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Curtis Blaydes vs Derrick Lewis preview: who’s winning streak will end? There is always something special about a heavyweight bout in any combat sport, especially when both fighters are highly ranked and on winning streaks. Luckily for UFC fans, Saturday night sees number four ranked Derrick Lewis go up against number two ranked Curtis Blaydes in the much-anticipated main event of UFC Fight Night at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, USA.  Both fighters on form As previously mentioned, both Blaydes and Lewis go into this fight on the back of convincing win streaks. In his last time out, Curtis ‘Razor’…

Europa League Round of 32 first leg match reports: A mostly positive night for British teams RZ Pellets WAC 1 – Tottenham Hotspur 4 It was a strong showing by Jose Mourinho’s men, as Spurs scored 3 of their 4 goals in the first half to take a demanding lead going into the second leg. Their first goal came just 13 minutes into the game, as Gareth Bale’s low powerful cross found the falling head of Heung-Min Son who guided it into the far corner. Bale then scored 15 minutes later, after a clever turn saw him lose his defender…

Whilst many people in Britain were asleep at 5 am on Saturday morning, a fight was brewing at UFC 258 it looked as though, for a slight moment, that the challenger Gilbert Burns was about to put Kamaru Usman to sleep himself. Despite rocking him early, however, Usman’s experience and world-class striking helped him overcome this scare. On Saturday night, Kamaru Usman successfully defended his UFC 258 Welterweight title after defeating former training partner Gilbert Burns with a third-round TKO at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, USA. Despite having a wrestling background, it was Usman’s striking, particularly his jab, stole…

Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno reunited for ‘Bruno v Tyson’ documentary  Documentary ‘Bruno v Tyson’ will be released February 26 on Sky Documentaries and NOW TV, and focuses on the fascinating relationship between boxers Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno as well as the two heavyweight title fights that they shared. The theme throughout the documentary is of Tyson, who won both of their fights, “haunting” Bruno – and this also provided them with the desire to reunite 31 years after first trading punches. “They hadn’t had a proper chat since their second fight. Tyson ended Frank’s career. “Frank wanted to…

Breaking News: Frank Lampard sacked by Chelsea Chelsea have sacked head coach Frank Lampard. Lampard leaves the club halfway through his second season in charge, with former Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel expected to replace him imminently. Chelsea were 3-1 winners against Luton Town in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday and are still in the Champions League, set to take on Atletico Madrid in the last 16 across February and March, but their Premier League performances have underwhelmed following a summer transfer window that saw £222million spent on new signings. Striker Timo Werner, midfielders Kai…

BREAKING NEWS: Diego Maradona dead: Argentina legend dies aged 60 Football legend Diego Maradona has passed away aged 60 after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest on Wednesday., according to multiple reports. Maradona underwent surgery earlier this month to remove a blood clot from his brain. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, helped Argentina win the World Cup in 1986, the pinnacle of an illustrious career. He is immortalised by Napoli fans leading them to two Serie A titles, the first in their history, singlehandedly taking on the northern giants of Juventus and AC Milan. Maradona didn’t…

Supermodel Russian five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from her tennis career at the tender age of 32. The retirement was enforced on her due to ongoing shoulder problem which has rendered her on the fringes of the top 500. Sharapova calls time In a tough decision, Sharapova told fans in an Instagram message along with a picture of herself as a youngster holding a tennis racket.  “Tennis showed me the world – and it showed me what I was made of,” Sharapova wrote.  “It’s how I tested myself and how I measured my growth. And…

The NFC North belongs to the Green Bay Packers, and their defence makes them serious Super Bowl contenders this season.  “I think there’s more work to be done, and I think that we can do more work,” cornerback Jaire Alexander said last week. “But Super Bowl- level defence? Psshh, I like to think so, of course.” The Packers have had quite the transition.  Aaron Rodgers is undoubtedly the most gifted NFL quarterback in NFL history. But he is not the driving force behind the team.  Running back Aaron Jones is the offensive focal point and deserves credit for developing into…

Algeria-trophy-celebrations – winners African cup of Nations 2019

England Champions of the World – CWC19 Champions at the home of cricket Lords.

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United.

Promoter Frank Warren said he and the British Boxing Board of Control will write to the WBC demanding a rematch.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, who joined Juventus for £99.2m in July has been accused of rape and left out of Portugal squad

Serena Williams was fined $17,000. The money came out of Williams’ runner-up check of $1.85 million

TUE 18 SEPT 2018  CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – GROUP C Liverpool FC       3 – 2     Paris Saint Germain Sturridge (30’minutes) LFC Milner (36’minutes pen) LFC Meunier (40’minutes) PSG Half Time – 2 -1 Mbappé (83’minutes) PSG Roberto Firmino (90’+1minutes) LFC Full Time – 2 -1 Roberto Firmino’s injury-time winner gave Liverpool a dramatic victory over Paris St-Germain in their opening Champions League Group C game at Anfield. Firmino was only fit enough to be on the bench after suffering an eye injury in the victory at Tottenham on Saturday. But he emerged from the bench on 72 minutes to replace Daniel Sturridge and secure a win…

Mo Salah Wins the award for African player of the Year. Salah joins a long list of stars who have won the prestigious award, including Didier Drogba, George Weah, Roger Milla and Yaya Toure.

The Football Association is expected to launch an investigation into allegations by the Everton defender Mason Holgate that he was racially abused by Roberto Firmino during Liverpool’s FA Cup win at Anfield.

Five Ballon d’Or’s each so who is the best Thursday’s award reignited the debate as to who is the best player: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Vote Below

Manchester United Superstar Paul Pogba dedicates goal to migrants sold as slaves in Libya

Anthony Joshua retained his WBA ‘super’ and IBF heavyweight titles with a 10th-round stoppage win over Carlos Takam after a brutal battle in Cardiff.

United outclassed Hull and United should have scored a lot more.

Liverpool looked more like the team that became the premier league’s most prolific scoring team before the New Years slump in form.

06/02/2017; Today’s News brief, giving you an insght into the stories that are making the headlines, from around the globe.

The biggest game in the NFL, and Brady wins it for the Patriots.