Sources -- Naoya Inoue-Marlon Tapales title bout in the works - ESPN
An undisputed junior featherweight championship fight between Japanese star Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales is being planned for Dec. 26 in Tokyo, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Ireland look to bury World Cup jinx in crunch All Blacks clash
PARIS : Form clashes with pedigree when Ireland look to bury their World Cup jinx forever against New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday in one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cup quarter-finals for many years.
New Zealand restrict Bangladesh to 245-9 in World Cup
New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to a below-par 245-9 in their World Cup game in Chennai on Friday, as pace bowlers Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult and Matt Henry ran riot to put the 2019 runners-up in a strong position to secure a third successive victory.
Biggar overjoyed to prolong test career as he returns to Wales line-up
MARSEILLE : Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar said he was delighted to be able to prolong his international career for at least another week after overcoming injury and winning selection for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille.
Haunted Irish fans prepare for quarter-final with nervous anticipation
DUBLIN : Ireland's impressive start to the Rugby World Cup may have broken television viewing records at home, but there were few indications walking around Dublin on Friday that the sports-mad country was gearing up for an even bigger night.
As soon as Ukraine allows airlines to return to flights, we will be the first – SkyUp General Director
What is it like to be a Ukrainian airline in Europe? Dmytro Seroukhov, General Director at SkyUp, shares insights and stories from the life of the carrier, and tells about the further plans of returning to Ukraine and growing business abroad in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine News Agency.
Springboks determined to steer clear of ref's wrath in 'brutal' battle with France
PARIS : Indiscipline has often proven costly for South Africa but the Springboks are determined to steer clear of costly cards at this World Cup even though they anticipate a brutal physical challenge when they face France in Sunday’s quarter-final, captain Siya Kolisi said.
England drop Ford, start Smith at fullback against Fiji
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France : England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped George Ford and has opted to start Owen Farrell at flyhalf and Marcus Smith at fullback for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.