Tyson Fury decides to 'walk away' from boxing three days after announcing comeback: ‘Bon voyage’
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Hard work for Halep in Toronto WTA win over Gauff
TORONTO, Canada: Simona Halep served twice for her match against Coco Gauff without success on Friday before finally securing a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) quarter-final victory at the WTA Toronto Masters. The former number one, a two-time winner in Canada, made hard work of her triumph over the rising American teenager who just missed a chance at cracking the world ranking top-10 for the first time.
Tyson Fury retires: Gypsy King officially hangs up his gloves with statement online
Tyson Fury has been one of the best heavyweight fighters the boxing world has ever seen, leaving the sport with that coveted undefeated record, with just one draw preventing him from having a 100% win rate in the ring.
‘If I lose, I’m finished!’ – Chris Eubank Jr says world title dream is over if he loses to Conor Benn in historic British showdown
Chris Eubank Jr insists he will be ‘finished’ in boxing if he loses to Conor Benn in October.
Quebec's Olivier Rioux, world's tallest teen, chasing basketball dream at Canada Games
Olivier Rioux landed with a size-large exclamation point on Michael Meeks' radar when the Canada Basketball coach opened a photo in his inbox seven years ago.
Nick Kyrgios upsets Poland's Hubert Hurkacz by racing through service games in Montreal Open defeat
Nick Kyrgios raised eyebrows with a high-speed approach to his service games during his 7-6 6-7 6-1 quarter-final defeat against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. The Australian averaged 1 minutes and 22 seconds through the first two sets, holding in 44 seconds during one especially speedy second set game. Ad Hurkacz was hardly slow, averaging a little over two minutes himself, but he was put off by Kyrgios' approach, making some quiet comments to the match umpire.
Eddie Howe’s transfer plans shaped by Shelvey injury
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed the injury to midfielder Jonjo Shelvey could shape his Newcastle United transfer plans in the final weeks of the summer window. Newcastle had been looking to add only two more players to their ranks with a wide forward and a young striker on their radar. However, with creator Shelvey out for the next 12 weeks due to a hamstring surgery, Howe admits that he may have to consider building strength in that department.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says focus on tactics is to make players feel 'more comfortable'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained his attention to tactics is to help players «express their talent as much as possible». Guardiola has often been praised for his approach to the tactical side of the game, which has seen him convert full-backs into midfielders, and asked goalkeepers to come out of the box to play more of an involved role in play. Ad There have been other developments and ideas along the way — including players pressing their opponents to win the ball back — and his ideas continue to gain respect amongst his peers.