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ONE heavyweight champion Umar Kane declares Anatoly Malykhin will never beat him, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch in Bangkok on May 15. Kane cites significant improvement since their first fight.
Oliver Solberg leads Rally Portugal after day one in his Toyota, holding a 3.4-second advantage over Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux. The competitive field features top WRC drivers separated by tight margins.
The second leg of the Russian Cup Path final between Krasnodar and Dynamo Moscow is underway at Ozon Arena. The match is scoreless at the break, mirroring the first leg's 0-0 draw. The winner will face Spartak Moscow in the Superfinal.
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado shares his thoughts ahead of the crucial La Liga match against Real Madrid on May 10, where a win or draw could secure the championship for the Catalan club.
Three decades later, former Scotland captain Gary McAllister admits the memory of his crucial penalty miss against England at Euro 96 continues to affect him. He reflects on the moment that defined a tournament.
2019 World silver medalist Elizabet Tursynbayeva discussed differences in coaching approaches between Canada and Russia in a recent press conference.
Journalist Will Baxton suggests Max Verstappen may benefit from a potential rivalry between Antonelli and Russell at Mercedes next season, drawing parallels to McLaren's past struggles.
Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde will miss the crucial La Liga match against Barcelona on May 10 due to a head injury sustained in a reported physical confrontation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley tells Draymond Green the Warriors' era of dominance has ended. He cites aging roster, Klay Thompson's departure, and Steph Curry's career twilight as reasons, advising players to leave to compete.
Kazakhstan's national ice hockey team has clinched promotion to the elite division of the World Championship after a tense shootout victory over Ukraine. The team dominated the Division I tournament, securing first place and a spot in the 2027 World Championship in Germany.
Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player and four-time Grand Slam champion, has begun his preparations at the Rome Masters. He will start his campaign in the second round.
Details emerge on Miami Heat's trade offer to Milwaukee Bucks for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, including Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and a 2026 first-round pick.
Middlesbrough staff discovered a suspected Southampton analyst hiding in bushes near their training ground ahead of their crucial playoff encounter, raising espionage concerns.
Olympic champion Valery Kamensky shares his thoughts on the upcoming Gagarin Cup final between Lokomotiv and Ak Bars, highlighting the competitive nature of the series.
Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold, now helping Hamzat Chimaev prepare for his title defense against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, has publicly criticized Strickland's character and past behavior during a training camp.
Belgian star Dries Mertens and his family arrived in Istanbul, expressing deep affection for Galatasaray and Turkey. He hinted at a near-future return to the pitch, telling fans 'See you Saturday.'
Middlesbrough's recruitment of Kim Hellberg from Sweden's Hammarby is a masterclass in data-driven, decisive management. The Championship club moved swiftly to secure the coach whose attacking philosophy perfectly complemented their defensive solidity, igniting a promotion push.
Union captain Christian Burgess has been given a two-match suspended suspension by the Belgian FA for his comments after the loss at Sint-Truiden. He remains available for the title race.
Olympic champion Sergei Svetlov shares his expectations for the 2026 Gagarin Cup final series between Lokomotiv and Ak Bars, highlighting the importance of the series start and the long break's impact.
Minister Degtyarev expresses frustration over prolonged IOC review of Russian Olympic Committee's status, while welcoming decision to lift restrictions on Belarusian athletes.