MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that a medical issue was the reason behind Chimaev’s failed weight cut. On Thursday (8 September), the UFC 279 press conference was abandoned due to a series of backstage incidents, at least two of which reportedly involved Chimaev. UFC president Dana White said the 28-year-old had started the commotion alongside […]

TURKISH football has seen an influx of talent this window, with many former Premier League stars being added to their ranks. But who makes the Super Lig's best XI? Well, SunSport will give you our answer to the question. Goalkeeper: Fernando Muslera AT age 36 Fernando Muslera is one of the most experienced goalkeepers anywhere […]

NATE DIAZ says a trilogy-deciding fight with Conor McGregor will "for sure" happen despite his exit from the UFC. Diaz, 37, is scheduled to have his final UFC fight this weekend against up-and-coming star Khamzat Chimaev on Saturday. However, opponent Chimaev missed weight coming in 7.5 pounds over the welterweight limit. Recommended: Katherine Jenkins sings […]

CRISTIANO RONALDO looked "every one of his 37 years" in Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad on Thursday night, according to ex-Liverpool star Steve Nicol. The Portuguese superstar, 37, started for just the second time this season but was unable to get off the mark, making it a seven-game drought in front of goal. […]

FOOTBALL fans have seen the funny side after Ben Roberts joined Chelsea as part of Graham Potter's coaching staff. Potter was announced as Thomas Tuchel's replacement earlier this week, and has made a swathe of changes to the backroom staff at the club. One such change is new goalkeeping coach Roberts, who himself was a […]

M.A. Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. In a season in which there could have been several possibilities for the last two teams standing in the 2022 WNBA Finals, it looked as if chalk […]

ARSENAL fans have seen the bright side after three of their Brazilian first-team stars were left out of the national team set-up. Defender Gabriel, as well as attackers Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli were missing from Tite's Brazil squad. Brazil will play Ghana, followed by Tunisia at the end of September to help prepare for the […]

SUN Racing takes a look at Leopardstown's blockbuster action on Saturday. We've found three picks – and scroll down to read Templegate's selection in each race. LONGSHOT FINAL VOYAGE (2.05 Leopardstown) He has been running well with close-up efforts at Cork and Dundalk. Trainer Johnny Murtagh is in good form and this trip and ground […]

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CLARESSA SHIELDS and Savannah Marshall end their war of words in their huge undisputed middleweight title clash. The fight – which takes place at London's O2 Arena to headline an historic all-female card – has been 10 YEARS in the making, and has now been given a new date. Marshall is the only fighter to […]