Author: Tim Runn

January 24th, 2022 Heavyweight boxing fans woke up to a storm on Monday as the glamor division caused considerable confusion with several conflicting reports. Firstly, Anthony Joshua is “to accept” a $20 million offer to step aside and allow Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed battle. Gareth A. Davies wrote in The Telegraph that AJ was on the brink of taking the money. However, in the very first line of his article, it states, ‘if Joshua accepts.’ Therefore, that’s not a done deal, and we can assume to believe it when we see it on the contract.…

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The Australian world No 1 kept her composure on the big points and will now face Jessica Pegula on Wednesday for a spot in the semi-finals; she is aiming to win her first Australian Open title this year in Melbourne Last Updated: 24/01/22 5:14am The world No 1 is looking to win her first Australian Open title this year Ashleigh Barty again showed her prowess on a home court to overcome Amanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3 and move into the Australian Open quarter-finals. The world No 1, who beat Anisimova on her run to the French Open title in 2019, proved…

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NHL

NEWARK, N.J. — P.K. Subban said there is no room for racism on any level in response to questions about an alleged gesture towards his youngest brother, Jordan Subban, during an ECHL game Saturday.”I didn’t sleep much,” the New Jersey Devils defenseman said following a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at Prudential Center on Sunday. “I think I got to bed at like maybe 5 a.m. Obviously I had a conversation with my family … sheer disappointment. It’s distasteful. There’s no room for it in our game. I’m embarrassed because our game is better than this. What I…

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NFL

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback like no other. Want any proof? Then look no further than his latest performance in the NFL playoffs against the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes led the Chiefs’ epic comeback against the Bills when it looked like they were on the verge of defeat, paving the way for the team to force overtime and win in the extended period. He finished the contest with three touchdowns on 33-of-44 pass completion for 378 yards. In the process, Mahomes also set the QB record for the most passing touchdowns through the first 10 career starts…

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NBA

The clock is ticking for the Philadelphia 76ers to facilitate a deal for Ben Simmons ahead of the February 10 trade deadline.The 25-year old Aussie star is yet to suit up for the Sixers this season and has been training away from the team as he hopes to find a new home, with several franchises interested. And Joel Embiid’s MVP calibre form has forced Philly’s hand to increase the urgency of a deal to ensure it doesn’t waste a season of the star centre’s prime. Watch the 21/22 NBA Season with ESPN on Kayo. Live coverage every week plus every…

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Tucson Speedway (Meg Oliphant/NASCAR) Saturday brought another action-packed day and evening of racing in the 2022 Chilly Willy at Arizona’s Tucson Speedway. Only Sunday’s finale remains on the schedule. Four classes of cars — Super Late Models, Pro Stocks, Legends and Legends / Pro & Masters — took to the 0.375-mile oval Saturday. RELATED: Watch the 2022 Chilly Willy live on FloRacing All Chilly Willy action, including Sunday’s main event, the Super Late Models Chilly Willy 150, can be viewed live on FloRacing. Below are the takeaways from Saturday’s racing. Brett Yackey of Greeley, Colorado, and Blaine Rocha of Oakdale, California,…

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MLB

While the path to the MLB Lockout ending and Major League Baseball returning to business as usual has no official timetable, actual “efforts” will be made today to figure out those details. The MLBPA will meet face-to-face with MLB to provide its counter offer to the offer MLB made as negotiations started back earlier this month. Despite the hope that significant progress may be achieved soon, it still feels as if both sides are posturing than proceeding with a plan. Hopefully, more details will emerge as to what the main points of emphasis from both sides will be to eventually…

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The roundup of USMNT players in Europe starts in the Premier League. Josh Sargent scored twice in Norwich City’s 3-0 win at Watford. Sargent scored in the 51st and 74th minutes with a stoppage time own-goal finishing off the scoring. Norwich is a point above the relegation zone in 17th place. “It’s huge for us,” Sargent said. “Getting two wins in a row is massive for the guys and the confidence. Hopefully, we can take that into the next games. To get the first goal and put the game away with the second and third showed our character that we…

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County cricket has been criticised by England captain Joe Root following his side’s Ashes defeat, but Stuart Broad has defended the current systemVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowFire still burning bright for Stuart Broad after Sydney five-wicket haulEngland bowler Stuart Broad has defended county cricket after Joe Root claimed the current system does not adequately prepare players for Test cricket. Speaking after England were thrashed 4-0 in the Ashes by Australia, Root said: “Anyone that’s coming into this Test team at the minute is doing it in spite of county cricket, not because of county cricket. “I think…

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