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WWE Former WWE and AEW star Maria Kanellis-Bennett has done it all within the professional wrestling world, from competing in the WWE Diva Search, to helping reboot the Ring of Honor Women’s Division. The former WWE 24/7 Champion started out as a valet, and has held a manager role throughout her career. She discussed the diminished roles of managers with “Wrestling Life Online,” and said it’s because a lot of people don’t know how to play the character. “I think it’s a difficult character to do, because it’s not like,…

Named UFC Freedom 250, Trump has predicted the show on the White House South Lawn to be “one of the highest-rated events ever in sports”, while the UFC has spent around $60m (£44.3m) on the project.The White House has hosted recreational sports and events before but the spectacle will mark the first professional live sporting event to take place on the grounds.For an event so unique, the UFC was expected to announce a special card, and although Trump’s early prediction of there being “eight or nine title fights” did not come to fruition, it speaks volumes Topuria has been chosen…

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions, and now Danhausen’s “uncursed” story is turning into a much bigger WWE and TKO play. The Knicks won the NBA Championship on Saturday, ending their 53-year drought after Danhausen became part of the team’s playoff run by “uncursing” them. WWE already jumped on the moment by releasing Danhausen x Knicks championship merchandise, but that may only be the start. Bryan Alvarez noted that TKO is putting the Danhausen and Knicks deal together, and WWE cameras are expected to be involved when New York celebrates. “The Danhausen/Knicks deal is being put together by TKO.…

T20 World Cup, Group 1, Edgbaston Australia 172-8 (20 overs): Litchfield 50 (24), Perry 36 (26); Mlaba 2-22South Africa 107 (16.4 overs): Wolvaardt 44 (39); Wareham 3-13Australia won by 65 runsScorecard TablesAustralia opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker in Group One.With 50-over champions India also in this pool, making a tough battle for the two semi-final spots likely, Australia struck an early blow by fighting to 172-8 and confidently defending the total.They removed Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen and Nadine de Klerk in the first seven…

Angus Gunn – Very fortunate not to concede after spilling a fairly routine shot. Otherwise, Haiti’s erratic finishing meant he was not overly tested. 6Aaron Hickey – Lapse in concentration early on almost cost Scotland dear, but one vital intervention to deny Ruben Providence. 6Jack Hendry – Great bit of defending to prevent Wilson Isidor from heading home. Largely restricted Haiti to efforts from long range. 7Grant Hanley – Solid display from the big centre back. Great ball over the top to Adams which led to McGinn’s goal. 7Andy Robertson – Some outstanding deliveries from wide on the left could…

Thekla continued to call out STARDOM and its President,Taro Okada, on the June 13 episode of AEW Collision. For those who may not be aware of the history, Thekla was fired from STARDOM prior to joining AEW. And now that she sits at the top of the company as AEW Women’s World Champion, she wants to show Okada and the entire STARDOM talent what they missed out on. She even invited Okada to the event and to sit front row. On Collision, Tony Schiavone attempted to apologize on behalf of AEW and Thekla, but the toxic one wasn’t having it.…

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side’s rise from their worst season to a Prem final is one of his greatest achievements.The Chiefs fought back from 26-10 down to win 27-26 at Bath and book a first final spot in five years.The victory came a year after the club’s worst campaign when they finished ninth in the Prem and suffered the heaviest defeat in their history – a 79-17 loss at Gloucester just over a year ago.A team that had reached six successive Prem finals – winning two and also clinching a European Champions Cup in 2020 – going to…

Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job.The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge.Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old from a return to Benfica, the club he spent six years with as a player, making 154 appearances.While there is no agreement in place, there have been conversations between Milan and Amorim’s representatives and he is high on their list of candidates to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was dismissed in…

Jade Cargill experienced her worst nightmare on the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown when an unexpected wig malfunction stole the spotlight during her first-round Queen of the Ring match. Cargill competed in a Fatal Four-Way against Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca, with a place in the next round up for grabs. The match was fast-paced and had way too many spots, but one unfortunate spot became the main talking point. Charlotte Flair and Sol Ruca’s superplex led to Jade Cargill’s wig mishap The incident happened when Cargill climbed to the top rope, seemingly preparing for a big…

Arsenal and Liverpool among Bradley Barcola suitors, Brighton reject Coventry’s Carl Rushworth bid and Bayern Munich might beat Barcelona to Marcus Rashford.Paris St-Germain are not opposed to selling France forward Bradley Barcola, with Arsenal and Liverpool among the teams interested in the 23-year-old. (L’Equipe, in French – subscription required), externalBrighton have rejected a reported £20m bid from Coventry City for 24-year-old English goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. (Sky Sports), externalBayern Munich are prepared to beat Barcelona to the signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28. (Fichajes – in Spanish, external)Everton’s 26-year-old Senegal midfielder Iliman Ndiaye can add Arsenal to his list…