The fight night weights for UFC 298 have been revealed by the California State Athletic Commission with welterweight competitor Geoff Neal making the biggest jump between stepping on the scale on Friday and then facing Ian Machado Garry on Saturday. The report provided by the commission to MMA Fighting shows the percentage of weight gained by every fighter on the card. Over the past few years, the California commission has attempted to curb extreme weight cutting using tools like this and making suggestions to some athletes that a change in weight class could be necessary in the future. The biggest…
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The family of Birmingham (Mich.) Groves four-star offensive lineman Avery Gach says he is getting close to locking in dates for his spring and official visit schedule, but they do know the schools in the running for those.For spring visits, the plan is to get to Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State for sure and potentially Wisconsin if that trip to Madison can be worked out.For official visits, the certain ones are Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Penn State.
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Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 27, 2024, 01:42 PM ETCloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Brett Veach said the Kansas City Chiefs would use the franchise tag on either defensive tackle Chris Jones or cornerback L’Jarius Sneed if they can’t get them both re-signed by the start of free agency next month.The Chiefs’ general manager told reporters at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis he was still optimistic of re-signing both players to long-term contracts.”If you get close in negotiations, I think you get the added benefit of the ties go to the Chiefs,”…
Emily Scarratt last played for the Red Roses in the World Cup final defeat by New Zealand in 2022Centre Emily Scarratt would “love to get back in an England shirt” but is taking nothing for granted on returning from 13-months out with a neck injury.The 34-year-old, who has 108 Red Roses caps, had neck surgery last year to try to prolong her career.On Friday, Scarratt returned to action for the first time for Loughborough Lightning in a 33-17 defeat at Bristol.”It would mean a lot, but I am not trying to think about it too much,” Scarratt told BBC Sport.”I…
Eoin Morgan, England’s World Cup-winning captain, has been appointed as the new President of the Professional Cricketers’ Association.Morgan, 37, captained England to victory in the 2019 World Cup and retired in 2022 after more than 350 international appearances across formats. He will succeed the outgoing president Charlotte Edwards, to become the role’s tenth incumbent.During his time as England captain, Morgan sat on the Team England Player Partnership (TEPP) Management Board.”Having been a PCA member for 19 years, it gives me an overwhelming sense of gratitude and honour to be provided this prestigious opportunity,” Morgan said.”As we navigate through an ever-changing…
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface made his return to running training on Tuesday. Victor Boniface has taken a big step forward in his recovery from the long-term muscle injury he suffered in January. As reported by Bild, the Bayer 04 Leverkusen striker returned to running training on Tuesday. ”He is on schedule,” Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes confirmed to the German tabloid. Boniface, who underwent surgery last month, is expected to make his return in April. In the first half of the season, he scored 10 goals and provided eight assists in 16…
FROM ESTADIO NUEVO MIRADOR – England continued their rejuvenated start to 2024 with a consistent and cohesive press that demolished their Italian opponents 5-1.As the sun set in Algeciras, England’s warm weather training camp came to a close. Acting as preparation for the upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers, a refreshed England kickstarted 2024 in the best way possible and strode to two comfortable wins, setting them in perfect stead for the challenge that lies ahead of them. In their 7-2 victory over Austria on Friday, England conceded twice, both from set pieces, but in a turn of fortune, the Lionesses netted…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting a surprise summer swoop for Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush, as per the German outlet Sport Bild. Having sold Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer, the Lilywhites haven’t signed a new striker to replace the Englishman yet. Ange Postecoglou has decided to continue with Richarlison in the centre-forward position and the Brazilian has done extremely well so far this term. However, despite Richarlison’s recent impressive performances, the North London club seemingly want to sign a new striker to reinforce their attacking department. Ivan Toney and Santiago Giménez have been suggested as serious targets for…
UFC 300 almost had a much different main event. Ahead of the historic card on April 13, UFC officials were scrambling to find the biggest possible fight to headline the card and Israel Adesanya says he got the call for a showdown against reigning middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. The long rumored fight was plotted as the main event for UFC 300 but Adesanya claims that du Plessis and his team ultimately declined. “There’s some things that were meant to happen,” Adesanya said on Theo Von’s podcast. “They summoned me, I’m sure this is out there now … but they…