β¨ Read this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Main takeaway: Promoter Frank Warren says Kubrat Pulev should defend his "regular" WBA title against British heavyweight Moses Itauma next.Bulgarian Pulev announced his plans to face Russian Murat Gassiev on December 12, despite receiving orders to face 20-year-old Itauma.Queensberry's Warren, who is promoting Itauma, said earlier this week that his team was "continuing" its fight with Pulev.This was after the WBA ordered the bout to take place and gave both sides 30 days to negotiate a deal.But the 44-year-old Pulev's promoter, Ivaylo Gotzev, who is CEO of Epic…
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Main takeaway: The massive drop from one of the game's key players to a rebuilt team at the bottom tier has taken some of the edge away from Bradford's claim to being a powerhouse.This had an impact on the fan base, the type of players they were able to recruit, and their impact on investors.However, any fears of the Bulls returning to their former demise have been dispelled thanks to the investment of an enthusiastic board, and the club-at-heart mentality of CEO and hometown fan Jason Hirst.Their…
π₯ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Key idea: Grassroots clubs have the potential to 'change the country' and tackle the persistent problem of extreme weather making it harder to be physically active, according to Sport England.The latest figures from the funding agency show that almost two-thirds of adults and children are doing less activity as a result of extreme weather over the past 12 months.Since 2023, Β£47.5 million in funding has been made available to help sports clubs become more sustainable and adapt to climate disruption. Chris Boardman, chairman of Sport England, told…
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Key idea: Each exit from the tournament raised questions about his future, but Djokovic said he had no plans to retire, and was inspired by stars in other sports who defied age to play at the top.βLongevity is one of my biggest motivations,β Djokovic said during a conference at Joy Forum in Riyadh.βI really want to see how far I can go. If you see in all world sports, LeBron James is still going strong, he's 40, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady played until he was 40, it's unbelievable.βThey…
π₯ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Hereβs what youβll learn: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is interested in Bayern Munich, Liverpool are targeting Neco Williams and Niko Schlotterbeck, while Barcelona are considering Dusan Vlahovic.Manchester United They will want around Β£40m to allow their 31-year-old captain Bruno Fernandes to leave for another European club, with Bayern Munich He is closely linked with a move for the Portuguese midfielder. (group talk), externalLiverpool They are eyeing a β¬90m (Β£78m) move to Spain and sports club Striker Neco Williams, 23 years old. (Fichajes - in Spanish), externalLiverpool It…
π₯ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Hereβs what youβll learn: The British heavyweight title bout between Fraser Clarke and Jimmy "TKV" Chikiva has been postponed to November 29 after TKV suffered an injury in training.It was originally scheduled to take place on 25 October at Derby's Vaylant Stadium and will remain at the same venue, as well as being broadcast live on BBC Two and iPlayer.The rearranged card will still mark the first event in a new partnership between BBC Sport and Boxxer.Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom said: βJimmy suffered an injury in training and…
π₯ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Key idea: Rangers are also working to secure Muscat's back team and tie up all the relevant paperwork needed for the Australian to coach in Scotland. Youth coach Stevie Smith will take charge of the team for Saturday's league clash against Dundee United at Ibrox, but it is not yet clear who will be in charge of the Europa League clash away to Bran Bergen on Thursday.Muscat emerged as the favorite for the job after former manager Steven Gerrard withdrew his candidacy at the weekend, saying the timing…
π₯ Check out this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Main takeaway: Jack Draper will no longer work with the man who coached him to the Indian Wells title, as James Troutman wants to prioritize time spent with his family.Britain's number one has appointed Jimmy Delgado as his head coach for next season, but he was hoping there would also be a role for the man with whom he has enjoyed so much success over the past four years.Troutman says it has become increasingly difficult to "reconcile" Draper's career and family life.βI made the decision that four…
π₯ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Key idea: Premier League clubs are divided over whether to introduce a controversial new 'salary cap' ahead of next month's vote on financial regulations, BBC Sport has been told.The top-down anchoring model - or TBA - would restrict the amount a club could spend on player wages, agents and transfer fees to five times the income earned from broadcasting and prize money of the bottom club in England's top flight.This approach means that a cap will be imposed on clubs' spending, regardless of their income.The TBA is currently…
π₯ Explore this trending post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Main takeaway: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new contract with Everton that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029. The 31-year-old joined the Toffees from Sunderland in 2017 for Β£30m, a British record for a goalkeeper at the time.His previous contract with Everton was set to expire in 2027.βI'm very happy and this gives me the opportunity to build a legacy for myself here, move forward and build this club to where we want to be,β Pickford said."Everton is a really special…
