Author: Tim Runn

Savannah Marshall will defend her WBO middleweight championship against Femke Hermans on March 12 in Newcastle, live on Sky Sports.It is a triumphant return to the north-east for Marshall five months after she sensationally knocked out Lolita Muzeya. Marshall’s next challenger Hermans is the EBU European champion and took Claressa Shields the 10-round distance when they battled in 2018. Image: Savannah Marshall live on Sky Sports Shields makes her UK debut against Ema Kozin on Saturday in Cardiff, live on Sky Sports – if she and Marshall both win their next title defences, they expect to finally meet inside the…

Emma Raducanu’s fairytale run at the US Open has earned her a nomination for the 2022 Laureus Sports Awards. The 19-year-old is in the running for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award along with fellow tennis professional Daniil Medvedev – who won the men’s US Open title – Barcelona and Spain footballer Pedri, athletes Neeraj Chopra and Yulimar Rojas, and swimmer Ariarne Titmus. 👏 Six incredible athletes who burst onto the scene in 2021, here are Nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award: 🇮🇳 @Neeraj_chopra1🎾 @DaniilMedwed⚽️ @Pedri🎾 @EmmaRaducanu🇻🇪 @TeamRojas45🏊‍♀️ #AriarneTitmus#Laureus22 pic.twitter.com/kfmU1qnAZg — Laureus (@LaureusSport)…

Alex Tuch scored his fifth goal of the season – and his first against his former club – but the Buffalo Sabres couldn’t climb out of an early hole in their 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Tuch scored in his return to Las Vegas. Tuch played 249 of his 268 career games with Vegas, where he posted 139 points (61+78).John Hayden also scored for Buffalo midway through the third period. Craig Anderson stopped 29 of 34 shots. Reilly Smith, Brett Howden, Jonathan Marchessault, Keegan Kolesar…

Washington will continue to use its burgundy and gold color scheme but have given few clues as to the new identity. Team president Jason Wright said last month that the new name will not be “Wolves” or “RedWolves” due to trademark issues.”We can’t wait to hit the ground running with our team name and identity on a clear path — one without distracting obstacles, legal or otherwise,” Wright said. “And while we’ve always understood it would be a nearly impossible task to select a name that all of our fans would identify with as their first pick, we are very…

Jerry West, so iconic an NBA star that the league’s logo is based on a photograph of him – and many fans even call him “The Logo” – is ripping the Los Angeles Lakers, the team with which he is most associated.West, 83, claims the team ended the lifetime season tickets that former team owner Dr. Jerry Buss, who died in 2013, granted him, according to a story published Tuesday in The Athletic.The worst part, according to West: The Lakers didn’t even call West to say they were doing it.”Sometimes you feel like you’re discarded, like a piece of trash,”…

A few days ago, when ESPN dropped news of his retirement, Tom Brady downplayed things. Now, it appears that there was an element of truth to the report and the star quarterback just wanted to announce it on his own terms. Once the news became official, tributes to the legendary quarterback flooded in immediately. Among the well-wishers was fellow 7-time champion Jimmie Johnson.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adThe NASCAR legend officially congratulated Brady and acknowledged him as a part of the seven champions’ club. This club includes Richard Petty, the late Dale Earnhardt, Michael Schumacher, Valentino Rossi, Lewis Hamilton, and more. The…

It wasn’t that long ago when women who had aspirations to work in baseball had limited options as to what jobs were realistically available to them. But ever since a flurry of hires that took place in November 2019, scores of women have been appointed by Major League teams in nearly every area of the sport, including those previously considered “male” roles. Women have been appointed as coaches, scouts and executives. They’re broadcasters, managers and general managers. They’re being hired simply for being qualified. And, in all likelihood, this is only the beginning of more doors opening for women in…

The Cambridge City Council unanimously passed an amended policy order Monday to study alternative uses for the Fresh Pond Golf Course, in response to concerns from Cambridge residents regarding the original proposed policy.The vote followed a public comment period of nearly two hours, in which more than 30 Cambridge residents voiced their opinions on the proposed policy order. Most of those who spoke said they opposed any reduction of the size of the course — which is also known as the Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Golf Course in honor of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives.The original policy…

TORONTO (AP) — Defender Carlos Salcedo was acquired by Toronto from Mexico’s Tigres on Tuesday and agreed to a three-year contract as a designated player.The deal for the 28-year-old includes a 2025 option.Salcedo has made 48 appearances for Mexico and has played for Salt Lake (2013-14), Chivas (2015-18), Fiorentina (2016-17) and Eintracht Frankfurt (2017-19).“I know Toronto well because I’ve known (in) the past years they did great stuff,” Salcedo said. “For me that’s the main reason — to be in a team that wants to fight for every competition. So I’m here to help the team and do great things…

IN-U19 vs AU-U19 Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of ICC U19 World Cup match between India Under-19 and Australia Under-19. They will play against each other for the first time in this tournament. IN-U19 vs AU-U19 ICC U19 World Cup ODI 2nd Semi-Final Details: The 2nd Semi-Final match of the ICC U19 World Cup match will see India Under-19 facing off against Australia Under-19 on 2nd February at the Stanford Cricket Ground. For all the Dream11 Tips and Fantasy Cricket Live Updates, follow us on Cricketaddictor Telegram Channel. This game is scheduled…