Author: Tim Runn

Chris Bourke will box Marc Leach for the British super-bantamweight title on March 11 CHRIS BOURKE will meet Marc Leach in an exciting clash for the vacant British super-bantamweight title at York Hall in Bethnal Green on March 11.It’s a fine match up. Leach might have suffered a shock loss on his pro debut, all the way back in 2014, but he’s a quality fighter who upset 2016 Olympian Qais Ashfaq and then beat Thomas Essomba as he waited for this shot at the British crown. Streatham’s Bourke is 10-0 (6) and won the Southern Area title before beating Michael…

A spot in the Australian Open final – and the chance to become the least popular man in Australia, at least for one night – is at stake as Stefanos Tsitsipas faces Daniil Medvedev.Tonight’s winner will face fan favourite Rafael Nadal in Sunday night’s final. Medvedev took the opening set 7-6(5), before melting down late in the second set which Tsitsipas won 6-4.Follow Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Daniil Medvedev in our live blog below!Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial >NADAL:…

It was J.T. Miller’s night. But it has been Spencer Martin’s week. Seven days ago, the 26-year-old minor-league goalie, fifth on the Vancouver Canucks’ organizational depth chart when this season began, hadn’t started a National Hockey League game in five years. Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, he stopped 33 of 34 shots in his third game in seven nights and picked up his first NHL win in a 5-1 Vancouver victory driven by Miller’s hat trick. Nine years since the Colorado Avalanche drafted him in the third round, Spencer Martin is a winning goalie in the NHL. “It’s incredibly special,”…

Only three weeks ago Eric Weddle was a content, retired professional athlete, two years removed from a long career in the National Football League. He was coaching his kids’ athletic teams. He was driving them to school. He was making dinner for the family. “I was as happy as I could be,” he says. “I was good. I had no itch, no inclination to play.” But here he is, one game away from playing in the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams, Weddle’s last employer, found themselves in a predicament; they were set to begin the playoffs with a secondary…

It has become an annual joke, one that NBA players keep repeating. For the sixth consecutive year, players had the… It has become an annual joke, one that NBA players keep repeating. For the sixth consecutive year, players had the right to have a significant say in the process of deciding who will start the All-Star Game. The NBA uses a formula to do that now, with fan voting counting for 50% of the total, a media panel counting for 25% and the players themselves getting 25%. And, also for the sixth consecutive year, most players didn’t take the process…

DAYTONA BEACH — As world-class drivers prepare this week for the annual Rolex 24 At Daytona, a field of area chefs also is shifting into high gear for this year’s Taste of the 24, an annual fund-raising event that’s a traditional highlight of the big racing weekend.This year’s trackside culinary showcase — a benefit for children’s health charities supported by the NASCAR Foundation — will unfold from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.Watching the race:How to watch Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on TV, live streamUnder the hood:Ever wonder what’s under the hood of the different Rolex 24 cars…

It has been a long cold winter for fans of the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball in general. Two rounds of negotiations produced a sliver of hope this week, but the clock continues to tick with Spring Training right around the corner. The Spector of cancelled games continues to hover, but fear not, I have something to lighten your mood. Ronald Acuña Jr. is on his way back and it is going to be awesome when we can finally see him on the field again. Holy mother of god pic.twitter.com/XN87Gb4pYp— Austin Reach (@reach_baseball) January 27, 2022 Braves News Our…

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Richard Pitino and Tim Miles are friends who are trying to rebuild their respective programs in the Mountain West, and both are still looking for their first win in conference wins. The two will clash On Friday as Miles’ San Jose State squad will be visiting The Pit, and the game will come down to avoiding last place in the Mountain West. SJSU has dropped six in a row but the team still presents a challenge when it comes to guarding the three ball. “They play hard,” said Pitino. “Moore is one of the best guards in…

NFL Draft season is an exciting time for prospects and organizations like the Washington Football Team.Winning championships is the goal of all 32 franchises, and the draft is largely viewed as where the framework for a title-contending roster is built. This year’s American Team at the Reese’s Senior Bowl will be coached by Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions staff, and these offensive players are looking to improve or cement their stock, as they get exposure to the first NFL coaching of their careers.QUARTERBACKSThe American Team’s quarterback group may not be as impressive as the National Team’s, but its still…

West Indies are currently playing England in a five-match T20I series. (AFP Photo)CWI says that voice notes have been shared on social and regional media to make ‘unfounded’ and ‘mischievous’ allegations suggesting there’s a rift within the team. Last Updated:January 28, 2022, 07:30 ISTFOLLOW US ON:Cricket West Indies has rejected claims that there’s no discord between their senior men’s T20I team captain Kieron Pollard and other players. CWI says that voice notes have been shared on social and regional media to make ‘unfounded’ and ‘mischievous’ allegations suggesting there’s a rift within the team.“Cricket West Indies (CWI) is aware that earlier today, voice…