Sport in brief: January 9, 2025
JOHN WIGHT writes about the fascinating folklore surrounding the place which has been home to some of the most ferocious bareknuckle and unlicensed fighters throughout history
England manager defends naming ‘serial winner’ in his first squad
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Jaroslaw Zyskowski top-scored with 20 points as Poland’s Trefl Sopot stormed to their first EuroCup win of the season by thumping the Vilnius Wolves 97-74.
At the other end of the table, Bahcesehir Istanbul edged out Podgorica 95-93 after overtime to remain two games clear in Group A and Valencia stuffed Ankara 116-78 to maintain their three game lead in Group B.
Both teams have already qualified for the play-offs.
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