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Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has expressed a keen interest in facing undefeated rising star Khamzat Chimaev following the Chechen fighter’s dominant victory over Robert Whittaker in October. Adesanya, who will return to action against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight

Diego Simeone praised Atletico Madrid’s resilience after they secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Saturday, moving to the top of LaLiga with their 12th consecutive win across all competitions. It was Atletico’s first win at the Nou Camp since 2006, a

Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his WBA, WBO, and WBC heavyweight titles against Tyson Fury in a captivating rematch on Saturday night in Riyadh. Usyk, who had already defeated Fury by split decision in May, triumphed again, winning by unanimous points decision with

The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from their NBA Cup loss to the Bucks, defeating the Miami Heat 104-97. Jalen Williams’ 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 guided the Thunder to a much-needed win. Despite a strong 28-point performance from Tyler Herro,

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024. Venue: Riyadh Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia Undercard Time: 17:00 WAT Main Event Time: 23:00 WAT Fight Preview The world of boxing braces for a colossal heavyweight rematch as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury prepare to lock horns

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid lock horns in a blockbuster La Liga clash on Saturday evening, with the winner guaranteed to sit atop the table heading into 2025. The two sides are tied on 38 points, but Barcelona currently hold first place on

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are set to lock horns in a high-stakes Premier League clash on Sunday, December 22, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The encounter promises thrilling action as both sides aim to solidify their positions

The Chicago Bulls stunned the reigning champion Boston Celtics, securing a 117-108 victory led by Zach LaVine’s season-high 36 points. LaVine’s stellar performance, with six 3-pointers, highlighted a gritty Bulls comeback as they outscored Boston 35-22 in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, LeBron

The stage is set for an electrifying Carabao Cup semi-final as holders Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur, while Arsenal will clash with Newcastle United. Liverpool, the competition’s most successful club with 10 titles, will visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first leg

Tottenham Hotspur overcame a late surge from Manchester United and their own defensive lapses to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory and a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Ange Postecoglou’s side appeared in complete control, leading 3-0 with just under 30 minutes

British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made a significant financial move, injecting an additional $100 million into Manchester United, increasing his ownership stake to 28.94%. This investment completes the planned $300 million commitment made when Ratcliffe purchased a share of the club,

The Friedkin Group has officially completed its majority takeover of Everton, marking the end of Farhad Moshiri’s controversial ownership. The £400m deal makes the Toffees the 10th Premier League club with majority American ownership. The agreement, initially reached in September, was pending

Carlo Ancelotti etched his name in Real Madrid’s history books, becoming the club’s most decorated manager after a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. Goals from Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo secured the title, marking Ancelotti’s

Gabriel Jesus delivered a stunning second-half hat-trick as Arsenal overcame an early scare to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 and secure a spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early goal put Palace ahead, but Arsenal’s introduction of Martin Ødegaard and William