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Regardless of the stakes, Demetrious Johnson sees Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic as a massive fight. Many have criticized UFC heavyweight champion Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) for opting to defend his title against Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) over interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has competed six times since Miocic last stepped into the cage, which was a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in March 2021. “Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a belt,” Johnson said on the “JAXXON PODCAST.” “Like, that’s a legend fight, those two fighting. It…
When it comes to transitioning from the pool to the classroom or work, swimmers (and any athlete who spends time in the water) know the importance of comfort and warmth, especially as the weather cools down. Enter UGG boots—an unexpected but perfect companion for swimmers during the fall and back-to-school season. Here’s why soooo many aquatic athletes – water polo players, swimmers, divers, artistic swimmers, masters swimmers included – LOVE UGGs. 1. The Ultimate Post-Pool Comfort After a tough practice or a meet, all you want to do is slip into something comfy, right?!! With their plush, sheepskin lining, and…
The Olympics screwed with everything. Post Tour de France that is. We’re talking about the race calendar where basically every race between the Tour and the end of the Vuelta is in a slightly different place than it normally would be. The consequence of messing with the calendar was that some races had more WT teams and WT riders and others, not so much. The Tour of Britain is Example #1. Look at the start list. This year ToB has four WT teams, three PCT teams, ten Continental teams, and a British national team staffed with well, JAGs. Three of…
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Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has given Erik ten Hag his full backing in an interview conducted before Sunday’s defeat to Liverpool.Despite winning the FA Cup last season, which made it two trophies in as many seasons for Ten Hag, the Dutchman guided United to a lowly eighth placed finish and also they also came bottom of their Champions League draw.Following a thorough end of season review in which the Red Devils openly spoke to other managers, Ineos decided to stick with the Dutchman and activated the one year extension in his contract keeping him at the Old Trafford until…
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size South Africa awoke from a self-imposed slumber at Ellis Park on August 31.You read that right.After winning back-to-back William Webb Ellis Cups playing a style of rugby the majority of non-South Africans didn’t like, Rassie Erasmus flexed. He showed off.And that should send a shiver down the spine of the rugby world.Suddenly, South African rugby seems to have recognised what many of us have been saying for years, decades even: they have wonderfully talented and powerful backs who can win Test matches without kicking…
Daniil Medvedev dropped just four games as he breezed past Nuno Borges to secure his place in the US Open quarter-finals.Russia’s Medvedev, champion in New York three years ago, was barely troubled by the Portuguese in a 6-0 6-1 6-3 win.Medvedev is the only former US Open champion left in the draw in New York, and the only Grand Slam singles champion other than Jannik Sinner.He could potentially face world number one Sinner – who beat him from two sets down in the Australian Open final in January – next.It is the fifth time in the past six years that…
On Thursday, Arthur Biyarslanov will headline a card for the first time in his career when he faces late substitute Tamas Kiliti at the Montreal Casino, Montreal. Biyarslanov, who claimed the NABF junior welterweight title last time out, is looking to build on that momentum and get himself into the world title picture in the near future. While the change in opponent from veteran Marcos Villasana Jr., isn’t ideal, he is taking it in his stride. “It’s just another fight for me, I usually get ready for every fight, I train the same, I train hard and want to put…
The FM Championship will return to TPC Boston in 2025.The LPGA Tour made the announcement Monday, a day after the inaugural event closed with Haeran Ryu winning in a playoff over fellow South Korean Jin Young Ko and earning $570,000.The $3.8 million purse was the largest non-major, non-tour championship prize on the LPGA Tour this season.The tour said the event in Norton, Mass., was one of the biggest sellers of 2024, with attendees from 31 states and five countries buying tickets.The dates for the tournament will be announced this fall.”We are thrilled to return to TPC Boston for the 2025…
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to sign Yongxi “Jacky” Cui to a Two-Way contract. Cui is considered the best young prospect in China. Cui had previously agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, but never signed the deal and began to pursue a Two-Way opportunity with another team. The Nets declined to confirm or deny the reports of a Two-Way with Cui.