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Boxing legend Ike Ibeabuchi will make his long-awaited return to the ring at the age of 52 in what is being branded the biggest fight in Nigerian boxing history. The former heavyweight contender, nicknamed ‘The President,’ has not fought since 1999, yet steps back between the ropes against Idris Afinni in a controversial comeback on home soil. Promoters are calling the contest ‘truly historic,’ with corporate sponsors, regional governments, and an entire nation behind the spectacle. Nigeria’s boxing faithful remain split, some hailing Ibeabuchi’s return, others questioning the ethics of matching a 52-year-old with a live, hungry opponent. But make…

In May, Saints coach Kellen Moore predicted that one of the candidates for the starting quarterback job “will rise” to take it in the preseason.That didn’t happen.And so, Moore will have to make a decision. The candidates are Spencer Rattler, rookie Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener. The depth chart still shows all three of them as first-stringers. Soon, there will be only one in that category.After Saturday’s preseason finale against the Broncos, Moore told reporters that he plans to make a decision in the “next few days.” “I think it’s important that we collaborate and talk through this thing,” Moore…

In May, Saints coach Kellen Moore predicted that one of the candidates for the starting quarterback job “will rise” to take it in the preseason.That didn’t happen.And so, Moore will have to make a decision. The candidates are Spencer Rattler, rookie Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener. The depth chart still shows all three of them as first-stringers. Soon, there will be only one in that category.After Saturday’s preseason finale against the Broncos, Moore told reporters that he plans to make a decision in the “next few days.” “I think it’s important that we collaborate and talk through this thing,” Moore…

Newcastle’s owners will not leave Eddie Howe without a recognised senior striker as the Alexander Isak saga rumbles into the final few days of the summer transfer window.The St James’ Park hierarchy has to date remained steadfast amid Liverpool’s attempts to prise the 25-year-old Sweden international out of the club, aided by the player’s stated intention to leave.However, with Callum Wilson having already left and no sign of a replacement arriving – Brentford’s Yoane Wissa currently remains stubbornly beyond Howe’s grasp with João Pedro, Hugo Ekitiké and Benjamin Sesko having already slipped through it – Newcastle find themselves in a…

Coming off a season-high 21-hit performance in Friday's 12-7 win, the Mets' offense stayed hot with 11 hits and blasted six home runs in a 9-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.Jeff McNeil opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the third inning, Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos hit back-to-back HRs in the seventh, and then Starling Marte crushed a solo shot of his own two batters later. Vientos and McNeil would add on with back-to-back homers in the ninth, giving New York six home runs on the night. It's the second time the Mets have hit six home…

With just over two minutes left to play during Saturday’s preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams, Shedeur Sanders thought he was going to get a chance to lead a game-winning drive, but instead, he got sent to the bench. With Cleveland trailing 17-16 and just 2:03 left to play, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski made the decision to take out his rookie quarterback in favor of Tyler Huntley, who just signed with the team less than three weeks ago. If Sanders would have stayed in the game, it would have given him a prime opportunity to lead a potential…

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Sterling looked like his suffocating self against Calvin Kattar, blanketing the standup-inclined fighter on his way to a decision win. His second assignment came against the undefeated Movsar Evloev, and while the scrambles fascinated anyone with knowledge of that aspect of mixed martial arts, he wasn’t able to hand the Russian his first professional loss. Ortega isn’t particularly sure which Sterling he is going to get on August 23. His jiu jitsu pedigree suggests Sterling might have to stray from his wrestling-heavy attack, but either way, Ortega feels ready to deliver something worth watching for the fans.  “Besides the Khamzat…

Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer analyses the performance of Arsenal’s new striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice in the Gunners’ 5-0 win over Leeds United.READ MORE: Arsenal’s Dowman, 15, shines on Premier League debutWatch Match of the Day on iPlayerAvailable to UK users only.

Aug 23, 2025, 09:47 PM ETSAN DIEGO — Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.The move is retroactive to Aug. 20. It’s the third time Merrill has been placed on IL this year.The club said a corresponding roster move will be made Sunday.Merrill has missed six straight games after spraining his ankle last weekend at Dodger Stadium, but San Diego waited to make the roster move until it was clear he couldn’t get healthy within the 10-day window.”It’s been in flux the last couple of days,” manager…