IABA condemns IBA's 'illegal' suspension of Ukraine
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has condemned what it called the "illegal" suspension of the Ukrainian Boxing Federation from the world governing body, the IBA.
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Boxing's Olympic Future Under Fresh Scrutiny
The International Olympic Committee's patience with boxing's troubled governing body looks to be wearing thin following "disturbing developments" at the IBA's extraordinary congress last weekend. An IOC spokesperson told AFP on Thursday the Olympic rulers were "extremely concerned" with the lack of a new election for the IBA presidency, and the suspension in the run-up to the congress in Yerevan of the Ukrainian boxing federation. In consequence the IOC's executive board "will have to fully review the situation" at its next meeting in December, the spokesperson said.
Record inflation: Which countries in Europe are being worst hit as energy and food prices soar?
Eurozone inflation is continuing to soar to record highs, with the latest estimate from the EU's statistics body predicting annual eurozone inflation of 10 per cent.
'Quite emotional' Novak Djokovic into fourth final of season in Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic said he felt "quite emotional" after reaching his fourth final of 2022 on Saturday with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin in the Tel Aviv semifinals. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles Croatia's Marin Cilic in Sunday's final. Former US Open champion Cilic defeated 68th-ranked Constant Lestienne of France 7-5, 6-3 in his semi-final having trailed 2-5 in the first set. "I think it was a very competitive match, especially in the second set," said Djokovic after reaching his 127th final. "I must say I was quite emotional on the court today in the second set, there was a lot of tension, and that was also due to his aggressive style of tennis. Big serves, and when he has time, he's so solid from the forehand and backhand corner."
Everton: 91-cap star now 'surplus to requirements' at Goodison Park
Everton striker Salomon Rondon is surplus to requirements under Frank Lampard, according to Simon Phillips.
'Emotional' Novak Djokovic battles past Roman Safiullin to reach Tel Aviv Open final in ATP Tour return
Top seed Novak Djokovic battled into the final of the Tel Aviv Open with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin on Saturday. The Serbian, who is competing in his first individual ATP tournament since winning Wimbledon in July, claimed a 6-1 7-6 (7-3) victory over the world No. 104.
Novak Djokovic Into Fourth Final Of Season In Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic reached his fourth final of 2022 on Saturday when he defeated Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the Tel Aviv semi-finals. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Constant Lestienne of France in Sunday's final. Former world number one Djokovic raced to a 5-0 lead on his way to capturing the opening set in just 23 minutes without facing a break point.
U.S. women’s basketball team, statistically greatest ever, rolls to FIBA World Cup title
The revamped U.S. women’s basketball team may have been the greatest of all time.