'2017 Has Been My Favourite Year'
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22 Wednesday, December 13, 2017 SPORTS Fury free to fight again London ormer world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is Ffree to resume his boxing career after reaching an agreement ‘2017 has with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) over the charges against him, the agency said yesterday. Fury was charged with a doping offence by UKAD in June 2016 and the anti-doping been my body said in a statement that the fighter had accepted a backdated two-year ban, which expires at midnight yesterday. He is free to fight again once he regains his boxing license, favourite with the British Boxing Board of Control also agreeing to the resolution, UKAD said. Tyson Fury (file pic) A second charge against in November 2015 but has not its website (www.ukad.org.uk). Fury over his “alleged failure to fought since. “The proceedings have provide a sample in September “In recognition of the therefore been resolved on year’ 2016” has been withdrawn. retrospective counter- the following basis: the anti- The 29-year-old, who has arguments and the risks doping rule violations based a 25-0 record, became WBA inherent in the dispute on the reported presence of (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO resolution process, each side elevated levels of nandrolone world champion when he beat has accepted a compromise of metabolites are upheld.” Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko its position,” UKAD said on (Reuters) Mourinho questions Man City behaviour Roger Federer (file pic) London are understood to have taken anchester United exception to the post-match London Federer had won a Grand 2018 is half as successful, manager Jose Mourinho celebrations. orld Number 2 Roger Slam since 2012, and a knee then I’ll be happy.” hasM questioned Manchester Milk and water are claimed to Federer has said that injury meant that he failed to Federer also praised his City’s behaviour in the wake of have been thrown at Mourinho hisW recent comeback from compete in the second half coach, Severin Luthi, who the post-derby fracas. after a reported confrontation injury has made 2017 the of the 2016 schedule. won an award for coach of Pep Guardiola’s runaway with City goalkeeper Ederson, favourite year of his career. Federer is optimistic the year in Switzerland. Premier League leaders leading to an altercation Federer has won 19 career for 2018, but said that the “Congratulations on coach triumphed in Sunday’s eagerly- involving up to 20 players and Grand Slams, but returned success he has enjoyed in of the year in Switzerland. anticipated Old Trafford clash, staff in the crowded corridor to form and fitness with 2017 means this year could “So well deserved, lucky with the 2-1 win at Old Trafford leading to the dressing rooms. two this year, the Australian well be his favourite, telling to have you on my team. opening up an 11-point gap The Football Association Open and Wimbledon - a the Express. You’ve been a rock in my over the hosts. Jose Mourinho (file pic) has given both clubs until record eighth time. “It’s been a massive year corner for years. Thank Wild celebrations by all whistle - merrymaking that got Wednesday to reply to a request It was the first time that – perhaps my favourite! If you.” (eurosport) connected to City met the final under the skin of United, who for observations. (eurosport) Late goals rescue Cardiff in 2-2 draw at Reading London crossbar, while Omar Bogle twice failed ardiff rescued a dramatic draw to finish off chances in the penalty area. against Reading with two goals in Substitute Tomlin’s equaliser came sevenC minutes to stay within four points after Sol Bamba had headed a corner on of Championship leaders Wolves. to the crossbar as Cardiff piled numbers Reading looked set to end the forward in search of a leveller. Bluebirds’ four-game winning run after Reading also had chances to add a Callum Paterson own goal and Mo to their two goals in the opening 45 Barrow’s strike put them 2-0 ahead. minutes, both of which came from set- But Joe Bennett volleyed in to pull a pieces, but failed to run away with it. goal back, setting up a tense finish. Despite missing out on a third And substitute Lee Tomlin’s shot off consecutive win, Jaap Stam’s side the underside of the bar just crept over stretched their unbeaten run to five the line in stoppage time. matches and climbed to 14th. Reading captain Paul McShane almost “It’s very frustrating. We started the snatched victory for the hosts, but his game well and in the first half we played header in the final seconds struck a post. some very good football,” Reading It looked like being a forgettable night manager Jaap Stam said. for Cardiff when manager Neil Warnock “They were always a threat coming was sent to the stands by referee Steve forward, but I felt we dealt with the pace Martin with 13 minutes remaining, and the physique well in the first half. having vented his frustration on one But we always know the opposition will occasion too many. Before Bennett do what they can to get back in the game. began the comeback for the visitors, “We should have scored that third Junior Hoilett had seen a header from goal and maybe the game’s done, but Reading’s Paul McShane in action with Cardiff City’s Liam Feeney (Picture courtesy: Reuters) six yards out bounce down and over the that didn’t happen. (BBC).