Author: Karanja Jackson

McGregor will be seeking to avenge his loss to Poirier in January The two will clash in Las Vegas with the winner getting a title-shot against Charles Oliveira Conor McGregor will be looking to avenge his loss to Dustin Poirier when the two clash at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. McGregor, 32, was handed his first career defeat by knockout on Fight Island in January, with fans and pundits torn as to whether the Irishman has enough to overcome his game American rival. The Irishman is not only bidding to avenge his defeat but will also be looking to return…

Tyson Fury has tested positive for coronavirus just weeks from his fight The Gypsy King’s fight with Deontay Wilder has been postponed as a result The Las Vegas bout was slated for July 24 but may be pushed back to October Heavily anticipated clash between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury has been called off. This comes after the Gypsy King was found to have tested positive for Covid among a number of his team. That plunges into disarray the already much-delayed plans for Fury and his rival world heavyweight title holder, Anthony Joshua, to meet in a super-fight for the…

Argentina are through to the finals of the Copa America after beating Colombia on penalties Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Argentina in the opening minutes after a pass from Lionel Messi Colombia levelled the match through Luis Diaz and sent the match to extra time Emiliano Martinez saved three penalties and sent Argentina to the finals to face Brazil Argentina are through to the finals of the Copa America after beating Colombia 3-2 on penalties. The Argentines started the match brightly and had their efforts rewarded when Lionel Messi fed Lautaro Martinez to open the scoring in the 7th…

Italy are through to the finals after beating Spain on penalties The Azzuri went ahead through Juventus’ forward Chiesa before substitute Morata levelled for the Spaniards The match went to penalties with scores level after extra time where Gianluigi Donnarumma saved to penalties to send the Italians to the finals Italy are through to the Euro finals after beating Spain 2-1 on penalties. The Azzuri booked their place at this year’s finals after an intense 120 minutes in which either side had not found the winner. Federico Chiesa put the Italians ahead in the second half after a sensational counterattack…

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to advance to the finals of the COPA America Neymar inspired the Selecao to victory and will now face either Argentina or Colombia in Saturday’s final Neymar inspires Brazil to a 1-0 victory over Peru to reach the COPA America finals. Brazil totally dominated the first half at the empty Nilton Santos stadium in Rio but had to survive some nervous moments after the break before securing a spot in the final. Brazil deservedly took the lead 10 minutes before halftime after Peru gave the ball away in midfield for the umpteenth time. Neymar’s tinkling toes…

Max Verstappen dominated the Austrian Grand Prix to win in Spielberg Championship rival Lewis Hamilton could only finish fourth after suffering damage during the race Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas took second place with Britain’s Lando Norris was an impressive third Result means Verstappen now has a points lead greater than a race victory over Hamilton in the standings Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix and extends his lead over Lewis Hamilton to thirty two points. Verstappen cruised to victory in front of 132,000 spectators in Spielberg as he extended his lead over defending champion Hamilton. The Mercedes driver finished a…