Valentina Shevchenko shuts out Alexa Grasso to reclaim UFC title - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — The first trilogy in UFC women's history came to its conclusion on Saturday, and it was Valentina Shevchenko who enjoyed the last laugh.
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Bride-to-be Kichenok postpones wedding, wins US Open doubles crown
NEW YORK : Newly-crowned U.S. Open women's doubles champion Lyudmyla Kichenok had plans to get married this week but revealed on Friday that her unexpected appearance in the latter stages of the Grand Slam forced a postponement.
Insatiable Spain hungry for more, says coach De la Fuente
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday that his team were eager to get back on the pitch after winning Euro 2024 in July and that his players' hunger for constant improvement means there will be no let-up in intensity.
Plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower sparks criticism
PARIS: Plans by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from some Parisians.
Erik ten Hag's Alan Shearer jibe backfires after Man United's Marcus Rashford reaction
One thing Erik ten Hag cannot be accused of is failure to back his Manchester United players.
Leipzig fight back to end Leverkusen's long unbeaten run
LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Bayer Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten Bundesliga run ended on Saturday when visiting RB Leipzig came from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 win helped by a Lois Openda double.
No deadline for Cowboys' Dak Prescott, but no deal 'says a lot' - ESPN
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said he does not need a contract extension to be done before the season starts Sept. 8 against the Cleveland Browns.
"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics
President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape. The president, who met senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday for an exclusive interaction, also expressed her admiration for India's indigenous sports like kabaddi. "I do like watching sports although I did not get too many opportunities to play. But when I could, I preferred Indian sports," Murmu said.