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Manel Kape has his eyes locked on UFC gold, and according to the flyweight contender, Joshua Van is the man standing between him and the championship. The 32-year-old confirmed that he expects to challenge Van for the title next, with the fight now expected to go down in January 2027.… Read more »

Reigning world champion Angelina Melnikova’s hopes of defending her title at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships have been thrown into doubt after Dutch authorities denied her visa, along with those of fellow Russian gymnasts Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova. With the competition set to begin on October 17, the… Read more »

At nine, Ezra Frech already had a message for anyone who felt different. More than a decade later, as the two-time Paralympic gold medalist lights up Dancing with the Stars, that childhood message is finding a new audience. Fellow Paralympian Amy Purdy recently brought the moment back into the spotlight… Read more »

In a few months, the UFC will close its uber-successful 2026 chapter. The promotion’s final numbered event of the year, UFC 335, on December 12, will feature Charles Oliveira defending his BMF title against Diego Lopes and Alex Pereira continuing his heavyweight journey against Sergei Pavlovich. But Dana White promised… Read more »

Alexander Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje riding off into the sunset with one last absolute banger? ‘The Great’ seems to be cooking something up! The reigning UFC featherweight champ has floated the idea of a wild champion-versus-champion showdown with Gaethje, with the lightweight title on the line and both fighters potentially… Read more »

April 28, 2025- a power grid failure across Spain left the tournament organizers at the Madrid Open scrambling, as they had to keep the venue running and ensure all security arrangements and player comfort were maintained. In such a situation, how would a tournament liaison respond if a member of… Read more »

“He’s my biggest idol, but not just in the sport, but in life,” said Douglas da Lapa, paying tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo at the post-fight press conference following Week 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS). The Brazilian stopped Davi Cabral inside the distance, earning the UFC contract. While his… Read more »

Matt Weston has two Olympic gold medals to his name, but the British skeleton champion believes someone else deserves to share the spotlight. His pick? A local shopkeeper whose lottery ticket sales have raised more than $1.85 million for good causes. Weston surprised Steve Weight at Borough Green Stores in… Read more »

In MLB, where every season is another opportunity to chase the ultimate dream, walking away from the game is never an easy decision. But sometimes, even a career built on years of perseverance reaches its natural conclusion. Former Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach has decided that his time on… Read more »

The Netherlands’ decision to deny visas to three Russian gymnasts ahead of the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships has sparked controversy, with reigning world all-around champion Angelina Melnikova among those affected. After winning the world title in 2025, Melnikova was expected to be one of Russia’s biggest medal hopes in… Read more »