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12-to-6 Elbows, which are downward strikes straight up and down with elbows, have been banned by MMA rules for years. The definition of a downed fighter has also been changed. As of Tuesday, July 23, those elbow strikes have now been deemed legal by the Association of Boxing Commissions. This could mean an overturning of Jon Jones’ only loss on his resume, which came against Matt Hamill in...

The NBA has been in the market for a new media-rights deal, and it had accepted bids from NBC, Amazon, and Disney. This left Warner Bros., the home of TNT, out in the cold after a relationship that had started in 1989. Warner Bros. is looking to match Amazon’s bid, which could take this saga to the courtroom in the near future. On July 10, it was reported that the NBA had reached a dea...

The role of flag-bearer at the Olympics is a very prestigious honor, given to the top athletes for the country. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, LeBron James is tabbed to carry the flag at the opening ceremony, and he’ll be joined by a female athlete TBA. Past flag-bearers include Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Sue Bird, Mia Hamm, and Dawn Staley. The 2024 Summer Olympics are sla...

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company which has suffered from cyberattacks in the past. On early Friday morning, a faulty update delivered to Windows users has shut down airports and banking services, along with many other industries. The crisis also affected the Paris 2024 preparations: journalists struggled to get credentials validated, and security checks have been done manually. I...

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has been the biggest story in the WNBA during her rookie season. Clark set a WNBA record with 19 assists in a 101-93 loss to Dallas on Wednesday night. It was her last regular-season game before the All-Star Game, where a WNBA team will play Team USA before the Olympic break. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is starting to find her feet in the WNBA....

Spain rolled through Euro 2024 to win the tournament, with Rodri winning Player of the Tournament. The Manchester City midfielder has seen his odds to win the Ballon d’Or move from around +700, to +200 or below at some sportsbooks. The last time a defensive-minded player won this award was defender Fabio Cannavaro in 2006. No defensive midfielder has won since Matthias Sammer in 1996. ...

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been in hot water with the law numerous times in his career. This time, Jones is charged with two misdemeanors stemming from an incident with a drug-testing agent. Jones is slated to fight in 2024 as he returns to the octagon after various injuries. UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is unquestionably one of the best mixed martial artists of all t...

The Copa América final was played on Sunday night in Miami, but pre-match security issues were the biggest story. Kickoff was delayed by 75 minutes as fans stormed the gates, and even tried to get through the venting systems. The United States is co-hosting the World Cup in 2026 with Canada and Mexico, and there will be a major conversation around security heading into that tournament. ...

Jürgen Klopp has had a glittering soccer managing career and left Liverpool after last season, claiming he needed a break from the game. The United States men’s national soccer team fired Gregg Berhalter on July 10 after the team failed to make it out of the group stage at the Copa América. The USMNT approached Klopp about their job vacancy, but he declined, so the search continues with Da...

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever continues a record-breaking rookie season in the WNBA after driving record crowds and TV viewership. Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double, hitting the mark in a win on Saturday over the New York Liberty. Clark still leads the WNBA Rookie of the Year odds over Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. Caitlin Clark of the India...

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a legend in mixed martial arts, retiring in October 2020 with a 29-0 record after his father passed away. Nurmagomedov allegedly has tax issues with Russia and has moved to the United Arab Emirates to gain citizenship. There are odds out on whether Nurmagomedov will fight again in the UFC in light of his alleged tax problems. There is no question that Khabib Nurm...

Boston Basketball Partners LLC, who own majority control of the Celtics, are looking to sell their shares in the team. They would like to have this deal done later this year or in 2025, but Wyc Grousbeck stay on as the team governor until 2028. Steve Pagliuca and Larry Ellison are favored to buy the shares, while Jeff Bezos, Tom Brady, Dave Portnoy, David Ortiz and Bill Simmons are on the ...

For the last century, women athletes have resisted out-date rules enforced by male-dominated Olympic committees. Today, there are more female athletes and events for women at the Olympics (152) than ever. Women from more countries are participating, and there is better representation on Olympic Committees. In a historic achievement, women will make up 50% of 10,500 participating athlet...

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have been playing to large crowds throughout the WNBA this season. Two Indiana Fever games have drawn at least 20,000 fans this season, and the first was June 7 in Washington. The second game was on Tuesday, July 2, when the Fever visited the two-time defending WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces. The WNBA is setting records of all sorts this season, ...

Donald Trump is a huge favorite over Joe Biden in the latest online betting odds after the current president struggled in a recent CNN debate. Many voices in the Democratic Party have called for Biden to be replaced as a candidate, with names like Michelle Obama, Gavin Newsome, and Hillary Clinton mentioned as potential replacements. The top online betting sites favor Michelle Obama in a h...

The NFL was sued in a class-action suit over their “Sunday Ticket” package, as it was alleged the league colluded with their network partners in out-of-market game distribution. The league was accused of inflating the price of the “Sunday Ticket” package from 2011 to 2022. $4.7 billion in damages was awarded, but because it is a federal case, the number could rise to $14.4 billion. The...