Tyson Fury saving fighting for the ring against Dillian Whyte
Tyson Fury showed off his “diplomatic” side as he and Dillian Whyte played peacemakers after tensions rose and threatened to boil over between the fighters’ entourages.
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Rublev blasts Wimbledon ban as 'complete discrimination', Belarus threaten legal action
World number eight Andrey Rublev blasted Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players as "complete discrimination" on Thursday while Belarus officials said the decision will only "incite hatred" and threatened legal action to have the sanction overturned.
Wimbledon's Russian ban is the correct call to keep stars like Daniil Medvedev safe
Wimbledon's ban on Russian tennis players may put it out of step with the other Grand Slams and expose it to accusations of discrimination but in the trying circumstances the championships were presented with it was the right call. As much for Daniil Medvedev and co as anyone.
Wimbledon ban will 'incite hatred and intolerance': Belarus Tennis Federation
Wimbledon ban on players from their country as well as Russia will only "incite hatred and intolerance" and they threatened legal action to have the sanction overturned. "The Belarusian Tennis Federation categorically condemns the decision taken by the organisers of Wimbledon to suspend Belarusian and Russian tennis players," the BTF said in a statement.
Thomas Tuchel's costly Reece James call means Chelsea takeover has easy Jules Kounde decision
"I love him in both positions. I'm not sure (what his best position is)." Thomas Tuchel expressed firmly when asked if Reece James' new position would be in the German's back-three rather than as a wing-back.
England number eight Simmonds a doubt for Australia tour
England number eight Sam Simmonds could miss their tour of Australia in July due to an issue with his hip and groin, with his Premiership club Exeter Chiefs awaiting further assessments to determine the best course of treatment.
Fury eager to prove his mettle against Whyte and then 'move over for the younger guys'
These are heady days for British heavyweight boxing. Its contenders were once mocked in America. Now the rest of the world looks on in envy and Tyson Fury stands at the top of an impressive bunch.
EPL: Burnley beat Southampton to boost survival bid
BURNLEY (United Kingdom): Burnley improved their chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League as Connor Roberts' superb strike inspired a vital 2-0 win against Southampton on Thursday. The Clarets won for the first time since Sean Dyche's sacking thanks to Roberts' sublime curler and Nathan Collins' header. Roberts' first goal for Burnley following his August move from Swansea came early in the first half at Turf Moor and proved the key moment.