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Muhammad Mokaev just can’t catch a break. It’s like he is under some serious curse. A few weeks ago, the UFC removed him, and now the Dagestani fighter has gotten involved in a car accident. This rough patch he is going through seems never-ending. And it looks like the UFC fighter is in a tough bout with misfortune, getting knocked down by bad luck despite his best efforts to stay in the fight.

Ex-UFC Fighter Muhammad Mokaev Crashed His Mercedes Benz AMG In Dagestan, Russia: REPORTS

The gold medal won by Algeria’s Imane Khelif in the women’s welterweight competition at the just-concluded 2024 Paris Olympic Games has brought a slew of ill-informed, hot-button-pushing critics out of the woodwork. But she now has at least one new ally. Khelif was born a woman, but she...

Tony Bellew cuts through clutter of Imane Khelif controversy

Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrived in Mexico City late last night, just before midnight, and was greeted by a vibrant group of mariachis who surprised him with traditional music. In an unexpected and heartfelt gesture, Mayweather not only stopped to listen but also joined in the celebration, dancing to the music and embracing one of the mariachis.

Mayweather arrives in Mexico City

Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions have signed heavyweight Fabio Wardley to a multi-fight promotional agreement. The undefeated 29-year-old Wardley (17-0-1, 16 KOs) from Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, joins Queensberry ahead of his rematch with Frazer Clarke on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia on October 12, as part of a Riyadh Season card.

Fabio Wardley signs with Queensberry ahead of Frazer Clarke rematch

An extravaganza of seven title fights in two days is coming to Tokyo’s Ariake Arena Oct. 13-14 in Japan, with action that includes unbeaten WBC bantamweight titleholder Junto Nakatani, WBA bantamweight titlist Takuma Inoue and WBO junior bantamweight belt holder Kosei Tanaka. The carnival of fights, promoted by Japan’s...

Junto Nakatani to headline two-day Tokyo card featuring seven title fights

Floyd Mayweather has arrived in Mexico City ahead of his exhibition with John Gotti II.

Floyd Mayweather Arrives In Mexico City For Gotti III Fight, Serenaded By Mariachi

Fans have reacted to the Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga $89.99 PPV price. Canelo puts his WBA, WBC and WBO titles on the line during Mexican Independence Weekend on September 14. The fight received some backlash after the David Benavidez fight never got made. The Mexican Monster will now fight at 175, leaving fans to see Canelo-Berlanga. The fight is seen as a formality for Canelo, who has only lost twice, coming up short against Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol.

Canelo Vs. Berlanga PPV Price Announced; Fans Are Unhappy

A potential clash between Terence Crawford and Gennadiy Golovkin failed to get off the ground before the fight had a chance to gather pace. The internet rumor mill recently pulled a rabbit out of a hat with reports that Turki Alalshikh was attempting to pit Crawford against Golovkin in the coming months. Looking at the reports, it could simply have been a case of Golovkin’s name being plucked out of thin air due to his rivalry with Canelo Alvarez.

Terence Crawford vs Gennadiy Golovkin KO’d in the first round

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It's been nine years since actor/writer/producer Jack Larson died of unknown causes at 87 in 2015. He initially found fame with his portrayal of the original Jimmy Olsen in classic TV's syndicated sci-fi superhero series, Adventures of Superman (1952-1958). Larson also happened to be openly-gay in the sometimes closeted-world of Hollywood. This is his story.

The Not-So Secret Gay Life of 'Superman' TV Actor Jack Larson: 9 Years After His Demise at 87

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Sporting News

Controversy creates cash, and Floyd Mayweather looks to take advantage of an exhibition fight that got some buzz due to its post-fight chaos. Here's a breakdown of what happened at the first Mayweather vs. Gotti fight.

The Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III experience: First-hand account of boxing exhibition turned melee

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Combat sports legends are usually confined to colliding inside the ring. However, a new chapter has unfolded in the ongoing saga between boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and the management agency that oversees Conor McGregor’s affairs. After a protracted legal battle, Pacquiao has emerged victorious. A California court overturned a...

California Court Proclaims Manny Pacquiao Victorious Over Conor McGregor’s Agency

Lightweight king Shakur Stevenson has signed up with Matchroom Boxing. “I am ready to start this next chapter of my career and it begins on October 12 with Joe Cordina on the stacked Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia,” Stevenson said in a press release. “I’ve made it clear that I want the biggest names and the biggest fights in the sport. Bring on William Zepeda at the top of 2025 and I’m ready for anyone who is brave enough to step in the ring with me. There have been few willing to take on that challenge in recent years.”

SHakur Stevenson signs with matchroom boxing

As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Despite both fighters sharing immense skills in their respective Judo and Sambo practices, fans are sure to be surprised to learn that a United States Olympic coach had previously picked now UFC bantamweight contender, Kayla Harrison to beat former lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov in a grappling showdown. Harrison, a former...

When US Olympic Judo coach said Kayla Harrison would beat Khabib Nurmagomedov

Floyd Mayweather Jr touched down in Mexico City for his boxing rematch against John Gotti III on Saturday, August 24. The pair battles it out in the main event live on pay-per-view from Arena CDMX. The contest pits the undefeated 12-time, five-division world champion of Grand Rapids, Michigan against the...

Floyd Mayweather Jr: Mexican fighters’ will to win is just like my will to win

Every month, I waste hours studying the rankings of each of the sanctioning bodies. I have been undertaking this pointless exercise for something approaching 40 years – which is testament to my hopeless and unfathomable devotion to boxing. Though a bottle of whisky would be a more useful companion,...

‘Why is Mike Perez ranked fifth at heavyweight?’ and other questions

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making its return to Canada on Sat., Nov. 2, 2024, with the UFC Edmonton mixed martial arts (MMA) event at Rogers Place. Headlining the ESPN+ fight card is the flyweight showdown pitting No. 3-ranked Erin Blanchfield against No. 5-ranked Rose Namajunas, with the winner moving within striking distance of a 125-pound title shot (behind Manon Fiorot).

UFC Edmonton odds: Rose Namajunas, Derrick Lewis betting underdogs for Nov. 2 return to Canada

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British heavyweight title heads to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – again

Aside from the punches thrown and the damage done, what made the British heavyweight title fight between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke such a thrilling spectacle...

British heavyweight title heads to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – again

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