67 m. ago Liam Smith Eyes Another Title in London Clash with Undefeated Mckenna

Liam Smith Eyes Another Title in London Clash with Undefeated Mckenna  World Boxing Association

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72 m. ago Reform facing humiliation as Andrea Jenkyns still not cleared to run for Lincolnshire mayor with days until election

With just days to go before voters go to the ballot box in Lincolnshire to elect a new mayor a decision has been deferred on whether Reform’s Dame Andrea Jenkyns meets residency qualification criteria to stand as mayor

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77 m. ago Barry Ferguson wants Rangers players to feel pain as he prepares to 'bang heads' with new arrival

Interim head coach addresses arrival of new sporting director

Sport

81 m. ago Kneecap 'will not stay silent' after death threats for 'Free Palestine' Coachella message

The Belfast band, consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, ended their set at the second weekend of the Coachella music festival in California on April 18 with three messages on a large screen

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91 m. ago Eubank Jr vs Benn glove row almost leads to backstage scrap on eve of fight

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith was held back while arguing with Eubank’s adviser Mazhar Majeed

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3 h. ago As Rome gears up for spectacle of Pope Francis’s funeral, mourners hail his humility

Sadness at pope’s passing is tinged with giddiness at holding world’s gaze with a pageant for the agesBeneath the basilica’s soaring Renaissance dome, the body in the coffin looked unexpectedly small, even shrunken, and for those who had come to say goodbye that somehow felt apt. Francis was pope but he was still, amid all the pomp and circumstance, just a man.His predecessors occupied plinths and alcoves around St Peter’s, figures of stone and marble with names etched in history books, while Jorge Mario Bergoglio lay in his wooden box, by common consent among mourners, a good man who did his best. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Eubank Jr vs Benn: Fight date, odds, undercard, betting offer and ring walks ahead of middleweight bout

After a delay, the long-awaited fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn takes place this weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sport

3 h. ago '18 forever': Mum's heartbreaking tribute to 'very talented' young boxer who died in crash tragedy

'Leo had a champion’s heart in and out of the ring'

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4 h. ago Barry Ferguson makes major call on his future as he addresses Rangers permanent manager prospects

Ibrox hotseat or nothing for interim head coach

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4 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr posts worrying video after missing weight for Conor Benn fight

After Eubank Jr failed to make weight ahead of his fight with Benn, the Brit was quick to share a few gruelling videos of him attempting to make the middleweight limit

Events

5 h. ago Why Zelensky may fear being dragged into a boxing match with Kyiv’s mayor

A growing rivalry between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vitali Klitschko could weaken the president’s position as pressure mounts for ceasefire, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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5 h. ago Louis van Gaal punched Ryan Giggs as pair met to discuss which Man Utd players to axe

Ryan Giggs became Louis van Gaal's assistant coach during his time at Manchester United and the Dutch manager instantly took the club icon by surprise

Sport

5 h. ago Big Brother star breaks silence with 'hurting' message after surprise break

Big Brother star Henry Southan has broken his silence after confirming his split from Jordan Sangha, with the reality TV star admitting that he is 'heartbroken'

Politics

5 h. ago Wales unveil World Cup winner as new director of rugby in key appointment after Six Nations woe

Dave Reddin was part of England’s staff in 2003 and has also worked with the Football Association

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5 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr reveals exactly what was said during Conor Benn face

There was no repeat of the chaotic scenes in Manchester at Thursday night's press conference, but the pair were involved in an intense face-off ahead of their fight this weekend

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6 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr FAILS to make weight for Conor Benn fight and is hit with huge $500,000 fine

Chris Eubank Jr has narrowly missed the middleweight limit ahead of his grudge match with Conor Benn, tipping the scales just half an ounce over the 160lb threshold during Friday's weigh-in.

Events

6 h. ago Conor Benn issues instant reaction to Chris Eubank Jr missing weight

'The Destroyer' was quick to share his thoughts after it was reported that his upcoming rival, Eubank Jr, failed to make the middleweight limit of 160lb

Events

6 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr misses weight by less than an ounce and faces £375,000 fine

Fight with Conor Benn still goes ahead on Saturday nightPair allowed to add more than 10lb in rehydration clauseBritish boxer Chris Eubank Jr will be fined £375,500 after missing the weight by just 0.05lb (0.8 ounces) for Saturday’s fight with Conor Benn.At Friday’s official weigh-in behind closed doors in London, Eubank Jr came in above the 11st 6lb limit and also just failed to meet the weight at his second attempt. Benn tipped the scales at 11st 2lb.More details soon Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr misses weight by less than an ounce and gets £375,000 fine

Fight with Conor Benn still goes ahead on Saturday nightPair allowed to add more than 10lb in rehydration clauseThe controversial and dangerous issue of weight cuts surrounding Saturday night’s fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has intensified after the former missed two attempts to make the 160lb middleweight limit on Friday morning. The 35-year-old Eubank initially scaled 160.2lb and then, after he tried for a second time, 160lb 0.8oz.That marginal amount of 0.8oz will not force a cancellation of the bout but Eubank Jr has been fined $500,000 (£375,000) for failing to make the stipulated weight. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Wales' new chief speaks for first time on head coach search, Steve Tandy and unpopular calls

Wales' new director of rugby gives his first interview

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