Fury offers Klitschko rematch
The new heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson Fury, has offered dethroned champion Wladimir Klitschko a rematch, with Wembley the preferred potential venue for the Fury camp.
The 27-year-old delivered a sublime performance to beat Klitschko in a unanimous decision in Dusseldorf on Saturday night and is now eyeing another big fight against the Ukrainian, he said: “And it was an easy fight against one of the great champions with 23 world title defences. People said nobody could breach his defences, but a bit of brains is all it took.
“I want to be a great champion,” he added. “And I’d like to do it all again. One thing I can say about the rematch is that it’s going to be explosive.”
Spurs and Chelsea draw a blank
Tottenham Hostpur are now 13 matches unbeaten - their best run since 1985 - after they drew 0-0 with champions Chelsea at White Hart Lane yesterday.
Jose Mourinho opted to leave Diego Costa on the bench and play Eden Hazard in a central role, and the Belgian had Chelsea’s only shot on target in a dour affair.
Meanwhile Arsenal dropped points again, drawing 1-1 away at Norwich City after Lewis Grabban cancelled out Mesut Ozil’s opener on the stroke of half time. Arsene Wenger faces a nervous wait this week on the fitness of Laurent Koscielny and star man Alexis Sanchez who were both forced off with injuries at Carrow Road.
Elsewhere Jurgen Klopp picked up his first league win at Anfield as Liverpool edged past a struggling Swansea side thanks to a James Milner penalty, while West Ham and West Bromwich Albion drew 1-1 at Upton Park, with Mauro Zarate scoring a stunning free-kick for Slaven Bilic’s side.
Connacht finally win at Thomond Park
Connacht sit proudly at the top of the Pro 12 table after they marched on Thomond Park on Saturday and picked up their first victory in Limerick in 29 years. Bundee Aki got the decisive score, diving over in the corner after great work by Robbie Henshaw, to give Pat Lam's men their first inter-provincial win away from home in 37 attempts.
Tipperary’s long wait is over
Tipperary's 46-year wait for a Munster senior football title is over following Clonmel's dramatic 17 to 0-9 victory over Nemo Rangers yesteday. Michael Quinlivan scored with 30 seconds to go to secure the championship for his side.
In Ulster Crossmaglen took the football title after a 2-17 to 2-12 extra time win over Scotstown, while Oulart are Leinster hurling champions for the first time after a 2-12 to 0-13 win over Cuala.
GB win Davis Cup title
Great Britain won their first Davis Cup title in 79 years yesterday after Andy Murray held his nerve to beat David Goffin 6-3 7-5 6-3 in Ghent.
What to watch out for:
Snooker
The third round of the UK Championship at the Barbican gets underway today. (Eurosport 12.54pm-4.45pm, 6.45pm-11pm, BBC 2 1pm-6pm)
Cricket
England take on Pakistan in the third T20 of the series in Sharjah, with England currently leading 2-0. (SS2 from 3.30pm)
