Islam Makhachev Hopes to Defend Title Again in 2024 Despite Hand Injury

The date for Islam Makhachev’s next title defense remains uncertain due to a hand injury. Advertisement Makhachev is coming off a fifth-round submission win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 303 this past June. While most lingering effects from the fight against Poirer gradually wore off, Machachev’s right hand continued to bother him. An MRI scan …

Saratoga Picks: 2024 Diana Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Diana Stakes. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card! Full Card Analysis Saratoga Picks- 2024 Diana Stakes Bet all of today’s selections with signup bonuses and promotions at BetOnline. 5/5 Review Rating Bonus & Benefits 50% up to $1,000 Bonus …

Kobamelo Kodisang, Patrick Maswanganyi and players who abandoned dreams of playing abroad for a return to the PSL

GOAL Sthembiso Nkabinde Premier Soccer LeagueKobamelo KodisangFEATURESMamelodi Sundowns FC vs Polokwane CityMamelodi Sundowns FCPolokwane CityMTN 8 CupPatrick MaswanganyiCape Town City FC Nearly every South African footballer dreams of playing their sport abroad, be it in Europe, North America, or North Africa. However, not every player will attain the level where foreign clubs are eagerly seeking …

U.S. ‘blessed’ with goalie depth ahead of 2025 World Junior Championship

U.S. ‘blessed’ with goalie depth ahead of 2025 World Junior Championship Augustine, a prospect for the Red Wings, is among those being considered for a position in the upcoming tournament that starts on Dec. 26. © PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images PLYMOUTH, Mich. — The United States won’t pick its team for the 2025 IIHF World Junior …

Texans RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) active for Sunday's game against Jaguars

Reinforcement is coming for Houston in its AFC South showdown against Jacksonville on Sunday. Texans running back Dameon Pierce is officially active following a three-game absence with an ankle injury. Despite practicing fully all week, the tough RB was given a questionable classification on Friday. It will be interesting to observe the impact of his comeback …

Defensive Player Ladder: Rudy Gobert, Ben Simmons lead new weekly ranking

This season, Rudy Gobert is 2nd in the NBA, averaging 2.8 blocks. When the NBA released the second fan returns of All-Star Voting 2021 presented by AT&T last week, two players were conspicuously absent from the Top 10 at their respective positions. Both of them are part of leading contenders. They both have their All-Star …