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Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya Eliminated From Paris Olympics Qualification Race
Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya -- both Tokyo Games medallists -- were on Sunday eliminated from the race for the Paris Olympics qualification after losing their respective bouts in the selection trials for the upcoming international tournaments. Punia, who was a prominent face of protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, suffered a crushing 1-9 defeat in the men's freestyle 65kg semifinal against to Rohit Kumar. This was after he barely managed to win against Ravinder (3-3 on criteria). If Ravinder had not conceded a caution point in the bout, Punia would have been eliminated in the opening bout itself.
Kansas' Hunter Dickinson dislocates shoulder, set for MRI - ESPN
No. 14 Kansas suffered a 76-46 blowout loss at top-ranked Houston on Saturday, but the defeat might not have been the worst news of the day for the Jayhawks.
UFC 299: Expert picks and best bets for O'Malley vs. Vera 2 - ESPN
UFC men's bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley looks to avenge his only professional loss and earn his first title defense when he takes on Marlon «Chito» Vera in the main event of UFC 299 on Saturday at the Kaseya Center in Miami (10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV, with prelims at 8 p.m. on ESPNews/ESPN+ and early prelims at 6 p.m. on ESPN+).
Canadian wrestler Justina Di Stasio proud to represent Indigenous roots at Paris Olympics
Justina Di Stasio has accomplished almost everything a wrestler dreams of.
WFI To Withdraw Circular On Conducting Trials For Upcoming Events
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which has been placed under suspension by the Centre, told the Delhi High Court on Thursday it will withdraw its circular on conducting selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament. Taking note of the statement made by WFI's counsel, Justice Sachin Datta said the trials shall proceed as per the circular issued by the ad-hoc committee supervising the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India.
Paul Heyman cognizant of those trying to knock him off mountaintop: 'I never rest on my laurels'
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Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in first ceremony without Vince McMahon
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