NFL Rumors: Joe Burrow contract gets major hints dropped
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is now eligible to ink a contract extension, and based on recent reports, he's leaning more toward the team-friendly kind.The Cincinnati Bengals know what's coming: a massive contract for the one and only, Joe Burrow.The former Comeback Player of the ...
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UFC’s ‘BMF’ title returns as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for vacant belt
The UFC’s ‘BMF’ title will make its return in July, as Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje clash in the main event of UFC 291. Poirier beat Gaethje via TKO in 2018, and the Americans will square off again in Utah, with the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title on the line. The UFC introduced the belt in 2019 as a prize for the winner of a fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, with the latter winning via doctor stoppage. WWE star-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson then wrapped the gold around Masvidal’s waist. The title has not been involved in any fights since then, and Masvidal retired from mixed martial arts last month after a loss to Gilbert Burns. The UFC is now reintroducing the belt, which will be up for grabs when Poirier and Gaethje meet in a lightweight bout on 29 July. After beating Gaethje in 2018, Poirier went on to become interim champion in 2019 before losing to official champion Khabib Nurmagomedov via submission later that year. In 2020, Gaethje similarly claimed the interim title before losing to Nurmagomedov by submission while trying to unify the belts. In Poirier’s last fight, the “Diamond” submitted Michael Chandler in November, a year after Gaethje outpointed “Iron Mike”. Gaethje most recently fought at UFC 286 in March, narrowly outpointing Rafael Fiziev. The winner of Poirier vs Gaethje 2 may emerge as the next challenger for reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is due to return to the ring in October. In the co-main event of UFC 291, Alex Pereira will take on Jan Blachowicz. The bout marks Pereira’s light-heavyweight debut in his first fight since losing the middleweight title to Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, Blachowicz is a former light-heavyweight champion. Also, Paulo Costa faces Ikram Aliskerov, while Tony Ferguson goes up against Bobby Green, and Michael Chiesa fights Kevin Holland. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More UFC schedule 2023: Every fight happening this year How world’s best sports interviewer copes when the stars hit back Francis Ngannou explains unprecedented PFL deal and how it will help his opponents
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Rory McIlroy toning down criticism of LIV Golf at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy is toning down his anti-LIV Golf rhetoric ahead of the PGA Championship
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Biden administration clarifies 1872 Mining Law; says huge Nevada lithium mine can proceed
The Biden administration says it has completed a court-ordered review that should ensure construction continues at a Nevada lithium mine, despite legal challenges brought by conservationists and tribal leaders
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Braves targeting surprising answer to pitching injury woes?
It's clear the Braves are leaving no stone unturned in finding an answer to their pitching injuries, but they might have a surprising solution in the works.Though Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has remarked that the club won't overreact and try to make a trade to fill ...
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Sunny NHL playoffs: Every Stanley Cup semifinalist is from Sun Belt for first time
The NHL is about to stage a very non-traditional pair of conference finals
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Here’s How Much Wealth You Need to Join the Richest 1% Globally
If you want to join Monaco’s richest 1%, you’ll need an eight-figure fortune. It takes $12.4 million to
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Indonesia Warns $20 Billion Climate Deal Looks Too Expensive
A $20 billion international effort to accelerate Indonesia’s shift away from coal hinges on the availability of low-cost
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'RHONJ' Season 13 Finale: Danielle Cabral tells Melissa Gorga about cheating rumor as Margaret Josephs fights back
In the 'RHONJ' finale, Danielle Cabral discusses her intention to inform Melissa Gorga about a cheating rumor as Jennifer Aydin begs her not to
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Wall Street's Biggest Banks Face a Harsh Reality Check in China
More than three years after China’s grand financial opening, it’s becoming clear to Wall Street giants that their
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Who is Genevieve Davis? ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Amy Schneider’s wife said she was straight before marriage
Genevieve Davis and Amy Schneider's love story is nothing less thana fairytale
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'There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things': 'The Office' cast celebrates 10 years of series finale with throwback photos
'Finales really get to me but this one just about did me in,' cast member Jennifer Garner wrote
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