The UFC announced on Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker will face Dricus Du Plessis in a No.1 contender matchup for the middleweight division at UFC 290 in July. The winner of the fight between Whittaker and Du Plessis will face 185-pound champion Israel Adesanya later this year, with the fight likely to take place
At Bellator 294 in Honolulu, Liz Carmouche defended her flyweight championship title for the second time against DeAnna Bennett by submitting her via arm triangle choke at 4:29 in the fourth round. It was unique in that Bennett was ineligible to win the belt after missing weight by 1.2 pounds earlier in the week, meaning
Patchy Mix won the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix on Saturday night in Honolulu by defeating Raufeon Stots with a left knee to the chin. In the early moments of the fight, the fighters were on their feet as Stots, a two-time NCAA Division II wrestling champion, prevented grappling specialists from taking him to the
Demetrious Johnson, one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, has not decided whether he will retire after his upcoming fight. He will defend his ONE Championship 135-pound title against Adriano Moraes in Colorado on May 5. It will be Johnson’s first fight in the US since 2018 and ONE’s first event in the
The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for former UFC star Nate Diaz on suspicion of second-degree battery. Diaz was involved in a brawl last week on Bourbon Street following a Misfits boxing card in the city. According to police spokesperson Karen Boudrie, witnesses alerted police to a white male who was
On June 8th, Brendan Loughnane and Rob Wilkinson will continue their pursuit of consecutive PFL championships in the second round of the promotion’s regular-season matchups. Loughnane, with a record of 27-4, will face Jesus Pinedo (20-6-1) in the featherweight main event of PFL 4, which will be held at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.
Mookie Betts’ recent shift from second base to shortstop has caught the attention of fantasy baseball managers. Betts has played seven games at second base and three games at shortstop this season, making him a potential three-position qualifier for the 2024 season. The recent rule changes for player eligibility could make this a reality. New
As the Red Sox faced injuries early in the season, players like Rob Refsnyder stepped up to fill in gaps in the lineup. Refsnyder, known for his versatility on the diamond, found himself hitting in the 3-hole, a position typically reserved for a team’s best hitter. Though the move was met with skepticism from fans
Alex Cora, the manager of the Boston Red Sox, has clarified his comments regarding the Baltimore Orioles’ performance against pitcher Chris Sale on Monday night, stating that he was not accusing them of any wrongdoing. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde claimed that Cora’s remarks were disrespectful to the Baltimore hitters, but Cora denied this and offered
The Pittsburgh Pirates made history on Tuesday with the signing of outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension, according to sources. This marks the largest deal in franchise history and makes the Pirates one of four major league teams to have never signed a player to a $100 million contract. After negotiations
The Cleveland Guardians have called up Tanner Bibee, one of their top pitching prospects, to make his major league debut against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. This comes after injuries to Triston McKenzie and Aaron Civale have forced the Guardians to turn to their minor league prospects sooner than expected. Bibee, a 24-year-old right-hander, was
The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0, putting an end to the Rays’ 14-game season-opening home winning streak. Luis Garcia had an impressive performance on the mound, scattering only three hits over six innings. The right-hander managed to keep the Rays’ powerful offense at bay, allowing just one runner to reach scoring position.