#Rio de Janeiro

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with its first event of the new year and it will be a massive fight night event. Sean Strickland will face Nassourdine Imavov after Kelvin Gastelum had to withdraw from the main event. But besides the big fight of the evening, the main card of UFC Fight Night 217 is stacked with massive fights and we have…

Once again, the vacant UFC light heavyweight title is up for grabs at UFC 283. The fourth fight of an epic flyweight rivalry will also occur at the event. Glover Teixeira faces Jamahal Hill for light heavyweight gold in the main event of UFC 283 on January 21. In the co-main event, Deiveson Figueiredo defends the UFC flyweight title against Brandon…

Sportsbooks are favoring Johnny Walker to beat Paul Craig in their upcoming light heavyweight showdown. According to the online sportsbook BetOnline, Walker is the -170 odds-on favorite to win the fight with Craig coming back at+145 odds. The 30-year-old Walker opened as the -150 betting favorite to win the fight while Craig hit the betting boards…

This January the UFC heads to Brazil for UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro. With the mixed martial arts competition becoming increasingly popular in South America, there are plenty of exciting bouts to look forward to on the 14-fight card. However, one stands out as particularly historic-the fourth fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon…

Konrad Wasiela was stunned after his first time watching the Intel Extreme Masters professional gaming competition in Poland. It had all the trappings of a serious sporting event: a packed stadium, tens of thousands of fans, and esports athletes as committed as Wasiela's teammates had been during his days playing in the Canadian Football League. "I…

The opening game in Group C kicks off a busy Tuesday of World Cup action when Argentina take on Saudi Arabia at 10am. Tom Winch has previewed the game and provided his top tips for the action... Opening World Cup fixtures don't get a lot tougher than this for Herve Renard and his Saudi Arabia side, they face one of the World Cup favourites in…

World no. 101, Marco Cecchinato of Italy, will take on Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia, the world number 91, in the first round of the 2023 Pune Open on Monday, January 2. Get the live streaming options of this Marco Cecchinato v Nikoloz Basilashvili match along with its preview, head-to-head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Pune Open live…

Veteran UFC welterweight Neil Magny is predicting that he scores a knockout win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 283. Magny will travel to Rio de Janeiro and take on Burns in enemy territory. For Magny, this is a massive opportunity for him to jump into the top five of the UFC welterweight division by beating an absolute stud in Burns. On paper, Burns…

CHELSEA are reportedly close to signing Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama. The Brazilian wonderkid has already made 37 senior appearances for the Rio de Janeiro-based side. Santos plays in midfield and has already turned out for the Brazil under-20 side as he makes a name for himself. He also has an eye for goal, having found the net on eight…

UFC 283 marks the promotion's first visit to Brazil in two years and first pay-per-view in the country since UFC 237 in May 2019. Unusual circumstances at the end of 2022 led to a main event booked on six weeks' notice, complimenting an extraordinary rivalry entering its fourth consecutive year of competition. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill was…

One player will reach the first ATP Masters 1000 final of his career when Casper Ruud of Norway and Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina collide in the semifinals of the 2022 Miami Open on Friday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Ranked No. 8 in the world, Ruud pulled off the biggest upset of his career when he knocked off No. 2…

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IMAGO/NurPhoto UFC 282's light heavyweight title showdown between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev ended in draw. Glover Teixeira to face Jamahal Hill at UFC 283. Light heavyweight belt back on line. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira will once again fight for the division's belt when he takes on Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 next…

White Abarrio, seen winning the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, is among the Kentucky Derby contenders returning to action in Saturday's Ohio Derby at Thistledown. Photo courtesy of Gulfstream Park June 24 (UPI) -- Derby contenders from Louisville and Epsom Downs return to action in weekend horse racing and "Win and You're In" spots for…

UFC Las Vegas 60 kicks off Saturday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with preliminary action beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Fourteen bouts are scheduled for the APEX center, which uses the smaller 25-foot Octagon. Finish rates are higher in the smaller Octagon, especially with weight classes above 155 pounds. Last week, Yohan Lainesse (+ 110) won via a…

The 2022 French Open could mark the beginning of a new era in men's tennis. Carlos Alcaraz is 28-3 with four titles on the ATP Tour this season. The 19-year-old's most recent triumph at the Madrid Open featured consecutive wins over Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev on a clay surface. Alcaraz's fantastic season-long run has made him…

Sixth seed Jannik Sinner and rising star Francisco Cerundolo will face off in the quarterfinals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Thursday. Claim Your Welcome Bonus! Francisco Cerundolo, World No. 29, is one of the tour's emerging stars, with a 23-20 win-loss record this season. After placing second at the Argentina Open last year, the…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest mixed martial arts organization in the world and is responsible for hosting multiple events across the globe every year. The fighters in the roster are amongst the best in the world - but just which boxers take the prize as the best in UFC history - as well as grabbing the best sports odds? We…

It was a conscious thought that slowly surfaced while watching Australia A rally late to find the winning play in the second Japan Rugby Challenge Series game in Fukuoka on Saturday evening. The young Australian side had had multiple opportunities to find the try they so desperately sought in the last 10 minutes, but just couldn't stick the vital…

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The bout between Deiveison Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will take place at the UFC 283. This will be the fourth battle between the two UFC flyweight stars. The event takes place in Rio de Janeiro. For the fourth and presumably the last time, Deiveison Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will meet in the UFC octagon and…

Orla F.C., a project created by Orla Rio, the company responsible for managing 309 kiosks on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, announced that the betting site, EstrelaBet, is its newest sponsor. Furthermore, the project - in partnership with Klefer, an agency specialized in sports and entertainment - announced that the official launch is scheduled for…

Hot boxing prospect Shakur Stevenson (18-0) is set to defend his two super-featherweight straps in an upcoming bout vs Robson Conceicao (17-1). The match is scheduled for September 23 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson is a native of Newark and will most certainly have the crowd on his side as he seeks his 10th-career…

Palmeiras was able to increase its advantage at the top of the Brasileirão and is close to the title, however, its pursuers are not going to leave it that easy. In addition, we will have the'Fla-Flu' derby on Matchday 27. Leader Palmeiras will have a tough game when they host Santos, who is fighting for an international spot next…

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz will face Argentinian Federico Coria in the second round of the 2022 US Open. Here, check out all the match information, including predictions and odds. You can watch this tennis match on fuboTV (free-trial in the US). Alcaraz, who is currently World No. 4, has the opportunity to earn the number one spot in the ATP Rankings…