Well, well, well. We’re back again. This Saturday, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev puts his title on the line against Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch of their UFC 284 title fight just eight months ago. Makhachev was originally supposed to run things back with Charles Oliveira, but “Do Bronx” suffered a nasty cut last week, and so on just 12 days’ notice, Volkanovski steps in. Makhachev and Volkanovski have already spent 25 minutes in the cage together in what’s currently frontrunner for “Fight of the Year” (in case you somehow haven’t seen it, the UFC put the first fight up…
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Along with being a champion four times over, Andre Iguodala also proved he was much more than an athlete during a 19-year NBA career that he now says is officially over. Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, told Andscape that he is retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons. “It’s just the right time,” Iguodala, 39, told Andscape in a phone interview. “Time started to get limited for me and I didn’t want to put anything in the back seat. I didn’t want to have to try to delegate time anymore. Especially with on the court, off the court with…
The Week 7 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a big stat to know and a betting nugget for each contest, and our Football Power Index (FPI) goes inside the numbers with a game projection. Analytics writer Seth Walder picks out each matchup’s biggest X factor, and fantasy analyst Eric Moody hands out helpful fantasy football…
Manu Tuilagi scored England’s first try in their most recent win over South Africa, a November 2021 success at TwickenhamVenue: Stade de France, Paris Dates: Saturday, 21 October Kick-off: 20:00 BSTCoverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app.As Steve Borthwick considered the prospect of a formidable South Africa side, he was clear.”It’s an enormous physical challenge. Our forwards have to produce the best possible performances they can. We’ve got to try things and play the game a different way.”It could easily be 2023. Instead it is from eight years earlier, when…
“He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England,” the BCCI said. “He is advised rest and will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI medical team.” India play England on October 29, seven days after the New Zealand match.Pandya injured himself during his first over – the ninth of Bangladesh’s innings – when he appeared to twist his ankle while trying to stop a shot with his foot during his follow through. He was taken for scans and played…
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff Borussia Dortmund veteran Marco Reus has not given up on a return to the national team. Marco Reus has spoken about the possibility of being recalled to the German national team. The 34-year-old veteran has not been called up to represent his country since November 2021, but is ready if his services are needed by new Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. Speaking to the Viertelstunde Fußball podcast, hosted by former BVB star Kevin Großkreutz and football commentator Cornelius Küpper, Reus said: ”If my performances are still good enough, you should never say never. I leave everything open. Why should…
Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was “one of the most influential people” during his lengthy playing career at the top level.The Spaniard is preparing to face Pochettino for the first time as a manager on Saturday, when high-flying Arsenal, who have built on the success of last season to prove their Premier League title challenge was no fluke, take on a Chelsea side now finding their feet after a sluggish start to the season.Arteta joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan during the 2001/02 season, joining then centre-back Pochettino in the French capital.And speaking before their first touchline duel in west London,…
Manchester United have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of their Premier League trip to Sheffield United on Saturday evening, according to the club’s official website. The Red Devils went into the international break in fine fashion with a dramatic comeback win over Brentford at Old Trafford. They looked destined to suffer their 5th league defeat of the campaign but Scott McTominay came off the bench to score two stoppage time goals to spare their blushes. Despite the stellar victory, United are still 5 points behind the Champions League spots and they will be hoping to catch up when they…