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Ahead of his massive PFL lightweight title fight at the turn of the year, Irish divisional star, Paul Hughes has confirmed he will no longer pursue plans for countryman and former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor to corner him against Usman Nurmagomedov — amid the recent legal storm the Dubliner was embroiled in. Hughes, a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, earned himself a PFL lightweight title fight against the unbeaten, Nurmagomedov in January, headlining the promotion’s return to Dubai for a Champions Series card in the Middle East. Featuring under the Professional Fighters League banner back in October for the…
See all of our 2024 Swammy Awards here. After winning the two most prestigious races of the year, Kristof Rasovszky is the 2024 Swammy Award winner for Open Water Male Swimmer of the Year by a landslide. This marks Rasovszky’s second time claiming the award, having previously done so in 2018 (as did the women’s winner, Sharon van Rouwendaal). Rasovszky had found plenty of success on the international stage coming into 2024, but had never won a major title in the marquee event of open water swimming, the 10km. He won the 2019 world title in the men’s 5km, and had…
Jan Christen has extended his contract at UAE Team Emirates XRG through 2030, securing one of the longest deals in professional cycling.The Swiss super-talent joins the best rider in the world, Tadej Pogačar, and Spanish climbing sensation Pablo Torres as riders confirmed on the Emirati team for the next six seasons. UAE also have young stars Isaac Del Toro and Juan Ayuso signed on lengthy deals until 2029 and 2028 respectively.Across the sport, only Wout van Aert potentially has a longer contract after signing a unique career-long deal at Visma-Lease a Bike back in September. “I’m very grateful for the team…
Fall Report Aaron Fitt – December 18, 2024 GREENVILLE, N.C. — You don’t have to use too much imagination to envision what could have beenfor East Carolina last year. That’s because we got a long look at exactly what could have been, as the Pirates stormed through the first three-quarters of the season, going 37-8 (16-4 in the American) early in May and climbing into the top five of the D1Baseball Rankings.When fully healthy, ECU was one of the best teams in college baseball last year — full stop. But when two of ECU’s best four arms — No. 2…
The full-back was helped off during Champions Cup victory over Bulls on SatFurbank, 28, is now awaiting specialist advice on whether he requires surgeryJust over six weeks until England face Ireland in Dublin in Six Nations openerBy SAM LAWLEY Published: 17:31 EST, 17 December 2024 | Updated: 18:21 EST, 17 December 2024 England are facing the spectre of back-line disruption at the start of the Six Nations after Northampton confirmed on Tuesday that their captain, George Furbank, has a broken arm.The 28-year-old full-back was helped off during the first half of his club’s epic Champions Cup victory over the Bulls…
Former world number one Simona Halep has received a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying.The 33-year-old Romanian was given a four-year doping ban that was reduced to nine months this year.Halep, who maintained her innocence after being charged with two separate doping offences, returned to action in Miami in March and last competed on the WTA Tour in October in Hong Kong, where she lost in the first round.The former French Open and Wimbledon champion is ranked 877 in the world.Halep was runner-up to Caroline Wozniacki in the 2018 Australian Open final.She reached the fourth round on her most recent appearance…
Golf is a game of skill and strategy, but for fans who enjoy betting, it can also be about excitement and quick decisions. Whether it’s The Open, The Masters, or the Ryder Cup, placing a bet on your favorite golfer or a surprising underdog can add a thrilling edge to watching the game. But what if the betting process felt as smooth and quick as a perfect swing? That’s where modern betting platforms, like no KYC betting sites, come into play. Betting Without the Hassle Traditionally, betting sites require a KYC (Know Your Customer) process. This involves submitting personal documents…
LeBron James looked refreshed in his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup on Sunday. James said he would have liked to have played, but said the team did the right thing by having him take some time off. “If it was up to just me, I probably would’ve played,” James said. “It would’ve been hard to keep me away from it. I have a team and I got to listen to them as well. They look out for my best interest.” James who had a stated goal of playing in all 82 games this season, also said the soreness…
Stephen A. Smith heavily dismisses Conor McGregor in a potential boxing match againt Logan Paul. McGregor on Tuesday made a surprise announcement that he is in preliminary talks to box Paul in an exhibition match in India before making his UFC return – a fight which will be organized by the extremely wealthy Ambani Family. Smith isn’t against the idea of McGregor boxing before returning to the octagon. With McGregor having not competed since July 2021, Smith believes “The Notorious” would get seriously hurt if he competed in MMA first thing back. If McGregor does end up lacing up the…
Poll: What Individual Women’s World Record Was Most Impressive at World Short Course Champs (VOTE HERE!) Earlier this week, Swimming World put together a poll that asked readers to choose the most impressive individual men’s world record from the recently concluded World Short Course Championships in Budapest. The Cayman Islands’ Jordan Crooks was a runaway winner in the voting, thanks to his world record of 19.90 in the 50-meter freestyle. Crooks beat out American Luke Hobson (200 freestyle) and Switzerland’s Noe Ponti (50 butterfly/100 butterfly) in the poll. Now, it’s time for the women’s poll, which can be found below.…