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In a recent development, the IBF has mandated South Africa’s Sivenathi Nontshinga to defend his title against Japan’s Masamichi Yabuki, replacing the sidelined Christian Araneta from the Philippines. Due to an injury, Araneta has stepped down, paving the way for Yabuki, the No. 2 contender, to step into the mandatory light flyweight contest. Remaining undeterred …

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Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs), standing tall at 6’1″, shocked many last year by defeating WBO 126-lb champion Robeisy Ramirez via a 12-round majority decision on December 9th in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Espinoza overcame a knockdown in the fifth round to dominate the rest of the fight, even dropping Ramirez in the 12th to secure the …

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Ajay Stone wandered through historic Rickwood Field, admiring tributes to Willie Mays and other Negro League legends while holding a treasured memory—a 2004 photo of Mays with Stone’s then-10-month-old daughter, Haley, wearing San Francisco Giants gear. In the picture, Mays is handing Haley a chunk of a chocolate chip cookie. “Willie …

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente asserted that his team is as strong as any at Euro 2024 following a stellar performance to defeat reigning champions Italy 1-0 on Thursday, securing a place in the last 16. “I am delighted and proud, not just with the result against a great side, the reigning European champions, …

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Imran Mirza, father of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, has firmly dismissed rumours of her alleged marriage to Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami circulating on social media. In a statement to an Indian media outlet, he said, “This is all rubbish. She has not even met him.” The speculation began when both Sania and Shami posted …

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The Pakistan cricket team, led by Babar Azam, faces serious allegations of match-fixing and spot-fixing on social media. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded evidence from those making these claims, threatening legal action against baseless accusations. Although the PCB has not released an official statement, a source confirmed their awareness of the …

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing for significant changes following the disappointing performance of Babar Azam and his team in the T20 World Cup 2024. In a bid to improve future outcomes, the PCB is reverting to its traditional selection committee system. The experimental approach of operating without a chief selector failed to deliver …

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A former US Olympic silver medallist has expressed that American players “will regret it for the rest of their lives” after notable athletes like Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys confirmed they will miss the Paris Games. The men’s singles lineup features Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Chris Eubanks, and Marcos Giron, with Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, …

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Pat Cummins concedes that his historic hat-trick in the T20 World Cup may not guarantee his spot against Afghanistan in the upcoming Super Eights clash. The seasoned fast bowler became the seventh player to achieve a hat-trick in the tournament’s history during Australia’s rain-affected win over Bangladesh on Thursday. However, the upcoming match on Kingstown’s …

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GROS ISLET, St. Lucia (AP) — England, the defending champion, won the toss and chose to field against unbeaten South Africa in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup on Friday. South Africa, victorious in all four of its group games, and England, with a winning start in Super Eight, Group 2, …

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