Itauma has shown maturity beyond his years since winning in just 23 seconds on his professional debut in 2023 – and has continued to excel with every step up. Heavyweight rivals Joseph Parker, Derek Chisora and Lawrence Okolie were among those watching at ringside as the rising star put on another statement performance. The Slovakia-born […]
The 5ft 2in (1.57m) Ball struggled to find his range in the early rounds and was consistently caught on entry as Goodman sat on the back foot. ‘The Wrecking Ball’, who made his professional debut in a Liverpool nightclub in 2017, was marked up around his nose by the time he settled into proceedings. Ball
Neil Robertson beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-9 in a classic encounter to claim the Saudi Arabia Masters title in Jeddah. The Australian takes home £500,000 for the 26th ranking title of his career and climbs to third in the world rankings. It represents another huge step forward in Robertson’s return towards the top of the game.
A Brighton fan has died after becoming unwell during the second half of the club’s opening Premier League game of the season against Fulham. The club said a 72-year-old man passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services, club staff and the medical team on site. Seagulls chief executive Paul Barber said: “This was
World number one Jannik Sinner celebrated his 24th birthday with a straight-set victory over Terence Atmane to reach the Cincinnati Open final. Sinner, the defending champion in Ohio, did not face a break point in a 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 win. It marked a 200th tour-level victory on hard courts for the Italian – who is
Manchester United wait on Jadon Sancho to decide future, Everton explore Tyler Dibling alternatives, and Galatasaray make opening bid for Ederson. Manchester United are ready to accept Roma’s offer of a loan with obligation to buy for England winger Jadon Sancho, but are waiting for the 25-year-old to make a final decision. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Rangers head coach Russell Martin confirmed the club’s interest in Brentford left-back Jayden Meghoma and says new additions are likely before Tuesday’s Champions League play-off with Club Brugge. The 19-year-old England youth international worked under Martin at Southampton before he joined Brentford in 2024, followed by a loan spell at Preston last term. The Rangers
Jordan Cox lit up The Hundred as Oval Invincibles smashed the record for the competition’s highest total by piling up 226-4 in an 83-run victory over Welsh Fire. Cox crashed 86 not out from just 29 balls in a thrilling display of six hitting at The Oval and the Invincibles comfortably passed the previous record
Boss Guardiola has maintained last season’s disappointment was down to the number of injuries his side suffered, particularly losing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri to a serious knee injury for most of the campaign. The Spaniard’s absence left a gaping hole and the centre of the park lacked real energy, with Nico Gonzalez signed for £50m
Brentford have completed a club record deal of up to £42.5m to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth. The Burkina Faso forward joins the Bees on a five-year contract with the option of a further year. The 23-year-old, who scored nine goals in 37 games in all competitions last season, is viewed as a replacement for
