Author: Tim Runn

This could be the year of Conor Benn – Eddie Hearn certainly hopes so, after making him the face of DAZN’s UK output as it heads into its first full year.  Any people travelling on the Tube in London in December will have seen Benn’s face in a lot of adverts ahead of his fight with Chris Algieri.  Benn is due to headline a show at the O2 Arena in mid-April, with former WBO super-lightweight champion Maurice Hooker having been offered the role in the other corner.  “He’s a superstar, Hearn said. “We’ve seen the numbers and the interest, it…

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal began their rivalry in Miami 2004, with the young Spaniard dazzling world no. 1 in straight sets. A year later, they reached the final in Florida. Nadal took the first two sets, took a 4-1 lead in the third and moved closer to another victory over the best player in the world.From the brink of defeat, Federer rallied to take the third set and raced to the finish line in the fourth and fifth, lifting the trophy and leaving the teenager empty-handed in his first notable final. Nadal became the second-youngest player in a Masters…

BEIJING (AP) — David Krejci could be in the NHL this season if he wanted. Instead, he’s at the Olympics for a third time.The Czech star wanted to play one more season at home in front of friends and family, and that decision has led him to Beijing. One of the most accomplished players in the tournament in the absence of NHL participation, Krejci is focused on representing the Czech Republic at the Olympics, though the possibility exists of a return to North America to rejoin the Boston Bruins later this season.“Obviously if I had one year left on my…

Nearly three months since tearing his ACL in practice and ending his 2021 season, Robert Woods’ Los Angeles Rams are just days away from playing in the Super Bowl. Devastating as his injury was, it no doubt pales in comparison to the recent loss of his father, but Woods was optimistic and easy with a smile on Tuesday when he addressed local reporters. While confident in the Rams’ chances on Sunday in Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals, Woods likewise expressed optimism regarding his return, as he said he believes he’ll be cleared in time for minicamp, but wants…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Anchorage’s Daishen Nix is currently one of the hottest players in the G League (NBA’s developmental, minor league), named Player of the Week after averaging 27.5 points, seven rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.8 steals for Houston Rockets affiliate Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the end of January. However, he is not the first to take all of the credit for his success.“I think the hot streak is just the coaching and just my teammates,” Nix said over Zoom. “They put me through everything I need to be put through.”Not only is he spoken like a true…

Chris Graythen | Getty Images What a wonderful week for Joey Logano and wife Brittany as they welcomed a third child to their family, a girl named Emilia Love whose birth was announced Tuesday. This happy arrival, of course, came on the heels of Logano winning the Busch Light Clash last Sunday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The couple announced back in July a girl would join the family that already includes sons Hudson and Jameson — and the two boys revealed the gender news when they put the pedal to the metal in a toy replica of the 2018…

Things continue to move slowly on the lockout end after MLBPA rejected the league’s request for federal mediation last week. Rob Manfred, MLB commissioner, and Dan Halem, Deputy Commissioner, are currently in Orlando to meet with MLB owners. Tony Clark and Bruce Meyer are in Arizona to meet with players. They will move to Florida later in the week to continue speaking with players. Manfred is scheduled to speak with the media on Thursday. An announcement regarding a delayed start to Spring Training is expected. More Braves News: A list of must-see Braves memorabilia at the Hall of Fame, including…

SAN JOSE — City leaders want to transform one of the Bay Area’s largest homeless encampments into a dog park, disc golf course and public garden, but first they have to tackle the daunting task of moving more than 100 unhoused residents out. The sprawling camp of tents, make-shift dwellings and vehicles on 40 vacant acres near San Jose’s airport must be cleared by June 30, per an order by the Federal Aviation Administration. To prevent unhoused people from coming back once the space is cleared, and to open the land up for public use, city staff have proposed a…

When it comes to NFL jersey sales, quarterbacks tend to lead the way. According to Lids, this was again the case in 2021 as 38 of 50 states had a QB as its top seller.Take a look at Lids’ graphic below for each state’s top-selling player and team.When it comes to franchise jersey sales, the Washington Commanders rank at the bottom. Scratch that, they aren’t even ranked. Granted, they were the Washington Football Team for the 2021 season, but apparently the fans were not buying into that name either. Not a single state had Football Team’s jerseys as the top…

Pat Cummins has broken his silence over his role in Justin Langer’s departure as coach, and revealed why he believes Australia needed to move in a different direction. Cummins released a lengthy statement before facing the media on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to offer clarity around the coach’s departure.In the press conference, Cummins said that the feedback from himself, teammates and other staff was that a calmer, more “collaborative” approach was needed than what Langer could provide.Watch The Dettol T20 Series Australia vs Sri Lanka. Every Game Live & On-Demand on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial…