After losing to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut struggles became a hot topic. But his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis, isn’t buying the excuses. The South African fighter pointed out that tough weight cuts are common in MMA. Fighters often drop around 12 pounds in the final stre
Tucson is getting a major upgrade with a huge new sports and entertainment complex called Mosaic Quarter. Set to rise at 2500 E. Ajo Way, right near Interstate 10 and across from the Kino Sports Complex South, this place will change how locals play and gather. Funded by $1. 1 billion in private mone
These days, top athletes aren’t just playing sports—they’re running businesses. The newest Forbes list of highest-earning athletes proves how far that trend has gone. Cristiano Ronaldo tops the chart again, pulling in around $300 million in a single year. Most of it comes from his eye-popping deal w
Lately, late-night TV has become a battleground where comedy and politics clash more often than before. One longtime host left the show after a long run, just as the network settled a big lawsuit with a former president who wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. Some say the timing was just bad luck
Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang
Kyle Busch wasn’t just another NASCAR star. When news broke that he had died at 41 after a sudden medical issue, the sports world reacted like it had lost a family member. Hockey fans stood silent in the arena. Football players and racing rivals shared heartfelt posts. Even global racing series like
Sports betting platforms often use first-time offers to draw in new users, and FanDuel’s latest promotion is no exception. For those willing to take a small risk, they’re handing out $150 in bonus bets—all you have to do is place a $5 bet on any San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game. The
Two major college sports leagues just shared how much cash they raked in last year, and the numbers tell a bigger story about power and money in college sports. The ACC and Big 12 both hit record highs—$826. 5 million and $610. 9 million respectively—but they still can’t keep up with their richer ri
The city of Pontiac in Michigan has officially labeled gun violence as a major public health problem, not just a crime issue. A recent vote by local leaders recognized that even with fewer shootings, the emotional and financial damage lasts for years. Councilman Chris Jackson pushed for this change,
People sleep in different ways. A lot depends on where they live, what they do during the day, and what they believe in. New research looks at how religion and spirituality can affect the quality of sleep across cultures. Some studies suggest that people who follow religious practices sleep better b
