Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was competing in his first Olympic Games, lost a close match to Mexican opponent Marco Verde Alvarez in the quarterfinals of the men's 71kg category. Despite putting up a great fight, Dev lost by a 1-4 split verdict and became the fifth Indian boxer to exit the Games. Stay updated with all the latest news and updates from the Paris Olympics 2024, including India's performance, medal tally, and event results.
Arsenal is keeping a close eye on Julian Alvarez after Manchester City hinted at the player's future. At the same time, the Gunners are reportedly closing in on a deal for Spanish talent Mikel Merino, while selling Emile Smith Rowe to London rivals Fulham for a record-breaking sum. Additionally, Arsenal has received a boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, and target Joshua Zirkzee has had to cut short his Disneyland holiday to join his national team for Euro 2024.
Following his dominant victory over Jaime Munguía, boxing icon Canelo Alvarez was approached by a fan who asked to be hit with a body shot. Not one to back down, Canelo unleashed a powerful blow before nonchalantly walking away. This incident highlights the ongoing trend of fans wanting to experience the power of professional fighters first-hand.
In a dominating display, Manchester City secures a convincing 4-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne scores the opener with a powerful header, followed by a double from Phil Foden and a goal from Julian Alvarez. The win keeps City at the top of the league standings, while Brighton struggles to find their footing. Stay updated on the latest sports news and join the conversation on #bbcfootball or text-in at 03301231826.
With the NFL Draft just around the corner, sports fans are gearing up for the big day. Stay ahead of the game with CBS Sports' daily betting podcast, providing all the latest news and analysis on player drafts and lineups. In particular, get the inside scoop on the Mets' lineup and the notable absence of Alvarez in Saturday's game against Kansas City. Don't miss a beat with CBS Sports and Commissioner.com to stay on top of all things sports.
Edson Alvarez, a key player for West Ham this season, almost joined their cross-town rival, Chelsea, in the summer of 2022. However, Ajax, his previous team, did not allow the transfer to happen due to already losing two players. Alvarez himself revealed that he was an hour away from boarding a plane to sign with Chelsea before Ajax intervened. His representative also shared that Chelsea's low offer to Ajax for the transfer caused the deal to fall through.
Canelo Alvarez fired back at promoter Oscar de la Hoya's recent comments about his upcoming fight with Jaime Munguia. De la Hoya had called out Canelo for his lackluster press conferences, prompting Canelo to address the issue in an interview with the LA Times. The tension between the two has been heightened by a previous lawsuit filed by Canelo against De la Hoya's company, adding additional stakes to the highly anticipated fight.
Catcher Francisco Alvarez and the Mets are open to discussing a long-term contract, but there have been no concrete discussions yet. Alvarez, represented by Rimas Sports, expressed his focus on playing and winning games while leaving contract discussions to his agent and the team. Reports of a potential extension were quickly clarified by team officials, but the possibility of a pre-arbitration extension for Alvarez remains open.
Despite recent success in the Champions League, Manchester City makes three key changes to their starting lineup for their Premier League match against Chelsea. Pep Guardiola adds Jeremy Doku and Julian Alvarez to the team, while also making the decision to put John Stones on the bench in favor of Manuel Akanji.
Despite losing defender Manuel Akanji to injury, Manchester City comfortably advanced to the next round of the FA Cup with a 5-0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne made his comeback after four months and young star Phil Foden scored twice, while substitutes Jeremy Doku and Julian Alvarez also found the back of the net. Stay updated on all the latest sports news and videos by joining our WhatsApp Channel.