into the boxing world and have another big fight. “Who else in the top 10 can he give problems to? And the general consensus now is quite a few of them. The two that come to my head are Joe Joyce and Anthony Joshua. It is the biggest upset in boxing history even though he didn't get the decision. Dan Hardy “The Francis we saw against Tyson at the weekend would cause those two serious problems stylistically. “I think he can have a career in boxing if he wants to and he’s going to be ranked soon so the door’s open for him. “Wilder is an obvious opponent, because it would be two of the biggest punchers on the planet. “Wilder does not have the same finesse as Fury.” Read More Having ‘hero’ in opponent’s corner could unsettle Tyson Fury – Carl Frampton What Francis Ngannou must do to beat Tyson Fury: ‘Uncork those big shots’ Luis Rubiales intends to appeal against his three-year ban from football Luis Rubiales intends to appeal against his three-year ban from football When will Conor McGregor return to the UFC? The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings
2023-10-31 01:49
3 major adjustments Astros can make to turn ALCS around in Texas
3 major adjustments Astros can make to turn ALCS around in Texas
Sure, the Houston Astros are down 2-0 to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS, but here's why the defending World Champions aren't out of it just yet.
2023-10-18 05:59
Erik Ten Hag outlines how ‘calm’ Manchester United can negotiate Istanbul atmosphere
Erik Ten Hag outlines how ‘calm’ Manchester United can negotiate Istanbul atmosphere
Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United to keep their heads in the intense atmosphere of Istanbul to prevent Galatasaray from knocking his side out of the Champions League. Defeat would mean United are eliminated before their last group game and Ten Hag, who should welcome back Rasmus Hojlund and Antony from injury, believes his team cannot afford to lose their cool. United have had two red cards already in the Champions League with Casemiro sent off in the 3-2 home defeat to Galatasaray and Marcus Rashford in the 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen, meaning the Englishman is suspended for Wednesday’s game. United led in both matches before losing and Ten Hag does not want a repeat. He said: “You have to stay calm in your head and don’t get too emotional. Control your emotion, don’t give them anything - the referee as well, don’t give them a moment they can take - so you have to stay away from such moments.” Hojlund and Antony both missed Sunday’s 3-0 win over Everton but have trained and are in contention to return. “They are in the squad,” Ten Hag confirmed. However, United will be without a host of injured players, including Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans. Ten Hag said he had no fears about picking the 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo for such a high-pressure game after the midfielder excelled on his Premier League debut at Goodison Park. “We don’t have that,” he said. “If players are good enough, they are old enough.” Ten Hag believes United are a better team than they were when they lost to the Turkish champions in September. He added: “It will probably will be the same for Galatasaray but I think we have improved. It is good progress, you see we are stepping up. We are more stable and winning games so definitely there is progress from the first game.” United have lost their last three games in Turkey and have never won or scored in three away matches against Galatasaray. They exited the Champions League in 1993 with a 0-0 draw at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium but Ten Hag was unworried by their poor record. He said: “We have to make our game. We have to make our own history.” Read More Champions League: What do Newcastle, Man United and Arsenal need to reach last 16? Bruno Fernandes excited for ‘amazing’ atmosphere at Galatasaray Roy Keane derides ‘absolute rubbish’ from Erik ten Hag after Man United win
2023-11-28 22:48
Springboks look into claim by England's Curry of racial slur by Mbonambi in Rugby World Cup semi
Springboks look into claim by England's Curry of racial slur by Mbonambi in Rugby World Cup semi
South Africa is looking into a claim by England flanker Tom Curry that he was the subject of an alleged discriminatory remark by Springboks hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in the teams’ Rugby World Cup semifinal match
2023-10-22 22:50
Roundup: Eiza Gonzalez Joined TikTok; Madonna Hospitalized; Domingo German Throws Perfect Game
Roundup: Eiza Gonzalez Joined TikTok; Madonna Hospitalized; Domingo German Throws Perfect Game
Eiza Gonzalez joined TikTok, Madonna was hospitalized, Domingo German threw a perfect game and more in the Roundup.
2023-06-29 19:21
Sky vs. Dream prediction and odds for WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Sky vs. Dream prediction and odds for WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Two potential contenders for a WNBA title face off in a matchup that will be broadcast on Twitter on Tuesday night.The Chicago Sky (3-1) are on the road to take on the Atlanta Dream (1-2), who entered this season as a dark horse pick because of some of their young talent, led by last season&rsqu...
2023-05-31 03:18
MLB Rumors: Astros Chas McCormick drama, Orioles get better, latest on Strasburg
MLB Rumors: Astros Chas McCormick drama, Orioles get better, latest on Strasburg
MLB Rumors: Dusty Baker has some explaining to do about Chas McCormick. The Orioles rotation is about to get better. What's the latest on Stephen Strasburg?
2023-09-09 12:57
Liverpool confident of completing Alexis Mac Allister transfer
Liverpool confident of completing Alexis Mac Allister transfer
Liverpool are confident they are close to reaching an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
2023-05-30 18:56
Tiger Woods to own and play for Florida team in his tech golf league
Tiger Woods to own and play for Florida team in his tech golf league
Tiger Woods now has his hands in everything about TGL
2023-11-08 04:24