The Argus • 23/03/2025

Brighton runner makes British sporting history in China

Amber Anning, a Brighton and Hove AC runner, stormed to 400 metres gold to claim her first senior individual international medal on Saturday at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in China. The 24-year-old, who grew up in Hove and attended BHASVIC, became the first British woman to win an individual world indoor sprint title. It was redemption for Anning, who was disqualified from the same event due to a lane infringement at the European Indoor Championships earlier this month....

The Argus • 10/03/2025

Harlem Eubank undefeated after knockout in Brighton

The local boxing star took on Irishman Tyrone McKenna on Friday night at the Brighton Centre in a stacked night of boxing. After knocking down McKenna in more than three occasions across the 10 hard-fought rounds, the ref called the fight when Harlem unleashed a barrage of punches to his opponent's face that he was unable to defend. Harlem's record now sits at an impressive 21 wins out of 21 fights with nine knock-out wins. Speaking after the emphatic win, a near unscathed Harlem Eub...

The Argus • 07/03/2025

Undefeated Eubank knocks out McKenna in Brighton

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The Argus • 07/03/2025

Darts world champion Luke Littler wins in Brighton - while Rob Cross makes history

Littler was too much for Nathan Aspinall, beating him 6-3 in the finals, keeping the pressure on Luke Humphries at the top of the table. Earlier, world number one Humphries had hit the first nine-darter of the night in his quarter-final defeat to Hasting's Rob Cross.  'Comeback' Cross defeated Humphries after going 0-2 in the quarter-final, although Humphries then moved ahead 4-2. Cross fired off four straight legs to seal an impressive victory, finishing with a match average of 111 and...

The Argus • 06/03/2025

Rob Cross comes back with emphatic win after Humphries nine darter

The local dart player, came back after going 0-2 down after Humphries hit only the 17th nine-darter in the Premier League's history. Rob Cross made seven 180 pointers in the match, and won the leg 6-4. Cross also hit hit six out of ten doubles in his match-up. He will be facing Nathan Aspinall in the semi-finals. Humphries celebrating after a historic nine darter (Image: Kieran Cleeves) Speaking after his loss, Luke Humphries reflected on his historic nine-darter at the Brighton Cent...

The Argus • 06/03/2025

Eubank and McKenna clash ahead of major fight at Brighton Centre

The bout between the two will be live and free on Channel 5 tomorrow night.  The "absolute blockbuster" boxing event, as dubbed by promoter and head of Wasserman Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, will see 20 fighters take to the ring. Harlem Eubank weighed in at a 146.5 pounds at this afternoon's weigh-in, with his fierce opponent McKenna weighing in at 146.7 pounds. The two faced off at the Maldron Hotel in Brighton, and had to be momentarily separated as their eye to eye stand-off reached a...

The Argus • 06/03/2025

Comeback Cross makes history in Brighton with nine darter

The local dart player hit a nine darter after going 0-2 down against Nathan Aspinall. This puts Cross in the darts history book as being only the 18th nine-darter in the Premier League. This is the second nine-darter of the night - After Luke Humphries hit one in the last round. The local dart player hit a nine darter after going 0-2 down against Nathan Aspinall. This puts Cross in the darts history book as being only the 18th nine-darter in the Premier League. This is the second nine...

The Argus • 05/03/2025

Fighters gearing up for 'big night of boxing' at Brighton Centre on Friday

The highly anticipated bout between Harlem Eubank and Tyronne Mckenna will be live and free on Channel 5 with an estimated two million viewers expected.  Dubbed by promoter and head of Wasserman Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, as an ‘absolute blockbuster’ boxing event - Friday will see 20 fighters take to the ring. Harlem Eubank looked confident and cool as he spoke with the press today, he told The Argus:  "I feel humbled to be able to bring an event like this back to Brighton. "It will be...

The Argus • 27/02/2025

Albion renew partnership with train company to provide travel for fans

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club has announced that they have renewed their partnership with Govia Thameslink Railway on February 20. Fans travelling to Albion’s home matches in Brighton will continue to have train travel from Southern and Thameslink included with their matchday ticket to and from the Amex stadium. Albion's chief operating officer Paul Mullen said: “We are pleased to announce a new and much wider ranging partnership with Govia Thameslink Railway and delighted to we...

The Argus • 26/02/2025

Undefeated Harlem Eubank ready to continue 'legacy' at Brighton Centre

The Eubank will taking on Irishman Tyronne Mckenna on March 7 at the Brighton Centre, live and free on Channel 5 with an estimated 2 million viewers expected. Dubbed by superstar promoter and head of Wasserman Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, as an ‘absolute blockbuster’ boxing event - it will see 20 fighters take to the ring. Harlem Eubank at the Brighton Centre where he won (Image: Andrew Gardner/The Argus) Harlem returned to brought back boxing to Brighton for the first time in three decades,...

The Argus • 19/02/2025

Welch ready to continue ‘climbing the ladder to success’ at Brighton Centre

The undefeated Brighton star is on the bill on Friday, March 7 headed by Harlem Eubank. He will be facing German boxer Ali Kiydin who is looking to bounce back after a series of defeats. Tommy said: “I'm just looking forward to my big event in Brighton, my last fight here was fantastic. People said they likened it to a rocky moon. “It was great - Everyone was on their feet going crazy, it was a beautiful feeling to be bringing a fight to Brighton with all my people that have been fol...

The Argus • 14/02/2025

Luke Littler returns to Brighton stage

Premier League Darts returns to the Brighton Centre on March 6. The 2025 BetMGM Premier League season is being staged on Thursday nights from February until May, as eight of the biggest names in world darts compete for the coveted title across the 17-week extravaganza. The Brighton Centre will play host to Night Five, with World Champion Luke Littler and world number one Luke Humphries amongst the star attractions. Tickets can be booked by visiting: https://brightoncentre.co.uk/whats...

The Argus • 13/02/2025

How Albion nullified Chelsea's attack - and how they could do it again

Even though Chelsea's first and only goal came in the the fifth minute of the game, through an unfortunate own goal by Verbruggen - Brighton's squad stood firm and confident in their ability to see out the game. Brighton coasted to a 2-1 victory at home, putting them through to the fifth round of the FA Cup to face Newcastle at St James' Park in March. Cole Palmer scored four goals against Brighton in September (Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire) Fabian Hurzeler clearly learnt from his tact...

The Argus • 12/02/2025

Stacked roster including Welch and Dykes announced for Eubank v McKenna fight

The highly anticipated boxing event will be taking place on March 7 at the Brighton Centre, live and free on Channel 5 with an estimated 2 million viewers expected.  Dubbed by superstar promoter and head of Wasserman Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, as an ‘absolute blockbuster’ boxing event - March 7th will see 20 fighters take to the ring. In a recent turn of events, former Irish boxer Michael Conlan, will be putting the gloves back on to fight India's Asad Asif Khan. He signed with Wasserm...

The Argus • 10/02/2025

Joel Veltman says it was important to bounce back as Albion defeat Chelsea

The right-back kept his flank locked out to any potential attacking threat on the night, fending off Sancho, Cucurella and Tyrique George for the whole FA Cup tie. After the emphatic home victory, Veltman spoke on the importance to 'bounce-back' after the 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forrest in the Premier League. He said: “Obviously, we know the things we need to improve on, when you have an off day like that, maybe that’s  an understatement, you need a response the game after that, and we...

The Argus • 03/02/2025

Transfer deadline day liveblog - Albion sign in-demand striker as winger goes

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The Argus • 03/02/2025

Prospect striker loaned to League One club

The 19-year-old forward joined Albion on deadline day in February 2024 from Reading. The striker joined the under-21s squad and signed a three-and-a-half year contract. READ MORE: What to expect from Brighton striker Stefanos Tzimas The academy player was previously linked with a move to Real Madrid prior to his move to the South Coast. Mansfield Town currently sit 14th in the League One table, having scored 35 goals and on a four game losing streak.  Including a 0-1 loss at...

The Argus • 29/01/2025

Eubank v McKenna will bring 'a storm' to Brighton

The pair will be fighting on March 7 at the Brighton Centre, live and free on Channel 5 with an estimated 2 million viewers expected. The fighters and their managers faced the press for the first time at the Mercure Seafront Brighton hotel on Tuesday at 1pm. Superstar promoter and head of Wasserman Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, dubbed the fight an ‘absolute blockbuster’ event. He called Mckenna a ‘throwback’ fighter, one that reminds him of the Irish greats, and said that Harlem would be...

The Argus • 12/01/2025

Fan pictures from the Norwich City vs Brighton match

The Seagulls beat Norwich City 4-0 to sail through to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Georginio Rutter was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half, the second of them in added time. READ MORE: Norwich City 0 Brighton 4: Fabian Hurzeler's FA Cup verdict Julio Enciso and Solly March added to the total. It was a sea of white and blue at Carrow Road as the fans pushed the team forward to the triumphant win. The Seagulls beat Norwich City 4-0 to sail through to the four...

The Argus • 21/11/2024

Albion, Fatboy Slim and politicians remember the man who said yes to the Amex dream

Though many may know him as a key figure of Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project, across Sussex Mr Prescott is celebrated as helping to usher in the “new era of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club”. John Prescott speaking at the AITC in the Amex, from left: Peter Kyle, Nancy Platts and Martin Perry (Image: The Argus) Martin Perry, former chief executive of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, has paid tribute saying: “Lord Prescott was a key player in our fight for planning permission f...