Newry fighter Conor Wallace closes on world title shot after penning deal with Matchroom Boxing
Newry-born boxer Conor Wallace has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing with a view to challenging for a world title.
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Gasperini plays down Atalanta title talk despite 3-0 win over Napoli
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini cautiously played down talk of his side winning the Scudetto on Sunday, despite their 3-0 thrashing of Serie A leaders Napoli on their own turf.
Alexander Zverev Outclasses Ugo Humbert To Clinch Paris Masters Title
Germany's Alexander Zverev won the Paris Masters on Sunday by defeating home hope Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant display by the new world number two. Zverev, 27, now boasts seven ATP 1000-level titles over the course of his career, following two wins in Rome and Madrid, as well as victories in Montreal and Cincinnati. It was a happy return to Paris for Zverev, after he lost the French Open final in five sets to Carlos Alcaraz in June. Four years ago he lost the 2020 Paris Masters championship match to Daniil Medvedev. "I knew I had to play like this to win today," said Zverev, who opened his victory speech by apologising to the crowd at Paris' Bercy Arena.
Romanchuk takes New York Marathon men's wheelchair title, Canada's Cassidy 10th
Marcel Hug's three-year streak as New York Marathon men's wheelchair champion is over after Daniel Romanchuk won the race on Sunday.
Erling Haaland fires Man City five-word instruction as Liverpool given huge title race boost
Erling Haaland has broken his silence after Manchester City's shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. Andoni Iraola's players edged the Premier League champions at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon, gifting Liverpool a notable boost in the early Premier League title race.
Bagnaia wins thrilling Malaysian GP to keep title hopes hanging by thread
SEPANG, Malaysia : Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia kept his MotoGP title defence alive with a victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday, cutting Jorge Martin's lead in the driver's standings down to 24 points ahead of the season's final race.
Custer nabs Xfinity title shot, makes enemies at Martinsville - ESPN
Aric Almirola won the Xfinity Series race Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, a victory that gave Cole Custer a chance to defend his NASCAR championship.
Arsenal's Premier League Title Hopes Suffer Yet Another Dent After 1-0 Defeat To Newcastle
Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League. Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 12th minute, heading home Anthony Gordon's pinpoint cross from the right. Arsenal struggled to get out of first gear and although they dominated possession, they produced just one shot on target in the entire game.