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Former Newcastle United player Andros Townsend is confident of a successful season from his former team.Newcastle have had a disappointing summer transfer window when it was expected they will strongly strengthen the quality and depth of their squad.They were held to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in their last match, with Dan Burn and Emil Krafth starting at the heart of their defense, showing that they need new additions soon.Sven Botman’s long term injury has forced Newcastle to sign a new defender in Lloyd Kelly but they need more if they want to cope with issues in their defensive line…

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Connor Lind facing courtJury retired to consider verdict By Steve Zemek For Nca Newswire Published: 01:22 EDT, 27 August 2024 | Updated: 01:22 EDT, 27 August 2024 The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of a promising young Sydney rugby player accused of engaging in sexual acts with two underage girls.Connor Lind, 23, has for the last three weeks faced trial in Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court, denying he engaged in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl.He pleaded not guilty to four counts of having sexual intercourse with a child and one count…

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Getty ImagesSir Andy Murray retired last month after competing at the Olympics in ParisPlans for a tennis centre near Sir Andy Murray’s hometown of Dunblane have been scrapped over planning issues and rising costs.The £20m project, led by his mother Judy Murray, aimed to build a community multi-sport facility at Park of Keir to mark the tennis legacy of the Murray family.The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) pledged £5m to the project but it met opposition from campaigners who said it should not be built on green belt land.Judy Murray’s charity, the Murray Play Foundation, said “with deep regret and sorrow”…

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By: Sean Crose While fans of novelty boxing may be salivating for the scheduled Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight on November 15th, former world welterweight titlist Shawn Porter doesn’t think the fight will end up going down. “I hate to be the bearer of bad news,” the popular former champion claimed on The Porter Way podcast, “we’re not gonna ever see Mike Tyson get in the ring with Jake Paul…I don’t call the shots, I just don’t think Mike’s getting in the ring.” As far is Porter is concerned, the Tyson-Paul fight has been ridiculous from the get-go. “I just don’t…

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Aug 26, 2024, 01:41 PM ETGeorgia Hall will play in her fifth straight Solheim Cup after the English golfer was among four captain’s picks announced Monday for the competition against the United States next month.Hall, three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist of Sweden and Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen all return from the European team that retained the trophy after a 14-14 tie in Spain last year.Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland was the only debutant picked by captain Suzann Pettersen on Monday.Eight players had already qualified automatically to represent Europe: Swedish trio Maja Stark, Linn Grant and Madelene Sagstrom; Charley Hull of England;…

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Panathinaikos confirmed their interest in signing Omer Yurtseven, though details of a contract still need to “align.” “It’s true what’s being written. There’s nothing to hide: he is one of the players we’re interested in. “Contact was made; we inquired just to get an idea of whether it’s realistic or not. But there’s still something that needs to align for that transfer to happen,” said Panathinaikos sports director Sani Bećirović. It was reported last week that the two sides had agreed in principle to a deal.  Yurtseven also met with the Knicks earlier this summer.    

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Taking in the action at notable boxing events in Saudi Arabia over the last couple of years, professional footballing icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has provided his opinion on the ever-evolving question: MMA or Boxing? Ronaldo, a former footballing star for Real Madrid and Manchester United — twice, currently plays his trade in Saudi Arabia, featuring with Pro League side Al Nassr — netting 50 goals for the side since his unceremonious second exit from Old Trafford two years ago. Cristiano Ronaldo picks MMA over boxing as his preferred combat sport And spotted side-by-side alongside former two-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor sat…

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Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey. Rising junior Olivia Philbrick has transferred to St. Bonaventure University for the fall of 2024 to continue her swimming and academic career after completing her first two years at Binghamton University. “I am very excited to announce that I will be transferring to St. Bonaventure University to further both my…

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