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Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/11/2025
» PARIS - Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway's place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy.
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
AFP, Published on 20/07/2025
» LONDON - Oleksandr Usyk cemented his status as the outstanding heavyweight of his generation with an emphatic fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois in their undisputed world title bout at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch
AFP, Published on 22/12/2024
» RIYADH (SAUDI ARABIA) - Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats.
Heavyweights Usyk and Fury set for titanic rematch
AFP, Published on 21/12/2024
» RIYADH - Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reprise their heavyweight “fight of the century” on Saturday with multiple titles and both fighters’ place in history on the line.
Ukraine keep Euros hopes alive with 2-1 win against Slovakia
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» DUESSELDORF, Germany: Substitute Roman Yaremchuk kept Ukraine in Euro 2024 contention with a goal 10 minutes from time to beat a shell-shocked Slovakia 2-1 on Friday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the next round.
Joshua demolishes Ngannou with second-round knockout
Reuters, Published on 09/03/2024
» RIYADH - Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua floored Francis Ngannou three times in two rounds at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena on Saturday in a knockout win that put him right back in the reckoning for another title shot.
Arsenal show Premier League title strain under Anfield spotlight
AFP, Published on 10/04/2023
» LIVERPOOL - Arsenal's failure to end their Anfield hoodoo by throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 away to Liverpool on Sunday has opened the door for Manchester City to snatch the Premier League title away from the Gunners.
Love Island's Fury topples YouTuber Paul in Saudi boxing showdown
AFP, Published on 27/02/2023
» AD DIRIYAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - British reality TV star Tommy Fury beat American YouTuber Jake Paul on points Sunday in a boxing spectacle intended to boost Saudi Arabia's reputation as a top-flight fight destination.
Arsenal regain top spot as Man City stumble in title race
AFP, Published on 19/02/2023
» LONDON - Arsenal regained pole position in the Premier League title race on Saturday as the Gunners fought back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, while Manchester City were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.
Wilder knocks out Helenius in triumphant heavyweight return
AFP, Published on 16/10/2022
» NEW YORK: Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder made a spectacular triumphant return after a year-long layoff, knocking out Finland's Robert Helenius in the first round on Saturday.