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    Jenny Alcorn dead aged 66: Tributes pour in as world champion athlete passes away following brain cancer battle

    AUSTRALIAN triathlon star Jenny Alcorn has died aged 66 following a battle with cancer.Alcorn heartbreakingly passed away on Monday, having been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2023.Jenny Alcorn has died aged 66Credit: FacebookAlcorn had a glittering career spanning over 30 years that saw her both work as a coach and compete as an athlete.Last year she was honoured for that incredible contribution to sport by receiving the President’s Special Recognition Award at the AusTriathlon Awards.She was also nominated for the prestigious Daphne Pirie Spirit of Sport Award last year too.Other achievements for the incredible athlete included carrying the Australian flag at the 2018 World Championships on the Gold Coast and winning the Kona Ironman at the age of 55 after coming out of retirement.READ MORE IN SPORTTributes have poured in for the hero, with so many sharing warm memories of Alcorn.Alcorn’s partner Margot Rupe said: “She pushed every boundary in life and it was incredible.”She was the love of my life for 20 years, she helped me raise two amazing children.”Yes, triathlon was her life but she always enjoyed all the sports our kids did, she never missed a TSS First 15 game, she never missed a Bond Uni rugby game.Most read in AthleticsAlcorn will be remembered as a triathlon legend in AustraliaCredit: Facebook”Even on Saturday afternoon, she sat up and watched our son play rugby in Japan, so she was a pretty amazing person.”We’re all heartbroken, our souls are heartbroken, she did everything with love, she loved her family, she loved me, she loved our kids and embraced everything she did.”AusTriathlon added: “Triathlon has lost a legend, but Jenny Alcorn’s impact has forever strengthened our sport.”Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all those who were privileged to know her.”Ricky Kroesen, who was coached by Alcorn, revealed that the superstar champion “passed peacefully with her partner and loyal dog Kona by her side”.Adding: “We will miss you”.Alcorn helped to coach and mentor some of Australia’s top triathletes, including Ashleigh Gentle and Olympic champion Emma Snowsill.And her own athletics career was punctuated by victories across various Age Group World Championships, and saw her recognised as a ‘Legend of the Sport’ by AusTriathlon. More

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    I was more nervous to meet my girlfriend’s parents than I was to push BGT golden buzzer or for boxing fights, says KSI

    NOT EVEN fighting in front of thousands of people or being watched by millions on TV can make superstar KSI nervous. No, only meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time did that.KSI admits meeting his girlfriend’s parents was more nerve-wracking than boxingCredit: GettyKSI hitting the BGT golden buzzerCredit: ITVHe is a guest judge on the ITV showCredit: ITVThe social media influencer, rapper and boxer has lived more than half his life in the public eye after shooting to fame on YouTube. And his career climbed to new heights after being announced as a guest judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. KSI pushed his first golden buzzer to automatically send 29-year-old singer Stacey Leadbeatter into the semi-finals. But the new panelist reveals that decision – and boxing in front of sellout crowds – was nothing compared to first meeting his partner’s parents. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “What would I say is more nerve-wracking? I don’t know, meeting my girlfriend’s parents probably was a lot more nerve-wracking than those two events.”Yeah, definitely. Before that, I’m always like sweating and everything. Like I only get nervous when it comes to relationships.”In terms of fighting or in terms of pressing the golden buzzer or in terms of performing in front of thousands, I never get nervous because I just know what I need to do.”I’m prepared and I’m ready, whereas I guess with meeting someone’s parents, you never know what could happen.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDespite his celebrity fame, KSI keeps his girlfriend private and away from the public eye – but he cherishes the time they spend together. The 31-year-old might just have the most packed celebrity schedule of all time, squeezing in TV and charity appearances into his boxing training. KSI sparks carnage on press conference stage after slapping Dillon Danis with a PANCAKE ahead of boxing grudge fightKSI returns to the ring on March 29 in Manchester against old rival Dillon Danis – three years after the collapse of their original bout. By the time KSI laces up the gloves, he would have played in two charity football matches, in Qatar and the Sidemen match at Wembley. That is also after filming for BGT – but how does he fit it all in? KSI laughs and reveals: “Honestly, I don’t know, I just do it. That’s just how I am. I just make it work.”With the Sidemen match at Wembley Stadium, that’s gonna be insane, 90,000 people screaming.”I don’t even think I’m gonna be able to hear myself. I think that’s gonna be good. “I’m seeing it as like a training session, keeping fit, just running around, passing the ball, having a good time with my mates and raising a lot of money for charity.BGT stars Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and Bruno TonioliCredit: The Mega AgencyKSI poses with his fellow BGT judgesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/noholdenback/3479470000301991191/?hl=enKSI, pictured in the 2022 Sidemen match, will play in this year’s gameCredit: Alamy”During that, I’ve got like a couple shoots here and there, a couple bits here and there just that I need to do but I just make it work.”I find time to train, whether it’s me waking up early, just to find time to train, I do it. That’s just my mentality, that’s how I am.”KSI has not fought since October 2023 when he lost a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, his first defeat in the ring. He was then forced to cancel his August comeback bout after suffering a hand injury – which he has since recovered from. He also had a fight on his hands just to find an opponent after failing to strike a deal with up to FIVE different names. Even ex-Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge, 44, was bizarrely drafted in before promptly pulling out when KSI made reference to his infamous John Terry feud. It forced the KSI camp to go back over old ground and call upon Danis – a controversial MMA fighter known as Conor McGregor’s training partner. Logan Paul beat Dillon Danis in their 2023 fightCredit: PADanis was DQd for trying an MMA submissionCredit: AlamyIt sparked a mass brawl in the ringCredit: ReutersDanis, 31, pulled out of fighting KSI in January 2023 but made his boxing debut against Logan Paul, 29, last year. It ended in a farcical sixth-round disqualification after Danis attempted an MMA submission in the ring – sparking a mass brawl. The American attacked Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal online before the bout and is still being sued by the Danish model. So KSI admits to hesitating when offering Danis another opportunity and payday – but vows to put the feud to bed once and for all.KSI, who slapped Danis with a pancake at their press conference, said: “He was the fourth, fifth choice. It’s not the first person I wanted to fight.”I think at the time, I was happy to fight him because when I was just coming back from boxing it made sense.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And now I guess it’s frustrating to have to platform him but you know there isn’t many options, there just isn’t many options.”So fair play for him saying yes, but I’m going to punish him for all the things he’s done to me.”KSI slapping Danis with a pancake ahead of their fightCredit: PA More

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    Natasha Jones vs Lauren Price: Date, start time, TV channel and undercard for the historic event

    NATASHA JONAS and Lauren Price are set to headline a historic event in women’s boxing as they go head-to-head for THREE world titles.The event – titled ‘Unstoppable’ – sees an all-female fight card take place the night before International Women’s Day.Natasha Jonas faces Lauren Price in a massive welterweight unifierThree belts are on the line at the Royal Albert HallThis massive fight will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London where the women’s IBF, IBO and WBC welterweight titles will all be up for grabs.The two women are set to unify their welterweight titles after they successfully defended their belts on the same card in Liverpool on December 14.Jonas comes into this fight on a seven-fight win streak with a unanimous decision win in her last bout against Ivana Habazin.The 40-year-old has enjoyed much success and is yet to lose since moving up to the welterweight – her last defeat was back in 2021 against Katie Taylor.Price, 30, is coming off a sensational third round TKO victory against Bexcy Mateus which moved her professional record to a perfect 8-0.When is Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price?The fight is live from the Royal Albert Hall on Friday, March 7.The undercard will begin live from 7pm GMT.The ring walk for Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price is scheduled for 10.30pm GMT.What TV channel is Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price on and can it be streamed?Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price will be available on Sky SportsViewers will need a Sky Sports subscription in order to watch the fightAlternatively, full coverage will be available via SunSport’s live blog.Full cardThe full fight card has not yet been constructed, and bouts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Most read in BoxingNatasha Jonas vs Lauren Price – for IBF, IBO, WBC welterweight titlesCaroline Dubois vs Bo Mi Re Shin – for WBC lightweight titleKarriss Artingstall vs Raven ChapmanChloe Watson vs Jasmina Zapotoczna – for European flyweight titleCindy Ngamba vs Kirstie BavingtonFrancesca Hennessy vs Carla Gonzales More

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    Joe Joyce to face Filip Hrgovic in mouthwatering heavyweight fight after shock Dillian Whyte withdrawal

    JOE JOYCE will fight dangerous super-sub Filip Hrgovic on April 5.The 39-year-old Putney heavyweight was scheduled to face Dillian Whyte in Manchester.Joe Joyce will have an opponent for his heavyweight boxing clashCredit: GettyFilip Hrgovic has been drafted in as a late replacement for Dillian WhyteCredit: GettyIt comes after Whyte withdrew from the fight with a finger injuryCredit: GettyBut 36-year-old Brixton brawler pulled out on Tuesday with an injured finger.Joyce is rebuilding after a punishing summer loss to Derek Chisora and could have cherry picked an easier opponent.But the respected Croatian, who won four of the early June rounds against Daniel Dubois before the Brit overpowered and stopped him in the eighth, has got the gig.A source close to our 2016 Olympic silver winner told us: “It’s gutting for Joe, he has trained – as usual – incredibly hard for this and Dillian was an ideal opponent.READ MORE IN BOXING“If there is one thing British boxing fans know about Joe, it’s that he will fight anyone and everyone.“Joe has no interest in dropping below world level and choosing Filip Hrgovic, with an 18-1 record and only loss coming to world champion Dubois, proves that once again.”The clash is a tasty rematch of a 2013 amateur battle the pair contested at London boxing Mecca York Hall, which Joyce won on a split decision.The 6ft 6in former rugby and diving athlete cannot face another belly flop, after back-to-back 2023 Zhilei Zhang losses and the July KO against Chisora.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWhyte needed a marquee opponent after losing his last big fight to a failed drugs test.The Body Snatcher had secured a mega-money rematch with Anthony Joshua for a sold-out O2 in August 2023.Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce announced in bonanza heavyweight card featuring British stars But he failed a VADA test and the bout was binned at the start of fight week, leaving Robert Helenius to step in.Whyte rebuilt with an untelevised fight in Ireland last March and was in a slugfest with Ebenezer Tetteh in December in Malta. More

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    KSI sparks carnage on press conference stage after slapping Dillon Danis with a PANCAKE ahead of boxing grudge fight

    KSI slapped Dillon Danis with a PANCAKE to spark carnage at their pre-fight press conference. The two were originally set to meet in January 2023 but Danis pulled out – with the bad blood brewing ever since. KSI slapped Dillon Danis with a pancakeCredit: PAIt sparked carnage on stageCredit: PAAnd now they get to settle the score once and for all on March 29 in Manchester – but KSI threatened to start the fight early. As the two went face-to-face, the YouTube sensation wrapped a pancake – on Shrove Tuesday – around Danis’ chops. The MMA star furiously went after KSI as security desperately tried to keep the pair apart. Danis and KSI were both eventually escorted out separately after the melee. READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI, 31, has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered his first defeat in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25. He was due to fight YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 35, in a wild two-one-one bout last August. But KSI was forced out with a hand injury – which he has since recovered from. Danis meanwhile made his boxing debut on the undercard of KSI’s loss to Fury against Logan Paul. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Paul, 29, won after Danis, 31, was disqualified after attempting an MMA submission. KSI admits the American was his FIFTH choice to fight but gave Danis the opportunity after failing to find another opponent. Jack Whitehall shocks BRITs crowd with huge swipe at Simon Cowell and makes cruel joke about KSI and Stephen HawkingAnd he predicted: “Knockout. I’d like to do it in round four. “I feel like round one he’ll probably try it see he can’t do anything to me and then he’ll close up and become a punching bag. “Then it’s me just beating him down for a few more rounds and then round four, I just let him know what time it is.” Danis faces penalties if he tries an MMA move like he did against Paul.He Danis plans to: “Choke him unconscious and stomp on his head as he’s f***ing dead.”Danis was left raging after the slapCredit: PA More

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    Three boxing stars who could replace Dillian Whyte for Joe Joyce fight including Brit wonderkid and ex-Joshua rival

    JOE JOYCE is in need of a new dance partner following the cancellation of his clash with Dillian Whyte.The Putney pounder was set to throw down with the Brixton bad boy in a Manchester melee on April 5.Joe Joyce was set to collide with Dillian Whyte in a Manchester melee next monthCredit: GETTYBut injury to Whyte has scuppered their heavyweight domestic dust-upCredit: PAJoyce is keen to remain on the card but is now in need of a new dance partnerCredit: GETTYBut their eagerly anticipated showdown collapsed this week following Whyte’s injury-enforced withdrawal.Former WBC title challenger Whyte pulled out of the domestic dust-up with a finger injury.Joyce is eager to remain on the card, with a source telling SunSport: “It’s gutting for Joe.”He has trained – as usual – incredibly hard for this and Dillian was an ideal opponent.READ MORE IN BOXING“If there is one thing British boxing fans know about Joe, it’s that he will fight anyone.”And thankfully, there are lots of good heavyweights out there.”Joe has no interest in dropping below world level – Joe will take on anyone.”With Joyce willing to take on all comers, SunSport thought it’d only be right to run through three potential replacement opponents for ‘The Juggernaut’.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe undefeated Moses Itauma could potentially be called upon to face Joe JoyceCredit: GETTYMoses ItaumaUndefeated heavyweight prospect Itauma has laid waste to all comers since making his professional debut in January 2023, with all but two of his 11 opponents seeing the final bell.Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce announced in bonanza heavyweight card featuring British stars Itauma, who had aspirations of breaking Mike Tyson’s record of being the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history, is keen to start mixing it with the division’s elite as soon as possible.And a short-notice showdown with Joyce could be his ticket to the big time.The fight would be incredibly easy to make as they’re both in Queensbery Promotions’ stable.Promoter Frank Warren, however, may be reluctant to pit the up-and-comer against a seasoned vet in Joyce so early into his promising career.Moses Itauma is also under the Queensberry Promotions bannerCredit: GETTYJarrell MillerThe controversial American was set to return to the ring in February as the opponent for Derek Chisora’s British farewell.The fight, however, failed to come to fruition.Miller is still rebuilding himself following his last-gasp stoppage defeat to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in December 2023.And a short-notice win over the former WBO interim heavyweight titleholder Joyce would well and truly catapult him back into the mix.Jarrell Miller could potentially be called upon to face Joe JoyceCredit: GETTYAndy Ruiz JrFormer unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has faded into relative obscurity since losing his rematch with Anthony Joshua in December 2019.He’s only fought three times since the Saudi showdown, labouring to decision wins over the ageing Chris Arreola and Luis Ortiz and drawing with Miller.READ MORE SUN STORIESRuiz Jr, however, is back in the gym and is champing at the bit to get back in the ring.And a win over Joyce on short notice would go some way to proving he’s still a force to be reckoned with as he bids to get back amongst the thick of it at heavyweight.Ex-heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz is back in the gym and itching for a fightCredit: EPA More

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    Vile stalker sent me death and rape threats – my whole life changed, reveals former GB athlete

    FORMER Team GB athlete Sabrina Sinha has opened up on her “terrifying” stalker ordeal.The middle distance runner was tipped as a future star after winning a silver medal at the Under-18s European Championship in 2016.Sabrina Sinha has opened up about her “terrifying” stalker ordealCredit: Global PlayerSinha’s stalker hell changed her lifeCredit: AlamyBut soon after her incredible performance, she was targeted by a stalker.Sinha bravely told The Sports Agents: “Around about the time I started to have a stalker, I had just come off European youths. So I was under 18, so a minor at the time. “I was busy with my final year of sixth form, but I was pretty much at my career high.”After graduating, she was going on holiday with friends when she was started receiving horror messages. READ MORE IN SPORTSinha explained: “He sent me death and rape threats, which were not nice at all.”That was direct to my email. I was so shocked by it. I just assumed it was spam originally.”It later transpired that her stalker had being targeting her online for several months.The man from the US was eventually hit with a 14-year prison sentence for cyber-stalking several women.Most read in AthleticsBut the impacts of what happened heavily affected Sinha, who “isolated” herself out of fear at university.She said: “My whole life changed. Until he was caught, I wasn’t allowed to be alone because we did not know what this guy was going to do.”You’re just literally staring at everyone being like, ‘Could it be this person?'”I was actually really fortunate, because he ended up being all talk, which is a terrible reality to say, that I was fortunate that all I got was threats.“I ended up falling out of love with athletics. I took a step back. I am still running, but I’m enjoying it because I’m not in the public light.”She has since spoken out against the behaviour she was a victim off, saying, “As a female athlete I spent my life being subjected to harassment just running along the roads, even from the age of 12-years-old.”Emma Raducanu has been the subject of a similar ordeal after being targeted by a man “exhibiting fixated behaviour” last month.The 2021 US Open champ burst into tears during a match at the Dubai Open after the individual was spotted courtside.Raducanu returns to action at the Indian Wells later this week with increased security. Emma Raducanu was targeted by a man “exhibiting fixated behaviour” More

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    ‘I’m ready, let’s go’ – Usain Bolt teases sensational comeback to race THREE big-name rivals… but Justin Gatlin snubbed

    USAIN BOLT has teased a return to the track against three of his biggest rivals from back in the day.The eight-time Olympic gold medallist, 38, has been retired for over seven years and has claimed he would be open to racing again “just for the fun of it”.Usain Bolt has teased a return to the trackCredit: GettyBolt has snubbed a face-off with old rival Justin GatlinCredit: PA:Press AssociationHowever, athletics fans who want to see him go up against perhaps his biggest competitor, Justin Gatlin, will be disappointed to learn that Bolt has ruled that idea out.The Jamaican explained that Gatlin is “in too good of a shape” for him to even compete.Appearing on the Ready Set Go podcast, which is hosted by Gatlin and former Bahamas athlete Rodney Green, Bolt was asked if he would be up for a rematch with his old foe.He said: “I’m ready, just for the fun of it. I’m ready, let’s go. It’ll be fun.”READ MORE IN SPORTCaveating: “Nah man, Justin, him? He’s in too good of a shape.”Bro I see him doing starts all the time. I asked him, I text him, ‘Bro, why are you in such good shape?”Bolt and Gatlin had a longstanding rivalry on the track, with their head-to-heads starting at the London 2012 Games.That race ended in victory for Bolt with an Olympic record time of 9.63 seconds, whilst Gatlin finished in third.Most read in AthleticsBolt and Gatlin had their first major race against one and other at London 2012Credit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBolt may not fancy going up against Gatlin, who finally got the better of him in his final season back in 2017, but there are some other rivals he wouldn’t made lining up against one last time.Naming his dream line-up of opponents, Bolt said: “Me, you, Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake.”Usain Bolt’s former rival reveals Olympics legend’s ‘bulls***’ tactic that showed ‘what he’s about’ mid-raceWhile he also suggested that he would like to roll back the years against some older sprinters and give new Olympic champion Noah Lyles a run for his money.Adding: “I would definitely like to compete against Maurice Green, Ben Johnson. “Let’s give Noah the spot just because I would love to race against him.”Lyles, 27, won gold in the Men’s 100m in Paris in the summer, running a personal best 9.79 seconds.That effort is still some 0.21 seconds off Bolt’s world record effort of 9.58 seconds set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.But Bolt thinks that the USA Olympian could come close to breaking his 200m world record of 19.19, with Lyles’ PB in that discipline just 0.12 off the Lightening Bolt.But the Jamaican isn’t going to give Lyles any tips on how to beat it.He told Citius Mag recently: “I think the possibility is there, because he came close at the world championships.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If he corrects a few things, he could get better. The possibility is there.”I won’t say [what he needs to correct]. I won’t tell you how to break the world record.”Bolt has said he would like to take on Tyson Gay againCredit: GettyHe would also like to line up against old Jamaican teammates Yohan Blake and Asafa PowellCredit: Getty – ContributorBolt reckons Noah Lyles could break his 200m world record timeCredit: Getty More