Paige VanZant will fight again, but when that happens remains to be seen. The UFC veteran turned bare-knuckle fighter hasn’t competed for more than two years. She originally was scheduled to return in August 2022, but her BKFC bout was cancelled just days before she was scheduled to leave for London. The fallout from that cancellation left her in a vulnerable state, especially after she faced criticism for the dropout despite BKFC making the call. VanZant said she struggled afterward with mental health as she attempted to reconcile the work she’d put in to get ready. “The real frustration, I…
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Ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinals, I’m diving into five guys on each of the four teams who I’ve enjoyed tracking all season — players who could be set for varying degrees of breakout status come New Year’s Day.In this article, we’re profiling five standouts for the No. 2 Washington Huskies. These guys are certified dudes and project to have a big impact against No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m. ET, ESPN).I’ve already given a ton of love to several Huskies this season and believe they had two of the five best wideouts in…
Here is what Mets fans want as soon as the ball drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve: They want next season to start for their team. At the same time they very much want their owner, Steve Cohen, and David Stearns, their new president of baseball operations, to not just ring out the old and ring in the new, but start showing them that next season is going to be a whole lot better than last season. Once, a half-century ago, the rallying cry for the Mets, thanks to Tug McGraw, was “Ya gotta believe.” Now Mets fans…
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps After 1: Heat 26, Sixers 22 Jaime Jaquez off to a quick start (8 points on 4-5 shooting) in his first time playing on Christmas. Tobias Harris with a second straight great start (9 points) for Philly, but Tyrese Maxey went 0-for-6 for Philly, including 0-for-3 from deep. – 8:38 PM
Dec 27, 2023, 06:00 AM ETThe 2023 NFL playoffs are nearing, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts remain locked in a three-way tie atop the AFC South at 8-7 heading into Week 17 after they all lost Sunday.The Jaguars sit in the driver seat, as they would win the division by simply winning their remaining two games, but they are on a four-game losing streak and QB Trevor Lawrence is dealing with lingering injuries.The Texans, who have been without rookie QB C.J. Stroud for the past two weeks, and the Colts could be looking at a play-in…
Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan has played 15 times for WalesWales captain Jac Morgan is likely to miss the 2024 Six Nations after the Ospreys back row had knee surgery.Ospreys head coach Toby Booth said the forward would be out for “months not weeks” and that it “would be difficult” for the 23-year-old openside flanker to be fit for the tournament.Wales’ opening game is against Scotland on 3 February in Cardiff with their finale against Italy on 16 March.Head coach Warren Gatland names his squad in the middle of January.”The operation was a success and the right thing to do -…
India chose to bat vs AustraliaIndia won the toss and chose to bat in the first of the three ODIs against Australia, at the Wankhede on Thursday.Left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque made her ODI debut for India after getting her first T20I cap against England earlier this month. The notable absentee from India’s XI though is vice-captain and opener Smriti Mandhana, who was unwell and unavailable for selection. Yastika Bhatia opened in her place along with with Shafali Verma.For Australia, fast bowler Darcie Brown returned from the injury she had sustained during the series against West Indies at home in October.…
By Henrik Petersen Multiple reports claim that Eintracht Frankfurt have reached a full agreement to sign Rafiu Durosinmi from Viktoria Plzen. Eintracht boss Markus Krösche. Eintracht Frankfurt are set to complete the signing of Rafiu Durosinmi, according to reports. Both Bild and Fabrizio Romano claim that the striker is expected to arrive for his medical on Thursday. Eintracht are believed to have agreed a €9 million fee with Viktoria Plzen for Durosinmi. The 20-year-old forward has scored nine goals and provided six assists in 19 matches for Viktoria Plzen in all competitions this season. More about Rafiu DurosinmiRelated stories
The nebulous festive period between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve – Betwixtmas, the year’s perineum, whatever you want to call it – often drifts by in a blur.Fortunately, the Premier League’s fixture computer has sprinkled a selection of games to serve as staging posts in this void.There are only two matches for your perusal on Thursday but they should both be intriguing spectacles between sides in the top half of the table.Here’s everything you need to know about the midweek offering.Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton are rarely a dull watch / Gaspafotos/MB Media/GettyImagesIn what will surely be the ultimate kiss…
Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Johan Bakayoko, according to Christopher Michel from Sport1. The journalist revealed on his social media account that Manchester United ‘have their eye’ on the 20-year-old winger ahead of the January window. Bakayoko has been outstanding for PSV Eindhoven this season and the youngster has four goals and 13 assists across all competitions. His potential has seemingly caught the eye of Man Utd. Michel says Bakayoko is valued at €40m (£34.7m) and Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done. The Red Devils have invested millions of pounds on wide…