Author: Nifemi Filani

[ad_1] SAUL ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is at the peak of his powers and has the pick of his opponents. Jaime Munguia (box ticked on Saturday night), Edgar Berlanga, Jermall Charlo and more.  Yet one man’s name is inextricably linked to Canelo. David Benavidez remains the fight fans’ opponent of choice. The one they all want to see him tackle next. A natural rivalry that has matured and developed from afar. Complementary styles destined to produce fireworks. Described by Mike Tyson as the “Mexican monster”, Benavidez walks forward, chews people up and spits them out.  As he limbers up for a clash…

[ad_1] Charnwood runner, now aged 38, is among the winners in our latest results round-up AJ BELL GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN, West Midlands, May 5 Gemma Steel, the 2014 European cross-country champion, took the women’s 10km in 34:06, more than a minute clear of fellow W35 Carla Davies. There was no competition in the half-marathon as Omar Ahmed won overall by almost seven minutes. Overall (10km): 1 S Blake (AFD) 31:16 M50: 1 A Mussett (Col H) 32:05 M55: 1 S Mugglestone (Bide) 35:36 Women: 1 G Steel (Charn, W35) 34:06; 2 C Davies (Preston, W35) 35:22; 3 H Gaunt (Ton,…

[ad_1] Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable for Monday’s Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets due to personal reasons after becoming a father for the first time. The baby boy was reportedly delivered Monday morning. It is uncertain whether Gobert will be able to travel to Ball Arena in time for the tip-off against the defending champs. According to a few NBA betting sites, the Timberwolves hold third-best odds to win the championship. Sportsbooks are showing better odds for the Boston Celtics and Nuggets. UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of today’s Game 2 at Denver:…

[ad_1] Man City will welcome Savio to the Etihad Stadium this summer and Girona boss Michel has stated that the winger is “the best player I’ve ever had”.It was confirmed in February that the 20-year-old will be joining Man City from French club Troyes ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, once his loan deal with Girona expires at the end of the season. All these clubs are part of the City Football Group so the final destination for the Brazilian was always going to be the Premier League side.The signing is a very exciting one for Man City going off the…

[ad_1] If Jose Aldo cuts the line to a UFC title shot, the odds won’t be in his favor. Aldo opened as a sizable betting underdog to UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley for a potential matchup in odds released Monday by internet bookmaker BetOnline. The former two-time featherweight champion is listed as a +210 underdog, meaning a $100 bet on Aldo would return $210 if he pulled off the upset, while O’Malley sits as a -250 favorite. Aldo, 37, returned from a near two-year MMA retirement this past Saturday with a vintage win over Jonathan Martinez in UFC 301’s co-main…

[ad_1] For the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), Olympic status represented the peak of a remarkable ascent. Founded in 2007, the IFSC emerged from the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) following disagreements about the future of competitive climbing, and whether it could be an organised sport rather than a social pastime.IFSC President Marco Scolaris admits that he was initially unsure. “I was reluctant in the beginning,” he says. “But I changed my mind because I thought that, as a sport, it can be a powerful social tool. If climbing changed my life for the better, then why not…

[ad_1] Posted on 05/06/2024By: Sean Crose He ended up victorious, but Naoya Inoue found himself in a place few expected him to be Monday in Tokyo, Japan – on the mat. A picture perfect left hook by challenger Luis Nery put undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue down in the first round. Suffice to say, it was the first time the 26-0 Inoue had ever been sent off his feet. Although he rose to beat the count, Inoue had to fend the 35-1 Nery off as the challenger went in for the kill. Nery managed to survive the round, but a…

[ad_1] The United States dominated the World Athletics Relays by winning four of the five golds on offer in the Bahamas on Sunday.Noah Lyles got the men’s team over the line in the 4x100m as they won in 37.40 seconds ahead of Canada (37.89s).Defending champions Italy, led by reigning Olympic 100m gold medallist Marcell Jacobs, were initially credited with bronze but were later disqualified, giving third to France.American Gabby Thomas claimed two golds, first as part of the women’s 4x100m relay team and then in the women’s 4x400m relay.”It’s been a great preparation,” said Thomas. “At the end of the…

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers plan to have a significantly different roster next season as they enter the 2024 offseason with approximately $65 million in cap space. Beyond Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Nick Nurse, there could be many new faces with the Sixers.  “We’re not going to have continuity,” Morey said Monday at the 76ers’ headquarters in New Jersey. “We’ll have continuity with our stars and our head coach but we’re going to have a lot of changes this season.” The Sixers won at a 65-win pace with Embiid, but went 16-27 without him. “I feel like I could have…

[ad_1] Rangers have had 19 permanent managers during their history, with Philippe Clement the current boss in the Ibrox dugout. The Belgian only arrived back in October, but has got the Gers’ current Scottish Premiership campaign back on track and already lifted a first piece of silverware with a Scottish League Cup win at Hampden Park, with the Light Blues returning there in May for an Old Firm clash with Celtic in the Scottish Cup final. Things are once again looking up in Glasgow, and Football FanCast has taken a look at the club’s top 10 permanent managers based on…