Articles by Abhinav Kini

Novak Djokovic ready for 'ultimate challenge' as he seeks Grand Slam success in 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is looking to change his fortunes in 2018 as he targets more Grand Slam success after a poor injury-ridden 2017.

Oct 31, 2017

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Anthony Joshua confirms Eddie Hearn discussions with Tyson Fury as 'Gypsy King' could close in on return

Anthony Joshua has confirmed that his promoter Eddie Hearn has been having discussions with former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury over a fight between the two Britons.

Oct 31, 2017

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2018? Eddie Hearn would 'love' to see it happen

British promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that he would love the prospect of seeing his fighter in Anthony Joshua defend his titles against former champion Tyson Fury in 2018.

Oct 30, 2017

'I'm a good man': West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle wins defamation case against Fairfax Media

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has won his defamation case against Fairfax Media after articles posted by them in 2016 claimed he had exposed his penis to a masseuse.

Oct 30, 2017

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Colby Covington gives sarcastic apology for UFC Sao Paulo comments calling Brazilians 'filthy animals'

UFC welterweight Colby Covington's sarcastic apology suggests he has no regrets about his post-fight comments calling Brazil a dump and fans "filthy animals".

Oct 30, 2017

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Without Ben Stokes, underdogs England ready to prove critics wrong in the Ashes says Joe Root

An England side without Ben Stokes will be the underdogs for the Ashes, but captain Joe Root says his side are motivated to prove the critics wrong against Australia.

Oct 30, 2017

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Joseph Parker not impressed with 'robotic' Anthony Joshua's display against Carlos Takam

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker and his trainer Kevin Barry were not impressed with Anthony Joshua's title defence against Carlos Takam in Cardiff.

Oct 29, 2017

Roger Federer ready for 'difficult' Basel Open final with Juan Martin Del Potro

Roger Federer will take on Juan Martin Del Potro in the final of the Basel Open where a win would take him closer to catching current world number one Rafael Nadal in the rankings.

Oct 29, 2017

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Manchester City will not move for Alexis Sanchez in January after previous breakdown in negotiations

Manchester City were expected to move for Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window. However, they will now look to sign the Arsenal forward on a free transfer in the summer.

Oct 29, 2017

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Freddie Roach would enjoy fight between 'cocky' Conor McGregor and Georges St-Pierre

Boxing coach Freddie Roach says he would like to see a potential superfight between Conor McGregor and Georges St-Pierre happen while assessing the latter's upcoming clash against Michael Bisping.

Oct 27, 2017

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Duke Roufus says CM Punk learned from 'a real beating' as talks for second UFC fight begin

CM Punk's coach Duke Roufus has revealed that talks over the Chicago native's second-ever UFC fight have begun while reflecting on his loss to Mickey Gall.

Oct 27, 2017

UFC

'It's very possible': Anthony Joshua chasing history as he hopes to hold all four heavyweight world titles

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is looking to make boxing history by unifying all the belts and becoming the first fighter to hold all four titles.

Oct 27, 2017

Liverpool's pursuit of Virgil van Dijk questioned after putting 'all their eggs in one basket'

Despite being forced to apologise for their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool still tried to sign the Southampton defender.

Oct 27, 2017

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Francis Ngannou backed by Dana White to become UFC's 'next big thing'

UFC president Dana White believes heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou could become the promotion's next big superstar.

Oct 26, 2017

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Mark Petchey reveals reasons behind Roger Federer's 2017 winning run against Rafael Nadal

Andy Murray's ex-coach Mark Petchey believes there are a number of reasons for Roger Federer's dominance over Rafael Nadal in 2017.

Oct 26, 2017

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'I don't need a lot': Anthony Joshua not looking to emulate bankrupt boxing stars like Tyson and Holyfield

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has stated that he will not follow the leads of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield – both of whom went bankrupt despite being huge stars.

Oct 26, 2017

Conor McGregor vs Ferguson will sell 'because Tony's a legit threat' says Joe Rogan

UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes that while Nate Diaz is a bigger draw than Tony Ferguson, a fight with Conor McGregor will still sell well because the latter is a threat.

Oct 25, 2017

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