Category: Sports - Page 13
Luis Rubiales Convicted for Assaulting Jenni Hermoso During World Cup Triumph
Luis Rubiales, ex-president of Spain's soccer federation, was convicted for sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup celebration. He received a fine and a restraining order. Although acquitted of coercion, the incident damaged his career and sparked wider discussions about sexism in sports.
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Aston Villa Triumphs Over Chelsea With Rashford and Asensio's Heroics
Aston Villa pulled off a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at Villa Park. Marcus Rashford's halftime introduction turned the tide, setting up Marco Asensio's equalizing and winning goals. Villa climbs to seventh place, just a point behind Chelsea, while the visitors endure another setback in their European qualification quest.
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Dmitry Bivol Triumphs Over Artur Beterbiev in Epic Rematch, Secures Undisputed Light Heavyweight Titles
In a thrilling rematch, Dmitry Bivol reclaimed the unified light heavyweight title by outboxing Artur Beterbiev in a majority decision, capturing all major belts. With a superior late-round performance and effective counterpunching, Bivol emerged victorious, while Beterbiev hinted at a possible trilogy bout. Key undercard victories included Joseph Parker's swift TKO, Shakur Stevenson's late stoppage, and Callum Smith outlasting Joshua Buatsi.
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Manchester United's Comeback Salvages 2-2 Draw Against Everton Amid VAR Drama
Manchester United pulled off a thrilling comeback to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park. Despite trailing 2-0 due to goals by Beto and Doucouré, United scored through Fernandes and Ugarte. A late penalty call against United was overturned by VAR. The match leaves United in 15th place and Everton in 12th, with the latter maintaining a six-game unbeaten streak.
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Hull City's Narrow Victory Over Sunderland Highlights Championship Intensity
In a tense Championship clash, Hull City edged out Sunderland 1-0 thanks to a crucial own goal by Sunderland's goalkeeper, Anthony Patterson. Despite Sunderland's dominance in possession, Hull's defense held firm, allowing them to climb off the bottom of the table. The match underscored defensive resilience as both teams displayed strong backline performances.
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Controversial Split Draw Keeps Carlos Adames' WBC Title After Tense Showdown with Hamzah Sheeraz
Carlos Adames retained his WBC middleweight title after a controversial split draw with Hamzah Sheeraz, despite Sheeraz's early dominance. The fight highlighted stark differences in judges' scores and showcased Adames' improvement in the latter rounds. A potential rematch looms as promoter Frank Warren seeks to settle the dispute.
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Bivol Reclaims Glory in Thrilling Bout Against Beterbiev in Riyadh
Dmitry Bivol emerged victorious in a thrilling rematch against Artur Beterbiev, seizing a majority decision and the undisputed light heavyweight title. The Riyadh event, rich with electrifying undercard bouts, captivated fans worldwide through DAZN's global streaming service.
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Joseph Parker Stuns Martin Bakole with Knockout, Eyes Oleksandr Usyk Showdown
In a surprising twist, Joseph Parker delivered a spectacular second-round knockout to Martin Bakole in Riyadh. Stepping in for the absent Daniel Dubois, Parker secured his sixth straight victory and publicly challenged Oleksandr Usyk for a world title fight. Bakole's team stopped the fight after he struggled in the ring, setting the stage for Parker's next big challenge.
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Rangers FC Takeover: 49ers Enterprises Racing Against Time Amidst Declining Support and On-Field Challenges
Rangers FC is under pressure as talks for a potential takeover by 49ers Enterprises intensify. Spearheaded by Paraag Marathe, the consortium aims for a controlling stake to steer the club out of its current struggles with fan support and on-field performance. With former chairmen ready to sell their shares, strategic negotiations with major shareholders are crucial for this high-stakes deal.
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Chris Sutton Taunts Rangers in Wake of St Mirren Defeat, Cementing Celtic's 13-Point Lead
Chris Sutton, former Celtic star, mocked Rangers after their defeat to St Mirren, as Celtic retained a 13-point lead. His comments spotlight Rangers' struggles against Celtic under manager Michael Beale.
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