Since his second retirement in 2017, MMA legend Georges St-Pierre has received multiple callouts. Kamaru Usman, who equalled GSP’s streak for most wins in UFC welterweight history at UFC 251, called him out after his latest victory. Despite praising the Nigerian Nightmare, the 39-year-old Canadian is content staying retired.
In an unwelcome blow less than two weeks before the NBA season resumes in the Orlando bubble, two Western Conference play-off hopefuls have been dealt injuries to important players. Grizzlies’ forward Justise Winslow (hip) and Kings’ 2018 number two pick Bagley III (foot sprain) will not feature again this campaign.
Juventus increased their Serie A lead to eight points with a narrow 2-1 win over Lazio. Cristiano Ronaldo’s quick second-half brace helped Maurizio Sarri’s men earn an important victory, though there were nervy moments for them to endure during an action-packed affair. How did players individually fare in Turin?
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Birmingham City’s midfield wonderkid Jude Bellingham, having earlier agreed a £23m transfer fee. The England under-17 international signs a long-term contract and will be part of the first-team picture under Lucien Favre for 2020-21.
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There was a new flyweight champion crowned as Deiveson Figueiredo simply decimated Joseph Benavidez in their rematch, after #6 ranked middleweight Jack Hermansson put the division on notice with an impressive submission win against the returning Kelvin Gastelum in a brief but blistering co-main event matchup. Continue reading
After news broke this weekend that the race for NBA’s regular-season individual awards were officially over, the MVP conversation returned. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said that Giannis Antetokounmpo has done “more than enough” to secure back-to-back accolades, while Lakers HC Frank Vogel disagrees. Continue reading
After 16 years of frustration, heartbreak and turmoil, Leeds United will finally make their long-awaited Premier League return in 2020-21. Continue reading
Nearly a year after his split decision loss to Manny Pacquiao, middleweight Keith Thurman (29-1) is eager to return – issuing a challenge for Kell Brook (39-2) as the 31-year-old former champion targets making history abroad before his professional days are over.
Calvin Kattar (22-4) delivered an accomplished display over 25 minutes, ending Dan Ige’s impressive six-fight win streak (14-3) to further assert his featherweight title credentials during Wednesday’s Fight Night main event clash in Abu Dhabi.
Match previews as the Premier League season continues: Manchester United look to put Southampton’s late equaliser behind them in south London against Crystal Palace, a few hours after relegation-threatened Aston Villa hope to spring a surprise against strugglers Everton on Thursday evening. Continue reading
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp described it as a bad day for football, while Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho also questioned the logic behind City’s Champions League verdict – as Citizens head coach Pep Guardiola is demanding an apology from their domestic rivals.
In welcome news for Manchester City during a period of uncertainty, their proposed two-year Champions League ban has been overturned by the court of arbitration for sport – also reducing their fine from €30m (£27m) to €30m (£9m).
