6 h. ago Wrexham v Birmingham: Blunt Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady verdict issued before Championship clash

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham and Tom Brady's Birmingham are set to clash in the Championship in a match surrounded by celebrity hype, but there will only be one focus for the managers

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8 h. ago Get ready to rumble: how wrestling broke out of the ring and on to the stage

Far from the big money and bombast of WWE, standup comedians, performance artists and drag kings are adopting the sport and taking it down unexpected new creative pathsPhil Wang was about to get his hands on the championship belt. He was claiming the prize for Clash of the Comics, the bombastic night that throws comedians and pro wrestlers into the ring, when Ed Gamble stormed in, knocked everyone out, and swanned off with the belt. “Well,” corrects the comedian and Clash co-founder Max Olesker, “we were knocked down by his henchman.” Hulking pro wrestler Bullit was the one to clothesline him and his comedy partner, Ivan Gonzalez. “I think I could have taken Ed if he’d been on his own,” huffs Olesker.The popularity of pro wrestling has fluctuated since its golden era in the 1980s. At the start of this year, WWE made the leap on to Netflix with an eye-watering $5bn (£4bn) deal, inching the skimpily clad, heavily muscled combat sport higher in the public consciousness. In Br...

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10 h. ago United Rugby Championship clash between Edinburgh and Ulster postponed due to Storm Amy

The fixture will now be played at a later date

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11 h. ago Alan Shearer delivers Wrexham promotion verdict with one demand made of Ryan Reynolds

Alan Shearer has backed Wrexham and Birmingham to reach the Premier League soon, claiming strong investment from Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady could make the dream a reality

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2 d. ago Chris Wilder sent off after blasting ball into the face of supporter during clash

Chris Wilder was sent off in bizarre circumstances during Sheffield United's Championship clash with Southampton at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon

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6 d. ago All Blacks star in tears as his famous father performs national anthem in stunning moment

The New Zealander was visibly moved by the rendition of the national anthem at Eden Park ahead of the Rugby Championship clash

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8 d. ago Blackburn’s abandoned match against Ipswich to be replayed in full despite 1

Blackburn’s clash with Ipswich in the Championship was abandoned on Saturday, with the home team 1-0 ahead, due to heavy rainfall causing the surface to become unplayable

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8 d. ago Blackburn vs Ipswich decision made as EFL release statement on abandoned game

Blackburn Rovers were leading Ipswich Town 1-0 when their Championship clash was abandoned in the 79th minute due to heavy rainfall at Ewood Park on Saturday

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8 d. ago Blackburn vs Ipswich to be replayed IN FULL as EFL release statement

The EFL have announced their decision regarding Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town after Saturday's Championship clash was abandoned because of the weather

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9 d. ago EFL release new statement amid Blackburn vs Ipswich controversy as timeline set

After Blackburn Rovers' home clash against Ipswich Town had to be abandoned, the English Football League has issued a statement on the Championship clash

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3 w. ago Gary Anderson shows off incredible sportsmanship and busts his score against Callan Rydz

Darts star Gary Anderson showed off an incredible bit of sportsmanship during his clash with Callan Rydz at Players Championship 26 on Tuesday

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3 w. ago Hollywood stuntman with more than 300 credits reveals hardest film he's ever done

The star has doubled Christian Bale, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and Tom Hiddleston.

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3 w. ago New Zealand vs South Africa live: All Blacks survive Springboks battle to win crucial Rugby Championship clash

New Zealand 24-17 South Africa: The All Blacks held firm to extend their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 51 matches

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3 w. ago New Zealand vs South Africa live: Inspired All Blacks lead Springboks in crucial Rugby Championship clash

The two southern hemisphere heavyweights collide in a mammoth meeting at Eden Park

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3 w. ago New Zealand vs South Africa live: All Blacks and Springboks battle in crucial Rugby Championship clash

The two southern hemisphere heavyweights collide in a mammoth meeting at Eden Park

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