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MIAMI – Paddy Pimblett made a strong impression with his performance at UFC 314 on Saturday, followed by a flurry of callouts during his post-fight interview. He named four potential opponents: Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan. But noticeably absent from the list was Ilia Topuria. Why was Topuria left out? “To be honest, I forgot about him,” Pimblett said with a laugh at the post-fight press conference. “If I’d remembered, I’d have name-dropped him in the cage. I don’t even call him ‘Hand Sanitizer Boy’ anymore. But honestly, I just forgot he existed. That’s how irrelevant…

The launch of the Global Fight League (GFL) appears to be all but over. The team-based MMA promotion has officially canceled its debut series of events, California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster confirmed to Uncrowned’s Ariel Helwani on Wednesday. The cancellation was also verified by multiple additional sources. GFL had set its sights on an ambitious opening, planning a two-day, 31-fight schedule for May 24–25 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The events were expected to feature 42 UFC veterans and nine former UFC or Bellator champions—including interim titleholders—but those high-profile plans have now collapsed. GFL founder…

Alexander Volkanovski made a triumphant return at UFC 314, reclaiming his UFC featherweight title after back-to-back losses. Following tough defeats to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, there were growing concerns about the future of Volkanovski’s career. Despite these setbacks, the UFC trusted the 36-year-old fighter by booking him for a title bout against Diego Lopes at UFC 314 after Topuria unexpectedly vacated the title. Volkanovski responded by delivering a vintage performance in Miami, securing a decision victory to once again claim the 145lb division crown. Ahead of the fight, fans were unsure about Volkanovski’s resilience, especially after suffering knockout losses.…

A football fan has been found not guilty of assault by beating following an incident outside a stadium last season. Graham Riches, 50, of Dyer Close, Horsford, near Norwich, had previously admitted to obstructing two police officers and possessing a class A drug, though he denied the assault charge. The charges stemmed from an incident at Norwich City’s Carrow Road stadium after the team’s 0-0 play-off draw against Leeds United on 12 May. Following a one-day trial at Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court, Riches was acquitted of assault by beating. He was, however, fined £891 for the other offences and handed…

Quetta Gladiators’ spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for a suspect bowling action during his team’s clash against Lahore Qalandars in the HBL PSL 10. Pakistan Super League match tickets On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown flagged concerns regarding Tariq’s bowling action during the game held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening. As per the rules, Tariq is permitted to continue bowling in upcoming matches. However, if he is reported again for the same issue, he will be suspended from bowling. To return, he must obtain clearance from an ICC-accredited testing center. This situation has sparked debate about…

MS Dhoni the finisher is back. The legendary Chennai Super Kings captain led from the front as CSK snapped their five-match losing streak with a five-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday. Coming in at 111/5 in the 15th over while chasing 167, Dhoni received a thunderous reception from CSK fans at the Ekana Stadium. He immediately made his intentions clear by smashing Avesh Khan for two consecutive boundaries. In the 17th over, Dhoni wowed the crowd with a one-handed six off Shardul Thakur, launching it over mid-wicket. He remained unbeaten on 26 off just 11 balls,…

LaLiga leaders Barcelona are on the verge of reaching their first UEFA Champions League semifinal in six years as they head to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday’s second leg of the quarterfinals. Dortmund will be counting on fervent home crowd support at BVB Stadium to help erase the team’s goal deficit after their 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Barcelona last Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium. Barcelona, aiming to lift their first Champions League trophy since 2015, remain unbeaten across all competitions in 2025. With a commanding four-goal cushion and a lineup full of match-winners, Barca present a…

Roy Keane criticized the Manchester United squad, labeling several players as “bluffers” following their crushing Premier League loss on Sunday. Club icon Gary Neville also weighed in, acknowledging that the team is in a “desperate situation.” Manchester United suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United — marking their 14th loss of the season and leaving them languishing in 14th place in the standings. While criticism was directed at manager Ruben Amorim, Keane also expressed frustration with Bruno Fernandes’ remarks in his post-match interview. “We lack being more fearless, being more brave,” Fernandes told Sky Sports. “Today was…

England are now assured of at least five teams in next season’s Champions League following Arsenal’s first-leg win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. Just one win across any of the three European competitions would have been enough to clinch the fifth Champions League spot for England. The two additional Champions League places are awarded to the top-performing countries in UEFA’s coefficient rankings. Liverpool and Arsenal are likely to finish in the Premier League’s top two, while just 12 points separate third-placed Nottingham Forest from 10th-placed Bournemouth. Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Fulham, and Brighton currently sit between those…

Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami — an event notably attended by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Australian fighter earned scores of 49-46 from two judges and 48-47 from the third, securing the championship early Sunday. Volkanovski (27-4) had previously defended the featherweight crown four times before losing it to Islam Makhachev on February 11, 2023. “It’s good to be back,” Volkanovski said after the win. As for Lopes, he gave his full respect to the champion but wanted the crowd to know this was not…