Tommy Fury v KSI: Briton Fury beats rival in unlicensed cruiserweight contest
Tommy Fury (right) found fame on TV show Love Island and is the younger brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury Tommy Fury claimed bragging rights over fellow social media star KSI with a win on points in their unlicensed boxing fight in front of a capacity crowd of 20,000 at Manchester’s AO Arena. In […]
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks break Irish hearts and set up Argentina semi-final
Defeat marks a devastating end to Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s career Ireland: (17) 24 Tries: Aki, Gibson-Park, penalty try Cons: Sexton 2 Pen: Sexton New Zealand: (18) 28 Tries: Fainga’anuku, Savea, Jordan Cons: Mo’unga, J Barrett Pens: Mo’unga, J Barrett 2 Ireland’s World Cup dream was ended by New Zealand for the second tournament in […]
Thousands march in pro-Palestinian protests across UK
Police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas, a proscribed terrorist group, could face arrest. Source: BBC News
Cricket World Cup 2023: India demolish Pakistan in Ahmedabad
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Ahmedabad: Pakistan 191 (42.5 overs): Babar 50, Rizwan 49; Bumrah 2-19 India 192-3 (30.3 overs): Rohit 86, Shreyas 53* India won by seven wickets Scorecard. Table India demolished Pakistan as the most eagerly awaited contest of the World Cup so far turned into a one-sided anti-climax in Ahmedabad. Pakistan have […]
DUP: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells conference that 'power-sharing is essential'
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells his party’s conference that direct rule is not a better option for NI. Source: BBC News
New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins
New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes. Source: BBC News
Lexi Thompson: US Solheim Cup star falls just short of making cut on PGA Tour bow
Lexi Thompson is only the seventh woman to play at a PGA Tour event -12 C Champ (US), L Griffin (US); -11 H Norlander (Swe); -10 N Taylor (Can), JT Poston (US); -9; A Noren (Swe) Selected others: -7; M Wallace (Eng), N Hojgaard (Den); -5 A Rai (Eng); -4 L Aberg (Swe); E L […]
Ireland v New Zealand: ‘High stakes for familiar foes in unmissable quarter-final’
Caelan Doris (right) says a desire to extend Johnny Sexton (left)’s career by at least another week has been part of Ireland’s motivation Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 14 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio 5 Live; live text commentary and report on the BBC […]
India v Pakistan: The body-painted fans at cricket World Cup ‘festival’
The Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat is hosting the cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Saturday. The stadium, which is named after the Indian prime minister, has a seating capacity of more than 130,000 spectators and it is expected to be full. Fans are arriving […]
Amy Dowden: Cancer survivor moved to tears by Strictly appearance
Charlotte Walker says she is “so proud” of Amy after the heartbreak of losing her own hair. Source: BBC News