Ilia Topuria believes he is already the best featherweight on the planet. Belief will no longer be needed if UFC 298 goes the Spaniard’s way next Saturday night at UFC 298. Taking on longtime champion Alexander Volkanovski in the Anaheim, Calif. main event, Topuria can become the fifth featherweight champion in promotional history as well as the first to represent his country. That’s all the proof one needs to solidify the claims Topuria’s made. It’s been a perfect run to the title thus far for the 27-year-old, boasting an undefeated 14-0 record. Slowly becoming an international superstar of sorts, Topuria…
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Indianapolis (Ind.) Ben Davis Top247 2025 cornerback Mark Zackery IV is starting to line up his list of spring visits.A return to Notre Dame March 22-23 is locked in per his family. He was on the Irish campus for junior day in January.“Being back on campus helped me get a better feel of what it would be like if I was to go there just being around all the other recruits,” Zackery said coming out of the trip. “The life after football opportunities is what catches my eye every time I get to talk to them. They said they are capable…
Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports Damian Lillard and Patrick Beverley faced off for the first time during the 2013-14 regular season. Dame was drafted in 2012 as the starting point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, while Beverley was trying to find his spot in the NBA. As both were in the Western Conference, they’d play each other several times during the year. Beverley’s tight and annoying defense, as well as his tenacity on the court, is what started a long-lasting rivalry between the two. “This competition between me and Dame is going on since I was a rookie, they say…
There’s been a trend circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter, recently. Users are asked to name random or forgotten players at specific positions — punters, wide receivers and tight ends have been the most prominent. When it comes to tight ends, how about retired New York Giants tight end and Super Bowl champion, Jake Ballard? Ballard was a prominent figure for the Giants after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Although his rookie season was entirely unforgettable, he burst onto the scene in 2011, hauling in 38 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns. The 6-foot-7…
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is expecting a physical test from FranceVenue: Murrayfield Date: Saturday, 10 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and online from 13:15 GMT; listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Radio Scotland Extra; text commentary & highlights on BBC Sport website and app.Scotland continue their Six Nations campaign against a wounded France at Murrayfield after so nearly throwing away a 27-point lead in Cardiff. Scotland’s nail-biting victory against Wales last weekend means they can win their opening two matches for only the second time in the Six Nations era.…
The PCB has reneged on a commitment they made over three years ago to launch a women’s T20 league, and have shelved women’s exhibition matches on the eve of the start of the ninth season of the PSL too.In 2023, three women’s exhibition matches featuring players from countries including South Africa, England and New Zealand were held, but this time around, it’s not on the agenda. Tania Mallick, head of the PCB women’s wing since 2021, attributed this to the uncertainty around the PCB chairman, saying the interim management committee led by Zaka Ashraf until last month did not wish…
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has given a personnel update ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Photo: Bayern München/OneFootball Ahead of his side’s Bundesliga clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel had mixed news to report on the injury front. He confirmed that Alphonso Davies will miss the game due to the injury he picked up against Gladbach, while Manuel Neuer is a big doubt after struggling with a knee problem this week. ”Alphonso Davies is out. He hasn’t been able to train with us. Manuel Neuer will take part in…
There are concerns that midfielder Thiago Alcantara may have played his final game for Liverpool because of a serious hamstring injury, a new report has claimed.Thiago battled a hip injury towards the end of last season and was officially sidelined in April 2023, only making his return to competitive action with a five-minute appearance off the bench in last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal.It was later revealed that Thiago had suffered a muscular injury during his appearance which was due to send him back to the sidelines, but little was known about the nature of his issue.Now, Liverpool journalist Neil…
According to Italian outlet FC Inter News, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is interested in securing a summer deal for Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries. The Dutchman is one of the best attacking full-backs in European football, but his future is currently doubtful with Inter. His current deal expires in the summer of 2025, and there has been no progress over an extension due to wage differences. This could pave the way for his departure at the end of the campaign and FC Inter News claim that United are in the mix for his services. Manager Erik ten Hag…
At the UFC Vegas 86 weigh-ins, all 28 fighters on Saturday’s card in Las Vegas will step on the scale Friday. MMA Fighting will have live video of the proceedings, courtesy of Ag. Fight. In the main event, Jack Hermansson and Joe Pyfer can weigh no more than 186 pounds, the maximum allowed for their non-title middleweight fight. The UFC Vegas 86 official weigh-ins are at 12 p.m. ET. Middleweights Clash In Las Vegas! Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer face off – LIVE HERE – on Saturday. Watch Live Stream Here Main card (ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET) Jack Hermansson…