Anthony Joshua paid tribute to his late friends Sina Ghami and Latif Latz Ayodele after rising from the canvas twice to beat Kristian Prenga and stay on course for a Tyson Fury showdown.The British heavyweight was fighting for the first time since being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer, in December.Having worn a camouflage top and trunks to the ring with the names of the pair across his chest, Joshua dedicated a fraught second-round knockout win in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Ghami and Ayodele.Its what champions do, the 36-year-old said in the ring afterwards. We rise, we get knocked down and we stand up and we keep going, thats life, thats lifes motto.Its more than punch power, that was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina, that was the families. It hurts even talking about it. Its been tough. Its my brothers but I dont want to talk about it.Joshua was a prohibitive 1/33 favourite with bookmakers immediately before the fight against the Albanian, whose 20 wins from 21 contests had all been via knockout although against limited opposition.However, Joshua was sent tumbling to the canvas within the first 20 seconds of the bout and again later on in the first round, leaving not just the Fury fight but his entire boxing career in the balance.But Joshua hit back in a chaotic fight as Prenga failed to capitalise on his explosive fight, allowing his more experienced opponent to close the show in devastating fashion.Joshuas promoter Eddie Hearn said: No one can imagine what hes been through in these last seven months. In fact, during that first round I was thinking we came back too soon.I said in the build-up to this fight that boxing once saved him and he needed boxing to help him get through this and his camp allowed him to focus his mind while he was facing so much grief and pain.You dont know what he was going through in that camp because hes a strong man and he likes to deal with his problems on his own. Im not saying thats the right way to do it but thats his way to do it.To even be in the ring was astonishing and when you go down a couple of times in the first round, and youre looking like your career might be over, he had to go to the depths to get up and fight on.Hearn confirmed contracts for a long-awaited and much-hyped all-British blockbuster between Joshua and Fury have been signed although a date and location are still unknown.Fury had a more serene warm-up on Friday in Thailand, stopping 46-year-old Mariusz Wach after seven rounds, but declined the opportunity to watch Joshua from ringside in order to fly home to the Isle of Man.Joshua added: Wait a minute, have we got Tyson Fury in the room? To more important matters, is he here or not?All jokes aside, there are two sides to this thing. One is the fighter, you have to have that vim, and the other is respect.I respect everything he has done and everything that he has achieved, but as a fighting person and someone who has been calling for this fight for a long time, were here now.I hope the fans will be in for a lovely treat.Do you know what I learned? I cant be stopped, Im not going to be stopped, Im not going to be denied. Were coming, trust me.

Bills memorabilia collectors may have met their match, as uncleaned Highmark Stadium bathroom troughs are up for sale. GettyThe Buffalo Bills have come within a game of reaching the Super Bowl twice within Josh Allens career, falling painfully short both times.Now, with Allen turning 30 and the team making some major offseason moves, the Bills could be facing more pressure than ever to get over the hump and bring home a title. The situation has led to speculation that the teams Super Bowl window could be coming to a close, with one NFL analyst suggesting Allen may need to go elsewhere to finally hoist the Lombardi Trophy.Josh Allen Needs to Leave Buffalo to Win Super Bowl, Analyst SaysIn a discussion of Allens future on The Herd this week, Jason McIntyre suggested that Allen needs to find another NFL team in order to win it all.I think I said last year that the Super Bowl window is closing, McIntyre said. I think Josh Allens got to leave Buffalo to win a Super Bowl.McIntyre compared Allens situation to veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who found very limited success during his long tenure with the Detroit Lions before winning a Super Bowl in his first season with the Los Angeles Rams.The same way we saw Matt Stafford, McIntyre said. Really good quarterback in Detroit. Didnt get to the playoffs as often because he never had the supporting cast.McIntyre questioned whether the Bills have the proper pieces to win a Super Bowl, suggesting Allen may have to find a team with a more complete roster. He noted that after struggling in Detroit for more than a decade, Stafford won immediately with the stacked roster in Los Angeles.You put Stafford with the Rams and boom, Super Bowl, added the NFL commentator. Can you imagine Josh Allen winning a Super Bowl in Buffalo? He doesnt have the infrastructure.For his part, Allen has never expressed any discontent with the team or its direction. Even though he grew closer to McDermott even inviting the coach to his wedding last year Allen said he agreed that the team needed to make a change this offseason and looks forward to working with new head coach Joe Brady, his former quarterback coach and the teams offensive coordinator.The Bills have a lot to prove in 2026. They saw their streak of five consecutive AFC East titles come to an end last season, with the surging New England Patriots taking the division.Bills Face Another Warning as Season NearsMcIntyre is not the only NFL analyst raising questions about Buffalos long-term projections. ESPNs Dan Graziano suggested that after firing head coach Sean McDermott and moving on from several veteran players, the Bills could be willing to part with just about anyone else.No one should feel safe, Graziano said. I would say they are toward the back-end of a window.Graziano suggested that the Bills may not have much time left to win a title, with their best chances to win a Super Bowl possibly already behind them.This group that has been close so many times knows that it probably has less time in front of it than behind it, Graziano added.Like HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Bills Face Dire Prediction on Josh Allens Future in Buffalo appeared first on HEAVY.

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Real Madrid rule out Michael Olise move to preserve Bayern Munich relationship RomanoThe sudden pursuit of Yan Diomande by Real Madrid virtually eliminates Michael Olise as an option for the club, and rather anticlimactically so.After all, the Bayern Munich star was long linked as the clubs marquee signing this summer, especially after his strong performances and synergy with Kylian Mbappe at the FIFA World Cup.The player reportedly even told his teammates of his desire to join Real Madrid something that made it finally believable that a transfer was possible.Just when matters were beginning to heat up, however, Real Madrid entered the race for Diomande, killing the Olise rumours in one shot.Precious relations to preserveAs reported by Fabrizio Romano earlier today, Real Madrid informed Bayern Munich a few days ago of their stance on the Olise situation and how they did not wish to break bridges with the German giants over one transfer.Perez does not wish to break relations with Bayern Munich. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)Florentino Perez has enjoyed a strong relationship with Bayern Munich over the years and does not wish to break it for Olise. They will thus return to the race only when the Bavarians are open to selling the player.As matters stand, Olise to Real Madrid is not happening this summer, and it will require a massive turn of events for even talks to begin once more.Ready for a future operationThe Italian journalist also adds that Real Madrid will be awaiting a call from Bayern Munich at any time in the future, when the Germans confirm that the player can leave.Real Madrid will keep their eyes on Olise. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)If at any point such a call arrives and invites a discussion or negotiation, Real Madrid will be there immediately. Their interest in the player has not waned, and it is only the respect for Bayern Munich that is halting progress.Perez, for his part, loves Olise and still wants to sign the player. He is not currently for sale, but the Real Madrid president will have a keen eye on how his situation evolves over the years in the hope of securing the deal.In the meantime, Real Madrid are working hard to sign Diomande as a reinforcement for the right wing for next season, and the deal is said to be just a matter of time.

Editor's note: This is Part 24 of 26 in Art Stapleton's New York Giantssummer series Q&AThe presence of John Harbaugh as head coach represents a new beginning for the Giants, of course, and there is reason to believe that this is just the start of a promising future - and with that level of optimism, it's not too early to look ahead and prepare for what's coming down the road, even if the focus remains on Sept. 13 and opening night at MetLife Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys.You never want to look too far into the future in the NFL, and that has applied to the Giants far too many times over in the past decade-plus. Head coaching changes. Constant roster turnover without many second deals for draft picks.When you lose as much as Big Blue has, staying in the moment and avoiding the pitfalls of the recent past becomes a never-ending quest for a franchise.For now, there are far more questions than answers as Harbaugh prepares to kick off his first training camp here in West Virginia at the Greenbrier on July 28.But wehope to set the table for the summer and beyond with 26 questions that will define the 2026 Giants season.26 QUESTIONS: See our growing list of Giants questions for 2026 seasonQuestion #24: Who will lead the Giants in rushing?Cam Skattebo's reputation as a football bruiser preceded him to the Giants and the NFL.As Bill Parcells famously said about the game in the 1980s, "Football is not a game for the well-adjusted."And Skattebo is a throwback to another generation: tossing his body around, ducking his helmet and shoulders consequences be damned, whether the punishment he tries to inflict on a run is for the opposition or himself.All of that is really the only reason Skattebo is not the sure-fire pick to lead the Giants in rushing: his health.That's a bit unfair as well, given that his gruesome ankle injury was not the result of being a battering ram. Rather, his foot got caught and bent awkwardly after a catch. Make no mistake: Skattebo's style fits what Harbaugh, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and senior offensive assistant Greg Roman wants in their power run game.Skattebo admits to learning at the level about the intracacy of the position, how the backs fit into the blocking schemes and not just where to run within the offense. His vision is exceptional, and with that comes a better understanding and feel for the big picture one play to the next.In college, Skattebo simply broke tackles or ran through defenders with some scouts pushing the opinion that he plays more like a linebacker than a running back. He does not shy away from contact.I thought he was just what you saw: a downhill runner, a tone-setter type runner. He's a tough tackle," Harbaugh said of Skattebo. "That's what you look for. How many guys can make yards when they're not supposed to make yards on their own? It seems to me he was that kind of guy at Arizona State and the exact same guy that I saw on tape last year. He's a top-tier back, and he's planning on playing that way this year.If Skattebo is not their leading rusher, the next best bet is Jaxson Dart, whose legs and running ability at quarterback is an asset. Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary should get touches in this offense, but it will be interesting to see how much Tracy as more of a slasher gets called on to produce. He's a talented player and has back-to-back seasons with more than 1,000 all-purpose yards.Harbaugh had Derrick Henry in Baltimore, and we'll see if it's as simple as Skattebo slipping into that role and the Giants giving him the opportunity to prove he can be what some still insist he can't.This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Who will lead the NY Giants in rushing in 2026? Top candidates

Motorsport photoOliver Bearman has said Haas shouldnt be fighting with Aston Martin and explained his Q1 exit at Formula 1s Hungarian Grand Prix.As the American team rues its cars inconsistency, this time it was Esteban Ocon happy and Bearman distraught following qualifying at the Hungaroring. The Briton was outqualified by his team-mate for the first time since Monaco, with a 0.223s gap, and was narrowly beaten to Q2 by Aston Martins Fernando Alonso, who went 0.107s quicker.Aston gave it all to reach this milestone its first Q2 appearance in a non-sprint qualifying session in 2026 and used three sets of new tyres to Bearmans two.We only have three, so we didn't really have much other choice, the Haas driver commented. But it gives us another race set for tomorrow, so that should hopefully put us in a good window.But yeah, it's been a tough weekend so far. The Astons did three sets and that definitely helps them, but we shouldn't be fighting with them.Of course, this surprising outcome is also down to Aston overhauling its AMR26 with a comprehensive upgrade package this weekend, which provided a gain of more than 1.5s. It also benefitted from the winding Hungaroring track, with the Honda power unit still lacking power ahead of its Zandvoort update.Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingFernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingIt's really painful, Bearman continued. It shows that we're really fighting and struggling at the moment. But, at the same time, it's probably the track that's used the most with the shortest straights. So I don't think it will remain like that, let's say, forever. But still, it's a reminder for us that we need to up our game.Bearmans issues were compounded by the fact that reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa took over his car in the opening practice session in order to satisfy the regulations rookie requirements.Friday was totally unproductive for us, the Englishman lamented. I didn't run in FP1 and then in FP2, I was looking forward to continuing where we left off really in Spa.But really, I felt like we went back to two or three races ago where the through-corner balance was really poor. Just couldn't find any confidence with the car, couldn't push it, snapping all the time on entry. And especially on this track, it's a huge snowball effect when you have that car balance limitation.Read Also:Haas F1 car inconsistency makes it hard to judge Esteban Ocon Ayao KomatsuTo read more Motorsport.com articles visit our website.

Real Madrid set Vinicius Junior asking price as Arsenal step up signing plansIn the last 24 hours, more doubts have emerged regarding Vinicius Juniors future as a Real Madrid player. The Brazilian winger has still yet to commit to a new contract at the Bernabeu, and this has led Arsenal to take a serious interest in signing him if he becomes available later this summer.The situation with Vinicius contract has generally been met with calm from within the Real Madrid offices, but with less than 12 months to go until his current deal expires, there is no guarantee that an agreement is reached. The club are not prepared to meet the demands set by their player and his representatives, and if this continues to be the case, there is every chance that a sale is organised for this summer given that Real Madrid absolutely do not want to lose him as a free agent.Arsenal will not make a move for Vinicius until it becomes clear to them that he can be signed, but even if that happens, there is little chance of a cut-price deal being agreed. According to Sport, Real Madrid have made it clear that an exit will only be considered if they were received a package valued at 160m or more.Next few weeks are key for Vinicius Real Madrid futureNext week, Vinicius will make his return to Real Madrid after an extended break due to being involved at the 2026 World Cup. It is at this time that talks between the club and his representatives are expected to resume, so there will soon be more clarity as to whether a renewal agreement can be reached before the end of the summer.It will be very interesting to see how Vinicius situation plays out over the coming weeks. The expected signing of Yan Diomande could be seen as pre-empting a possible departure for the Brazilian, although the plan is still for an agreement to be reached in the coming weeks if that is possible.

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 24: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images) | AC Milan via Getty ImagesNewcastle United remains active in the transfer market as Eddie Howe continues searching for defensive reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League season.The Magpies have been linked with several center-backs in recent weeks, and a fresh report suggests they have emerged as the frontrunner for an experienced Premier League and Serie A defender despite competition from elsewhere in England.According to Football Insiders Keith Wyness, Newcastle is currently leading the race to sign AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, who is expected to leave the Italian club before his contract expires in 2027.Pete ORourke already reported Newcastles interest in Tomori a few days before Wyness doubled down on it.Wyness, meanwhile, believes the England international would welcome a move to St. James Park, despite interest from newly promoted Coventry City, where former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is pushing for a reunion.Well, I think Newcastle are probably favourites at the moment, but dont underestimate that Lampard personal connection, Wyness said. Tomori certainly fancies himself as being above a Coventry situation though.Wyness added that Newcastles Saudi-backed ownership is eager to add established names capable of making an immediate impact after the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, and believes Tomori fits that profile.I think hes got this feeling that Newcastle could be the home, Wyness said. Theyre desperate to get some names and show the fans that theyre doing something, and Tomori could be the right financial structure for them to get him on board.The former Everton chief executive also warned Newcastle could end up paying more than expected to complete the deal, if only because of the interest in the player coming from elsewhere and a likely, if not overblown, bidding war and AC Milan knowing about PIFs bottomless pockets.Its between those two (clubs), Wyness said. I think Newcastle will have to probably slightly overpay.Tomori has made more than 200 appearances for AC Milan since joining from Chelsea in 2021. Recent reports have suggested the Serie A side is prepared to listen to offers of around 20 million (17 million) for the 28-year-old this summer.