Anthony Joshua: Briton to face ex-UFC fighter Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, confirms promoter Hearn
Joshua is a two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight former UFC star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, says promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua, 34, was set to face Deontay Wilder after beating Otto Wallin, but the American’s loss to Joseph Parker scuppered plans for their big showdown. Hearn posted “it’s a done deal” on X […]
Brentford 1-1 Wolves: Tommy Doyle thunderbolt earns replay after Joao Gomes’ early red card
Joao Gomes (centre left) was sent off after just nine minutes of the game at Brentford Community Stadium Wolves earned an FA Cup third-round replay with Premier League rivals Brentford despite having Joao Gomes sent off after just nine minutes. Midfielder Gomes was given a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Brentford captain […]
Chris Skidmore: Tory MP quits over new oil and gas licences
The move will trigger a by-election in the former energy minister’s Kingswood seat near Bristol. Source: BBC News
What next for Oscar Pistorius?
The South African runner was freed on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend. Source: BBC News
Hundreds more homes flooded after torrential rain
Several rivers in England burst their banks forcing people to evacuate their properties. Source: BBC News
Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in South Africa
The athlete, who ran on carbon-fibre prosthetics, murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Source: BBC News
Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles
“North Korea is subject to a robust sanctions regime, and we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that North Korea pays a high price for supporting Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine,” a spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said. Source: BBC News
Quiz of the week: Who helped New York see in the new year?
How closely have you been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days? Source: BBC News
Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton: Sean Dyche unhappy with decision to send off Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Everton boss Sean Dyche says the use of the video assistant referee pitchside monitor is “testing my patience” after striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sent off at Crystal Palace. He had his studs up in a challenge with Nathaniel Clyne and clipped the Palace defender’s shin with minimal contact. “The slow motion shows a different picture,” […]
Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100
The British actress is widely known for playing Winifred Banks in the 1964 Disney musical. Source: BBC News