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Thousands line streets for Ricky Hatton’s funeral in Manchester

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PA MediaThe funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral after a long procession around the cityThe great and the good of the boxing world were among thousands of mourners who said an emotional farewell to world champion Ricky Hatton at his funeral earlier.Hatton, whose passion, personality and skills drew huge crowds throughout his career, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on 14 September at the age of 46.The boxer's son Campbell, who followed his father into the boxing ring, paid tribute during the service at Manchester Cathedral."I can't explain how much I'm going to miss you, dad,…

Women’s World Cup 2025: England aim to build momentum with win over Sri Lanka

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Although fixtures against Sri Lanka and Pakistan should be straightforward for England as they look to continue their winning streak, they could prove decisive with back-to-back matches against India and Australia to come.England thrashed South Africa in what could have been a tricky opener, avoided a scare against Bangladesh and now have a golden opportunity to make sure they go into those games against the pre-tournament favourites unbeaten.But they will have to contend with more spin-friendly conditions in Colombo on Saturday, with opener Tammy Beaumont saying the nature of the pitches is reducing the gulf between teams."Every game in this…

Edgar Davids’ time at Barnet: Captain, player, manager, number one

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Things were unravelling.Davids used to miss some away games that involved more travel - a deal which had been agreed with Kleanthous.There were rumours he would attend parties or go shopping instead - but Landvreugd said that was not true."He was in Amsterdam with people working for his clothing company," said Landvreugd, who currently manages Den Bosch. "It took a lot of time off him. He flew over one day or two days mostly doing that and nothing else."Landvreugd and Schreuder, both popular figures around the club, would take charge of games Davids missed.Fairclough explained: "The players didn't know what…

Willie Peters: Hull KR revived by coach as treble opportunity looms

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At around 5ft 5in (1.65m) tall, Willie Peters was a crafty, skilful "larrikin" half-back as a player who made the grade in Australia's National Rugby League with South Sydney, but then switched to the other side of the world to join new Super League franchise Gateshead Thunder in 1999.Wigan came calling in 2000, and he featured in that season's Grand Final against St Helens before heading back to Australia to play for St George Illawarra and then Souths again before a short stint at Widnes brought his career to an end.It was those opportunities that prompted Peters to move from…

The Wayne Rooney Show: ‘We tried’ – Rooney defends his England team

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He continued: "What you have now is [rival teams'] players training [together] before they go back to pre-season together - Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford for instance. "It's a different generation. The big thing is the media coverage of it is much better. The players get on better with the media. From the outside that gives a better feeling."Gerrard, speaking as a guest on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, said several former Manchester United and Liverpool players get on better now as pundits than they ever did as England team-mates."I didn't feel part of a team. I didn't feel connected…

Craig Bellamy: Harsh lesson in England defeat before Belgium clash

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Bellamy was on something of a charm offensive when he faced the media before this fixture. There was to be a new and bigger English audience to see what the Welsh public had already witnessed: his evolution from a combustible, confrontational player to a controlled, deep-thinking coach.This was the sternest examination so far of that new image.He simmered on the Wembley touchline as he watched his team fold obligingly in the face of torrential English pressure.Bellamy kept his cool on the surface but did he manage such calm in the changing room too?"I quite enjoyed half-time," he said."I was like,…

World Cup qualifying: ‘Chronic Scotland prevail in Hampden head-wrecker’

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We wondered which version of Greece would turn up in Glasgow - the side that hammered Scotland 3-0 or the one that got hammered 3-0 by Denmark last time out. Emphatically, it was the latter, but football is about results. At the break, it was 0-0, a mercy for the Scots given that Greece had confused the life out of them with their movement. Scotland didn't know whether to press or not, such was Greece's ability to pop it about. Steve Clarke's side looked like a disorganised rabble just waiting to be put out of their misery.They had no attempt…

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: South Africa stun India after Nadine de Klerk heroics

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Six days ago in Guwahati, Proteas skipper Wolvaardt was facing up to the media after her side had been bowled out for 69 in a 10-wicket thrashing by England."We will put this behind us as quickly as we can," she said. But even she could not have expected what has followed.They cruised to victory over New Zealand to get themselves back on track. One win, one loss after two games against their biggest competitors for a top-four place.Australia and India were supposed to be a level above, so facing the co-hosts had the potential to scupper South Africa's momentum all…

Ricky Hatton funeral: ‘Saint of Manchester’ remembered as city prepares for farewell

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Rock band Oasis, who Hatton adored and would later befriend, were building on Manchester's reputation as a capital of the music world.Manchester United were dominating English football.Hatton was playing his part in the ring and also giving his Manchester City-supporting backers something to cheer while their team struggled in the Red Devils' shadow.In the city centre, a new venue opened and staged a Torvill and Dean performance on its opening night."It was fortunate that they built the Manchester Arena when they did," said Speak of the indoor venue that welcomed its first customers in 1995.This is where Hatton had 15…

England vs Wales: Striker Ollie Watkins set to start in absence of Harry Kane

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel is poised to hand striker Ollie Watkins his first international start since November in the friendly against Wales on Thursday night.Captain Harry Kane is unavailable after picking up a foot injury while playing for Bayern Munich at the weekend - but hopes to be fit to face Latvia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.It is understood Watkins is in line to replace England's record scorer as the lone centre-forward for the visit of Craig Bellamy's side to Wembley.The Aston Villa striker has been a regular in the England set-up since his debut in March 2021, but…