Olympic surfing holds Opening Ceremony in Tahiti with sand, dance, drums

Tahiti welcomed the 2024 Olympic browsing occasion on Friday with blazing sunshine, songs and Polynesian tradition honoring the game’s historical roots, a world away from the rain of the Video games’ opening ceremony in Paris.

At a beachside park about 25 miles from the browsing venue of Teahupo’o, surfers poured sand from their house seashores right into a communal vessel, combining the totally different colours and textures to represent unity and respect for the ocean.

Ceremonial artifacts and a few dignitaries arrived in outrigger canoes and have been carried up the black sand seaside, the place athletes paraded into a big tent.

Host nation France naturally obtained the loudest cheers, particularly for native Teahupo’o surfers Vahine Fierro and Kauli Vaast, who will likely be among the many favorites when competitors kicks off Saturday.

Athletes and officers danced with native performers carrying grass skirts and flower garlands earlier than large display TVs linked dwell to Paris and a rain-soaked parade of countries.

Liverpool 1-0 Real Betis: Watch highlights and full match

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Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half end was sufficient to safe a victory at Acrisure Stadium, within the Reds’ first of three video games on tour within the USA.

See the important thing moments of the assembly with the La Liga outfit, and a repeat of the entire 90 minutes, within the movies under.

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Arne Slot impressed by Trey Nyoni

Arne Slot opens his Liverpool profession with a win in pre-season motion.

Within the early hours of July twenty seventh within the UK, a night match came about between Liverpool and Actual Betis in the US. A Thirty fourth-minute purpose from Dominik Szoboszlai was sufficient to offer the Reds a win of their first pre-season match as Actual Betis failed to search out the again of the online. Reflecting again on Arne Slot’s first official pre-season match, what have been three key takeaways from Liverpool vs Actual Betis?

Takeaway #1: Ahead set-up was a matter of availability says Slot

In the meanwhile with Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo being on break and Diogo Jota nonetheless getting up to the mark, Liverpool wouldn’t have anybody with expertise at centre-forward.

Of their match in opposition to Actual Betis, Liverpool operated with what seemed like two false nines, with Szoboszlai and Elliott working as quantity tens enjoying greater up the pitch with Salah and Carvalho assuming their positions on the sphere out extensive.

Regardless of this form of set-up within the match, post-match, Arne Slot made it clear that it was a matter of who was accessible and never one thing he noticed the membership attempting through the season (supply).

“”We do not have a 9 for the time being, and we’ve got two quantity tens who can play that place. We’ll play through the season with a quantity 9.” “

– Arne slot to reporter John Gibbons

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July 27 Olympics schedule: Gymnastics, swimming, soccer

The 2024 Olympics have formally kicked off in Paris! July twenty seventh festivities span gymnastics, swimming, tennis, seaside volleyball, basketball, and extra occasions.

Take a look at the complete schedule under:

12 a.m. ET

Resumen del dia Paris 2024

Watch: Telemundo

2:30 a.m. ET

Badminton – M/W/Mx Singles, Doubles: Group Play (Pt. 1)

Watch: Digital solely

3 a.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group A: Spain vs. Slovenia

Watch: Digital solely

3 a.m. ET

Rowing – Heats: Double, Quadruple & Extra

Watch: USA Community

3 a.m. ET

Rowing – Single, Double, Quadruple Sculls Heats

Watch: Digital solely

3 a.m. ET

Volleyball – Males’s Pool C: Japan vs. Germany

Watch: Digital solely

3:30 a.m. ET

Equestrian – Eventing: Dressage

Watch: USA Community

3:30 a.m. ET

Equestrian – Eventing: Dressage Group & Particular person (Pt. 1)

Watch: Digital solely

4 a.m. ET

Fencing: Ladies’s Epee and Males’s Sabre Eliminations

Watch: Digital solely

4 a.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Males’s Pool A: Nice Britain vs. Spain

Watch: Digital solely

4 a.m. ET

Paris Additional 2 – Badminton, Judo & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

4 a.m. ET

Paris Additional 1 – Basketball, Handball, & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

4 a.m. ET

Judo – Ladies’s 48kg, Males’s 60kg Eliminations

Watch: Digital solely

4:30 a.m. ET

Badminton – Blended Doubles: China vs. USA

Watch: USA Community

4:30 a.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Males’s Pool B: Belgium vs. Eire

Watch: Digital solely

4:30 a.m. ET

Capturing – Blended Group Air Rifle Closing

Watch: Digital solely

5 a.m. ET

Basketball – Males’s Group A: Australia vs. Spain

Watch: Digital solely

5 a.m. ET

Ladies’s Synchro 3m Springboard Closing

Watch: NBC, Peacock

5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1 Ground

Watch: Digital solely

5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1 Parallel Bars

Watch: Digital solely

5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1 Pommel Horse

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5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1 Rings

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5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1 Vault

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5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1

Watch: E!

5 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Group USA Tracker

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5 a.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group B: Hungary vs. Egypt

Watch: Digital solely

5 a.m. ET

Capturing – Blended Group Air Rifle Closing

Watch: CNBC

5 a.m. ET

Swimming – Heats: Males’s & Ladies’s 4×100 Free & Extra

Watch: USA Community

5:30 a.m. ET

Basketball – Males’s Group A: Australia vs. Spain

Watch: CNBC

5:50 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1

Watch: NBC, Peacock

6 a.m. ET

Prime Olympic Highlights – Better of Paris

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Juegos Olimpicos Paris 2024 – Clavados y Voleiboil

Watch: Telemundo

6 a.m. ET

Skateboarding – Males’s Road: Preliminary Spherical

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 10

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 11

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 12

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 13

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 14

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 6

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 7

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 8

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Outer Court docket 9

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Ladies’s Singles Spherical 1: Bogdan (ROU) vs. Paolini (ITA)

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Ladies’s Singles Spherical 1: Ostapenko (LAT) vs. Osorio (COL)

Watch: Digital solely

6 a.m. ET

Tennis – Ladies’s Singles Spherical 1: Swiatek (POL) vs. Begu (ROU)

Watch: Digital solely

6:45 a.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Males’s Pool A: Netherlands vs. South Africa

Watch: Digital solely

6:45 a.m. ET

Rowing – Heats: Double, Quadruple & Extra

Watch: USA Community

6:45 a.m. ET

Skateboarding – Males’s Road: Preliminary Spherical

Watch: CNBC

7 a.m. ET

Digital Unique – Gold Zone: Day 1

Watch: Gold Zone

7 a.m. ET

Volleyball – Males’s Pool B: Italy vs. Brazil

Watch: Digital solely

7:15 a.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Males’s Pool B: Australia vs. Argentina

Watch: Digital solely

7:15 a.m. ET

Volleyball – Males’s Pool B: Italy vs. Brazil

Watch: USA Community

7:30 a.m. ET

Basketball – Males’s Group B: Germany vs. Japan

Watch: Digital solely

7:35 a.m. ET

Badminton – Ladies’s Doubles: China vs. Malaysia

Watch: E!

7:35 a.m. ET

NBC Daytime – Heats: Males’s & Ladies’s 4x100m Free & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

8 a.m. ET

Badminton – M/W/Mx Singles, Doubles: Group Play (Pt. 1)

Watch: Digital solely

8 a.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Males’s Pool D: USA (Partain/Benesh) vs. CUB (Diaz/Alayo)

Watch: NBC, Peacock

8 a.m. ET

Equestrian – Eventing: Dressage Group & Particular person, Half 2

Watch: Digital solely

8 a.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group A: Croatia vs. Japan

Watch: Digital solely

8 a.m. ET

Juegos Olimpicos Paris 2024 – Noticias Olimpicas

Watch: Telemundo

8 a.m. ET

Tennis – Featured Matches: Pt. 1

Watch: Digital solely

8 a.m. ET

Water Polo – Ladies’s Group: Netherlands vs. Hungary

Watch: E!

8:30 a.m. ET

Biking – Males’s and Ladies’s Particular person Time Trials

Watch: Digital solely

8:30 a.m. ET

Rugby – Males’s Bronze/Gold Finals

Watch: Digital solely

8:30 a.m. ET

Tennis – Males’s Singles Spherical 1: Djokovic (SRB) vs. Ebden (AUS)

Watch: Digital solely

8:30 a.m. ET

Males’s Singles Spherical 1: Habib (LBN) vs. Alcaraz (ESP)

Watch: Digital solely

9 a.m. ET

Badminton – Ladies’s Doubles: China vs. USA

Watch: USA Community

9 a.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Males’s Pool A: SWE (Ahmen/Hellvig) vs. AUS (Nicholaidis/Carracher)

Watch: Digital solely

9 a.m. ET

Canoeing – Slalom: Males’s Canoe & Ladies’s Kayak Heats

Watch: Digital solely

9 a.m. ET

Biking – Ladies’s Time Trial

Watch: NBC, Peacock

9 a.m. ET

Futbol Paris 2024 – Argentina vs. Irak

Watch: Universo

9 a.m. ET

Futbol Paris 2024 – Republica Dominicana vs. Espana

Watch: Telemundo

9 a.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group B: Argentina vs. Iraq

Watch: Digital solely

9 a.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group C: Dominican Republic vs. Spain

Watch: Digital solely

9 a.m. ET

Desk Tennis – M&W Singles, Blended Doubles: Early Rounds

Watch: Digital solely

9:15 a.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 2

Watch: E!

9:30 a.m. ET

Boxing – W Bantam (R32), M Gentle (R32) & Extra

Watch: Digital solely

9:30 a.m. ET

Water Polo – Ladies’s Group: Greece vs. USA

Watch: USA Community

9:35 a.m. ET

Rugby – Males’s Semifinals

Watch: CNBC

10 a.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group B: Norway vs. Argentina

Watch: Digital solely

10 a.m. ET

Judo – Ladies’s 48kg, Males’s 60kg Repechages, Finals

Watch: Digital solely

10 a.m. ET

Heats – Males’s & Ladies’s 4x100m Free & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

10:30 a.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Males’s Pool A: SWE (Ahman/Hellvig) vs. AUS (Nicholaidis/Carracher)

Watch: CNBC

10:45 a.m. ET

Biking – Males’s Time Trial

Watch: USA Community

10:45 a.m. ET

Males’s Qualification – Subdiv. 2

Watch: NBC, Peacock

11 a.m. ET

Paris 2024 – Baloncesto M: FRA vs. BRA

Watch: Telemundo

11 a.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Males’s Pool A: Germany vs. France

Watch: Digital solely

11 a.m. ET

Skateboarding – Males’s Road Closing

Watch: Digital solely

11 a.m. ET

Futbol Paris 2024 – Ucrania vs. Marruecos

Watch: Universo

11 a.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group B: Ukraine vs. Morocco

Watch: Digital solely

11 a.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group C: Uzbekistan vs. Egypt

Watch: Digital solely

11 a.m. ET

Tennis – Males’s Singles Spherical 1: Bergs (BEL) vs. Tsitsipas (GRE)

Watch: Digital solely

11 a.m. ET

Tennis – Ladies’s Doubles First Spherical

Watch: Digital solely

11 a.m. ET

Volleyball – Males’s Pool B: Poland vs. Egypt

Watch: Digital solely

11:15 a.m. ET

Basketball – Males’s Group B: France vs. Brazil

Watch: CNBC

11:30 a.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Males’s Pool B: India vs. New Zealand

Watch: Digital Solely

11:30 a.m. ET

Skateboarding – Males’s Road: Closing

Watch: NBC, Peacock

11:30 a.m. ET

Paris Additional 1 – Volleyball & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

12 p.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Ladies’s Pool B: CHN (Xue/X.Y. Xia) vs. AUS (Mariafe/Clancy)

Watch: Digital solely

12:05 p.m. ET

Canoeing – Slalom: Ladies’s Kayak Heats

Watch: E!

12:05 p.m. ET

Desk Tennis – Males’s Singles: USA vs. Moldova

Watch: USA Community

12:30 p.m. ET

Water Polo – Ladies’s Group B: Spain vs. France

Digital solely

12:45 p.m. ET

Water Polo – Ladies’s Group: Greece vs. USA

Watch: NBC, Peacock

1 p.m. ET

Prime Olympic Highlights – Better of Paris

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Males’s Pool D: BRA (George/Andre) vs. MAR (Abicha/Elgraoui)

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Fencing – Ladies’s Epee & Males’s Sabre Bronze/Gold Finals

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group A: Germany vs. Sweden

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Rugby – Males’s Bronze Closing

Watch: CNBC

1 p.m. ET

Futbol Paris 2024 – Israel vs. Paraguay

Watch: Universo

1 p.m. ET

Futbol Paris 2024 – Nueva Zelanda vs. Estados Unidos

Watch: Telemundo

1 p.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group A: New Zealand vs. USA

Watch: USA Community

1 p.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group D: Israel vs. Paraguay

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Browsing – Males’s Spherical 1

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Tennis – Featured Matches, Half 2

Watch: Digital solely

1 p.m. ET

Tennis – Males’s Doubles Spherical 1: Gonzalez/Molteni (ARG) vs. Alcaraz/Nadal (ESP)

Watch: Digital solely

1:15 p.m. ET

Canoeing – Slalom: Males’s Kayak Heats

Watch: E!

1:30 p.m. ET

Badminton – M/W Singles, Doubles: Group Play, Pt. 3

Watch: Digital solely

1:30 p.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Ladies’s Group: Argentina vs. USA

Watch: CNBC

1:45 p.m. ET

Rugby – Males’s Gold Closing

Watch: NBC, Peacock

2 p.m. ET

Boxing – W Gentle (R32), M Center (R32) & Extra

Watch: Digital solely

2 p.m. ET

Gymnastics – Males’s Qualification: Subdiv. 3

Watch: E!

2 p.m. ET

Desk Tennis – Males’s & Ladies’s Singles: Spherical of 64

Watch: Digital solely

2:05 p.m. ET

Water Polo – Ladies’s Group A: Australia vs. China

Watch: Digital solely

2:15 p.m. ET

Discipline Hockey – Ladies’s Pool A: Netherlands vs. France

Watch: Digital solely

2:30 p.m. ET

Swimming – Finals: M&W 400m Free, M&W 4x100m Free

Watch: NBC, Peacock

3 p.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group B: Denmark vs. France

Watch: Digital Solely

3 p.m. ET

Futbol Paris 2024 – Francis vs. Guinea

Watch: Telemundo

3 p.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group A: France vs. Guinea

Watch: Digital solely

3 p.m. ET

Soccer – Males’s Group D: Japan vs. Mali

Watch: Digital solely

3 p.m. ET

Tennis – Males’s Singles Spherical 1: Hijikata (AUS) vs. Medvedev (AIN)

Watch: Digital solely

3 p.m. ET

Volleyball – Males’s Pool C: United States vs. Argentina

Watch: USA Community

3 p.m. ET

Voleibol Paris 2024 – Argentina vs. Estados Unidos

Watch: Universo

3:15 p.m. ET

Basketball – Males’s Group A: Greece vs. Canada

Watch: CNBC

3:30 p.m. ET

Tennis – Ladies’s Singles Spherical 1: Osaka (JPN) vs. Kerber (GER)

Watch: Digital solely

4 p.m. ET

Ladies’s Pool B – USA (Nuss/Kloth) vs. CAN (Bansley/Bukovec)

Watch: NBC, Peacock

4:35 p.m. ET

Equestrian – Eventing: Dressage

Watch: E!

5 p.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Males’s Pool A: ITA (Cottafava/Nicolai) vs. QAT (Cherif/Ahmed)

Watch: Digital solely

5 p.m. ET

Boxing – Ladies’s Bantam Eliminations & Extra

Watch: CNBC

5 p.m. ET

Biking – Males’s Time Trial

Watch: NBC, Peacock

5 p.m. ET

Fencing – Ladies’s Epee & Males’s Sabre Bronze/Gold Finals

Watch: USA Community

5 p.m. ET

Encore Protection – Basketball & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

5 p.m. ET

Encore Protection – Equestrian & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

5:30 p.m. ET

Capturing – Blended Group Air Rifle Closing

Watch: CNBC

5:45 p.m. ET

Browsing – Ladies’s Spherical 1

Watch: Digital solely

6 p.m. ET

Rugby – Males’s Bronze, Gold Finals

Watch: USA Community

7 p.m. ET

Water Polo – Ladies’s Group: USA vs. Greece

Watch: USA Community

8 p.m. ET

Olympic Highlights – Better of Paris

Watch: Digital solely

8 p.m. ET

Basketball – Males’s Group B: Germany vs. Japan

Watch: USA Community

8 p.m. ET

Primetime in Paris

Watch: NBC, Peacock

9:30 p.m. ET

Handball – Males’s Group B: Denmark vs. France

Watch: USA Community

10:30 p.m. ET

Encore Protection – Volleyball & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

10:30 p.m. ET

Rowing – Heats: Double, Quadruple & Extra

Watch: USA Community

11 p.m. ET

Seashore Volleyball – Males’s Pool D: USA (Partain/Banesh) vs. CUB (Diaz/Alayo)

Watch: USA Community

11:30 p.m. ET

Late Evening Protection

Watch: NBC, Peacock

11:30 p.m. ET

Encore Protection – Soccer & Extra

Watch: NBC, Peacock

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Derek Chisora floors Joe Joyce to seal unanimous decision win after thrilling heavyweight fight at The O2 | Boxing News

Derek Chisora floored Joe Joyce within the ninth spherical to seal a unanimous resolution win after an exhilarating heavyweight battle on the O2 Enviornment.

Chisora had taken command of the battle with an aggressive begin, however Joyce was piling on strain within the later rounds till he was despatched toppling to the canvas and all three judges scored it for Chisora with tallies of 96-94, 96-94 and 97-92.

Within the early rounds, Chisora had unloaded hurtful hooks from each arms on the static Joyce, who was trying to rebuild his profession following crushing losses to Zhilei Zhang.

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Dereck Chisora floored Joe Joyce within the ninth spherical

Joyce clawed his method again into the battle, forcing Chisora to the ropes with clubbing combos, however the 40-year-old continued to reply with defiant punches.

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Chisora repeatedly troubled Joyce with highly effective punches

With Chisora wanting weary and damage, Joyce tried to power a stoppage, however was caught by a looping shot that despatched him wilting to the canvas.

Joyce’s future seems to be unsure as he was unable to spare himself from a 3rd defeat in 4 fights, whereas Chisora dominated out any speak of an imminent retirement.

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The 40-year-old celebrated a hard-fought victory at The O2

Chisora informed TNT Sports activities: “I need to thank Frank Warren for retaining religion with me. I believed it was a great way to finish my profession with the person I began with.

“It is not my final battle – I’ve acquired two extra. It is my final battle within the O2 Enviornment. I will go to Manchester in December.”

Derek Chisora stuns Joe Joyce with unanimous victory

Derek Chisora beat Joe Joyce by way of unanimous determination in London on Saturday in a outstanding upset victory following 10 gruelling rounds between two British rivals.

Joyce was knocked down within the ninth spherical after taking up a barrage of punches all through the battle he was largely anticipated to win.

The consequence leaves Joyce’s profession at a crossroads after three defeats in his final 4 bouts.

Chisora, clearly eager for a brawl, got here out swinging from the opening bell, however Joyce absorbed every thing and continued to return ahead.

The inevitable gripping slugfest everybody had anticipated was quickly in movement.

By the fourth spherical as his pictures saved coming, the gang was effectively and actually on Chisora’s again, keen him to chunk down on his gum defend and proceed. He after all duly obliged.

At any time when it seemed as if Joyce could also be beginning to achieve some management, Chisora, 40, got here out swinging once more and landed clear punch after clear punch.

He proved a difficult goal for Joyce, however he was clearly fatigued by spherical 5. The toll was clear as he collapsed onto his stool on the finish of spherical seven, gasping for air.

Chisora was cheered on by undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who was barking recommendation and encouragement from ringside at one stage.

In spherical 9, the world stormed to its toes as Joyce was knocked down.

Chisora would have been grateful for the breather greater than something. His expertise confirmed as he danced across the ring to see out the rest of the bout and rating an unimaginable victory.

In his tenth and doubtlessly remaining battle at The O2 Area, there was a heat affection from the London crowd on the finish for Chisora, a cult hero of British boxing, as he closes in on 50 skilled fights.

Joyce insisted after the battle he’ll proceed, however this was seen as a should win by many.

Chisora, in the meantime, will bask within the glory of his win for a while to return, and can nearly actually need extra after one other spirited victory.

“I knew he [Joyce] was robust, however Jesus Christ, that man is hard,” Chisora advised his submit battle information convention.

“For a pair rounds, I used to be transferring again my legs had been simply in every single place. However, you already know, it was simply two huge guys in there bro. The entire level is to remain up and simply maintain transferring.

“It was stunning and hard on the identical time. Yeah, it was arduous.”

Requested what Usyk was telling him throughout the battle, Chisora mentioned: “He was saying ‘transfer, transfer, transfer,’ however all people was telling me to maneuver, bro. I needed to maneuver however my legs did not need to transfer. They had been like ‘nah mother—–.'”

Promoter Frank Warren hailed the efforts of each males and mentioned he’d by no means seen something just like the conflict earlier than.

“So had been you entertained or what tonight?” Warren requested his post-fight information convention.

“I did not suppose it might go to distance. I believed that clearly the favourite was Joe. [But] you already know, it takes two gladiators to create a battle like that. Each of them, you have to take your hat off to them.

“I believed it was the final two rounds which determined it in Derek’s favour, it was a really shut battle, however superb. Take a look at their ages … I do not know the way Derek does it, I do not know the way Joe does it.

“They didn’t miss at one another at instances. Each punch they had been throwing was connecting.”

Requested what could be subsequent for Joyce after one other defeat, Warren mentioned: “It is too quickly [to say]. I’ve mentioned that I felt the loser on this battle would have nowhere to go. However I by no means predicted or thought it might be a battle like this. I believed it might be aggressive, however I did not suppose it might be like this million years.”

Kelly Clarkson Says Olympics Opening Ceremony Will Make People Cry

Kelly Clarkson says the Paris Olympics opening ceremony shall be one to recollect!

On July 26, she appeared on TODAY alongside NFL legend Peyton Manning and NBC Olympics primetime host Mike Tirico to speak in regards to the upcoming occasion. The trio are set to host the Paris Olympics opening ceremony for NBC when it will get underway later in the present day at 10:30 a.m. PT/ 1:30 p.m. ET.

Throughout the trio’s chat with Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie, Tirico mentioned he and his co-hosts have already seen a snippet of what is to return for the opening ceremony.

“So, you guys have seen it! You recognize what the remainder of us can not know,” Savannah mentioned.

“Sort of,” he replied.

“We have seen stand-ins” Clarkson interjected.

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“The distinction with this one is they cannot do the gown rehearsal as a result of it is all by the town,” he mentioned. “They need to preserve it considerably quiet, so there’s a number of unknowns for them and for all of us.”

Traditionally, the Olympic video games have featured athletes from everywhere in the world marching right into a stadium to commemorate the start of the occasion. However this 12 months, athletes will arrive by boats alongside the “principal artery” of Paris, the Seine River.

“We have seen empty boats coming down the Seine. Clearly tonight we’ll see 10,000 athletes on the boats,” Manning mentioned. “The emotion — there will be some tears, there will be some dancing. I am wanting ahead to watching these athletes in the present day.”

As a result of they won’t having a full gown rehearsal, Clarkson mentioned the athletes will most likely really feel some “strain as a result of nobody has rehearsed it in actual time.”

Nonetheless, as soon as the opening ceremony formally will get underway, she mentioned she’s sure that the occasion will contact folks’s hearts.

“It is lovely. I am afraid to speak as a result of I am afraid I will say one thing I should not,” she mentioned, laughing. “Everyone seems to be afraid of me speaking, but it surely’s so it is so magical. I am unable to think about folks will not be crying. It is a stupendous factor.”

NBC’s protection of the Olympics will begin with a preview present that begins at 9 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. ET. If followers want to stream the opening ceremony then they’ll accomplish that by tuning into NBC, Peacock and the NBC and NBC Olympic apps. 

A whole schedule of the Video games may be discovered right here.

Tune in to the Paris Olympics on NBC and Peacock.

Chelsea vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time

Simply three days after defeating Manchester Metropolis 4-3, Brendan Rodgers and his workforce will come up towards his Leicester Metropolis alternative, Enzo Maresca, at Chelsea.

The champions open their Scottish Premiership season with flag day per week tomorrow, with Derek McInnes’ Kilmarnock on the town.

Here is the whole lot it’s good to know concerning the Hoops’ ultimate recreation of their US tour…

When is Chelsea vs Celtic?

Chelsea will tackle Celtic in the US TODAY on Saturday, July 27. 

Kick-off is at 9pm (UK time).

The pleasant might be performed on the Notre Dame Stadium.

Is Chelsea vs Celtic on TV and might I dwell stream it?

No, sadly the sport hasn’t been chosen for dwell tv broadcast within the UK.

Nonetheless, followers do have the choice of shopping for pay-per-view dwell stream passes for the encounter,

Celtic’s is offered at £8.99, whereas Chelsea TV protection might be obtainable for £4.99.

Crew information

There is not any change by way of squad availability for Rodgers.

Kasper Schmeichel is more likely to get extra minutes because the Hoops gear up for subsequent week’s season opener at residence to Killie.

Other than that, will probably be a case of getting extra sharpness into the remainder of the primary workforce gamers, with each Maik Nawrocki and Daniel Kelly the one first teamers who did not journey to America.

UFC 304 – Belal Muhammad dethrones Leon Edwards after Aspinall’s first-round win – As it happened

Thanks for following all of the motion with us by means of the night time…

It has been good and unhealthy from our house fighter’s perspective. Nice first-round demolition jobs from Tom Aspinall and Paddy Pimblett, however disappointment in the primary occasion as Leon Edwards was defeated.

Muhammad: Now the world is aware of

“I am now GSP, I am no Khabib, I am Belal Muhammad,” the brand new champion mentioned on TNT Sports activities.

“I am my very own world. Now the world is aware of, they’ve seen it, they have to begin respecting it.”

Muhammad wins the welterweight title!

The Palestine fighter takes the competition 48-47 (twice) and 49-46 to change into the brand new UFC champion.

Edwards-Muhammad: Spherical 5

Muhammad will get Edwards down once more and controls the remainder of the spherical. The gang did not prefer it, but it surely was efficient. Nonetheless, with a minute to go, Edwards reversed the maintain and landed vicious elbows exploding Muhammad’s nostril which can have seen him take the spherical. Absolutely Muhammad takes the title, Edwards could have simply wanted a number of seconds extra.

Edwards-Muhammad: Spherical 4

Edwards landed a giant left hook however Muhammad was relentless touchdown way more till he took place on the Birmingham fighter’s again and he locked in a physique triangle halfway by means of the spherical, touchdown blows on the groggy trying champion. Edwards reversed the maintain within the final thirty seconds however not sufficient to keep away from dropping the spherical. He wants a stoppage within the final to carry onto his title.

Edwards-Muhammad: Spherical 3

Muhammad started in management once more closing the gap and touchdown hooks however Edwards obtained a takedown and locked in a physique triangle which he saved for the final three minutes of the spherical. One spherical again for Edwards.

Edwards-Muhammad: Spherical 2

Muhammad continued to dominate taking Edwards down three extra instances, the second time seeing the champion touchdown on his head and he regarded a weary determine holding on for many of the spherical earlier than reversing a maintain and taking down Muhammad within the closing moments.

Edwards-Muhammad: Spherical 1

A takedown for Muhammad within the first thirty seconds of the spherical. Edwards has attacked the physique however Muhammad has landed jabs upstairs. An uppercut from Edwards obtained Muhammad’s consideration, however a left uppercut wobbled the champion and he was then taken to the mat once more.

The Champ is on his solution to the Octagon…

Edwards has not misplaced for 9 years, can Muhammad change this tonight.

The Major Occasion is subsequent…

Leon Edwards (22-3, 1 NC) defends his UFC welterweight title towards Belal Muhammad (23-3, 1 NC) reside on TNT Sports activities and discovery+.

Aspinall: Who needs to see Aspinall towards Jon Jones?

“Earlier than it was a freak accident, but it surely needed to be put to mattress,” Aspinall mentioned on TNT Sports activities, referring to his defeat to Blaydes two years in the past.

“I am the perfect finisher within the UFC.

“Who needs to see Aspinall towards Jon Jones.

“I’ve obtained nothing towards you personally, however I believe I am higher than you.

“I am only a regular individual. Typically regular folks can do extraordinary issues.”

Aspinall wins with first spherical KO!

His energy is extraordinary. A left jab was sufficient to place Blaydes down after which on the American’s again he pounded with left and proper fingers earlier than the referee jumped in with a minute on the clock.

The Interim UFC Heavyweight title is on the road

Aspinall (14-3) defends towards #4 Blaydes (18-4, 1 NC).

Aspinall-Blaydes up subsequent

Curtis Blaydes the one man to carry a stoppage win over Tom Aspinall. Albeit when the St Helens fighter collapses with an ACL damage.

Mokaev admits bout was private

It was not probably the most spectacular show however Muhammad Mokaev defeated Manel Kape and he admitted the unhealthy blood earlier than the struggle made the victory particular.

Earlier…Meatball Molly edged out by Brasil

Sadly Paddy’s fellow Liverpudlian and shut good friend Meatball Molly McCann was overwhelmed earlier within the night time by Brazilian fighter Bruna Brasil.

Pimblett calls out Moicano

When requested who he needed to struggle subsequent, Pimblett named #10 light-weight Renato Moicano.

‘Assertion made’ – Pimblett

“I am the primary individual to submit Bobby within the UFC,” Pimblett mentioned on TNT Sports activities. “That is to all you haters on the market who would say I would by no means get a rating.

Pimblett wins by submission in first spherical!

What a efficiency from Paddy the Baddy! It began with calf kicks after which given the chance after one brutal kick, he introduced Inexperienced to the mat and locked in guillotine, which ultimately changed into an arm bar and with Inexperienced unconscious from the triangle choke, the referee referred to as the struggle off.

Paddy the Baddy is subsequent…

He takes on #15 light-weight Bobby ‘King’ Inexperienced. Reside on discovery+.

Rodrigues wins unanimous determination!

Robocop takes the struggle 30-27 on all three scorecards.

Duncan-Rodrigues: Spherical 3

Rodrigues’ photographs are brutal and Duncan has accomplished nicely to take them with out wilting, as welts accumulate on his head. Rodrigues introduced Duncan down twice however the Brit’s defensive sport towards the jiu jitsu specialist was spectacular. Each finish the bout lined in blood.

Duncan-Rodrigues: Spherical 2

A dominant show from Rodrigues. Dominating the arise with vicious rights, leaving Duncan with blood throughout his nostril. He’s additionally in cost when the pair grapple and he took down CLD within the closing levels. The Brit wants a stoppage within the final.

Duncan-Rodrigues: Spherical 1

Rodrigues will get some early photographs in and takes down Duncan halfway by means of the spherical and pounded with elbows and proper fingers which has left a lump on CLD’s shaven head. A transparent spherical for Rodrigues.

Duncan-Rodrigues subsequent…

A middleweight contest between Brit Christian Leroy Duncan and Gregory Rodrigues of Brazil.

Allen wins an unanimous determination!

He takes the struggle 29-28 on all three playing cards, Chikadze received the opening spherical however Allen the final two.

Allen-Chikadze: Spherical 3

You marvel how a lot Allen urgent the third spherical will assistance on a spherical the place neither landed an excellent deal. The struggle stats are very shut. Chikadze landed a superb kick and a knee carry whereas Allen hit the goal with a number of left fingers however not a conclusive spherical at tall.

Allen-Chikadze: Spherical 2

The Georgian started higher however Allen grew into the spherical and caught Chikadze with a giant left hand a minute from the tip of the spherical, displaying how he now has much less worry. Chikadze is bleeding from nostril and mouth it appears.

Allen-Chikadze: Spherical 1

Chikadze the busier man early along with his faster kicks and proper fingers on the again foot. Allen landed a pleasant left within the final 30 seconds and desires extra of that.

Arnold Allen-Giga Chikadze opens the primary card…

Chikadze is the Tenth-ranked featherweight, Allen is #6.

The massive boys are within the constructing

The principle card is subsequent…

Wooden wins unanimous determination!

Wooden takes the struggle 29-27 (twice) and 29-28 on the three playing cards.

Wooden-Pineda: Spherical 3

The third spherical slowed spherical with grappling on the ground which suited Pineda simply superb however certainly the struggle is Wooden’s.

Wooden-Pineda: Spherical 2

Wooden opens with a hellacious shot on Pineda’s eye which appears prefer it might need broken the socket – Pineda retains dabbing it, however nonetheless launching large hooks when he will get the prospect. Pineda will get a break from a groin kick however is then damage by consecutive calf kicks and put down with a jab. An enormous left hook on the broken proper eye places Pineda down once more however as soon as extra Wooden engages on the ground permitting Pineda to see the spherical out.

Wooden-Pineda: Spherical 1

Wooden places Pineda down with a brutal kick to the abdomen after which lands a few photographs earlier than Pineda grabs him in shut on the bottom to get a little bit restbite. Pineda ends the spherical with a number of tomahawk photographs to the pinnacle of Wooden however the latter nonetheless wins the spherical.

Brasil wins unanimous determination!

Brasil wins by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 (twice).

McCann-Brasil: Spherical 3

McCann begins very nicely touchdown elbows and massive proper fingers and, although Brasil responds with a takedown, she for a second appears like she may lock in a chokehold as she wraps herself across the Brazilian’s again earlier than the buzzer sounds.

McCann-Brasil: Spherical 2

McCann turns issues round a bit, taking down her opponent however later Brasil has her on her again and in a precarious place. Within the remaining seconds she is put down with a flush proper hand and that’s more likely to see Brasil edge the second.

McCann-Brasil: Spherical 1

McCann within the wars. She obtained a shot within the groin space and a giant lump has opened on her brow. She can also be put down with a kick to the abdomen. An uphill activity from right here.

Molly McCann is subsequent…

The ‘Meatball’ takes on Bruna Brasil in a strawweight contest.

Hadley wins an unanimous determination!

He takes the struggle 30-27 (twice) and 29-28.

Hadley-Loughran: Spherical 3

Hadley once more successful the struggle on the again foot along with his superior hanging and along with his superb takedown defence. Each fighters elevate their arms in triumph however certainly this was Hadley’s struggle.

Hadley-Loughran: Spherical 2

Hadley once more touchdown extra. One eye-catching left-handed strike got here as he was caught “within the capsules” by Loughran and he took 90 seconds of a attainable 5 minutes break. Hadley’s strikes have induced swelling below Loughran’s left eye. Loughran tries a take down however Hadley exhibits superb defence. Loughran ends the spherical on prime on the mat, getting in some floor and pound earlier than the buzzer.

Hadley-Loughran: Spherical 1

Hadley is the extra relaxed fighter and touchdown leg kicks and left-handed strikes. Loughran stalks Hadley and lands a number of physique blows however actually Hadley’s spherical.

Hadley-Loughran subsequent…

The bantamweight contest between Jake Hadley (10-3) takes on Caolan Loughran (9-1).

Mokaev: I desire a title shot

He could must put in a greater efficiency to get a UFC Flyweight shot however it’s exhausting to argue with 13-0.

‘I desire a title shot’ – Mokaev targets new contract after persevering with unbeaten streak

An unanimous determination victory for Mokaev!

29-28 (twice) and 30-27 for the British fighter.

Mokaev-Kape: Spherical 3

Once more there was little ation early within the spherical, Mokaev obtained a takedown however took various elbows from Kape whereas on the ground. Kape lands a few good left fingers within the remaining seconds. An odd struggle. A bit disappointing after the preamble.

Mokaev-Kape: Spherical 2

Kape is a little bit hampered by an injured toe and Mokaev took him down however was then warned for grabbing his opponent’s shorts and acquired the sternest of warnings from the referee with out a level being deducted. Kape caught a thumb within the eye however with the referee not calling a break Mokaev charged at him. One other robust spherical to attain.

Mokaev-Kape: Spherical 1

The pair race in the direction of one another with Mokaev narrowly lacking a kick. Then they get again to their combating stance and barely contact one another for the primary three minutes as each are cagey. Not a lot landed however within the remaining seconds probably the most damaging strike of the spherical got here from Kape.

These two need to get it on earlier than the struggle…

Absolutely they’ll look ahead to Bruce Buffer to get issues going…

FIRST UP…

Britain’s Muhammed Mokoev (12-0) takees on Manel Kape (19-6).

WHAT A NIGHT WE HAVE IN STORE

HELLO AND WELCOME…

Thanks for becoming a member of us as we observe all of the motion from the prelims on the Co-op Reside Enviornment in Manchester!

UFC 304: What TV channel is the primary card on?

Reside protection from the Co-op Reside area in Manchester begins at 03:00 UK time on Sunday, July 28 on TNT Sports activities 1 and discovery+.

What time does UFC 304 begin within the UK?

The prelims begin at 01:00 on Sunday, July 28, with the primary card following at 03:00. The early prelims, which may be watched on UFC Struggle Move, begin at 23:15 UK time on Saturday night time.

Full struggle card

  • Leon Edwards v Belal Muhammad
  • Tom Aspinall v Curtis Blaydes
  • Bobby Inexperienced v Paddy Pimblett
  • Christian Leroy Duncan v Gregory Rodrigues
  • Arnold Allen v Giga Chikadze
  • Nathaniel Wooden v Daniel Pineda
  • Molly McCann v Bruna Brasil
  • Caolan Loughran v Ramon Taveras
  • Muhammad Mokaev v Manel Kape
  • Mick Parkin v Lukasz Brzeski
  • Oban Elliot v Preston Parsons
  • Sam Patterson v Kiefer Crosbie
  • Shauna Bannon v Ravena Oliveira
  • Modestas Bukauskas v Marcin Prachnio

How do I watch UFC reside streams on TNT Sports activities?

The streaming house for TNT Sports activities within the UK is discovery+, the place followers can take pleasure in a subscription that features TNT Sports activities, Eurosport and leisure in a single vacation spot.

You may also watch TNT Sports activities by means of BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

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discovery+ is the streaming house of the Olympic Video games, and the one place you may watch each second of Paris 2024 this summer season

Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning should have been benched by NBC

PARIS – A rain that became a downpour at occasions couldn’t dampen the magic of the opening ceremony on the 2024 Paris Olympics. The boat cruise down the Seine featured the host nation’s historical past and tradition in a wide range of inventive ways in which honored France, the folks and the Video games. 

The commentary on NBC? Properly, that left rather a lot to be desired. 

Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson joined Olympics host Mike Tirico as official co-hosts for the occasion. NBC had promoted their presence for months earlier than the opening ceremony. The gamble by executives – an try to attract a broader viewers with the inclusion of the Season 1 “American Idol” winner and the Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer – was a wonderful thought within the boardroom. 

In follow, it couldn’t have gone worse.

Tirico is the perfect of the perfect on the subject of internet hosting and play-by-play, and he was his typical self. However Manning and Clarkson have been distracting at finest and brutal to hearken to at worst. 

2024 Olympic medals: Who’s main the medal rely? Comply with alongside as we observe the medals for each sport.

Olympics followers watching at dwelling aren’t tuning in to listen to a talk-show host (Clarkson) and soccer analyst (Manning) talk about issues exterior of their spheres of affect. They need substantive details about the international locations and worldwide athletes’ tales.

Clarkson saying she finds the rain “magical” twice in a span of 15 seconds and Manning doing a bit with a quarterback wristband did not elevate the printed. At the least Manning appeared to have finished some reporting by speaking with athletes and relaying some anecdotes. By the tip of the (way-too-long) present, it felt like that they had each been benched, notably Clarkson. 

When NBC wanted her most, to guage Celine Dion’s efficiency to cap the present, Clarkson actually stated: “I truly cannot discuss.”

NBC’s saving grace might have been Snoop Dogg. The rapper will probably be featured closely within the protection over the subsequent two weeks, and his timing was efficient. On Friday, the comedy he offered was desperately wanted. 

Essentially the most disappointing a part of the printed was that it didn’t present a correct reflection of what was taking place in Paris. A dance get together – a borderline rave – on one of many barges that went on for 20 minutes acquired little consideration. 

Even within the rain, most of the visible parts of the boat parade impressed and resonated. A steel scene that includes French band Gojira was an early spotlight (and adopted an ode to “Les Miserables”), whereas a dozen headless Marie Antoinette mannequins appeared within the Conciergerie. French singer Aya Nakamura and the Republic Guard’s efficiency intertwined historical past and fashionable music. A mock trend present and nod to Louis Vuitton have been different Parisian hallmarks that got here via efficiently on TV. The Eiffel Tower gentle present on the finish, the Celine Dion efficiency below the landmark and the cauldron lighting have been historic. Girl Gaga helped the festivities start appropriately. 

The vibes from the followers who braved the weather created a festive ambiance on the bottom. However the tv broadcast struggled to convey that – the perils of getting to give attention to the boats and the fast motion on the river. 

NBC didn’t adequately spotlight the American boat and interviews with Maria Taylor, a succesful reporter who truly asks questions (one thing that’s changing into uncommon on TV lately). That sort of unique entry ought to have been performed up extra. A possibility to focus on athletes past huge names like A’ja Wilson, Noah Lyles, Joel Embiid and Steph Curry went wasted.  

Once more, it’s value declaring how a lot the rain triggered noticeable difficulties all through the printed and certain impacted the flexibility to throw it to Taylor on the boat. But when this was the plan all alongside, she would have been higher off sitting subsequent to Tirico as a co-host. 

Talking of higher choices for the co-hosting gig, why not Rebecca Lowe, who led the pre-ceremony protection? Or Snoop?

At one level, Manning’s audio gave the impression of he’d dipped his microphone into the Seine. “TODAY” present host Hoda Kotb promised a FaceTime name with Simone Biles whereas interviewing her household on a bridge over the Seine. That promise went unfulfilled, and Kotb disappeared from the printed for practically three hours. Her co-host, Savannah Guthrie, completed one of many “TODAY” segments by saying that she couldn’t hear something, and the community abruptly inserted its first business of the printed. NBC did hold the primary hour of the printed commercial-free, because it stated it will. 

A gap ceremony equivalent to this one was all the time going to be a problem to supply. NBC Sports activities Olympic president and govt producer Molly Solomon stated that from a tv perspective, it was going to be the most-complicated occasion ever taped. 

“It’s audacious, it’s daring, it’s daring and it’s going to be unforgettable,” Solomon instructed USA TODAY Sports activities in Might. 

Sadly for viewers within the U.S., and for NBC, it could be principally for the unsuitable causes.