Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 Week 3 weigh-in results
Bella Mir weighed 136 pounds ahead of her Week 3 bout with Alex Apodaca, who came in at 135.5 pounds in Las Vegas.
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The Ring’s welterweight rankings reward names over recent form
The Ring’s new welterweight list has been criticised for ranking Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez highly while overlooking direct results and champions.
Aduana FC face financial penalty after Nsenkyire Cup walk-off
Aduana FC left their Nsenkyire Cup match against Etoile Filante at half-time over refereeing concerns and may lose their tournament payment.
Rams beat Heathens 12-10 to win Uganda’s Kyadondo National 7s
Rams defeated Heathens 12-10 in the Kyadondo 7s final after beating Walukuba Barbarians and Black Pirates to claim the National 7s stop.
UFC Sacramento losers face uncertain next steps after card
Anthony Hernandez, Serghei Spivac, Roman Dolidze and Mason Jones all need new opponents after defeats at UFC Sacramento.
Hoima AFCON 2027 preparations face deadline before CAF check
Uganda has urged faster work in Hoima as CAF’s next inspection nears, with billions committed to making the city ready for AFCON 2027.
Petit, Silvestre join calls for FIFA leadership change amid crisis
World Cup winners Emmanuel Petit and Mikael Silvestre have joined Olivier Dacourt in demanding change at FIFA amid a leadership crisis.
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Martínez-Plantić to open ProBox era in WBC title bout on Aug 29
Lester Martínez will defend his interim WBC super-middleweight title against unbeaten Luka Plantić on 29 August as ProBox launches its new series.
Erik Miloc wins vacant WBC FECONSUR middleweight title by TKO
Rosario’s Erik Miloc stopped Roberto Carlos Sánchez Torres in round two to claim the vacant WBC FECONSUR middleweight championship.
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Bella Mir makes history by overtaking Shevchenko’s sister on DWCS
Bella Mir made history on Dana White’s Contender Series by overtaking Valentina Shevchenko’s sister in a significant result.
Cage Warriors to return to Newcastle for December 5, 2026 event
Cage Warriors will stage its next Newcastle show at the Vertu Arena on December 5, 2026, with the event available live on UFC Fight Pass.
Alberto Blas vows early destruction against Brandon Birr at BKB 58
Undefeated BKB champion Alberto Blas says Brandon Birr will not survive long if he gives him an opening in their August 29 rematch.
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All Blacks captain Tuipulotu warns of Lions threat at Ellis Park
All Blacks captain Patrick Tuipulotu says the Lions’ wins over major URC opponents make Tuesday’s Ellis Park meeting a serious test.
Zimbabwe rugby future mapped in World Rugby talks with minister
Zimbabwe’s government, World Rugby and Rugby Africa have agreed to build on the Sables’ return to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus gives Cheslin Kolbe injury update after 33-16 loss
Cheslin Kolbe will miss South Africa’s second Test against New Zealand after a hamstring and ankle injury in the 33-16 defeat.
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Nairobi's 2029 World Athletics Championships bid gains ground
Kenya’s Nairobi bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships has gained momentum through government backing and major facility upgrades.
Kerr, Ingebrigtsen set for 1500m duel at Ultimate Championship
Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will race each other over 1500m in Budapest, joined by Olympic champion Cole Hocker and world champion Isaac Nader.
Alekna breaks 72 metres in Wanda Diamond League record moment
Mykolas Alekna threw 72.58m in Silesia, becoming the first athlete to reach 72 metres at a Wanda Diamond League meeting.