The family of 19-year-old boxer Isis Sio have defended her decision to return to the ring after she was placed in an induced coma following a first-round knockout by Jocelyn Camarillo on Saturday.
The teenager has now been taken off a ventilator and is responsive in an intensive care unit.
She faced criticism for accepting the bout less than two months after suffering another knockout defeat.
However, relatives released a statement clarifying her previous loss in January was caused by a body blow rather than head trauma.
Medical clearance and suspension
The young fighter had served a mandatory 45-day suspension prior to the weekend’s bout.
She was fully evaluated and medically cleared before stepping between the ropes to face Camarillo.
Addressing the 30 January defeat against Perla Bazaldua, her representatives explained the physiological impact of the deciding punch.
“The result was not due to a head-strike knockout. Instead, it was caused by a liver shot.”
The statement noted such strikes can trigger a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate, leading to temporary paralysis.
Recovery in intensive care
The promising athlete remains under close observation by three specialised medical divisions.
Her camp insists she is a disciplined competitor who carefully analyses every opportunity presented to her.
“Her decision to compete against Jocelyn Camarillo was not made lightly, but rather thoughtfully reviewed and analysed prior to acceptance.”
Loved ones are now awaiting further updates from her medical team as she continues her recovery.
“We sincerely appreciate the continued support, thoughts, and prayers during this time.”
French club Lens have released a firm statement refusing to reschedule their upcoming Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain, which falls between the two legs of a crucial Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.
The domestic fixture is currently slated for 11 April.
That date falls just three days after the first leg of the European tie in the French capital, and less than a week before the decisive return match at Anfield on 14 April.
Reports indicated that the reigning league champions had formally petitioned the Ligue de Football Professionnel to postpone the game to ease their fixture congestion.
Protecting domestic sporting integrity
The northern French outfit have publicly pushed back against the proposal, expressing frustration at the mounting pressure to accommodate European ambitions.
“On March 6, the scheduling of the match pitting Racing Club de Lens against Paris Saint-Germain was finalised, formalising a framework to which everyone was then invited to adhere.”
The club added that altering the calendar would severely disrupt their own rhythm by leaving them without a competitive game for 15 days.
“It does indeed appear to us that a troubling sentiment is taking hold: that of a French championship gradually relegated to the status of an adjustment variable at the whim of the European imperatives of some.”
A successful rescheduling would have forced the home side into an unsustainable run of playing every three days later in the spring.
Liverpool aim to salvage campaign
Arne Slot’s team will be monitoring the scheduling dispute closely as they prepare for a demanding trip across the Channel.
The Merseyside club reached the last eight following a commanding 4-1 aggregate victory over Galatasaray in the previous round.
This upcoming quarter-final provides an immediate opportunity for revenge, as the Parisian giants eliminated the Reds at the last-16 stage of last year’s competition.
While their opponents battle the governing body over domestic scheduling, the English side have their own commitments to manage with a Premier League fixture against Fulham set for the same day.
Success on the continent remains absolutely vital for the Anfield club as they look to rescue what has been a disappointing domestic season.
Jannik Sinner has broken Novak Djokovic’s 10-year record for consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events following a dominant straight-sets victory over Corentin Moutet at the Miami Open.
The Italian world number two dispatched his French opponent 6-1 6-4 in just 71 minutes to comfortably reach the last 16.
He has now claimed 26 consecutive sets at the prestigious tier of tournaments sitting strictly below the Grand Slams.
This remarkable run definitively eclipses the previous benchmark of 24 straight sets established by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.
Unstoppable run towards the Sunshine Double
The 24-year-old initially equalled the historic milestone during his opening match against Damir Dzumhur.
He has remained flawless across recent Masters 1000 appearances, securing titles at Indian Wells earlier this month and Paris last November without dropping a single set.
“I am very happy. This sport is unpredictable, so we try to keep attention as much as we can and we’ll see what is coming in the next round.”
The four-time Grand Slam winner heavily controlled the contest against Moutet from the absolute outset.
He won 19 of the initial 26 points before effortlessly wrapping up the first set in a rapid 22 minutes.
Medvedev exits amid bizarre spider cam drama
The dominant Italian will now face American Alex Michelsen in the next round.
He is fiercely bidding to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ of winning both Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back.
Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock exit at the hands of Francisco Cerundolo in the last-32 stage.
The Argentine triumphed 6-0 4-6 7-5 to eliminate the recent Indian Wells conqueror of Carlos Alcaraz.
The third-round encounter featured an unusual delay when umpire Mohamed Lahyani’s elevated chair became briefly entangled with the aerial spider camera.
“I didn’t know what to expect, it was a great match, super tough.”
“It was my first match against Daniil. He’s probably one of the only guys on tour who I have never played. He has had a great year so far.”
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has recorded a staggering 100% increase in sexist incidents at football matches this season, prompting urgent conversations about the safety of female fans across the sport.
The organisation received 131 official reports of misogyny and sexist behaviour between the start of the current campaign and the end of February.
This alarming figure represents more than double the number of complaints registered during the exact same period last year.
Consequently, many female supporters are increasingly choosing to boycott men’s games entirely to protect themselves and their families from abuse.
One anonymous mother admitted that the toxic environment has forced her to restrict her daughter’s attendance exclusively to women’s fixtures.
Hostile matchday environments
Zoe Hitchen, a former accredited English Football League photographer, regularly faced degrading chants regarding her knowledge of the sport while working pitchside.
The media professional revealed that the harassment extended beyond verbal abuse during her tenure from 2008 to 2010.
“The mascot would come and grope me,” Hitchen stated.
Despite reporting these physical assaults to stadium security and club officials at the time, she claims her complaints were routinely ignored.
Other match-going women have reported deeply uncomfortable stadium conditions, including instances of men frequently using designated female toilet facilities.
Digital abuse and campaigning
The targeted harassment is not confined to the physical terraces of stadiums.
Simran Atwal, a dedicated Derby County supporter, frequently experiences severe misogyny in digital spaces.
The volunteer works closely with Her Game Too, a prominent campaign group striving to eradicate sexism and champion female participation in sports.
She noted that innocent photographs posted on personal profiles are often stolen by anonymous social media accounts to generate abusive comment sections.
Meanwhile, veteran Liverpool follower Angela continues to face derogatory remarks demanding she return to the kitchen despite attending games for decades.
Lewis Hamilton believes there is even more performance to unlock after ending a 16-month podium drought to claim his first top-three finish for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion finished third in Shanghai behind the leading Mercedes duo.
That encouraging result followed a solid fourth-place finish at the season-opening race in Melbourne.
It marks the British veteran’s strongest start to a Formula 1 campaign since his thrilling 2021 title battle.
Intense winter reset
The 2025 season was statistically the worst of the renowned driver’s illustrious career.
He endured a turbulent first year with the Scuderia and frequently struggled to match the pace of team-mate Charles Leclerc.
However, a gruelling off-season training regime has yielded immediate dividends for the iconic Italian outfit.
The legendary racer completely unplugged from the sport over the winter break to rebuild his mental focus.
Back to peak form
The rejuvenated star now approaches this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix with significant momentum.
He is confident of helping his team close the gap to early constructors’ championship leaders Mercedes.
I definitely feel like I’m back to my best, both mentally and physically.
Despite the breakthrough result in China, the record-breaking race winner remains hungry for further technical improvements.
I think I can still eke out more performance from this car.
He acknowledged that mastering the technical complexities of his new machinery remains an ongoing process.
I’m still learning about it as I go, particularly with energy deployment, but I do think there’s more to come.
Wales midfielder David Brooks is targeting a return to the global stage at the 2026 World Cup, four years after a devastating cancer diagnosis forced him to watch the Qatar tournament from the stands.
The 27-year-old was diagnosed with Stage Two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021 while on international duty.
Although he had received the all-clear by the time the 2022 finals began, brutal chemotherapy had taken a severe physical toll.
The Bournemouth playmaker was restricted to watching his friends and compatriots from the stands in Doha.
Turning heartache into motivation
Missing his nation’s first global finals appearance in 64 years was a bitter pill to swallow for the talented creative.
However, close friends within the international setup believe that profound disappointment has fuelled his recent resurgence.
“He wouldn’t have showed it, but watching those games and not being out there with us wasn’t nice for him.”
Tom Lockyer
“But I know how much he has turned that into motivation,” Lockyer added.
“I don’t think he gets enough credit for how good he is, or just to be at the levels he is at after everything that’s happened.”
The moment everything changed
The devastating news was delivered during a standard international camp, following a period where the former Sheffield United prospect struggled with unexplained fatigue.
Former club manager Scott Parker had previously noted a concerning drop in his physical output during training sessions.
Lockyer was actually on a video call with his teammate when the fateful knock on the door came from team medic Dr Jonathan Houghton.
“I knew he’d not been feeling himself and he’d mentioned it to the Doc. When he called back, he’d said that he’d been told he needed some more tests because it might be something more serious.”
Tom Lockyer
Focusing on the future
For a player renowned for his infectious smile and dressing room banter, the ensuing months represented an incredibly dark chapter.
Wales teammate Chris Mepham remembers the collective desire within the squad to support their colleague through his grueling treatment.
“The most important thing was for him to get into a good place health-wise,” Mepham explains.
“Then, when he was in a healthy place, it was about getting back to the level he wants to be.”
Now, with Craig Bellamy’s side preparing for a crucial play-off campaign against Bosnia-Herzegovina, the resilient midfielder is ready to write a new chapter.
Having conquered a life-threatening illness, the challenge of securing a ticket to North America in 2026 feels well within his grasp.
Golden State Warriors wing Moses Moody was stretchered off the court with a serious non-contact left knee injury during Monday’s overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
The 22-year-old collapsed with just over a minute remaining in the extra period after stealing the ball from Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg.
As he planted his leg to attempt an uncontested dunk, his knee buckled visibly beneath him.
Devastating blow for injury-hit Warriors
Play continued briefly before medical staff and visibly distressed teammates rushed to his aid under the basket.
Arena personnel eventually brought a stretcher onto the floor to carefully remove the stricken player following a lengthy stoppage.
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr confirmed the team immediately sent the player for X-rays following the final buzzer.
“We don’t know what it is, but it sure looked bad,” Kerr said.
A brutal setback after impressive return
The injury casts a dark shadow over a hard-fought 137-131 road win for the visitors.
It marks a cruel twist of fate for the fifth-year professional, who had only just returned from a right wrist sprain that sidelined him for 10 games.
Prior to the incident, the former lottery pick had been enjoying a stellar performance, registering 23 points and three steals while effectively defending Flagg throughout the second half.
Crisis deepens in Golden State
This latest setback compounds a miserable medical crisis for the Western Conference franchise.
They are already navigating the season without veteran forward Jimmy Butler, who is recovering from a torn ACL.
Furthermore, star point guard Stephen Curry has been absent for the past 22 fixtures due to a persistent right knee problem of his own.
The sidelined wing is currently in the first season of a three-year contract extension worth $39m (£30.8m) and was enjoying a career-best campaign averaging 11.9 points per game.
San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has outlined his intention to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award after helping his team secure their first Southwest Division title in nine seasons with a 136-111 victory over the Miami Heat.
The French phenomenon detailed his credentials following another dominant performance on Monday night.
San Antonio are currently in formidable form, having secured 22 victories in their past 24 matches.
“I think right now there is a debate. There should be, even though I think I should lead the race.”
Victor Wembanyama
He added that he intends to leave “no debate” regarding the award by the end of the regular season.
A three-point pitch for the trophy
The former Rookie of the Year laid out a comprehensive three-part argument to support his candidacy against reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
He emphasised his defensive impact, noting that preventing opposition scoring remains undervalued in the current awards landscape.
“My first one would be that defence is 50% of the game and that it is undervalued so far in the MVP race. I believe I’m the most impactful player defensively in the league.”
Victor Wembanyama
The San Antonio talisman also highlighted his team’s dominance over Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder this season.
Finally, the versatile forward argued that his overall offensive contribution extends far beyond mere points scoring.
Historic numbers and eligibility rules
The sophomore standout is currently averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 3.0 blocks per game.
Only legends of the sport such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal have previously recorded those staggering season averages.
However, the NBA’s strict 65-game minimum eligibility rule for major individual awards looms large over the current campaign.
With 10 regular-season fixtures remaining, the towering centre can only afford to miss three more matches to remain on the official ballot.
Spurs backing their franchise star
San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson fully endorsed his marquee player’s lofty ambitions.
“He affects as much of the game in every single way — on the court, on both ends, with and without the ball, what the other team tries to do, plan for, scheme, adjust to, on both sides.”
Mitch Johnson
While Gilgeous-Alexander remains the bookmakers’ favourite, accompanied closely by Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, San Antonio’s late-season surge has undoubtedly strengthened their star’s formidable case.