Joshua enjoying being ‘underdog’ for Usyk rematch, Eddie Hearn claims
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Quintana denies use of banned drug after Tour de France disqualification
PARIS: Colombian Nairo Quintana on Wednesday denied taking a banned pain medication after he was retrospectively disqualified from this year’s Tour de France over a positive tramadol test result.
LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced Wednesday.
Billionaire Ratcliffe interested in buying Manchester United — source
DUBAI: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters after Elon Musk said his plan to buy the Premier League club was all part of “a long-running joke.” Musk, the world’s richest person, said on Tuesday night on Twitter that he wanted to buy England’s most successful club before clarifying that it was a joke and that he had no interest in purchasing any sports teams. The club’s owners, the American Glazer family, are under pressure with United sitting bottom of the Premier League after two games of the season. Bloomberg reported they would consider selling a minority stake, opening the door for Ratcliffe.
Usyk and Joshua get ready to rumble in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The increasing anticipation ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster World Heavyweight Championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua scaled new heights in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening. The traditional fight week press conference culminated with the ‘Rage on the Red Sea’ headliners facing off for the world’s media and VIPs in attendance.
Ronaldo cautioned by police after allegedly slapping phone from fan’s hand
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by British police after footage emerged of the Manchester United forward appearing to smash a phone out of an Everton fan’s hand at a match last season. The 37-year-old was interviewed by officers in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage following the incident at Goodison Park on April 9.
Eddie Hearn: Joshua-Usyk will not go past six rounds
JEDDAH: Eddie Hearn is predicting a knockout when Anthony Joshua attempts to become a three-time world champion by defeating Oleksandr Usyk at Rage on the Red Sea in Jeddah on Saturday.
Tyson Fury slams Anthony Joshua's management team over £2m Derek Chisora claim
Eddie Hearn branded Tyson Fury “insecure” after his most recent retirement, claiming it was a publicity stunt to take the focus away from Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.