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John Cooney: Belfast-based boxer in intensive care after suffering brain injury in defeat to Nathan Howells

John Cooney: Belfast-based boxer in intensive care after suffering brain injury in defeat to Nathan Howells

Belfast-based boxer John Cooney is in intensive care after his defeat to Welshman Nathan Howells at the Ulster Hall on Saturday. Cooney was stopped in the ninth round of the fight, which was the first defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title, and subsequently underwent surgery. In a statement, Cooney’s promoter Mark Dunlop said: “Following John Cooney’s epic title fight at …

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Catch the action: Geo Super to air all Champions Trophy matches live

Catch the action: Geo Super to air all Champions Trophy matches live

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. — ICC/File In exciting news for cricket fans, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be broadcast live on Pakistan’s first private sports channel, Geo Super.  The event is set to begin on February 19 in Karachi, featuring eight teams from all over the cricketing world battling for the prestigious trophy.  Pakistan, India, Australia, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, …

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Myles Garrett: Cleveland Browns star requests trade after eight seasons with team

Myles Garrett: Cleveland Browns star requests trade after eight seasons with team

Myles Garrett, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns after eight seasons with the team. The 29-year-old’s request comes after Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry told reporters that Garrett would not be traded this offseason. In a statement posted on Monday, Garrett said his desire to win a Super Bowl was …

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‘My boss shouldn’t have kissed me,’ Spain’s Hermoso tells Rubiales trials

‘My boss shouldn’t have kissed me,’ Spain’s Hermoso tells Rubiales trials

Spanish women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso is shown on the television testifying as journalists are pictured in the press room during the trial at the National Court, Madrid, Spain on February 3, 2025. — Reuters MADRID: Spanish women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso confronted former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales at his trial on Monday, saying she did not …

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Tickets for Champions Trophy fixtures go on sale

Tickets for Champions Trophy fixtures go on sale

Cricket fan gestures after buying tickets for the inauguration match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at a designated centre in Karachi. — Reporter Physical tickets are up for grabs at centres designated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, including tickets for matches to be hosted in Dubai. Long queues of …

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