Author: Nifemi Filani

[ad_1] In a nation where cricket has long reigned supreme, a new era is dawning, thanks to the Indian Super League (ISL). Launched in 2014, the ISL has been instrumental in changing the sports landscape of India, bringing football to the forefront. This transformation has been powered by the dynamic and competitive football clubs in India, which have become the heart and soul of the league’s success. From Mumbai to Kolkata, these clubs are not just teams; they’re institutions that are shaping the future of Indian football. ISL’s Impact on Football Clubs in India The inception of the Indian Super…

[ad_1] First Mauricio Ruffy sent a stern message with his performance in his UFC debut, then with his words after the win. Ruffy (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) brought the violence at UFC 301 as he defeated Jamie Mullarkey by first-round TKO on Saturday at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Ruffy, making his promotional debut after earning a UFC contract last year on Dana White’s Contender Series, finished the fight with a flying knee and an arsenal of strikes at the 4:42 mark. MAURICIO RUFFY’S POWER 💥 #UFC301 Stream #UFC301 tonight on @ESPN+ PPV ➡️ https://t.co/5fTe46h31v pic.twitter.com/lJUn9wM54T — ESPN MMA…

[ad_1] AFTER a year out of the ring Gervonta “Tank” Davis returns on June 15 seemingly in a good place. The 29-year-old will defend his WBA lightweight title against Frank Martin at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Amazon Prime pay-per-view. Davis, one of boxing’s biggest stars, defeated Ryan Garcia in March 2023 in a modern-day super-fight. His seventh-round stoppage cemented his reputation as a star attraction but problems outside the ring stopped any momentum gained from beating “King Ry”. A hit and run accident in November 2020, which injured four people including a pregnant woman, brought a sentence last…

[ad_1] Kenya’s Beatrice Jepkemei clinched victory in a women’s race record time at the Belfast City Marathon as her compatriot Mathew Kiplimo won the men’s event. Jepkemei’s winning time of two hours 35 minutes and three seconds cut one minute and 47 seconds off the previous women’s Belfast mark. The Kenyan, 26, withstood a late challenge from Morocco’s Lalla Aziza Alaoui Selsouli to win by 17 seconds.Kiplimo, running his debut marathon, took men’s victory in 2:14.44 as he passed long-time leader Bahrain’s Aweke Ayalew – in the final mile. Ayalew was eight seconds behind the winner with Kenya’s Moses Kilmulwo…

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to pursue a contract extension with coach Ty Lue that will prevent him from entering the final year of his current deal in 2025-26, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lue was named as a target in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ coaching search on Friday after the organization fired Darvin Ham. Other Lakers’ coaching candidates include Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, and JJ Redick. The Clippers’ 2023-24 season ended Friday night with a Game 6 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. How realistic is it that Ty Lue could…

[ad_1] Newcastle United’s pursuit of central defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham has stirred excitement amongst supporters.According to Craig Hope’s report in The Mail, Tosin Adarabioyo is inclined to join the Magpies this summer, drawn by the prospect of working under Eddie Howe and the enticing opportunity for regular game time and a potential appearance in European competition next season.The towering presence of Adarabioyo, standing at 6ft 5′ inches, coupled with Howe’s reputation for player development, presents an alluring proposition for both the player and the club.With stalwarts like Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman sidelined due to ACL injuries, Adarabioyo could…

[ad_1] Jon Jones is nearly ready to fight again. Following a devastating torn pectoral muscle that cancelled his expected showdown with Stipe Miocic back in November 2023, the reigning heavyweight champion announced he has a date booked for his UFC return, but he’s allowing the promotion to make it official. “I have a date,” Jones revealed on Twitter. “I’ll let boss man Dana [White] announce that.” Jones added that the fight itself is also nearly a done deal, but no contracts have been issued yet so there’s no guarantee until the ink is dry on those bout agreements. “Nope [can’t…

[ad_1] Posted on 05/05/2024By: Sean Crose “He’s just not good enough for Canelo,” broadcaster Ariel Helwani said during Saturday night’s undisputed super middleweight title fight between Jaime Munguia and the legendary defending champion, Canelo Alvarez. Helwani was right. Munguia simply wasn’t good enough for Canelo. Why? Because Canelo had much greater power to his punches. It was a question of strength – and Canelo was simply the stronger of the two fighters. The fight went all twelve rounds, but there was no doubt the judges made the right call by giving Canelo the unanimous decision victory after the final bell…

[ad_1] The women’s 4x100m team of Asha Philip, Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Bianca Williams and Amy Hunt recorded a season’s best time of 42.33 seconds as they won the fourth heat.They finished second fastest overall on day one behind the United States, who had won the first heat.“That was incredible, it was my first time with these three girls,” said Hunt.”They’ve been so absolutely amazing in trusting me and mentoring me and making sure I am on it. “So, to get that baton and cross the line with the biggest smile on my face that was one of the most fun races…

[ad_1] Lonzo Ball has picked up his $21.4 million player option with the Chicago Bulls for the 24-25 season. Ball hasn’t played since January 2022 and it is uncertain if he will play again. Ball signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Bulls during the 2021 offseason. [ad_2]