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Kangaroos star lashes out at Joseph Sua’ali’i critics after former Roosters star dazzles on NRL debutAngus Crichton starred in the Kangaroo’s Pacific Cup final victory against Tonga on Sunday, but he took time out of his pre-match preparations to take aim at Joseph Sua’ali’i’s detractors on Saturday night.It came after the cross-code star dazzled during the Wallabies dramatic upset against England at Twickenham. Joe Schmidt’s side produced a sensational comeback from the jaws of defeat, with Max Jorgensen scoring in the 84th minute of the match.Sua’ali’i has attracted plenty of attention in the build-up to the Test, which was both…
Taylor Fritz kept his cool in the face of an irate Daniil Medvedev to win the opening match of the ATP Finals in straight sets.American Fritz recorded his 50th win of the year by beating Medvedev 6-4 6-3 at the season-ending tournament in Turin, Italy.Russian fourth seed Medvedev broke a racquet in response to his poor serving and threw a second after a stroke of bad luck while break point down.”I’m super happy with how I played today,” said Fritz, who reached his first Grand Slam final at September’s US Open.Medvedev hit seven double faults in a tight opening set,…
FRIDAY and Saturday night gave boxing fans a glimpse into the future. Top Rank’s card featured a number of prospects topped by lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis who showed he is ready for a world title fight. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez were paired together to help sell Matchroom’s latest American event, which saw both produce wins and differing performances. In 2025, these three unbeaten talents could be involved in career-defining fights, but what will come next? Boxing News looks at the potential options. Davis demolished Lemos in two rounds. Keyshawn Davis The pressure was on the 25-year-old to…
Nov 10, 2024, 08:34 AM ETABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Paul Waring carded a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career on Sunday.The 229th-ranked Englishman was one stroke ahead overnight and finished on 24 under. He even surprised himself at how smoothly the fourth and final round went.”It was quite an easy day really, wasn’t it? It just means so much,” the 39-year-old Waring said. “To actually keep control of myself in the way that I did today I’m really proud of myself.”He finished two shots clear of countryman Tyrrell Hatton…
Trey Murphy III is targeting his regular season debut for Monday when the New Orleans Pelicans play the Brooklyn Nets. Murphy has been out with a hamstring injury. Murphy and the Pelicans agreed to a four-year, $112 million extension before the start of the season. Murphy shot 38.0 percent on 7.81 three-point attempts per game last season. Murphy averaged 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 29.7 minutes for the Pelicans.
Henry Cejudo put Mario Bautista in his place. Bautista is coming off the biggest win of his career, scoring a split-decision victory over former featherweight world champion Jose Aldo. Bautista extended his unbeaten streak to seven with the win, but his performance left a lot to be desired. Throughout much of the contest, Bautista held Aldo against the fence and little else which prompted fight fans to lambaste both him and the decision in his favor. But whether or not you appreciated his performance, the fact of the matter is Bautista won and launched himself into the bantamweight top 10.…
Gabi Albiero Has ‘Even More of a Hunger’ to Reach Potential in Fifth Year at Louisville Gabi Albiero has some unfinished business at Louisville. With studying for a masters and getting one more shot to swim, it was easy for the All-American to decide to take a fifth year with the Cardinals. “The decision to take a fifth year is very personal for each person, and multi-layered. My freshman year, we found out it was an option for all the COVID-19-affected people. I figured that might be my path because I don’t have a specific career path…
Newly crowned European cyclo-cross champion Thibau Nys (Baloise Trek Lions) powered away with three laps to go to ride away for the victory at Rapencross, the second round of the X2O Trofee.Niels Vanderputte dropped his Alpecin-Deceuninck Development teammate on the ninth and final lap to take second place, crossing the line five seconds behind Nys. Jente Michels rounded out the podium in third place, a further two seconds back. More to come….ResultsResults powered by FirstCycling
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Wales: Winnett; Grady, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Murray; Anscombe, T Williams; G Thomas, Lake (capt), Griffin, Rowlands, Beard, Plumtree, Reffell, Wainwright.Replacements: Elias, N Smith, Assiratti, Tshiunza, Botham, J Morgan, Bevan, Costelow.Fiji: Karawalevu; Wainiqolo, Nayacalevu (capt), Tuisova, Radradra; Muntz, Lomani; Mawi, Ikanivere, Tawake, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Derenalagi, Salawa, Canakaivata.Replacements: Matavesi, Hetet, Koroiduadua, Vocevoce, Tuisue, Kuruvoli, Ravula, Maqala.Match officialsReferee: Luc Ramos (France)Assistant referees: Pierre Brousset (France), Hollie Davidson (Scotland)Television match official (TMO): Eric Gauzins