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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Fabio Wardley punches Joseph Parker during the Heavyweight fight between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley on the "All or Nothing" Fight Night at The O2 Arena on October 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Get

Wardley set to be upgraded to WBO heavyweight champion

Fabio Wardley is set to be upgraded to WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk elected to relinquish the title rather than defend it against the unbeaten Briton.

Boxing • 17 Nov

17 November 2025; Kopek Des Bordes, with Paul Townend up, centre, on their way to winning the Pat Sheils Memorial Irish EBF Beginners Chase on Kopek Des Bordes at Navan Racecourse in Meath. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Kopek Des Bordes eases to debut fences victory at Navan

Kopek Des Bordes lived up to the considerable expectation around his debut over fences when taking the Pat Sheils Memorial Irish EBF Beginners Chase at Navan.

Racing • 17 Nov

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Anthony Joshua gestures to the crowd during a weigh-in as part of the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at Trafalgar Square on September 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Joshua to face YouTube star Jake Paul in boxing match

Anthony Joshua will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout in Miami on 19 December, Matchroom Boxing has announced.

Boxing • 17 Nov

Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary

Coleman: 'I'm proud of the young lads'

Seamus Coleman has saluted the courage of his Republic of Ireland team-mates after they staged a magnificent comeback to rekindle their World Cup dream with victory in Hungary.

Soccer • 17 Nov

Winner Jannik Sinner of Italy lifts his trophy following the Men's Singles Final against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day eight of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena on November 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy.

Sinner overcomes Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals crown

Jannik Sinner got the better of his great rival Carlos Alcaraz to successfully defend his ATP Finals title.

Tennis • 16 Nov

Scotland's Finn Russell looks dejected at full time during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and Argentina at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 16, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Scotland booed off after squandering lead against Pumas

Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form Argentina.

Rugby • 16 Nov

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister

Netanyahu to oppose vote on Gaza stabilisation force

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the UN Security Council will vote on a US-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence.

Middle East • 16 Nov

15 November 2025; Jack Conan of Ireland during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Conan can't wait for 'best in the world' Springboks

Back-rower Jack Conan believes Ireland's record win over Australia is a "brilliant launchpad" for a shot at toppling back-to-back world champions South Africa.

Rugby • 16 Nov

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme

UK to cut refugee protections under asylum 'overhaul'

Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government has said.

UK • 16 Nov

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Chris Eubank Jr is knocked down by Conor Benn during their middleweight fight on the ‘Unfinished Business’ fight card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty I

Benn records dominant victory over Eubank

Conor Benn claimed redemption against an out-of-sorts Chris Eubank Jr with a masterful display to end the long wait for his family to secure victory in this 35-year rivalry.

Boxing • 15 Nov

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