FORMER British boxing champion Hugh Russell has passed away aged 63. Russell won bronze in the 1980 Olympic Games while representing the Republic of Ireland. The Northern Irishman then went on to become a double British champion in the flyweight and bantamweight division. His bronze medal in Moscow was Ireland's first Olympic medal since the 1964 games. Known as "Little

T20 CRICKET is set to be included in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. The International Olympic Committee's executive approved the sport on Friday. IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed that the LA organisers' proposal to feature T20 cricket in the Games had been accepted. It came following a meeting of the executive board in Mumbai. Cricket has not

THREE Lions fans were left fuming as the FA has reportedly requested for Wembley to host ALL of England's Euro 2028 fixtures. The five-nation British Isles bid – featuring England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland – was accepted by Uefa this week. The original plans include six venues across England – Wembley, Villa Park, St James’

APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has sent her fans wild with a racy "POV" pic. The ring girl refused to button up as she nearly spilled out of her top in her latest Instagram snap. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE APOLLONIA'S MOST-LIKED INSTA PICS In the busty upload, Apollonia can be seen smouldering for the camera while reading a menu. Her fans were given

CHARLES OLIVEIRA has been forced out of his rematch with Islam Makhachev due to a gruesome cut. The former lightweight champion was due to rematch his successor atop of the division at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi a week on Saturday. But an accidental cut above his right has forced Do Bronx out of the fight, which has prompted the

MANCHESTER UNITED star Victor Lindelof and his wife Maja Nilsson Lindelöf left little to the imagination in their Vogue photoshoot. The pair posed together and wore matching leather outfits as they returned to their hometown Vasteras, Sweden. Maja, a fashion model, is no stranger to striking a pose for the camera. The 29-year-old proved why she is known as the

JUVENTUS star Nicolo Fagioli is allegedly facing a potential three-year ban for betting breaches. Italian news outlet La Stampa have claimed today that the midfielder, 22, is under investigation for potential betting breaches on illegal platforms. They state that it is part of an investigation by the Turin Prosecutor regarding gambling through illegal online platforms.  They report that investigators have

A POTENTIAL Aidan O'Brien-trained star labelled 'the most exciting Dewhurst horse since Frankel' is set for his big return on Saturday. City Of Troy is perhaps the most exciting two-year-old in training and could cement his reputation in the Newmarket Group 1 on Saturday. A son of US Triple Crown winner Justify, City Of Troy bolted up on debut at

SAUDI ARABIA are exploring the possibility of signing Lionel Messi on loan this winter, according to reports. The superstar signed for Inter Miami in the summer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. But the 2023 MLS regular season finishes later this month and the new campaign does not start until next February. That means Messi would have four months out of action

FOOTBALL fans were left baffled by a bizarre one-world argument between Eric Dier and Matt Doherty. The pair used to play together for Tottenham, with Doherty leaving the London side almost a year ago for Atletico Madrid. He is now back in the Premier League with former side Wolves. And Doherty was involved in a dramatic 1-1 clash against rivals