The boxing world has been left in mourning after two close friends and long-standing team members of Anthony Joshua, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, were killed in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that also left the former heavyweight champion injured. The tragic incident occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest highways, when

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British sporting icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been formally recognised in the New Year Honours list, receiving a damehood and knighthood respectively for their outstanding services to ice skating and voluntary work. Meanwhile, England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman has been awarded an honorary damehood, acknowledging her transformative impact on English football. The

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England have named Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, offering a major boost to their bowling attack despite the fast bowler missing the final two Tests of the Ashes series against Australia. The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka in February and March, and

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Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal as a 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in Agadir, becoming the first team from Group B to qualify for the knockout stage of AFCON 2025. The Liverpool forward converted a penalty in the 45th minute, securing the win despite Egypt being reduced to 10 men late in the

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Australian star Nick Kyrgios in a high-profile “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday. The match is a modern take on the iconic 1973 showdown between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, which became a

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick did not hold back after his team suffered a blowout loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, delivering a sharp critique of his players’ effort and professionalism. Following the 119-96 defeat at home, Redick expressed frustration, saying, “We don’t care enough right now. And that’s the part

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Ulster Rugby lock Cormac Izuchukwu has highlighted the unique pride and intensity of Irish interprovincial derbies as the province prepares to face Connacht this weekend in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Izuchukwu, 25, recently signed a new two-year contract keeping him at Ulster until the summer of 2028, underlining the club’s commitment to retaining homegrown

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Newcastle Red Bulls have completed the signing of All Blacks international Hoskins Sotutu from the Blues, securing the dynamic number eight on a three-year contract ahead of the next Premiership Rugby season. The 27-year-old has made 14 international appearances for New Zealand, scoring 31 tries in 80 Super Rugby matches for the Blues. Sotutu’s move

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Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has suggested that veteran back Olly Woodburn could be offered a contract extension following an impressive display in the Premiership Rugby. The 34-year-old has become a key figure at Sandy Park, providing experience, versatility, and consistent performances over his 10-year tenure with the Chiefs. Woodburn Shines at Full-Back Woodburn

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Gloucester Rugby director of rugby George Skivington has confirmed that his squad is fully committed to turning around their challenging Premiership Rugby season as they prepare to host Saracens at Kingsholm this Saturday. The Cherry and Whites currently sit second from bottom in the Premiership table, having won only one of their opening seven matches.

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