Both Derevyanchenko and Jacobs are trained by Andre Rozier and are sparring partners, so it stands to be an interesting fight. Ukrainian Derevyanchenko is the IBF’s top-ranked middleweight contender and has fought 12 times winning 10 via KO compared to the more experienced American Jacobs who is ranked third at the 160-pound weight class and has fought 36 times winning 34 and 29 via KO. MORE: The story of CompuBox, reliability and the light it shines on Muhammad Ali...

Wegovy is a higher-dose version of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide. Studies have shown that patients taking Wegovy experienced an average weight loss of 15 percent, about 34 pounds. The participants in the study lost weight steadily over a 16-month period. Meanwhile, those receiving dummy shots lost an average of 2.5 percent of their weight. Dr. Harold Bays, medical director of the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center, helped run the studies on Wegovy, as well as other obesity and diabetes drugs....

Saturday marks one of the most intriguing fights of the year. Danny Garcia is out to reclaim the welterweight title he lost to Keith Thurman. Shawn Porter is out to prove he belongs in the mix with the top welterweights in the world. The winner should set themselves up for a massive fight early next year. We have predictions on the fight from many of the boxing industry’s players, including writers, fighters and promoters below....

Newsweek cannot confirm the veracity of the DRASTIC group or the existence of the Project DEFUSE documents described. The group says the documents were provided anonymously. DRASTIC is a group of activists who say they are working towards solving the “riddle” of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is behind the COVID pandemic. They say they were given documents by an anonymous source which detail something called “Project DEFUSE....

Sharper has entered pleas in sexual assault cases involving another six women in California, Arizona and Nevada, and probation officer Marilyn Brasset on Thursday asked for a 45-day extension to collect records from those cases for a pre-sentencing report on Sharper. MORE: Saints remove Sharper image outside Superdome | Sharper out of W&M Hall of Fame He was scheduled to be sentenced in U.S. District Court in New Orleans on Aug....

City were confirmed as champions on Sunday following Manchester United’s shock defeat at the hands of West Brom. The Blues still have five games to play this season, including three at home; against Swansea City on Sunday, Huddersfield a week later and Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, May 9. The Premier League usually presents the trophy following the champions’ final home game, where possible, but that will not be the case this season....

On Tuesday, video began circulating of Packers wide receiver Davante Adams throwing down a huge dunk, and well, it’s out of this world. Adams just finished up his rookie season in Green Bay in which he hauled in 45 catches for 663 yards and four touchdowns. At 6-2, the former Fresno State standout has great athleticism, evident by his phenomenal dunking display. While he is clearly going to have a good NFL career, just imagine what he could do in the Slam Dunk Contest....

Benavidez (24-0, 21 KOs), who will takes on Kyrone Davis at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday night, is a potential opponent for Alvarez in a May 2022 bout for Alvarez’s WBA, WBC, WBO, The Ring and IBF titles. Alvarez has made quick work of the division, winning all five of his fights there with his last three victories coming by knockout. HALE: It’s time to discuss Canelo Alvarez’s place among boxing’s all-time greats...

The San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper replaces Brad Guzan, who will miss the two games. The Middlesbrough goalkeeper and his wife are expecting the birth of their second child in the coming days. Chicharito headlines Mexico roster ​ With Guzan’s departure, Tim Howard will almost certainly start for the U.S. in its crucial World Cup qualifiers against Honduras on March 24 and Panama on March 28. Bingham has three caps for the U....

“Joe Biden appeals to people who pay their cable bills on the day they arrive,” Frum said. “Bernie Sanders appeals to people who may forget to pay their cable bill entirely. The first group, they’re both equally morally worthy, but the first group is more reliable.” MSNBC host Chris Hayes called Frum’s comments out in a tweet, calling his remarks “not only insulting but also just dumb.” Frum’s comments raided an outcry from Twitter users who cited his support for the War in Iraq during the Bush administration....

Georgia Republican Senator David Perdue, who is facing off against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff, cannot vote in what is traditionally an innocuous joint session of Congress to count state electoral votes this Wednesday—an event being widely touted by President Donald Trump and his most staunch supporters as a “last stand” against President-elect Joe Biden taking the White House on January 20. That is because—regardless of whether Perdue wins or loses the day before the Senate session—his term officially expires at the end of the current Congress this Sunday, and certification of the election result could take up to two weeks....

Spade’s comments come as Smith released a public apology video in late July for his behavior at the Oscars ceremony, which he called unacceptable. He also revealed that Rock was “not ready to talk” to the actor following the incident. Appearing on the podcast Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, Spade was asked about the confrontation which saw Smith leave his seat in the audience of the awards ceremony in L.A. and physically slap comedian Rock who had made a joke about the actor’s wife....

Before he could make any decision as the face of the NBA, however, Stern had to be "sworn" in as commissioner. And when he took on that task, his right hand was pressed to the 1984 Sporting News Official NBA Guide, as Bloomberg Businessweek notes in a feature article. With his left hand raised, Stern took an oath. MORE: Look back at David Stern’s career through photos | Draftstreet: Play fantasy basketball...

Villa announced his departure from NYCFC on Wednesday, turning down an opportunity to stay with the team, while making it clear he plans on continuing to play. “I think it’s been four very good years,” Villa said of his time with NYCFC. “I think it was an experience totally different than any before it, starting a team from zero, being the first player. “I think if we look at what the team was when we began, and look at what it is today, obviously the change is significant and I feel like I played my part in that growth....

The Davidson Wildcats took the field Thursday night with one goal in mind: win. They certainly accomplished that goal and much more after a record-setting performance against Division III Guilford College. “You never expect what happened last night to happen,” first-year Davidson head coach Scot Abell told Sporting News. “Really, all we’ve focused on and all we’ve talked about is trying to execute for four quarters.” MORE: Breaking down Davidson’s 91-61 win over Guilford...

But while many stores close their doors on December 25, the retail rush often restarts on the day after Christmas, to accommodate those who received the wrong-sized clothes or wanting to swap an unwanted gift for something more to their liking. Read on to find out whether the day after Christmas 2021 opening for Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Best Buy, Macy’s and many more major stores. Please note, while Newsweek has contacted every retailer featured in this piece, some stores have yet to respond, meaning it is important to always check with your local store before visiting on December 26....

Earnhardt's No. 3 has not appeared in a Sprint Cup race since his death in the 2001 Daytona 500. Dillon is racing the No. 3 for his grandfather, team owner Richard Childress. Martin Truex Jr. qualified second for his first race for Furniture Row Racing. Truex is also locked into a front-row starting spot for the Daytona 500. Dillon and Truex will start on the pole for the two Budweiser Duel qualifying races on Thursday....

It was the biggest victory of Hamlin’s career, a signature win that put him in a class with NASCAR’s elite. And it came in dramatic fashion, producing a highlight-reel finish that will go down in history as the closest and one of the greatest in NASCAR history. MORE: Daytona 500 winners | 2016 Daytona 500 in photos All those things were great, but Hamlin was also happy he won because, if he hadn’t, teammate Matt Kenseth would have been pissed....

The snake was found at a woman’s home in Gladstone in Queensland, Australia. “I saw the snake’s head at the top of the washing machine, inside the machine where all the electrical stuff is,” Tom Maddin, from Maddin’s Gladstone Regional Reptile Catcher, told Newsweek. “I started poking around trying to gently coax it out. Then I just let the snake come out by itself and quickly put him into my snake-catching bag....

In a post on the popular discussion site Mumsnet, user hamandpotato explained: “I’ve damaged both my big toes running and [the toenails have] come off, I cannot put my foot in a shoe without wincing. Would this be absolutely horrendous and I can tell the story? Or do I wince and just put a shoe on?” Despite the injury, the idea of wearing such casual footwear to a job interview sparked debate online prompting hundreds of comments....