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Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division. Usyk's heart and skill are enormous, and he overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the world's first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. Usyk defeated Fury by split decision on Sunday, knocking down his hulking opponent in the ninth round and eventually...

2024-05-18T23:59:11Z

Cameron Brink draws powerful A’ja Wilson take after Aces clash

The Los Angeles Sparks are off to an 0-2 start after dropping their second game of the season on the road against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, 89-82. While the Sparks have yet to get a win, there have been some encouraging signs for the team to start the 2024 season. One of the […] The post Cameron Brink draws powerful A’ja Wilson take after Aces clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2024-05-19T01:16:53Z

'Worse than a Crash': Brittany Force Fails to Qualify for NHRA Route 66 Event

Saturday Qualifying: Brittany Force out, Tony Stewart barely in as T.J. Zizzo scores first No. 1 starting spot in Top Fuel.

2024-05-19T00:01:40Z

Usyk vs. Fury was exactly what the sport of boxing has been missing

After an incredible fight for all the titles, the encore encounter will surely be more anticipated than the first fight.

2024-05-19T04:00:09Z

Chiefs face unprecedented schedule no NFL team has faced in nearly a century

The Kansas City Chiefs have an unprecedented gauntlet of a schedule ahead of them in the upcoming 2024 season.

2024-05-18T20:31:06Z

Thunder most to blame for season-ending Game 6 loss to Mavericks

First and foremost, this needs to be said: The Oklahoma City Thunder played an incredible Game 6 against the Dallas Mavericks. And truth be told, it’s hard to pin the blame on anyone. Sure, they didn’t play perfectly, but they gave it their all. No one should ever blame them for that. Not to mention […] The post Thunder most to blame for season-ending Game 6 loss to Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2024-05-19T04:17:45Z

Simone Biles is a lock for Paris Olympics. But who's going to join her?

There are two meets left for gymnasts to make their case for a spot on the Paris Olympics team. Simone Biles is in. Who will join her?

2024-05-19T11:51:31Z

Caitlin Clark sends message after Indiana Fever lose third straight WNBA game

Caitlin Clark offered a message to Fever fans after the Indiana club fell to 0-3 following yet another double-digit defeat against the New York Liberty Saturday.

2024-05-18T21:47:55Z

Kyrie Irving Shared A Heartfelt Speech In Mavericks Locker Room After Game 6 Victory

Kyrie Irving's heartfelt speech celebrates the Mavericks' Game 6 win, emphasizing unity and gratitude.

2024-05-19T16:23:50Z

Mark Wells, Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey gold medalist, dies at 66

Mark Wells was a forward on the Miracle on Ice team that won the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic men's hockey title.

2024-05-19T13:29:37Z

Super Bowl champion attacks disrespectful stance on Steelers RBs Najee Harris, Jaylen Harris

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be sporting a revamped offense in 2024. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been replaced by Arthur Smith and Russell Wilson is likely to start the season at QB. The Steelers also made significant investments in their offensive line and added some new weapons for Wilson. One former Super Bowl champion recently […] The post Super Bowl champion attacks disrespectful stance on Steelers RBs Najee Harris, Jaylen Harris...

2024-05-19T12:33:53Z

"One of the best hitters in baseball and he got me" - Justin Verlander praises Brewers star William Contreras after epic duel

William Contreras, the catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been making waves in the world of baseball.

2024-05-19T16:20:22Z

"Suspend him for remainder of playoffs": Fans criticize Connor McDavid's high stick on Carson Soucy

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid had his revenge on Vancouver's Carson Soucy as he delivered a disturbing high-stick on the Canucks defenseman during Game 6 on Saturday.

2024-05-19T04:27:03Z

Kelsey Plum's reaction to Kate Martin's block is the WNBA highlight of the week

A whole lot of people were talking about the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday for things happening off the court – and rightfully so, as the two-time defending champs find themselves

2024-05-19T00:11:48Z

NCAA softball tournament 2024: Full regionals bracket, TV schedule for Road to Women's College World Series

The 2024 NCAA softball tournament is here. The Sporting News has the full bracket and TV schedule for the Road to Women's College World Series.

2024-05-17T04:24:21Z

Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open 2024 qualifying days after being refused wild card entry into tournament's main draw

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the qualifying rounds of the 2024 French Open.

2024-05-19T04:47:33Z

Tyson Fury ‘over the moon’ for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, says only ‘jealous people’ hate it

Don’t count Tyson Fury among those hating on the Netflix showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Far from it.

2024-05-18T16:03:04Z

Simone Biles Is Doing Simone Biles Things Again

The gymnastics star has brought back her most eye-poppingly difficult twisting skill—one that she hasn’t attempted in competition since her roller coaster Olympics in 2021.

2024-05-18T12:14:56Z

Piera Rodriguez blasts ‘coward’ Ariane Carnelossi after UFC Vegas 92 headbutt disqualification loss

Piera Rodriguez may have been the one disqualified from UFC Vegas 92, but she is not happy with her opponent.

2024-05-19T14:04:02Z

Usyk in tears for late father after historic heavyweight win

An emotional Oleksandr Usyk shed tears for his late father after crowning a brilliant career by becoming boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight world champion on Sunday. The former European and world amateur champion, Olympic gold medallist and undisputed cruiserweight champ -- still undefeated as a professional -- now adds the ultimate boxing crown.

2024-05-19T02:09:24Z

Sky win first game of season, Angel Reese sets WNBA record

Angel Reese got her first WNBA win on Saturday, and she set a new league standard in the process.

2024-05-19T03:59:15Z

WNBA investigating $100,000 Las Vegas Aces player sponsorships that star called 'life-changing'

The WNBA has opened an investigation into the $100,000 sponsorship that the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has pledged to give to each of the 12 players on the Aces

2024-05-18T22:48:07Z

Member Of 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Died On Friday

A member of the historic 1980 United States Winter Olympics men's hockey team tragically passed away this week. Legendary U.S. Olympics star Mike Eruzione, who scored the winning goal against Russia in the 1980 semifinal game, shared the tragic news on social media over the weekend. Former U.S. ...

2024-05-19T12:30:10Z

Diana Taurasi changes course on Caitlin Clark warning: ‘Taken out of context’

Diana Taurasi wants to clarify her Caitlin Clark remarks. The Phoenix Mercury star received backlash last month when she sent a warning to Clark, who was picked No. 1 in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. “Reality is coming,” Taurasi said while speaking with Breanna Stewart on an alternative ESPN broadcast during Clark and Iowa’s Final Four clash with UConn. “You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds but you’re going to come play...

2024-05-18T20:12:35Z

Jürgen Klopp has already discussed managing another Premier League club after Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is set to take charge of his final game at Anfield against Wolves. And the German has already made it clear what will come next.

2024-05-19T10:14:59Z

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk results as Ukrainian master claims undisputed glory with high-class win over Gypsy King

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via split decision in an action-packed fight in Riyadh to be crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion.

2024-05-18T04:07:13Z

Buff Bagwell Captures Championship Title After Five-Year Hiatus

Famed former WCW wrestling icon Buff Bagwell, known for his struggles with addiction, has recently marked a significant career win by securing a championship after a five-year period. With a storied wrestling career extending from 1991 to 2001 in World Championship Wrestling, and a subsequent albeit brief period in WWE in 2001, Bagwell has now […]

2024-05-19T11:27:34Z

PGA Championship 2024 live updates: Sunday leaderboard, final round tee times

Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa are tied for the lead heading into the final round of the PGA Championship. Follow along for all the updates.

2024-05-19T11:06:33Z

Lynch: Scottie Scheffler’s scandal shows why the PGA Tour has to look elsewhere for much-needed spice

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was during the 82nd PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club a couple dozen years ago that Stuart Appleby was asked what he’d need to shoot to have a chance to win. “Tiger Woods,” he replied. Most of those competing at the 106th edition t

2024-05-18T23:43:40Z

Anthony Davis' Issues with Coach Ham Influenced Lakers' Decision to Fire Him

Lakers Reevaluate Strategy After Playoff Exit, Seek Changes.

2024-05-19T07:43:02Z

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

2024-05-19T08:18:54Z

"I had goosebumps" – Justin Thomas says his hole out at PGA Championship round 3 was ‘one of the coolest moments' of his career

Justin Thomas put on an amazing show for his hometown audience at the 2024 PGA Championship.

2024-05-19T08:07:45Z

Post-Spring College Football Top 25 Rankings Released

Spring football has wrapped up across the country and so, too, has the NCAA's transfer portal process. Most college football teams are now set in their rosters as we approach the 2024 regular season. So, On3 has updated its Top 25 rankings as we head into the summer. On Saturday, On3 released an ...

2024-05-19T12:22:57Z

Angel Reese's fantastic performance draws high praise from WNBA legend as Sky stage huge comeback

Angel Reese shined for the Chicago Sky in her second-ever WNBA game, and her work on the boards drew a strong response from basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes, who worked the contest as a broadcaster

2024-05-19T02:18:35Z

NASCAR All-Star race starting order after qualifying postponed due to flooding

The NASCAR All-Star race will take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday at 8pm ET - with 20 cars competing.

2024-05-18T23:13:24Z

NASCAR Announces Decision On Race Amid Major Storm

Horrific weather at North Wilkesboro Speedway forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday's Truck Series race. Heavy rain and lightning halted the All-Star Weekend race on Saturday afternoon forcing a red flag on the 81st of 250 laps at around 3:30 p.m. ET. Not long later, NASCAR announced the race has ...

2024-05-18T21:57:48Z

Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2024? Full results, finish order & highlights from the race

Did Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan win the second leg of the Triple Crown, or did a competitor rise to take the prize?

2024-05-18T20:00:47Z

Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of belt immediately after beating Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury with all four major belts on the line - but he will not hold onto all four because Filip Hrgovic is the IBF's mandatory challenger

2024-05-19T00:33:18Z

Olympic Athlete Ivona Dadic In Images

Ivona Dadic, born on December 29, 1993, in Wels, Austria, has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of track and field athletics.

2024-05-19T02:43:35Z

New York Liberty Stars Come to Defense of Caitlin Clark

After back-to-back losses to the New York Liberty, Caitlin Clark is winless through the first three games of her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever. The post New York Liberty Stars Come to Defense of Caitlin Clark appeared first on Heavy.com.

2024-05-18T21:33:27Z

What time does the NASCAR race start today? Start Time, TV Channel, & Live Stream Details for All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series is headed to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, this weekend for the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

2024-05-19T09:45:32Z

2024 SEC Baseball Tournament bracket officially set

An exciting regular season is in the books. That means it’s time for SEC teams to converge on Hoover for the league’s baseball tournament, and the bracket is set. For the first time since 2006, Kentucky secured a share of the SEC title when the Wildcats defeated Vanderbilt via run-rule on Friday. The Bat Cats had a chance to secure an outright cham...

2024-05-19T04:41:17Z

"Good for Iga Swiatek for clapping back at the idiot" "Horrendous question" - Fans appalled as Pole asked about relative lack of success outside clay

Tennis fans haven't taken kindly to Iga Swiatek being questioned about her dominance on clay courts not translating to similar success on other surfaces.

2024-05-19T03:32:20Z

Indy 500 qualifying results: How Pole Day works and who will get bumped?

It’s Pole Day for the Indianapolis 500, and while some spots are already locked in, the top four rows and the final one will be set on Sunday.

2024-05-19T12:19:33Z

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Stuns Stacked Field in Los Angeles

The world record-holder in the 400-meter hurdles stepped down in distance and dominated the 200 meters at the LA Grand Prix.

2024-05-18T21:58:07Z

"Well, get off the exhibition tour" – Fans mock LIV Golf as Bryson DeChambeau compares PGA Championship round 3 Eagle to his record round at LIV

Fans on social media have mocked Bryson DeChambeau for comparing his incredible eagle during the 2024 PGA Championship's third round to his round of 58 at the 2023 LIV Golf Greenbrier event.

2024-05-19T11:23:19Z

Makhachev slams McGregor: “Everybody can finish Conor”

The UFC lightweight champion believes he could finish off the Irishman quickly and admits that “it would be stupid to say ‘no’ to a fight.”

2024-05-19T16:11:44Z

The 7 Things Every Guest Forgets When Golfing at a Country Club

Whether you are a club member ready to invite guests or a guest looking forward to a round at a country club, there are a few things every guest forgets. We aren’t talking about golf balls and a 7-iron. These things are a bit different. As a former golf professional and a member of a...

2024-05-19T10:17:01Z

Core Hydration Classic gymnastics results: Updated scores, winners for Simone Biles, more at 2024 meet

Sporting News is tracking winners for all the events at the Core Hydration Classic. Here's a look at the results from the 2024 gymnastics meet.

2024-05-18T12:44:38Z

Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic

Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin. Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin. The gymnastics superstar began her bid for a third Olympic team looking as dominant as ever at the U.S. Classic on Saturday, posting an all-around score of 59.500, nearly two points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones. The 27-year-old Biles,...

2024-05-19T09:33:00Z