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Women’s Super League 2: Birmingham and Crystal Palace promoted as Charlton fall into play-off position
Despite being outside the automatic promotion places at kick-off, Palace were arguably in the best position, playing bottom of the league knowing that a win would secure a top-two finish.
However, they were given an early shock as Portsmouth’s Megan Hornby scored direct from a corner in the third minute.
That seemed to jolt Palace into action and Molly-Mae Sharpe equalised from close range just eight minutes later.
Meanwhile, at The Valley, Charlton had begun to drop off after a bright start with Birmingham gradually gaining the upper hand.
Addicks’ goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse was forced into action to keep out Oceane Hurtre’s well-struck effort.
The pressure eventually told in the 27th-minute as Leidhammar headed home Hurtre’s left-wing cross at the far post.
Birmingham remained in the ascendency with Leidhammar’s free-kick tipped onto the bar by Whitehouse before Batcheba Louis put the rebound over the bar.
And with Palace unable to make the most of their chances in the other game, that was how it stayed until the break – Birmingham top and Palace ahead of Charlton on goal difference.
It didn’t stay that way for long as Ashleigh Weerden rounded the goalkeeper to put Palace in front less than two minutes into the second half.
From there the floodgates opened for the Eagles with Weerden getting a second and Kirsty Howat making it four moments later.
Just as Palace’s promotion party was beginning at the VBS Community Stadium, Birmingham might just have been starting to put the champagne on ice themselves.
Charlton failed to deal with a corner from the right and Liedhammar was there to pounce, one touch before finding the top corner with a shot on the turn.
Palace made it six against Portsmouth through Annabel Blanchard and Elise Hughes, and with Charlton never looking like scoring, the only question was whether Jo Potter’s side could keep scoring to pip Birmingham to the title on goal difference – 11-1 would have done it.
As it was, they had to settle for six and, although a Charlton flurry finally came in the 13 minutes of added time, Birmingham held on comfortably enough with the final whistle sparking wild celebrations.
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua press conference not ‘confirmed’ says AJ promoter Eddie Hearn | ‘Wouldn’t be one without us’ | Boxing News
With so much uncertainty around the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight, even their first press conference has been thrown into doubt.
Fury and Joshua have a rivalry that’s been more than a decade in the making. This week the fight was finally set for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, but within 48 hours of it being announced a promotional dispute erupted leading to mounting speculation that the mega-fight could be called off.
Fury and Joshua’s first head-to-head press conference was due to take place on Wednesday. But that may not go ahead now.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports: “At the moment nothing confirmed for next week press conference wise.”
As to whether Fury could hold one without Joshua and Hearn, the Matchroom promoter said: “With regards to are we expecting to be there, there wouldn’t be one without us.”
The announcement for the long-awaited Fury-AJ fight stated that Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh’s The Ring and Dana White were staging the bout, although Hearn has publicly claimed the American promoter cannot be involved.
Speaking after Johnny Fisher’s victory over Michael Pirotton on Saturday night, White revealed he was uncertain whether the Fury-AJ fight itself would still go ahead. As to whether Wednesday’s press conference would happen, White said: “I have no idea.”
He also didn’t confirm whether he’d be in attendance himself. “I guess I’ll leave that as a surprise,” White said.
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Thomas races ahead as USA look to avoid huge Presidents Cup upset LIVE!

Thomas races ahead as USA look to avoid huge Presidents Cup upset LIVE!
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Chelsea Women 1 – 0 Arsenal Women

Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal as Chelsea secured a 1-0 win against Arsenal to end their unbeaten streak in the Women’s Super League.
Arsenal failed to make their early dominance count after striking the post twice through Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey before Thompson broke the deadlock at Stamford Bridge.
Keira Walsh’s strike from distance was initially well kept out by Anneke Borbe, but the goalkeeper was left helpless when Thompson pounced in the box to fire home the rebound in emphatic style.
The Gunners – who had drawn their last two WSL matches – improved in the second half, with Chloe Kelly’s angled drive blocked and Alessia Russo’s shot charged down, but the hosts saw out the closing stages for a third WSL win.
Their unbeaten streak in the WSL, stretching back to October 2025, came to an end with it. The Gunners had not tasted defeat in their last 20 games before their trip to west London.
Victory takes Chelsea to within two points of league leaders Manchester City at the top of the table, while Arsenal are already seven points adrift ahead of their meeting with the champions on October 4.
What the result means…
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