The American, 31, will put his WBO welterweight title on the line as he faces the Bolton star at Madison Square Garden. Who is Terence Crawford? KNOWN as 'Bud', Crawford was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1987. He took up boxing aged just seven and immediately showed signs of talent, taking part in 70 amateur bouts and losing just 12 times. At […]

BERLIN (REUTERS) – Fina on Tuesday (Jan 15) allowed athletes to take part in independent competitions in a bid to settle a financial dispute, but the world swimming federation said results from those events will require its approval to be considered as official. Fina has been under growing pressure from competitive swimmers, including Britain’s Olympic and world breaststroke champion Adam […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have their man. The Winnipeg Football Club announced Tuesday morning that all-star linebacker Adam Bighill has signed a three-year deal to remain with the team. Bighill joined the Bombers as a free agent just prior to the start of training camp last May. Bighill had a superb 2018 season for the Blue Bombers and was named […]

It began, in a very real sense, as an oasis in the desert. When the first shots were struck at what was then the Karl Litten Desert Classic, Emirates Golf Club was flanked by little but sand. Aerial photos from the time showed a stark contrast between the club’s green fairways and various shades of brown outside its borders. That […]

He could fly around the outfield, but not like this. Slade Heathcott, a former top prospect for the Yankees and 2009 first-round pick, is moving on from baseball and taking to the skies. “Next Chapter: I have talked enough… it’s time to do!” the 28-year-old tweeted Monday morning. “It’s time to create my own path, it’s time for me to […]

A Game Of Two Halves (Season 2): The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from the Spurs-Man Utd game Time: 19:02 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times’ weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms – Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, ST Sports’ Shamir […]

Syracuse took down No. 1 Duke on Monday, scoring a 95-91 upset win in overtime at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. Tyus Battle scored 32 points to lead the way for the Orange in dealing Duke (14-2) its second loss of the season. Freshman Zion Williamson had a game-high 35 points for the Blue Devils, while R.J. Barrett finished […]

One of the best things about the Australian Open for fans and media alike is getting to see tennis legends such as Rafael Nadal up close in our backyard. But for some of the international press pack, who have the great privilege of following the tour around the world, an audience with the great Spaniard might not be so exciting. That […]

Read the latest transfer news, views and gossip from Old Trafford. GUNNAR GET IT OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has moved into pole position to become Manchester United’s next permanent boss. Chief Ed Woodward and United’s hierarchy have been wowed by the Norwegian’s 100 per cent start. SAY NO MOUR JOSE MOURINHO will not be allowed to discuss his departure from Manchester […]

For the last two months as he ascended from crossover curiosity to college football’s dominant player, it’s been impossible to avoid forming an opinion on whether Kyler Murray should fulfill his contract as a first-round pick of baseball’s Oakland Athletics or try to make the NFL as an undersized quarterback, where there is greater long-term risk but potentially greater rewards.  […]