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Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel added another surprising chapter to his unpredictable sports career on Saturday night, stepping into the MMA world and leaving with a dominant victory in his first professional fight appearance.The ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback defeated sports personality Bob Menery during a celebrity combat event held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.Tailgate turned UFC: Man chokes out brother in surprising Eagles game-day sceneRoberto OrtegaManziel wasted little time establishing control, overwhelming Menery with aggressive striking before the referee stopped the contest in the opening round.For many sports fans, the fight itself was shocking enough. But the bigger question flooding…
After Bilbao saw Bordeaux-Begles crowned European champions for the second successive season, it’s time for our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Season. We’ve selected from across the rounds, taking into account personal performance and result outcomes, and we trust you’ll enjoy our selections. Bordeaux-Bègles are the first side in the history of the Champions Cup to win back-to-back titles unbeaten. Sixteen pool and knockout matches across two seasons, sixteen wins, two trophies, the second sealed by a 41-21 demolition of Leinster at San Mamés on Saturday afternoon. Eight UBB men make the Team of the Season in dark blue,…
(Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry) Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Christian Mbilli have formally announced their September 12 fight in Saudi Arabia. They have come face-to-face in Egypt and will headline a bill called Mexico vs. The World in Riyadh. Canelo has had two bouts since joining forces with Riyadh Season, defeating William Scull on points and losing a decision to Terence Crawford. Coming off the loss, he had elbow surgery, but turning 36 in July, Canelo still has plenty of belief in himself. “I’m so confident. I’m always confident because I know where I am, how I train, how I feel and…
From Headingley, where it’s an absolute belter of a day weather wise. It’s our first home double header of the summer. Our women tackle defending Blast champions Surrey. On Friday night, we were beaten by The Blaze at Trent Bridge, while Surrey got their title defence off to a winning start against Lancashire at the Kia Oval. That gets going at 11.30am. Our men face Derbyshire Falcons from 3.30pm. We beat Nottinghamshire on Friday night, while Derbyshire were beaten at home by Durham. We have two previews for you, linked below. A preview to the women’s game comes from vice…
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh spoke last Sunday about the club’s need for leaders, ideally Scottish leaders and gnarled professionals.He never mentioned Lawrence Shankland but almost didn’t need to. The striker is everything he was describing. Rangers are not particularly lacking for goals – they outscored Celtic and Hearts in the Premiership in the season just gone – but they need steel and presence and Shankland provides that.It was evident on Friday that things were moving quickly. It’s still not definite – as of now he has not signed and there’s still a medical to complete – but everything is heading…
It was a night of celebration at Lehigh Senior High School as the Lightning faithful retired Quan Martin’s #21 jersey.
The playoffs aren’t quite in the rearview, but with 26 teams now eliminated from contention, plenty of fans are now eyeing the offseason. And while NBA free agency may not be as fruitful for teams as it once was, it can still offer us some surprises. Today, we’re going to look at some potential moves that would fit that billing, while also making sense for both the free agent and the team acquiring him. Just a couple other note before we start, though. First, potential free agents whose futures are almost entirely dependent on the incumbent organization (so, restricted free…
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The final episode of Football Focus was broadcast on Sunday, bringing to an end 52 years on the air.It was an emotional episode as long-time pundit Garth Crooks returned to Focus, sitting alongside Alex Scott to reflect on the show’s past and preview the final day of the Premier League season.Bob Wilson, the show’s first presenter, closed out the programme by saying: “All good things come to an end. Thank you to all of you at home for watching Football Focus for the last 52 years. We have had a ball.”Launched in 1974, Football Focus provided fans with interviews, analysis…
Wimbledon will offer to create a new player council in a meeting with leading player representatives scheduled for Roland Garros next week, with Tim Henman having intervened in the ongoing row over grand slam prize money.The Guardian has learned the former British No 1 and All England Club Board member held talks with several top players, including representatives of the WTA Players’ Council at the Italian Open in Rome earlier this month. A formal meeting between Wimbledon officials and player agents at the French Open will follow.Some players may join the meeting depending on their tournament schedules with Jannik Sinner’s…