Steveson dominates Ellison, earns first-round TKO in UFC debut - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Gable Steveson seemed determined to make a statement in his highly anticipated UFC debut on Saturday, and that statement came midway through the opening round.
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Muchova vows to keep chasing maiden major after Wimbledon heartbreak
LONDON, July 11 : Karolina Muchova said she will need a few days to overcome her second Grand Slam final defeat after going down to fellow Czech Linda Noskova in the Wimbledon title clash but the 29-year-old vowed to keep fighting for her maiden major title.
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates, who bought the club for one pound, dies at 94
LONDON: Ken Bates, the former Chelsea owner and chairman who bought the club for just a pound in 1982, has died. He was 94. Chelsea confirmed the death in a statement Saturday, saying Bates “passed away peacefully in Monaco this morning surrounded by his wife and family.” “The club send our heartfelt condolences to Ken’s wife Suzannah, the rest of his family and his friends.
Public backing McGregor but the bigger bets are on Holloway for UFC 329 main event - ESPN
The bigger money is fading Conor McGregor in his return to UFC five years after his last fight. Max Holloway was a -225 favorite Friday, with McGregor listed as a +185 underdog at DraftKings Sportsbook. The price on the fight had opened as high as Holloway -345 but has been coming down with lopsided action on McGregor.
Fighters' picks for Conor McGregor's return vs. Max Holloway - ESPN
The UFC's first double champion will be back in action for International Fight Week on Saturday night, as former featherweight and lightweight champ Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return to face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates dies at 94
July 11 : Former Chelsea and Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has died at the age of 94 in Monaco, Chelsea said on Saturday.
Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94
Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates has died at the age of 94, the club have announced.
NBPA: Players 'carrying the burden' for teams due to second apron - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — National Basketball Players Association executive director David Kelly criticized the NBA's salary cap and luxury tax system on Friday, arguing that the newly implemented «second apron» must be «softened» or removed.