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Mail Online • 23rd February 2025

McClung is the savior of NBA All-Star Weekend... but now he wants more

Four days after winning his third straight NBA Slam Dunk contest in San Francisco, Mac McClung parked his Ford Bronco outside Raising Cane's in Orlando.

Despite spending most of his young career in the G League ranks, the high-flying Gate City, Virginia native has made a name for himself and become a consistent spark in the otherwise subpar All-Star Weekend festivities sinc...

Mail Online • 23rd February 2025

UFC fans furiously boo controversial decision after bizarre finish

The furious Seattle crowd booed mercilessly after the first UFC event in The Emerald City since 2013 ended controversially.On Saturday night, the UFC Fight Night main event between rising star Song Yadong and Henry Cejudo came to a bizarre ending after an accidental eye poke in the third round.After Yadong's fingers pierced through his left eye, referee Jason Herzog gave Cejudo the obligatory five-m...

Mail Online • 10th January 2025

Dana White issues statement on LA wildfires as blaze threatens UFC 311

Dana White has broken his silence amid the wildfires in Los Angeles but has yet to address the status of UFC 311 on January 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

As the flames continue to wreak havoc on Los Angeles County, UFC fans have pointed out the fire's proximity to the venue and the home of the LA Clippers.

The Sunset fire near Runyon Canyon Park and the Palisades fir...

Mail Online • 22nd December 2024

Juju Watkins shines in USC's victory over Paige Bueckers and UConn

Juju Watkins spearheaded USC's valiant effort to beat Paige Bueckers' UConn team as the nation tuned in to one of college basketball's biggest showdowns.On Saturday night, No 7 USC emerged over fourth-ranked UConn, 72-70, despite blowing an 18-point lead in the second half, thanks to Watkins' 25 points.On the other hand, Bueckers finished the game with 22 points.

Mail Online • 18th November 2024

Why Paige Bueckers may be left disappointed by the WNBA Draft lottery

Projected No 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft Paige Bueckers is likely to land away from her preferred team come April.

On Nov. 17, the WNBA Draft lottery determined the order in which teams will pick in the upcoming draft with the Dallas Wings gaining the honor of the first selection.

While Dallas may be thrilled and likely to select Bueckers, the UConn star previously expre...

Mail Online • 17th November 2024

Jon Jones knocks Stipe Miocic out to retain UFC heavyweight title

And still - Jon Jones, in spectacular fashion, retained his UFC heavyweight title and GOAT status with a TKO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.Miocic put on a better fight than most expected in the clash of titans at Madison Square Garden.However, Jones landed a spinning back kick to Miocic's rib cage at 4:29 in the third round that spelled the beginning of the end for the former champion.The most de...

Mail Online • 17th November 2024

Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler wild UFC 309 co-main event

Not one person was on their seat as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler put on a classic in the UFC 309 co-main event in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.At the end of five rounds, Oliveira won all three score cards, 49-46, 49-46, 49-45, in an absolute barn burner of a rematch. In a showdown he won soundly for the first four rounds, Oliveira almost saw himself knock...

Mail Online • 16th October 2024

Cowboy Cerrone comes out of retirement to break all-time record

Over two years after laying his gloves down at the center of the Octagon, Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone is coming out of retirement to pursue all-time status in the UFC.

In July 2022, Cerrone retired with a 36-17 record and 48 combined appearances in the UFC and WEC, dating back to 2007. His exit from the sport came amid a six-fight skid culminating in a submission loss to fellow...

Mail Online • 8th October 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor wanting 'easier fights'

Over a month after Michael Chandler shifted his focus away from a blockbuster fight against Conor McGregor, the No 6 UFC lightweight is adamant that the Irish superstar avoided him to get an easy route back to the Octagon.

Mail Online • 22nd September 2024

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson named 2024 WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season.The 28-year-old forward has won the award for the third time, having been crowned MVP in 2020 and 2022.

Mail Online • 15th September 2024

Merab Dvalishvili dominates Sean O'Malley to win UFC 306 main event

Merab Dvalishvili dominated Sean O'Malley to take the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.In his highly-awaited title shot, Dvalishvili's suffocating grappling took over as he kept the now-former champion O'Malley in clamps for most of the 25-minute affair.

Mail Online • 14th September 2024

Conor McGregor's rival Michael Chandler accepts a different fight

No 6 UFC lightweight Michael Chandler accepted a rematch with former champion Charles Oliveira as the hype around his supposed fight with Conor McGregor fizzles out.

Mail Online • 8th September 2024

Breanna Stewart shines in the Liberty's thrilling win over the Aces

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals.

Mail Online • 8th August 2024

Olympics star reveals SHOCKING condition of his medal after a week

Team USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston revealed the poor condition of his Olympic medal just over a week after competing in Paris.Huston, 29, bagged a bronze medal in the French capital, falling behind gold medalist Yuto Horigome of Japan and fellow American Jagger Eaton in the men's street final.

Mail Online • 1st August 2024

Meet Rebeca Andrade - the Brazilian icon who 'scares' Simone Biles

While Simone Biles has isolated herself in a league of her own, even the most decorated Olympic gymnast acknowledges her toughest of competitions.After losing the vault in last year's world championships to the rival Biles says 'scares me most,' she mimed removing a crown from her head and placing it on Brazil's Rebeca Andrade.However, the crown's placement could again be determined when the American livi...

Mail Online • 10th May 2024

Conor McGregor signs deal to become part-owner of BARE KNUCKLE FC

Conor McGregor made his part ownership of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship official by signing his contract on Thursday.The former two-division UFC champion welcomed BKFC president David Feldman at his Black Forge Inn in Dublin as McGregor ceremoniously signed on the dotted line.

Mail Online • 7th March 2024

Jake Paul is 'smart as hell but dumb as f**k' says Tyron Woodley

While Tyron Woodley praised Jake Paul for landing a fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson, he was equally skeptical about his choice of opponent.On Thursday, it was announced that Paul, 27, will fight the 57-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium on July 20. The event will stream on Netflix, which released a 19-second trailer featuring the headliners to parade the announcement.Hours later, the former UFC welterwe...

FanSided • 16th September 2023

New York Liberty: defining and protecting home court advantage

After losing their final regular season game at home to the Washington Mystics by a two-point margin on Sunday, the New York Liberty quickly got their rematch to open the first round of their WNBA Playoffs campaign. On Friday, Sept. 15, the Liberty hosted the Mystics again and collected their first postseason win at home since 2015.

FanSided MMA • 6th September 2023

Junior dos Santos details Francis Ngannou's 'small chance' at victory over Tyson Fury (Video)

The former UFC heavyweight champion reacts to the super fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou

Skyscraper Blues • 31st August 2023

Cushing remains cautious but praises new players after home win over Montréal

A much-needed glimmer of hope came out of Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, August 30th. Amidst a losing battle to keep their post-season hopes alive and the departure of a club legend unfolding on Tuesday, there was a positive pulse in the Bronx.

FanSided MMA • 27th August 2023

5 of the best UFC walkouts, 1 of the worst

The UFC has had some iconic walkouts over the years. Here are five of the best and one of the worst entrances we have seen.

FanSided MMA • 20th August 2023

UFC 292: 3 things we learned

UFC 292 in Boston turned a rising star into a champion. Here are 3 big takeaways.

FanSided MMA • 31st July 2023

UFC 291: 3 things we learned

A UFC card in Salt Lake City once again rewarded us with entertaining fights and tremendous surprises.
UFC 291 held a lot of weight due to the bar set by its predecessor earlier in July. While it wasn’t as flawless as UFC 290, UFC 291 still lived up to what it was on paper for the most part.

Hoops Habit • 24th July 2023

How Paul Pierce contradicted himself in his Dwyane Wade comparison

Paul Pierce is nicknamed “The Truth” but do his words reflect his moniker? It has been over three years since Pierce appeared on ESPN in 2019 and spoke his mind about who had a better career, him or Dwyane Wade?