Terrance McKinney has a new opponent for this Saturday. No stranger to jumping on short-notice opportunities himself, McKinney (14-6) now fights newcomer Brendon Marotte (8-1) in a lightweight bout at UFC Vegas 81 following the withdrawal of originally scheduled opponent Chris Duncan. The Scotsman is reportedly out due to visa issues. MMA Fighting confirmed the news with sources familiar with the matchup. McKinney was first to announce the opponent change during an Instagram Live interview with The Schmo. The change keeps McKinney’s fourth UFC appearance of 2023 intact. He opened the campaign with losses to Ismael Bonfim and Nazim Sadykhov,…
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247Sports features its weekly scouting rundown from the weekend, when the national team watched live, online, or via film a few dozen prospects from all over the map.
The only thing standing between the D-backs and another pool party on Wednesday night? Lance Lynn and the Dodgers in Game 3. Arizona stunned Los Angeles by taking Games 1 and 2 of this best-of-five National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium. Now, the Dodgers need to repay the favor by beating the D-backs in Arizona. Otherwise their 100-win season is headed for an early end. The scene shifts to Chase Field on Wednesday for the first postseason game at the downtown Phoenix ballpark since the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona in the 2017 NLDS. This time, it’s the…
Khobi Price @khobi_price Lakers starters vs. Nets: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Austin and LeBron are making their preseason debuts. Cam Reddish (right ankle soreness) and Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel soreness) won’t play tonight. – 8:48 PM
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterMar 8, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseKevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. You can follow him via Twitter @SeifertESPN.The Minnesota Vikings arrived at the NFL scouting combine on a mission, at least when it came to the media portion of the event. Beyond discussing the hiring of defensive coordinator Brian Flores…
Sinfield, who also worked under Borthwick in Leicester’s 2021-22 Premiership win, is the leading points scorer in the history of rugby league’s Super LeagueVenue: Stade Velodrome, Marseille Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 16:00 BSTCoverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and on the BBC Sport websiteDefence coach Kevin Sinfield has warned England that quarter-final opponents Fiji pose “a real threat” to their hopes of Rugby World Cup glory.Fiji beat England for the first time in August, winning 30-22 at Twickenham. “They have some outstanding players, a massive breakdown threat, some unbelievable athletes and they play with a really good…
Australia are ready to embrace the unknown when they face South Africa in Lucknow on a newly relaid surface with Glenn Maxwell confident they have the adaptability for whatever conditions they come up against despite struggle to combat India’s spinners on a tough Chennai pitch.The pitches at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium were dug up after IPL 2023, which followed the sacking of the curator in the wake of a low-scoring T20I between India and New Zealand in January. It means that some of the assumptions about the ground may not be reflected in the World Cup, although there remains…
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff After failing to secure a contract with Bayern Munich, Jerome Boateng has released a statement on his trial with the German champions. Jerome Boateng was recently allowed to train with Bayern Munich in hopes of rejoining his former club. However, Bayern ultimately decided against signing the 35-year-old, with his ongoing domestic violence trial reportedly playing a significant role in the decision. Boateng has now thanked the club, as well as Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff, for allowing him to train with the team. ”Thanks to the club for letting me prove myself at Säbener Straße and especially…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to go into detail over a post-match scuffle involving Kyle Walker, Erling Haaland and a member of Arsenal’s coaching staff.Arsenal won the match to inflict a second successive defeat on the reigning champions, as well as recording their first league victory in the fixture since 2015 after 15 games without a win.City midfielder Mateo Kovacic controversially avoided a red card following late tackles on both Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. City had the better chances overall, while tempers were frayed when the returning Gabriel Martinelli won it for Arsenal in the 86th minute.As both…
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is almost certain to leave the club in the January window, and Liverpool should be in the race to take him to Anfield. The 27-year-old has struggled for regular games under Pep Guardiola and he is increasingly likely to leave, as per Inews. Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and West Ham were previously interested in signing him, while Everton and Newcastle are among his major suitors. Since leaving Leeds for £42m in the summer of 2022, Phillips has badly struggled with form and fitness. He has managed less than 25 games in all competitions for City, and…