Thor Bjornsson Reveals He Has Been Studying Lennox Lewis Ahead Of His Fight With Bitter Rival Eddie Hall
Hafthor 'Thor' Bjornsson has revealed that he has been studying heavyweight great Lennox Lewis as part of his preparations to face Eddie Hall.
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Turkish Masters 2022 - John Higgins blitzes Michael Holt to power into the last-16 in Antalya
John Higgins breezed into the last-16 of the Turkish Masters, as Michael Holt’s woes continued in Antalya. While Higgins is playing some of the best snooker of his career at the age of 46, Holt’s struggles for form continue. Ad/> Holt, who saw his points for winning the Shoot Out a couple of years ago come off, is fighting to retain his tour card.
McInally points to Garbisi threat ahead of Italy clash
Italy might still be searching for a first Guinness Six Nations win in seven years but Stuart McInally has singled out Paolo Garbisi as the main threat to end that quest this weekend. In fact, McInally believes that the 21-year-old Azzurri fly-half is the match of any ten in the entire Championship, a ringing endorsement when you look at the players pulling the strings for their respective sides. Ad/> From the mercurial Finn Russell to international skippers Dan Biggar and Johnny Sexton, not to mention rising stars Romain Ntamack and Marcus Smith, fly-half is arguably the strongest position in the entire competition.
'Exceptional' 66-goal Celtic man tipped to be 'moved on'
Albian Ajeti’s Celtic days are numbered as the Hoops are likely to sell the frontman in the summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Premier League suspends broadcast deal in Russia over invasion of Ukraine
Premier League games will not be shown on Russian television after the governing body suspended its agreement with broadcast partner Rambler.
Kenny signs new contract to extend Ireland tenure
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has signed a new contract to extend his tenure with the team until after Euro 2024.
Stuart McInally relishing Guinness Six Nations test against Ireland
Scotland hooker Stuart McInally admits he is relishing the challenge of facing Andy Farrell's impressive Ireland when the two sides meet in Dublin in Round 5 of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad will travel to the Aviva Stadium on 19 March with revenge on the agenda on Super Saturday after Ireland prevailed 27-24 when the two met at BT Murrayfield last year. Ad/> Ireland suffered a narrow 30-24 loss to France in Round 2 but have picked up victories over Wales and Italy — Scotland's next opponents, and McInally knows just how well their final opposition have been playing ahead of their crunch clash against England at Twickenham in Round 4.
McInally hoping for improved Scotland against Italy
Scotland hooker Stuart McInally believes his side must take their opportunities if they are to beat a «quality» Italy outfit in Rome. Scotland opened their campaign with a 20-17 win over England at BT Murrayfield but fell to defeat in Wales by the same scoreline the following week. Ad/> And after a disappointing 36-17 defeat to France at home in Round 3, Gregor Townsend's men travel to Italy and then Ireland to conclude their Championship.