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British heavyweight David Allen’s fairytale headline show ended in a unanimous points defeat to Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov at a raucous Sheffield Arena. Judges scored the fight 115-111, 117-109 and 116-10 in favour of Makhmudov. Allen, 33, had previously fought at the venue five times, but this was his first time as a headliner and a…

Hull KR and Wigan Warriors lock horns at Old Trafford for the Super League title. Source link

Bristol: Elizalde, Carrington, Bates, van Rensburg, Ravouvou, Jordan, Marmion; Genge, Oghre, Kloska, Rubiolo, Batley, Grondona, Harding (c), Mata. Replacements: Thacker, Woolmore, Chawatama, Dun, Owen, Lennon, Worsley, Pepper. Red card: Jordan (32). Sin-bin: Pepper (60). Exeter: John, Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Hammersley, Brown-Bampoe, Skinner, Varney; Goodrick-Clarke, Yeandle, Iosefa-Scott, Jenkins (c), Zambonin, Roots, Fisilau, Vintcent. Replacements: Heaven, Burger, Tchumbadze,…

Moore has not yet thought about where any post-playing job would be. He jokes that had he started the directorship course – “two years and very demanding like any education” – sooner, he could have looked after his own contract talks this summer when he joined Wrexham. Moore was among 13 summer signings, and while…

The international break. A perfect time to slow down, relax and put your football knowledge to the test. We’ve brought back our Guess the Footballers format – and there are 10 players to get. Looking for this weekend’s Guess the Line-ups quiz? It was published on Tuesday to mark England’s friendly against Wales. Source link

O’Neill admired the performance of his young side, who have made a superb start to qualifying. A win in Luxembourg was followed by an hour of matching European heavyweights Germany, who eventually prevailed to win 3-1. Friday’s win was superb from first minute to last. A Patrik Hrosovsky own goal broke the deadlock before Hume’s…

There’s no doubt that if Scotland have a poor autumn series, a disappointing Six Nations and a bad summer then Townsend will be in trouble. The new gig will be used as a stick to beat him with. It could get deeply uncomfortable. “If we have a poor autumn, poor Six Nations, poor summer tour,…

Rock band Oasis, who Hatton adored and would later befriend, were building on Manchester’s reputation as a capital of the music world. Manchester United were dominating English football. Hatton was playing his part in the ring and also giving his Manchester City-supporting backers something to cheer while their team struggled in the Red Devils’ shadow….

England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice talks to BBC Sport about his preferred playing position following England’s 3-0 win over Wales. Source link

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor tells BBC Sports editor Dan Roan his family “no longer attend matches” after the abuse they faced from Roma fans in an airport after the 2023 Europa League final. Taylor also criticises the level of scrutiny referees are under – not only in the top flight but at grassroots level…