A British Boy, Missing for 6 Years, Turns Up in France
A British boy who disappeared at age 11 while on vacation six years ago in Spain has turned up in France, prosecutors there said. A delivery driver found the boy, who is now a teenager, walking in the rain early Wednesday carrying a skateboard and a flashlight. The boy, Alex Batty, from Oldham, England, disappeared […]
British and Irish Lions: Dublin to host match with Argentina ahead of 2025 tour to Australia
The Aviva Stadium in Dublin will host the meeting of the Lions and Argentina in June 2025 The British and Irish Lions will play in Ireland for the first time in 2025 when they face Argentina in Dublin ahead of their tour to Australia. The match will be played at the Aviva Stadium on 20 […]
British Gymnastics bans coaches from weighing gymnasts in new safeguarding rules after damning review
Safeguarding concerns in gymnastics have been under the spotlight following the Whyte Review Coaches will no longer be able to weigh gymnasts under new British Gymnastics rules designed to stop “harmful practices” which it says are “on the fringes of abuse”. The 2022 Whyte Review found “systemic” physical and emotional abuse in the sport “borne […]
Fabio Wardley: British heavyweight champion inspired by Ipswich success
Fabio Wardley has won 16 of his 17 pro fights by knockout or stoppage Winning a world title, with his beloved Ipswich Town in the Premier League at the same time – that’s the dream for British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley. He improved his unbeaten record to 17-0 by stopping David Adeleye in the main […]
Eddie Hearn column: Working with Frank Warren and Queensberry is a turning point for British boxing
‘Even on a bad day I’ll smoke him’ – Joshua on Wallin Heavyweight Anthony Joshua, promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, faces Otto Wallin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 23 December. In the co-main event, American Deontay Wilder takes on Joseph Parker. Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, in conjunction with Saudi representatives, is hosting the blockbuster […]
Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: British heavyweight claims controversial split decision win over ex-UFC fighter
Tyson Fury had to gather himself after being knocked down by Francis Ngannou in round three WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claimed a controversial split decision victory over former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, 37, put Fury on the canvas in round three after connecting with a left hook. But while one […]
Davis Cup 2023: Cameron Norrie and Andy Murray named in unchanged British quintet for knockout stages
Great Britain have named an unchanged team for November’s Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia in Malaga. Doubles specialist Neal Skupski also reappears alongside the quartet, who are all ranked inside the world’s top 100 singles players. Novak Djokovic is set to feature for Serbia in the tie on 23 November. “We will go to Malaga […]
Jack Catterall v Jorge Linares: British light-welterweight eases to unanimous points win in Liverpool
Jack Catterall (left) has won 28 fights and lost one since turning professional in 2012 British light-welterweight Jack Catterall eased to a unanimous points victory over veteran Jorge Linares at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Catterall, 30, was largely untroubled as he coasted to victory against 38-year-old Venezuelan Linares. The scorecards read 116-112 twice […]
Frankie: Dettori: Jockey wins with Trawlerman on British farewell at Ascot
Frankie Dettori began his final day in front of a British crowd with a thrilling victory aboard Trawlerman in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot. The 52-year-old has delayed retirement for a spell in the United States but says this is his farewell to Britain. Dettori, who has more than 3,300 career wins, added to […]
Frankie Dettori’s rides include King of Steel in Ascot farewell on British Champions Day
Frankie Dettori is moving to the United States after 37 years riding in Britain Date: Saturday 21 October Venue: Ascot Racecourse Times: 13:15-16:25 BST (Champion Stakes 15:45) Coverage: Updates on BBC Radio 5 Live Frankie Dettori has several winning hopes as he bows out from British racing at Ascot on Saturday. Dettori, who has more […]