Author: Sunday Ngara
Conor Benn, the embattled welterweight, may have to leave his native England for the second time in a row. According to Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, the Essex native will fight on Feb. 3, despite the fact that the bout with Chris Eubank Jr. scheduled for that date fell through last week. But, unlike that bout, which was scheduled for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Hearn claims Benn’s next fight will take place in an entirely different jurisdiction. Hearn stated that the nationality of Benn’s next opponent, as well as the lack of accessible venues in England, prompted…
Aston Martin has been challenged to start performing Grands Prix and have the same level of reliability as Red Bull if it wants to compete at the top of Formula 1. The team’s reward for a great 2023 campaign, in which it was the closest competitor to Red Bull in the initial races, was eight podiums and more than five times as many points as in 2022. However, the team fell back in the mid-season as modifications did not perform as planned, and it finished fifth in the standings, with Red Bull winning 21 of 22 races. While both Performance…
Follow along throughout the season as the RavenCountry.com injury tracker keeps you up to date on who’s in and out from week to week. Check out Raven Country’s injury tracker throughout the season for all of your Baltimore Ravens and opponent’s injury reports from week to week. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 – Ravens vs. 49ers Ravens CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (concussion) did not participate in practice. Odell Beckham Jr. (illness) did not participate in practice. Practice was limited for WR Zay Flowers (Foot). LB Malik Hamm (Ankle) took part in full practice. In practice, CB Arthur Maulet (Knee) was limited. Ronnie Stanley…
According to sources, Kalvin Phillips needs assurances that he would be handed first-team football before any January loan move. Since joining Manchester City for nearly £50 million last year, the England international has been deprived of playing time. Newcastle United were one among the clubs interested in Phillips at the time, and it is understood that they are keeping a careful eye on his position. The only games he has started for City this season have been the Carabao Cup trip to St James’ Park in September and last week’s Champions League dead rubber. When pressed last week, Pep Guardiola…
The Detroit Tigers have been a poor club for the last few years. But they appear to be ready to turn the corner and come back into contention. The Tigers finished second in the AL Central last season with a 78-84 record. They have a youthful club full of players who are still finding their way as MLB players. Nonetheless, it looks that the Tigers want to bring in some veterans to help balance out their young core. The Tigers have officially agreed to a one-year contract with pitcher Jack Flaherty, according to Bob Nightengale. The contract is for $14…
Following the Heat’s victory over the Magic, Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra discuss the team’s depth. It is no secret that the Miami Heat have had injury issues this season, as the team has been without studs Bam Adebayo and, in particular, Tyler Herro for extended periods of time. When those two returned last Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was some hope that a full-fledged Heat team could be formed. The day after the loss to Minnesota, the team revealed that Jimmy Butler will miss Wednesday’s game against the Magic, and now he will miss Friday’s game against the…
The holidays are arrived! It’s a joyous season, a time for fellowship and celebration. As a result, I’m emphasising the positive in today’s Schein Nine! I’m impressed with Shane Steichen’s first season as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Joe Flacco in charge of a playoff contender? What year is it? Is there any team in sports that is more entertaining to watch these days than the healthy 49ers with Kyle Shanahan at the helm? And that’s only the beginning of my gridiron delight. I, like many others, am a sucker for an underdog narrative. With that in mind, here…
The Miami Heat are the betting favourites to sign Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward. BetCarolina.com gives the Heat +450 odds, or an 18.2 percent chance, to be Hayward’s next team. The Heat are followed by the Golden State Warriors with +500 chances, the Los Angeles Lakers with +700 odds, and the Dallas Mavericks with +700 odds. These probabilities are based on an Eastern Conference executive recently discussing Hayward joining the Heat. Hayward is in his 14th season in the NBA, and his fourth with the Hornets. He is averaging 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in 23…
Max Verstappen has been named the highest-paid Formula One driver for the year 2023, dethroning Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen earned $70 million after a record-breaking season in which he broke the records for most wins (19), most consecutive wins (10) and most points scored (575), according to Forbes. After winning 86.4 percent of the events in 2023, the three-time World Champion set a new record for the highest percentage of victories in a season. This smashed Alberto Ascari’s previous record of 75%, which had stood since 1952. Verstappen earned $70 million in strictly F1 earnings in 2023, with $25 million in…
The ‘Day of Reckoning’ features an unprecedented line-up of former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua facing top contender Otto Wallin, former WBO world champion Joseph Parker facing the Bronze Bomber and former WBC world titleholder Deontay Wilder, and IBF No.1 contender Filip Hrgovic fighting Mark De Mori in another heavyweight shootout. (Mark Robinson photographs) On the bill, undefeated WBA light heavyweight world champion Bivol defends his title against Manchester’s Lyndon Arthur, cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia faces Bromley’s Ellis Zorro, and Daniel Dubois faces Jarrell Miller in a heavyweight clash. In addition, heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov will meet Agit Kabayel, while…