About the cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia’s upcoming matchup About the cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia’s upcoming matchup. When he overcame Mairis Briedis to win the IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world championships on the Gold Coast in July, Jai Opetaia cemented his place as one of boxing’s best fighters. In dramatic fashion, the 27-year-old Australian defeated the Latvian champion despite having two broken jaws. In his first world title match, Opetaia got off to a great start, showing off his whole skill set and shattering Briedis’ nose in the process. Early on in the fight, Opetaia suffered a broken jaw on…
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‘I haven’t run in five months,’ Beale said, hinting at a potential return to the Wallabies. ‘I haven’t run in five months,’ Beale said, hinting at a potential return to the Wallabies. As he fights a hamstring tear that has kept him off the field for five months, Wallabies center Kurtley Beale is aiming for a Rugby Championship comeback. The 95-Test veteran paid a quick stop by camp Wallaby on the Gold Coast on Monday after arriving back last week following a two-year club stay with Racing 92 in France. Pic Source- https://www.planetrugby.com/australia-full-back-kurtley-beale-handed-start-for-england-international-rugby-clash-in-the-autumn-nations-series Beale, 33, met with the Wallabies medical…
President Joe Biden receives a direct plea for assistance from Brittney Griner President Joe Biden receives a direct plea for assistance from Brittney Griner. According to her attorneys, the imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner addressed a handwritten letter to US president Joe Biden pleading for her release. The letter was handed to the White House on Monday morning. A passage provided to the Guardian by Griner’s agents stated, ‘I’m afraid I might stay here forever. I know you have a lot on your plate, but don’t forget about me and the other American detainees,’ the prisoner said. Please make every…
Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur Clearing Her Way To Semifinals; Becomes First Arab Woman To Reach Grand Slam Semifinal Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur Clearing Her Way To Semifinals; Becomes First Arab Woman To Reach Grand Slam Semifinal. Ons Jabeur, a pioneering Tunisian has achieved a new milestone among a lot of previous ones. She has become the first Arab woman to reach the Grand Slam tournament semifinals. Jabeur cleared her path to the semis after defeating Marie Bouzkova in the quarterfinals with figures like 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 on center court. Ons Jabeur’s career is full of plenty of firsts and achievements. One of…
The mayor of Oklahoma City is pleased with Chet Holmgren’s NBA summer league debut The mayor of Oklahoma City is pleased with Chet Holmgren’s NBA summer league debut. Chet Holmgren played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA summer league on Tuesday night. The Thunder picked Holmgren with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, which took place less than two weeks ago. His size and skill set made him a top-two pick, and a well-known person in Oklahoma is interested in him. Holmgren scored 13 points in the first quarter of his first summer league game,…
India’s performance against China was saved by Vandana, but they must improve going into the World Cup. India’s performance against China was saved by Vandana, but they must improve going into the World Cup. The Indian women’s hockey team’s head coach, Janekke Schopman, was asked about her team’s penalty corner conversions before their World Cup game against China. Schopman said that the team would be working on them during Monday’s practice, but he also said that China is good at defending penalty corners. Schopman was on the mark. India’s important equalizer was scored by Vandana Katariya from a variation on…
‘No place in society’ – Indian football community reacts to U-17 sexual abuse case ‘No place in society’ – Indian football community reacts to U-17 sexual abuse case. The disclosure of sexual misconduct among members of the national Under-17 women’s squad has sparked a response from the Indian football community, which resulted in the dismissal of assistant coach Alex Ambrose and the opening of criminal investigations. Pic Source- https://scroll.in/field/1027715/indian-footballers-gurpreet-singh-suresh-condemn-sexual-misconduct-incident-in-u17-women-s-team?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=public Goalkeeper for the national team Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stated the incident served as a reminder that women’s football in India still required improvement. ‘Sexual misdemeanors should have no place in society,…
Wallabies lock After receiving a red card against England, Darcy Swain receives a suspension Wallabies lock After receiving a red card against England, Darcy Swain receives a suspension. After a Rugby World judicial committee upheld his red card for foul play, Darcy Swain was given a two-week suspension and will now miss the final two games of the England Test series. Pic Source- https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/20252094.eddie-jones-believes-darcy-swains-dismissal-inadvertently-helped-australia/ After Swain was dismissed in the 34th minute for retaliatory headbutting of Jonny Hill opposite, the Australians were forced to play the majority of the first Test against England at Perth Optus Stadium with only one…
Next fight for George Kambosos: Where, When, and What We Know So Far About Devin Haney’s Rematch Next fight for George Kambosos: Where, When, and What We Know So Far About Devin Haney’s Rematch. In a rematch for the undisputed lightweight world championship, George Kambosos will have the opportunity to exact instant retribution for his defeat at the hands of Devin Haney. On June 5, Haney defeated Kambosos in Melbourne by unanimous decision, but due to a contract rematch clause, the Australian will have a chance to reclaim his championships. Pic Source- https://www.sportingnews.com/au/boxing/news/george-kambosos-next-fight-where-when-how-watch-australia-who-he-fighting/tawvin2qhvxlboeelqbpkzst When will Kambosos vs. Haney 2 be…
Reunion with Warriors Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green is ‘very improbable,’ according to trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant. Reunion with Warriors Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green is ‘very improbable,’ according to trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant. Even though the Warriors have the money to get Kevin Durant, that doesn’t mean that the Warriors and Kevin Durant will play together again. According to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic, Golden State’s stars would welcome Durant back if there was a reunion. They have even talked to the 12-time All-Star, mostly about how “stunning” it is that a trade…
Sam Cane should no longer captain the All Blacks, according to an English journalist Sam Cane should no longer captain the All Blacks, according to an English journalist. Sam Cane has been labeled ‘not good enough to serve as the All Blacks captain by an opinionated English rugby columnist. Ardie Savea, Cane’s partner and fellow loose forward, would be a better choice to captain the All Blacks, according to Stuart Barnes of The Times. Pic Source- https://www.planetrugby.com/sam-cane-back-as-skipper-for-new-zealand-against-italy-in-autumn-nations-series Former England and British & Irish Lions first-five criticized Cane’s performance in his team’s 42-19 victory against Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland…
St Lucia Kings: Kuggeleijn returns to Squad for CPL 2022 St Lucia Kings: Kuggeleijn returns to Squad for CPL 2022. Losing finalists of Last year, now have an additional overseas spot to get filled. Faf du Plessis, David Wiese, and Tim David now, already have their ranks Image Scott Kuggeleijn got signed by St Lucia Kings for the upcoming season of the CPL. With this signing, there is only one spot left to get filled. Kuggeleijn is one player who earlier played for the Kings in 2020, and remained the highest wicket-taker for that season. In the last season, he got relieved by…
A new five-year agreement gives New Zealand’s female players match-fee equality A new five-year agreement gives New Zealand’s female players match-fee equality. Under a new five-year agreement reached by NZC, the six major associations, and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association, female cricketers in New Zealand will get the same match fees as the men, representing a significant increase in compensation both domestically and internationally. Pic Source- https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2635451 The men’s and women’s professional games are now unified under a single master agreement for the first time. The match fees for all international matches played by both men and women are…
Christophe Galtier- Signed in by Paris Saint-Germain as coach Christophe Galtier- Signed in by Paris Saint-Germain as coach. French champions Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the news of parting company with the coach Mauricio Pochettino, on 5th July 2022. The replacement position was filled by Christophe Galtier, who cracked Argentine and PSG for the 2021 Ligue 1 title. At that time, he was in charge of Lille. Galtier signed as PSG’s seventh coach in the last 11 years when the Qataris bought the club. Chances are now high to lift the trophy of the Champions League finally Image “Yes, I am emotional,…
Potential players, that could move if Frenkie de Jong joins Man United Potential players, that could move if Frenkie de Jong joins Man United. Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona has been in the talks the entire summer. If we believe the sources, United has agreed on €85 million to bag the midfielder. The negotiations are purely based on personal terms and the player’s will to shift over. Because of Barca’s financial situation, the host is looking forward to a resolution while making progress. Quick Guide To The Biggest Transfer Window All giants like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur…