Boxing

Katie Taylor trades punches with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden

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Why we’re talking about . . .

The ‘greatest’ women’s fight in history

The world’s top two female boxers faced off for the first time and produced an ‘unforgettable’ show

6 May 2022

Tyson Fury retained his heavyweight titles with victory over Dillian Whyte at Wembley

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Why we’re talking about . . .

Will Tyson Fury retire or become undisputed ‘Lord of the Ring’?

Pundits look at what the Gypsy King will do next after his masterclass against Dillian Whyte

25 Apr 2022

The US is offering a $5m bounty for information on the Kinahan Organised Crime Group

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Daniel Kinahan: who is the Irish ‘mob boss’?

The Kinahan crime gang is subject to US sanctions and frozen assets in the UAE

22 Apr 2022

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte face off at Wembley

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In Focus

Fury vs. Whyte: predictions and fight guide

The Gypsy King puts his titles on the line in an ‘all-British blockbuster’ at Wembley

21 Apr 2022

Tyson Fury celebrates his victory over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas

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Today’s big question

Where does Fury rank among the best heavyweights of all time?

Gypsy King retained his WBC crown with a stunning KO of Deontay Wilder

11 Oct 2021

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In Depth

Fury vs. Wilder III: fight guide and predictions

The heavyweight trilogy clash takes place in Vegas this weekend

7 Oct 2021

Manny Pacquiao lost to Yordenis Ugas in the final fight of his career

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Manny Pacquiao: from king of the ring to the presidency?

After retiring from boxing the Filipino legend is facing his biggest battle yet

29 Sep 2021

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Barcelona captain Vicky Losada lifts the Uefa Women’s Champions League trophy

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Sports Shorts

Hayes: Chelsea will learn from Champions League final loss

News and reactions from the world of sport, including Leicester’s FA Cup triumph and Nadal’s 57th ‘Big Title’

17 May 2021

Man City fans celebrate their title win outside the Etihad Stadium

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Sports Shorts

Guardiola: this Premier League title win was the ‘hardest one’

News and reactions from the world of sport, including Serena’s 1,000th match milestone

12 May 2021

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Sports Shorts

Champions League final ‘set to move from Istanbul to Wembley’

News and reactions from the world of sport, including Chelsea women targeting a trophy quadruple

10 May 2021

Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester Magistrates’ Court

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Sports Shorts

Ryan Giggs denies charges of assaulting two women

News and reactions from the world of sport, including heartbreak for George North, and Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul

28 Apr 2021

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Sports Shorts

‘I’m out’: cricket pundits react to The Hundred’s wickets rebrand

News from the world of sport, including a female manager possibly taking over at EFL club Forest Green

13 Apr 2021

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Sports Shorts

‘Still a way to go’ ahead of ‘biggest fight ever in British boxing’

News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring Man Utd’s pursuit of star striker Erling Haaland

16 Mar 2021

Dr Richard Freeman Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

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Sports Shorts

‘Seismic’ verdict will send ‘shockwaves’ through British sport

News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring Chris Wilder and Lennox Lewis

12 Mar 2021

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Sports Shorts

Is it the ‘end of an era’ for Ronaldo and Messi?

News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring Roger Federer and Sonny Bill Williams

11 Mar 2021

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In Brief

Sport shorts: foreign spectators ‘could be barred’ from Olympics

News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring Joshua vs. Fury, Euro 2020 and Aston Martin F1

4 Mar 2021

Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition

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What the pundits say

Mayweather vs. Paul exhibition bout a ‘low blow for boxing’

Undefeated American will fight the YouTuber on 20 February

7 Dec 2020

Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia is the host course for The Masters

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In Depth

2020 sports event calendar and TV guide

Golf’s Masters Tournament is rescheduled but the Olympics and Euro 2020 are postponed for a year

20 Apr 2020

Captain Tom Moore, 99, has raised millions of pounds for the NHS

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In Brief

Sport shorts: Captain Tom tipped to rival Wicks for SPOTY

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 16 April

16 Apr 2020

Hillsborough disaster memorial at Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield stadium

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In Brief

Sport shorts: Hillsborough, F1 2020 trailer and more

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 15 April

15 Apr 2020

Barcelona signed Brazil star Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January 2018

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In Brief

Sport shorts: Coutinho, F1 2020, Southampton and more

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 9 April

9 Apr 2020

England’s Ben Stokes celebrates his epic performance against Australia in the 2019 Headingley Ashes Test

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In Brief

Sport shorts: Wisden honours cricket stars Stokes and Perry

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 8 April

8 Apr 2020

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In Brief

Sport shorts: Dana White plans to host UFC on private island

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 7 April

7 Apr 2020

18/1 shot Potters Corner won the 2020 Virtual Grand National

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In Brief

Sport shorts: NHS the big winner of Virtual Grand National

Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 6 April

6 Apr 2020

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In Brief

Premier League clubs to consult players over 30% pay cut

Sport shorts: ten things from the world of sport on Friday 3 April

3 Apr 2020

England will travel to Australia for the 2021 Ashes series

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Joe Root gets Ashes motivation watching Amazon

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 31 March

31 Mar 2020

Michael Thomas scored a dramatic late goal as Arsenal won the title in 1989

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In Brief

Classic sport to watch on TV and YouTube this weekend

With no live action on the schedule it’s time to delve into the archives

27 Mar 2020

Tyson Fury knocked down Deontay Wilder in the third round of their WBC title rematch

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Fury vs. Wilder III may be held in October

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 26 March

26 Mar 2020

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won his sixth F1 world championship in 2019

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Hamilton hits out at ‘irresponsible’ public

Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 23 March

23 Mar 2020

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is the reigning WBA super welterweight champion

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In Brief

‘Not afraid to die’: Pacquiao leads battle against virus

The fighter-turned-senator has paid for 50,000 testing kits and 700,000 face masks in the Philippines

23 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame is displayed at Ofunato, Iwate prefecture in Japan

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: flame flickers on Tokyo 2020 Olympics

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 23 March

23 Mar 2020

Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium in west London

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: NHS accepts hotel offer from Chelsea owner

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 18 March

18 Mar 2020

WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury celebrates his win over Deontay Wilder

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: Tyson Fury faces fresh probe over farmer’s claim

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 16 March

16 Mar 2020

In Depth

Coronavirus stops sport: what is cancelled or postponed?

The Masters golf major, London Marathon, F1 races and Premier League football are affected

13 Mar 2020

Boxing

The ‘greatest’ women’s fight in history

Will Tyson Fury retire or become undisputed ‘Lord of the Ring’?

Daniel Kinahan: who is the Irish ‘mob boss’?

Fury vs. Whyte: predictions and fight guide

Where does Fury rank among the best heavyweights of all time?

Fury vs. Wilder III: fight guide and predictions

Manny Pacquiao: from king of the ring to the presidency?

Enjoy a different view

Hayes: Chelsea will learn from Champions League final loss

Guardiola: this Premier League title win was the ‘hardest one’

Champions League final ‘set to move from Istanbul to Wembley’

Ryan Giggs denies charges of assaulting two women

‘I’m out’: cricket pundits react to The Hundred’s wickets rebrand

‘Still a way to go’ ahead of ‘biggest fight ever in British boxing’

‘Seismic’ verdict will send ‘shockwaves’ through British sport

Is it the ‘end of an era’ for Ronaldo and Messi?

Sport shorts: foreign spectators ‘could be barred’ from Olympics

Mayweather vs. Paul exhibition bout a ‘low blow for boxing’

2020 sports event calendar and TV guide

Sport shorts: Captain Tom tipped to rival Wicks for SPOTY

Sport shorts: Hillsborough, F1 2020 trailer and more

Sport shorts: Coutinho, F1 2020, Southampton and more

Sport shorts: Wisden honours cricket stars Stokes and Perry

Sport shorts: Dana White plans to host UFC on private island

Sport shorts: NHS the big winner of Virtual Grand National

Premier League clubs to consult players over 30% pay cut

Sport shorts: Joe Root gets Ashes motivation watching Amazon

Classic sport to watch on TV and YouTube this weekend

Sport shorts: Fury vs. Wilder III may be held in October

Sport shorts: Hamilton hits out at ‘irresponsible’ public

‘Not afraid to die’: Pacquiao leads battle against virus

Back pages: flame flickers on Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Sport shorts: NHS accepts hotel offer from Chelsea owner

Back pages: Tyson Fury faces fresh probe over farmer’s claim

Coronavirus stops sport: what is cancelled or postponed?

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