Reading takeover by ex-Wycombe owner Couhig agreed in principle
Former Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig has reached an agreement to buy Reading, the English League One (third-tier) club said on Saturday.
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London Marathon gets record 1.1 million applications for 2026 race
The London Marathon has received more than 1.1 million applications for the 2026 race, breaking the world record of 840,318 set in last year's public ballot, organisers said on Saturday.
Times Square boxing event ends in a stunner as Rolando Romero beats Ryan Garcia. Haney, Lopez win
NEW YORK: Ryan Garcia arrived in Times Square in a Batmobile, hoping to look like a superhero in his return to boxing. Minutes later, he was hurt and on the canvas, looking up at the billboards and bright lights on the marquees surrounding the ring after being knocked down by Rolando “Rolly” Romero’s crushing left hand in the second round. Wham! Pow! Romero went on to beat Garcia by unanimous decision Friday night, a surprising finish to a night of boxing like none other. “Just Rolly’s night,” Garcia said. “He fought a good fight.
Man City climb to third as De Bruyne sinks Wolves
MANCHESTER: Manchester City moved closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Kevin De Bruyne sealed a vital 1-0 win against Wolves on Friday. Pep Guardiola’s side are embroiled in a tense battle for a top five finish in the Premier League and De Bruyne lifted them to third place with his first half strike at the Etihad Stadium. For just the second time in a turbulent campaign, City have reeled off five successive wins in all competitions. It was a major boost to City’s hopes of securing a place in Europe’s elite club competition. “We are better than we were weeks ago. If we play like we did today, it is really good but we cannot relax.
Guardiola clarifies comments about taking a break from managing football
MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola has vowed to take a break from football when his time at Manchester City is over, but stifled speculation that he is leaving the club any time soon in a pre-game interview on Friday. Guardiola, who signed a two-year contract extension with City in November, raised eyebrows when he told ESPN Brasil: “I want people to remember me however they want. After my contract with City, I’m going to stop.
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Pep Guardiola To Take Break From Football After Leaving Manchester City
Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know if he will retire from the game. The 54-year-old signed a two-year contract extension in November keeping him at the Etihad until June 2027, which would be 11 years after he joined the club. It is by far the longest coaching spell of his career -- he spent four years at Barcelona, for whom he also played, and three in charge of Bayern Munich.
Red-hot Sudharsan's stock soars in IPL and beyond
NEW DELHI :Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a test debut in India's tour of England later this year.