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Bryan Battle had arguably his best and worst week leading up to UFC 310. On the positive side of things, the Ultimate Fighter 29 winner was finally getting a step up in competition with a fight against Randy Brown, and he was performing on the year-end pay-per-view. Unfortunately, he also faced plenty of negative feedback after he missed weight by a full four pounds, gave up 30 percent of his purse as a result, and then eked out a razor-close split decision to extend his undefeated streak to five in a row. While Battle understands the criticism he rightfully deserves…
Jack Alexy showed out in Budapest, winning 5 total medals including individual gold in the 100 free and bronze in the 50 free. After being hyper-focused on his results in the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Alexy was able to relax and not overthink his swims here, which seemed to pay off for the Cal sprint star.
The 2025 Vuelta a España route looks tailor-made for a possible participation of Tadej Pogačar with 10 summit finishes, an ascent of the mythical Angliru and a long, late individual time trial, all components that could attract the UAE Team Emirates champion.Revealed on Thursday evening in Madrid’s IFEMA trade and congress centre, the 2025 Vuelta a España also kicks off for the first time in Italy and – almost equally as unusual – features a team time trial midway through the first week.But as so often happens with the Vuelta, the GC battle will begin in earnest once the race…
Podcasts Mike Rooney – December 19, 2024 Join host Mike Rooney on the D1 Baseball Podcast for an insightful discussion on pitching development brought to you by our friends at pitchLogic. In this special episode, guests Lary Sorenson (pitchLogic) and Andrew Checketts (UC Santa Barbara) delve into pitchLogic, a baseball training and development tool. Discover how the pitchLogic system is transforming pitching and player development from youth leagues to the big leagues. Learn about the real-life applications of PitchLogic, including how it helps quantify performance, refine techniques, and provide immediate feedback.D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to…
By his own admission, Liam Williams has had a more-than-busy six months. But after playing his first rugby since July last weekend, the return to action of the two-time British & Irish Lion is cause for Christmas cheer for both Saracens and Wales. Williams, 33, certainly has plenty to celebrate this festive period. On the field, he is back after injury and off it, he has recently become a father for the first time. The full-back and his wife Sophie recently welcomed the arrival of their first son, Leo, all while the player sealed a move back from Japan for a second…
Angry gamblers are behind 48% of the 12,000 social media posts that have been deemed abusive towards tennis players this year, according to an artificial intelligence-led detection system.The International Tennis Federation (ITF), Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) joined forces at the end of last year to launch a programme that monitors posts on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Between January and October this year, the ‘Threat Matrix’ service monitored 2.47m posts. About 12,000 posts and comments broke social media platform community guidelines.These were referred to social media…
Golf has long been considered a sport of precision, patience, and skill. But in recent years, technology has become a transformative force, redefining how players approach the game and how fans engage with it. From wearable tech to advanced analytics, the integration of data is creating new opportunities for players, coaches, and enthusiasts alike. 1. Data-Driven Training for Players Professional golfers now rely heavily on data to refine their skills. Advanced systems like TrackMan and FlightScope provide real-time feedback on swing mechanics, ball trajectory, and spin rates. These tools allow players to make precise adjustments to their technique, leading to…
The Los Angles Lakers are likely to make at least one trade to upgrade the roster, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The team is prioritizing depth as opposed to a star player. Fischer reported last week that the team is targeting upgrades to the frontcourt and perimeter defense. LeBron James returned to the lineup on Sunday night, with the Lakers winning 116-100 over the Grizzlies.
Dakota Ditcheva or Kayla Harrison? Kayla Harrison has been named ESPN’s Female Fighter of the Year for 2024. While Harrison’s accomplishments are impressive, the decision has sparked a debate among fans, with many arguing that Dakota Ditcheva had a stronger case for the award. Kayla Harrison Or Dakota Ditcheva Kayla Harrison is a former Olympic judo gold medalist who had an incredible run in the PFL and later transitioned to the UFC. Her debut came at UFC 300 in April, where she submitted former bantamweight champion Holly Holm in the second round. This victory immediately placed her among the top…
Olympic Medalist Bruno Fratus Announces Retirement Brazilian Olympic medalist Bruno Fratus announced his retirement from competitive swimming this week. Fratus made the announcement on social media, with posting confirmation of his formal withdrawal from the International Testing Agency’s list of active athletes. The 35-year-old is calling time on a distinguished career as one of South American’s greatest ever sprinters. Fratus swam at three Olympics, though he didn’t take part in last year’s Paris Games. His most notable international accolade came at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 when he won bronze in the 50 freestyle. He was the oldest pool swimmer…