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Canelo Alvarez presses the action against Jermell Charlo during their super middleweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) The Ring first introduced its divisional ratings in 1925. Almost a century later, it’s no exaggeration to claim that these independent rankings are the most respected and talked-about in world boxing. The Ring Ratings Panel is made up of a dozen experts from around the world. Opinions are shared, debate takes place, and the final decision on who should be rated where is decided democratically every week. It sounds easy, but this can be an arduous…
BELLEAIR, Fla. — Caitlin Clark wasn’t joking when she included golf in her offseason plans.Clark is going to The Annika in November, the penultimate tournament on the LPGA Tour schedule hosted by Annika Sorenstam, to play in the pro-am and be a panelist at the Women’s Leadership Summit at Pelican Golf Club.Clark, the WNBA rookie of the year, said last month when the Indiana Fever was eliminated that she planned to play golf until it got too cold in Indiana and, adding with a smile, “Become a professional golfer.”The Women’s Leadership Summit is Nov. 12, and the pro-am is the…
Wendell Carter Jr. and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension. Carter signed for his maximum available amount and has $82 million through 28-29, though the Magic hold a team option for 28-29. In 55 games last season, Carter averaged 11.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.8 minutes. The Magic acquired Carter in 2021 as part of the Nikola Vucevic deal. Carter and the Magic subsequently signed a four-year, $50 million rookie scale extension a few months later in October 2021. Carter is represented by Mike Miller of LIFT Sports Management.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao and 10 other MMA personalities tried their luck running for seats as city councillors but failed to earn enough votes during the elections on Oct. 6. Barao, who once reigned as the best 135-pounder, only gathered 253 votes in Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte. Felipe Arantes, who went 5-6-1 under the UFC banner with his best win being a submission over Yves Jabouin, earned 14.607 votes in São Paulo. Godofredo Pepey, who lost to Arantes by knockout in the octagon back in June of 2013, received 77 votes in Fortaleza. The…
Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey. High school junior Riley Anderson from Colchester, Connecticut, has made a verbal commitment to Duke University for the 2026-27 school year. “I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Duke University! I want to thank my family, my coaches Rob,…
20-year-old Italian rider Andrea Raccagni Noviero has made an emotional ‘apology’ to Muriel Furrer and her family after her tragic death at the World Championships in Zurich, calling out to his fellow riders to speak out for better safety.Raccagni Noviero revealed he will ride for the Soudal-QuickStep WorldTour team on Monday after two impressive seasons in the Belgian development team. He is the current under-23 Italian time trial champion and finished 13th in the under-23 time trial in Zurich.He posted his emotional message on Instagram a week after Furrer died. Furrer suffered a critical head injury when she crashed in…
Fall Report Joe Healy – October 7, 2024 Evansville had a breakthrough 2024 season that saw the Aces win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament to reach a regional for the first time since 2006, win the regional with a victory over host East Carolina in a winner-take-all game and push eventual national champion Tennessee to a third game in the Knoxville Super Regional. That historic run might seem like it came out of nowhere, but in the background, Evansville had been quietly building to that moment for a long time. The program got a big facilities renovation done within the last several…
Warren Gatland should be keeping a close eye on a young centre at Bristol
ON Saturday night boxing will crown an undisputed light-heavyweight champion when Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol collide in Riyadh. The two are top of the 175lbs weight class and have been for some time but separating them is a difficult proposition. This week there will be countless predictions, analysis and debate over what is a fascinating 50-50 fight where a strong argument can be made for either man. But what does the boxing industry think? Boxing News picked the brains of 14 individuals ranging from promoters to fighters to broadcasters. Below are a brief selection and to watch more click…
MASHIE golf have announced a new partnership with the California-born, premium lifestyle performance apparel brand TravisMathew. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, TravisMathew has evolved into one of the most popular lifestyle clothing brands in the United States. Following the grand opening of its first international storefront in St Andrews, Scotland, TravisMathew will continue to expand its European presence through this partnership. Offering everyday lifestyle and performance apparel that prioritises and provides supreme comfort in every setting, TravisMathew’s blend of materials results in soft texture, lightweight feel and subtle stretch for the ultimate style and comfort, on or off the course.…