“Israil was a tough competitor,” said Crawford, who had not been taken to 12 rounds since 2016. “He’s real strong. He’s durable. He took a lot of good shots. He …
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Caroline Dubois: Briton beats Maira Moneo for WBC interim lightweight title
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt was an all-round impressive start from Dubois as she landed hurtful-looking left hooks to the head, stiff right hooks to the body and utilised her superior jab. Moneo’s only …
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Julien Alfred wins 100m gold for St Lucia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor all eight athletes on the start line of the 100m final, there appeared a huge opportunity. Reigning Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, of Jamaica, was ruled out of defending her …
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Paris Olympics 2024: Jake Jarman takes floor bronze for GB
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGreat Britain’s Jake Jarman took bronze in the men’s floor final to win the nation’s first artistic gymnastics medal of the Paris Olympics. Five days after helping GB to an …
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Ottis Gibson: Yorkshire head coach to leave club at end of 2024 season
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesYorkshire first-team head coach Ottis Gibson is to leave the club at the end of the season. The former West Indies fast bowler and England bowling coach joined Yorkshire in …
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Niclas Fullkrug: West Ham agree £27m deal for Borussia Dortmund forward
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWest Ham have agreed a fee worth £27m to sign Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund. The 31-year-old scored 15 goals in 46 appearances in his debut season for …
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Paris 2024: Bethany Shriever misses out on medal in BMX racing final
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBethany Shriever’s Olympic title defence ended in disappointment as the Team GB rider finished last in the BMX racing final in Paris. The Tokyo 2020 champion had won all six …
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Paris Olympics: Peaty, Asher-Smith, Laugher – top five stories from day seven at Games
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere is no stopping the Team GB medal train at Paris 2024, as four more were added in the early stages of day seven. The water was a happy hunting …
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Man Utd: Erik ten Hag Q&A – manager has ‘left behind’ review of his job
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt was 25 May when Manchester United deservedly beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The victory was remarkable for many reasons, coming as it did on the back …
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Andy Murray retirement: Tears everywhere as British sporting icon ends career at Paris 2024
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAndy Murray cried. Dan Evans cried. Even BBC television presenter Clare Balding cried. In the moments after Murray’s illustrious career came to an end at the Paris 2024 Olympics, there …