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[ad_1] Instagram photo of Alyssa Valdez MANILA, Philippines – What do most champion athletes have in common? In addition to being excellent in their respective fields, they also have a mother who always supports them. “Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing woman I gladly call mom,” wrote Agatha Wong, …

[ad_1] By Mark Long | The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Kicks, punches and grunts echoed through the empty arena. Coaches, commentators and camera clicks resonated like never before. Blood, sweat, swollen eyelids and face masks signaled the return of UFC, the first major sporting event to resume since the …

[ad_1] KEY PLAYER. Wesley So seeks to help the United States team annoy China, which is in first place, in the title game of the online chess tournament. File photo of Chess.com MANILA, Philippines – Philippines-born Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana surrendered as the United States took revenge on China, …

[ad_1] Dana White rarely misses a chance to shoot Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza, but she blew up on Saturday night after hearing comments made on social media about UFC fighter contracts during the coronavirus pandemic. The controversy began after Espinoza went to Twitter on Saturday night alleging that UFC …

[ad_1] After being selected No. 3 overall by Chicago in the 1984 NBA draft, Michael Jordan had an immediate impact on the Bulls’ organization. Just weeks after his professional career, “everyone on that Bull team … knew he was the best player we had,” said former team general manager Rod …

[ad_1] Global soccer leagues have all ceased due to the virus – though Germany’s Bundesliga is set to return next weekend – along with MLB, the NBA and NHL, but Jacksonville, Florida, hosted the MMA spectacle with no fans. “I want to congratulate Dana White and the UFC,” Trump said …

[ad_1] 0 of 31 Jesse D. Garrabrant / Getty Images NBA fans in Seattle would love to get the SuperSonics back. Other cities, including Las Vegas, Louisville and Kansas City, are ready when a team wants to relocate or for the league to expand. It’s unclear when either will happen. …

[ad_1] 0 of 6 Jeff Bottari / Getty Images Dana White promised to make the UFC the first major sports league to resume business during the coronavirus pandemic. For better or for worse, the UFC president delivered on that promise with the UFC 249 card on Saturday night in Jacksonville, …

[ad_1] JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (L) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (R) of the United States in their interim fight for the lightweight title during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice / Getty Images …

[ad_1] Justin Gaethje celebrates his victory over Tony Ferguson Image credit: USA TODAY Dubai: Powerless Justin Gaethje delivered a powerful performance in the biggest fight of his career to ruthlessly break Tony Ferguson’s 12-fight winning streak to claim the UFC lightweight interim title in Florida on Saturday night (Sunday by …