Boxer Ben Whittaker did not expect to become an overnight sensation. A 2020 Olympic silver medalist at light heavyweight, Whittaker turned pro in 2022 and quickly racked up five wins with four by knockout. Earlier this month, he added to that hot start with a fifth-round TKO over Khalid Graidia. But this time, the world stood up and took notice as Whittaker went viral for a flashy style that saw him dance, showboat, and taunt his opponent — all while boxing his ears off. Speaking on The MMA Hour, Whittaker said the past week has been a wild ride. “It’s…
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Pate: “Georgia got 18 guys from the Top247. This is not an accident. It’s just not an accident. They invest more in recruiting than anyone. They take it more seriously than just about anyone, although I know there are some other staffs out there working their tails off. The thing I love about Georgia is, No. 1, they don’t apologize for it. They don’t try to nickel-and-dime their way to a No. 1 recruiting class. They go spend. They invest. I don’t mean NIL. They’re not dropping huge bags out there. In fact, they can under-bid because they know playing…
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007 FINAL: Thunder 127, Kings 113 SGA – 38 points, 7 assists JDub – 32 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds Chet – 14 points, 4 blocks Dort – 17 points, 9 rebounds Sabonis – 21 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds Monk – 26 points, 5 assists Fox – 15 points, 5 assists OKC is 36-17 – 5:23 PM
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 11, 2024, 08:03 PM ETCloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage of the Niners’ 2019 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam’s subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team’s relocation and stadium saga. You…
Watch highlights as Ireland score six tries to beat Italy 36-0 in the Six Nations.
It may have been in London where the Football Association was founded over a few pints at the Freemasons’ Tavern in Lincoln Inn Fields but the capital couldn’t boast a top-flight club until the 17th season of the Football League.However, the division was awash with London representatives by the Premier League’s inception in 1992. The balance may have shifted from the northern monopoly of yesteryear but there is little love lost between the capital sides.Each London derby, even if it isn’t against a club’s traditional rivals, invariably carries an extra edge. Here are the sides that have emphatically gotten the…
Israel Adesanya remains on a self-imposed hiatus from fighting, but he’s been keeping busy in the meantime. According to a report by Stuff, Adesanya has built an impressive real estate portfolio in New Zealand, with the latest addition being a build-to-rent subdivision in Palmerston North on North Island. The subdivision is called “Adesanya Close,” named after the two-time UFC middleweight champion. Stuff spoke to property manager Wade Thompson, who said the Adesanya Close listing received 3000 views this past December and that three of seven units have already been purchased. The article also cites property records that estimate Adesanya’s real…
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Under Armour Next Camp Series kicked off Sunday with its first of two stops in the Sunshine State. In year’s past the Orlando camp has served as a showcase for some of the area’s top rising seniors. This year was no different even though there were a handful of notable no-shows on Super Bowl Sunday. Below, we have some top performers and more evaluation notes below after taking in all of the action.ALPHA DOG: VERNELL BROWN III, ATHFew defensive backs could hang with Brown on Sunday as he won rep after rep during 1-on-1s. A three-phase…
Tim Reynolds: Duncan Robinson on the Jaylen Brown flagrant foul against him: “I just thought it was a dirty play, to be honest with you. You know, that’s how people miss entire seasons. … Just thought it was dangerous, unnecessary and excessive.”Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jay King @ByJayKing Was Jaylen Brown in the wrong against Duncan Robinson? Do the Celtics need that feistiness? Maybe both? We discussed on @StillPoddable: youtube.com/watch?v=LZBzTC… – 5:52 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds Duncan Robinson on the Jaylen Brown flagrant foul against him: “I just thought it was a dirty play, to be…
Anthony Gharib, ESPNFeb 11, 2024, 06:04 PM ETKristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, designed custom vests ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, worn by celebrities such as journalist Gayle King and singers Gwen Stefani and Kelly Clarkson.The limited edition puffer vest included a Super Bowl LVIII decal with “58” across the chest and back and the matchup sewn on the bottom. “Gwen, I hope you love my Super Bowl puffer vest I made. It would be an honor to see you rock it. I love your style and everything you stand for,” Juszczyk wrote in a note…