Author: Nifemi Filani

[ad_1] As per multiple reports this Monday evening, fresh off his decision win over Jaime Munguia over the course of the weekend, super middleweight kingpin, Canelo Alvarez is being lined up to take on current welterweight gold holder, Terence Crawford – potentially as soon as December of this year. Canelo, the current super middleweight champion, extended his winning run to four straight fights over the course of the weekend in Las Vegas, turning in a unanimous decision win over compatriot, Munguia, dropping the Mexican star en route to his judging success. And as for Crawford, the welterweight slicklest has been…

[ad_1] Weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who represented Ukraine at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has died during the conflict with Russia.Two-time European champion Pielieshenko, 30, joined the armed forces soon after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine.”War takes the best of us… heroes do not die,” said weightlifting coach and Ukrainian Weightlifting Federation (UWF) board member Viktor Slobodianiuk.Pielieshenko died on the front line, the UWF added.He was ranked fourth at the Rio Games in the 85kg category and won gold at the European championships in 2016 and 2017. Pielieshenko was later banned after failing…

[ad_1] by Francisco Salazar |  Angelo Leo could be fighting for another world title belt this summer. The Ring has learned that Leo is in advanced talks to face IBF featherweight titleholder Luis ‘Venado’ Lopez in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Leo is originally from. “World title fight here in my hometown of Albuquerque,” stated Leo in a recent post on his social media accounts. “I couldn’t ask for more.” Local media outlets in Albuquerque report the fight will take place on August 10 or 17 at Tingley Coliseum, a multi-purpose venue that seats approximately 11,600. In the last week or so,…

[ad_1] World Athletics Relays in The Bahamas sees Britain and the United States in impressive form as they seal Paris 2024 places United States dominated the second day of the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas with victories in four of the five finals, but it was also a good weekend for Britain as they joined the United States as one of only two nations to qualify all of their teams for the Olympics. Following the first day of action, the United States set an event record of 41.85 in the women’s 4x100m and also the mixed 4x400m with 3:10.73.…

[ad_1] Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner made all 11 of his free throw attempts, the most without missing in a playoff game in franchise history, during Friday night’s 103-96 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Tracy McGrady set the previous mark with nine straight free throws at Milwaukee on April 22, 2001. Wagner, 22, scored 26 points and finished 7-of-16 (43.8%) shooting from the field. The third-year wing also grabbed five rebounds and drained a 3-pointer in 41 minutes of action as well. According to a few NBA betting sites, the Magic hold ninth-best…

[ad_1] Al Nassr Football Club, a football powerhouse, is located in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a rich history that dates back to 1955, Al Nassr FC has become synonymous with success both domestically and abroad. Let’s look at the club’s incredible journey, its star-studded roster, and the visionary leadership that drives them forward. A Glittering Legacy Al Nassr FC has an impressive trophy cabinet, with 28 official titles across multiple competitions. From winning 18 Pro League titles to winning prestigious international awards such as the Asian Cup Winners’ Cup and the Arab Club Champions Cup, the club’s…

[ad_1] UFC Betting Sites Reviewed By Experts You will find a wide variety of betting app features at UFC betting sites. Since these can differ per each site, we’ve reviewed the features available at each of these UFC betting sites, as well as providing details about the sportsbook promo codes for each and what they offer new customers. Caesars Sportsbook UFC Caesars Sportsbook typically posts its UFC betting odds months in advance, as it generates the odds shortly after each event has been announced. It lists each fight under the heading “bout betting,” which is its term for the moneyline…

[ad_1] NAOYA Inoue and Luis Nery both weighed in on point, ahead of their Tokyo Dome clash tomorrow. Making weight in Japan hasn’t always been so easy for Nery who failed to make 118 when facing Shinsuke Yamanaka back in 2018. There was no such drama this time as he ticked the boxes ahead of the opportunity of a lifetime. Sky Sports and ESPN+ televise the key portion of the card, affording a wider variety of fight fans the chance to enjoy one of the top pound-for-pound talents in action. Lethal to the body, Inoue is used to getting his…

[ad_1] Greene had given Ireland a solid start, handing the baton to Adeleke in fourth place.The 21-year-old ran an astonishing leg as she left Dutch world and European relay champion Lieke Klaver in her wake, bringing Ireland back on level terms with the United States.Although only a relay split, a time of 48.45secs would have been good enough to win the Olympic silver medal in Tokyo and on this form Adeleke must be considered a medal chance at both next month’s European Championships in Rome and then the Olympics in Paris.Barr held his own on the third leg although the…

[ad_1] The Detroit Pistons are set to formally request an interview with Jon Horst for their vacant president of basketball operations position, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. It is unknown whether the Bucks will grant the request. The Pistons have also been linked with Tim Connelly and Scott Perry for the position.  [ad_2]