UFC 278: Kamaru Usman explains why a loss would 'break' Leon Edwards
UFC champion Kamaru Usman has explained why beating Leon Edwards could ‘break’ the Brit at UFC 278.
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Ben Pattison hopes a fast finish will fire him onto the podium in Munich
By Will Jennings in Munich Ben Pattison reckons his red-hot ability to finish with a flourish can fire him towards a medal at the multi-sport European Championships. Ad The Basingstoke & Mid Hants athletics star finished second in 800m qualifying on Thursday morning behind Pole Patryk Dobek in Munich. AthleticsCook revels in front of Munich crowdAN HOUR AGO Pattison, 20, left himself with work to do before hitting the accelerator when it mattered to edge into Friday night's semi-finals.
Kamaru Usman, challenger Leon Edwards make weight for UFC 278 welterweight title fight
SALT LAKE CITY — The best pound-for-pound fighter in the world will be back in the Octagon this weekend.
Injury costs Williams medal in Munich
By Will Jennings in Munich Ben Williams believes ill-timed injury woes hampered his hopes of a medal at the European Championships. Ad But the Stoke star says being the continent's sixth-best triple jumper 'on one leg' can be a platform for progression next season. AthleticsBen Pattison hopes a fast finish will fire him onto the podium in Munich6 MINUTES AGO Williams, 30, finished 0.28m shy of a medal in Wednesday night's final in Munich as Portuguese powerhouse Pedro Pichardo grabbed a brilliant gold medal.
I Can Focus On Training Without Any Worry: CWG Gold Medallist Sreeja Akula
Sreeja Akula, who recently won the Gold Medal in the Mixed-Doubles Table Tennis event at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, was felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on last Saturday. The 24-year-old Sreeja won the coveted Gold Medal along with her partner Sharath Kamal at the quadrennial event and they became the first Indian pair to win gold in the Mixed Doubles in Commonwealth Games history. Sreeja was among the 31 athletes making their Commonwealth Games debut who went on to win a medal for India.
Neeraj Chopra Could Very Well Compete On "Ninja Warrior". Watch This
When you think of Neeraj Chopra, the image that usually pops up is of the 24-year-old running up to his mark, hurling the javelin and then spreading his arms out in celebration before the stick even lands. However, he is a man of many talents and in a recent video, he has impressed fans with his strength and agility as he performed a pole-climbing exercise. Chopra shared a video on Friday where he can be seen first climbing up a diagonal pole and then climbing back down.
Jake Wightman shocked by first 800m outing in three months
By Will Jennings in Munich Jake Wightman admits his first 800m race since May was a significant shock to the system. Ad But the versatile Scottish star says the simplified strategy required over the distance has reignited his desire for success. AthleticsMore to come from Caudery despite seventh-placed finish at Europeans2 HOURS AGO Wightman, the current world champion over 1500m, won his European Championship 800m heat on Thursday morning in a time of 1:45.94.
Jemimah Rodrigues out of The Hundred with wrist injury, Gaby Lewis replaces her
Rodrigues was a part of the Northern Superchargers side. "Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues has unfortunately been forced to end her season in The Hundred due to injury," the tournament's official website said. Rodrigues, who was part of India's silver medal-winning side at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, had earlier injured her wrist during a league stage match against Barbados at the quadrennial event.