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Tyson Fury confirms Deontay Wilder bout after second comeback win
The lineal heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson Fury, set up a November date with undefeated WBC champion Deontay Wilder after Fury turned in a measured performance to outpoint Francesco Pianeta in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Aug 19, 2018 12:44
Champions Juventus leave it late but win as Ronaldo fails to find net on debut
A late goal from Federico Bernadeschi was enough for Juventus to overcome a plucky Chievo side who looked set to spoil Cristiano Ronaldo’s first game for the Italian champions.
Aug 18, 2018 18:06
Pele wishes Cristiano Ronaldo luck ahead of Juventus debut
The Brazilian legend has sent good luck wishes to his Portuguese counterpart ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus debut, and revealed that the Turin club tried to sign him in the early 1960s.
Aug 18, 2018 15:59
Feathers ruffled after British boxer chucks chicken at US fighter in Nando’s restaurant (VIDEO)
A brawl between two professional boxers has unfolded in a Belfast Nando’s. A now-viral video caught fighter Deontay Wilder chasing Billy Joe Saunders after Saunders reportedly hurled a chicken at the US heavyweight boxer.
Aug 18, 2018 14:45
Can Cristiano Ronaldo maintain goal-scoring heroics against Serie A defenses?
Juventus’ new signing, Cristiano Ronaldo, makes his competitive debut for his new club today, but it remains to be seen if he can keep up his impressive scoring rate in a league heralded for its defensive excellence.
Aug 18, 2018 09:52
Team McGregor vs Team Khabib: Artem Lobov against Zubayra Tukhugov is in works for UFC 229
Teammates of the UFC 229 main event fighters Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, Artem Lobov and Zubayra Tukhugov respectively, are expected to be added to the same card to fight each other in the octagon.
Aug 17, 2018 23:29
Will Ilya Kovalchuk follow path of Jaromir Jagr to make successful NHL comeback?
Russian ice hockey star Ilya Kovalchuk is returning to North America after spending four consecutive seasons in the KHL, leaving fans and journalists wondering how well he will adapt to the NHL after such a long break.
Aug 17, 2018 17:50
Over 75 people killed in Indonesia in lead-up to Asian Games – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has claimed that Indonesian authorities killed dozens of people as part of public safety operation aimed at preparing the host cities Jakarta and Palembang for the 2018 Asian Games.
Aug 17, 2018 15:31
‘Ireland, I’m here baby’: WBC champ Deontay Wilder crashes weigh-in, confronts Tyson Fury (VIDEO)
A fight between undefeated heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder inched closer on Friday after the WBC heavyweight champion gatecrashed the Belfast weigh-in for Fury’s second comeback fight against Franceso Pianeta.
Aug 17, 2018 14:31
Lionel Messi’s brother given suspended sentence for illegal firearm on blood-stained boat
Matias Messi, older brother of the Argentinian football star, has been given a two-and-a-half-year suspended sentence and ordered to carry out community service after being found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm.
Aug 17, 2018 12:14
US Olympic gymnasts Kocian and Ross join long list of Larry Nassar accusers
Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross have detailed the abuse they suffered at the hands of disgraced gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar, saying they were inspired to do so by the dozens of victims who have come forward so far.
Aug 16, 2018 19:36
Arrest warrant issued for husband of UFC fighter after alleged domestic assault
Donny Aaron, who was criticized in June after it became known he has a swastika tattoo, is currently wanted by US police after allegedly assaulting his wife, UFC flyweight Andrea Lee.
Aug 16, 2018 17:53

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Tantamount to torture - the conditions in which Russia says the US is holding accused Kremlin agent Maria Butina. We speak to her lawyer. US-Turkey tensions hit new highs, as Ankara warns relations have come to an almost complete halt. The Syrian...

Stories that shaped the week - one of the cities worst-hit by the conflict in Syria - Aleppo - is undergoing extensive reconstruction, after years of war. The standoff between the US and Turkey escalates - with Ankara saying relations have almost...

We visit one of the Syrian cities worst-hit by the war - Aleppo - to witness the reconstruction process after years under attack by Islamic State and militants. Syria and sanctions are set to lead talks when Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin meet in...