Sports World: Battles, Upsets, and Records Shattered

The past week in sports has been marked by a series of surprising events that have left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. From the world of boxing to the tennis courts of Doha, and from the rugby pitches of Las Vegas to the football fields of London, the sports landscape has been filled with unexpected twists and turns.

In the world of boxing, Eddie Hearn has declared war on Dana White and Zuffa Boxing after Conor Benn's shock departure from Matchroom. Hearn, who has been a vocal critic of White's foray into boxing, has vowed to take on the UFC president in a battle for supremacy in the sport. "It's going to be a long, hard battle," Hearn told BBC 5 Live's Boxing with Steve Bunce podcast. "But I'm also privileged and honoured that it seems to be a battle between me and him. And I'm well up for it."

Meanwhile, in the world of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz has continued his ruthless form, thrashing Arthur Fils in just 50 minutes to win the Qatar Open. The Spanish top seed converted five out of seven break points to blow away the Frenchman 6-2 6-1. "I came this year hungry for more," Alcaraz said after the match. "It's been a really strong start to the year. It wasn't easy, I had to be strong mentally with my team. I'm just playing great tennis and I'm really happy about this week."

In rugby, the sport is set to make a big impact in the United States, with the Rugby League World Cup scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in 2026. The tournament promises to be a thrilling festival of action, with Sky Sports bringing every game live from Sin City.

In football, the north London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal is set to take place this weekend, with fans eagerly anticipating the clash between two of English football's biggest rivals. But before the match, we take a look back at the top scorers in the fixture's history. Can you name the top 10 scorers in the north London derby? Take our quiz to find out.

Finally, the Winter Olympics have been throwing up some weird and wonderful stories, from the Australian breakdancer to the 'Muffin Man' and the random guy in his swimming trunks at Paris 2024. The Games have always been a hub of unexpected tales, and this year's edition has been no different. From the robots at Beijing 2022 to the green diving pool at Rio 2016, the Olympics have a way of surprising us. And this year's Games have been no exception.

In conclusion, the past week in sports has been marked by a series of unexpected events that have left fans and pundits alike on the edge of their seats. From boxing and tennis to rugby and football, the sports world has been filled with surprises, upsets, and records shattered. As we look ahead to the rest of the year, one thing is certain - the sports world will continue to thrill and surprise us in equal measure.