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A PROPOSED card in Riyadh on February 22 continues to be the subject of online speculation but one fight is a done deal according to a promoter. It’s no secret that Turki Alalshikh had planned on having Matchroom’s WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson, 22-0 (10 KOs), on the first Riyadh Season card of 2025. The first choice opponent, William Zepeda, 32-0 (27 KOs), withdrew because of injury leaving Stevenson without a fight. That appears to now not be the case, however, thanks to Floyd Schofield, 18-0 (12 KOs). The 22-year-old’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya wrote on social media platform…
Golf legend Henrik Stenson has carved out an impressive career with 22 professional wins across the globe. His accomplishments on the European Tour and PGA Tour are well-known, and his latest ventures with LIV Golf continue to add to his storied career. For over 26 years, Stenson has honed his skills, making him an ideal source of knowledge for amateur golfers seeking to elevate their game. Here are Henrik’s top five tips to help you get better scores and improve your game. 1. Iron Play Iron play is all about consistency, just like Stenson’s approach. Focus on finding the fairway…
The Chicago Bulls are expected to make at least one “significant deal” involving their veteran players before the trade deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team is looking to trade Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic or Lonzo Ball. The three players combine to make $85 million this season. The Bulls are set to meet representatives for LaVine and Vucevic in December. The Bulls also reportedly never made an extension offer to Josh Giddey earlier this season.
Gamebred’ Jorge Masvidal is a fan favorite in the MMA community, known for his stellar knockout run in 2019. After a few losses, he left the organization and took on freelance fighting. But, the Cuban-American will return to the UFC in April 2025 in Miami, Florida. Jorge Masvidal UFC Comeback The Cuban-American was one of the biggest names in the UFC when he challenged for Kamaru Usman’s welterweight titles. Prior to this, he was a staple of MMA having competed in Strikeforce, Bodog, Bellator, and elsewhere. In 2019, he knocked out Darren Till and Ben Askren with iconic knockouts to…
Bypassing Short Course Worlds a Difficult, but Sensible Decision for Leon Marchand, Kaylee McKeown and Others Four months after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics, another swimming competition will bear the title of global championship as World Aquatics hosts the biennial Short Course World Championships over six days at Duna Arena in Budapest. But as is often the case with the 25-meter title meet, especially when held in an Olympic year, many of the world’s top stars will not be in attendance. Leon Marchand was the most recent to announce his withdrawal from the event, saying he was “exhausted” after…
Thibau Nys shouted out in pain after a chaotic crash over the barriers at the UCI World Cup cyclocross in Dublin on Sunday but fortunately sustained “no serious damage” to his ankle.The European champion was a DNF in the second round of the World Cup following the crash, which saw him among several riders crash into each other while attempting to hurdle the barriers.Nys fell while bunny-hopping the last of the barriers and was hit from behind by French rider David Menut. He shouted out in pain and held his ankle but managed to get back up and continued to…
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WHAT was once a potentially thrilling addition to a bumper February 22 card in Riyadh has turned into another social media argument. This past week, it had been claimed that IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis, 33-0 (29 KOs), and WBC Interim super-welterweight belt holder Vergil Ortiz Jr, 22-0 (21 KOs), were all set for a showdown in the Middle East. Their bout was set to feature on a Riyadh Season event featuring Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker, Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol and more. However, a battle between two of the best unbeaten talents in boxing looks to be on…
Golf marvel Jiyai Shin is breathing easier after keeping Ashleigh Buhai at bay to claim her second Australia Open title in a dramatic finish at Kingston Heath.Shin had been on track for a record-setting victory before holding on for a two-shot win with a 17-under-par 274 total as hopes of a first home triumph in a decade quickly evaporated on Sunday.Editor’s PicksThe South Korean former world No.1 had led by as many as seven shots in the final round but had to drain a seven-foot putt at the last to close with a round of three-under 70 and avoid an…