If he wins, many will stand unimpressed and explain that he was supposed to win, as if doing what is expected of you somehow devalues the accomplishment itself. MORE: Join DAZN and watch more than 80 fight nights a year Landing in that position would be nothing new for Cormier, though, as the 39-year-old “Double Champ” has long stood as a genuine good guy in a sport where bad guys get greater attention and being one of the all-time greats still isn’t good enough for some fans....

The question of when Lesnar would be cleared to fight was answered on Monday, as USADA released a statement stating the current WWE Universal Champion re-entered the testing pool on July 3 and had six months and four days remaining, meaning he will be eligible to return on Jan. 8, 2019. Initially, the UFC told SN they planned for the fight to occur at UFC 232 on Dec. 29. With that date highly unlikely, the next logical date is on Saturday, Jan....

But those high-profile showdowns pale in comparison to his Oct. 27 matchup with Sergiy Derevyanchenko for the vacant IBF middleweight crown. MORE: Join DAZN and see more than 70 fight nights a year There is just too much at stake, beside the IBF title, for Jacobs (34-2, 29 KOs) during his fight with Derevyanchenko. High on his list is landing a potential mega bout against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. A victory secures a middleweight title, but simply winning won’t be enough to establish Jacobs as a viable opponent to Alvarez....

Melissa Moore, also known as @lifeafterhappyface, posted a TikTok about the letters that received more than 5.8 million views and 4,200 comments. The video can be found here. ‘My Serial Killer Father’ Moore told Newsweek that she was only 15 years old when her father was arrested and charged with murdering at least eight women in 1995. “My dad is known as the Happy Face serial killer but he’s known as Dad to me,” Moore said....

However, Wright’s mother, Katie Wright, is objecting strongly to the move and said that she is prepared to erect a tent at the site and sleep there if that’s what it takes to prevent the removal, the Star Tribune reported. “We’ve had to fight so hard from beginning to—is there an end? I wish there would be,” she said. It has been nearly a year since Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was killed in Brooklyn Center on April 11, 2021....

MORE: Join DAZN to watch Usyk vs. Takam and 100+ fight nights a year Brown started off well, dominating the opening two rounds. Things changed in the third round when Allen avoided a wayward right hook and countered with a vicious left hand to the kidneys that sent the Australian grimacing to the canvas and unable to continue. Since losing to Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz in 2016, Allen (17-4-2, 14 KOs) has had some ups and downs in his career....

A rare pink diamond, coveted by all, is the “MacGuffin” that sets the plot in motion. It’s found, and secretly buried, by Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman rounded up by marauding rebel forces and forced to work in their mines. They have also kidnapped his 14-year-old son to join their legions of brainwashed, doped-up child soldiers, and Solomon is counting on the money his diamond will bring to save his boy....

While LeBron James was getting his mind right for an incredible game-winning jumper over Jimmy Butler, Blatt was walking down the sideline trying to call for a timeout, which his team did not have. MORE: LeBron rolls ankle | Kanye West gets Bulls fans hype | Must-see playoffs photos With 9.4 seconds left and the game tied up at 84-84, you could see the rookie head coach signaling for a TO....

The rock ’n’ roll counterculture pioneer’s cause of death has yet to be released. Crosby launched his music career in 1964 with the Byrds alongside Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark, moving on in 1968 to form Crosby, Stills & Nash, which won the 1969 Grammy for best new artist after the group’s eponymous debut album. The influential voice of 1960s and ’70s rock was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice—as a member of the Byrds in 1991 and for Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1997....

At the end of Season 3, it was implied Hopper sacrificed his life so the kids and Hawkins citizens could live. A post-credits teaser showed a Russian base communicating about “the American” they’d seemingly captured. Some think the American is really Hopper. Harbour revealed even he doesn’t know the fate of Hopper in a conversation with Seth Meyers on Late Night With Seth Meyers. “Well, here’s the thing. I always knew that Hopper had to make a sacrifice....

Man Utd play pub football in Russia The Wales full-back’s old deal was due to expire in 2019, but the former Swansea City defender has put pen to paper on fresh terms. Davies, who is enjoying an extended run in the first team due to an injury to Danny Rose, joins the likes of Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, Eric Dier and Jan Vertonghen in signing new deals at White Hart Lane this season....

Medvedev: There’s a Latin saying: “Through difficulties, we reach the stars.” Our actions were misunderstood, especially by the press. But in fact all our actions have actually been aimed at reducing long-term risk to gas supplies by normalizing relations with transit countries. Those transit countries were used to living on someone else’s account. Now we are shifting all our relations with customers to a market basis. We have signed new long-term contracts, not just for a couple of winters, but until 2025 and 2030....

After getting down 7-0 early, the Gators responded, scoring on a fake kick, in which senior backup wide receiver Michael McNeely ran 21-yards to tie the game. MORE: Week 11 TV schedule | Week 11 Bowl projections | Did Muschamp save his job? The play went viral and McNeely quickly turned into something of a folk hero. But just a day later, McNeely was back at work, not on the football field, but as a cashier at a local Publix grocery store....

The Royals’ general manager announced the club would continue to pay players $400 weekly stipends through the end of August. Kansas City is one of seven MLB franchises that will pay players either throughout the scheduled minor league season or until a few days before its end. The Astros, Red Sox, Reds, Marlins, Twins, Padres and Mariners are the others, per MLB Trade Rumors. MORE: A’s won’t pay minor leaguers and won’t make them free agents...

Wrecks and mechanical problems during the Duels caused a lineup shakeup that included one of the fastest cars in pole qualifying being forced to move to the rear of the field for the start of the race. DAYTONA 500: Highlights from Duel races A look at who won the Daytona 500 pole in 2021 and the official starting lineup for the race. Who won the Daytona 500 pole for 2021?...

Denny Hamlin’s win Saturday gave JGR wins in four of the past five Sprint Unlimited’s, and his odds have gone from 15-to-1 to 10-to-1. However, JGR hasn’t won the Daytona 500 since 1993 when Dale Jarrett cruised to victory in a Chevrolet. Also, a Toyota hasn’t won the Daytona 500. Winning the Sprint Unlimited has only translated to the Daytona 500 five times, the last coming in 2000 with Jarrett....

The Westgate is also offering a suite of Daytona 500 props, including driver vs. driver matchups, OVER/UNDERs on finishing positions and more. With Kurt Busch being suspended indefinitely, Regan Smith will drive the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Chevrolet and for wagering purposes will be grouped as part of the ‘Field’ bet at 25-to-1 odds. More from Micah Roberts: Daytona 500 driver ratings Here are all the Daytona 500 odds and props posted at the Westgate:...

The Manchester City and Liverpool stars have been in incredible form so far this season, De Bruyne inspiring his side’s title charge and Salah having a stunning debut season at Anfield. Due to City’s season - they need only beat Manchester United this weekend to win the Premier League title - De Bruyne is widely regarded as the favourite for the individual award. However, Salah, who has scored 29 goals in 31 Premier League games this season, has received the Belgian’s vote!...

The Premier League Golden Glove winner failed to save Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot from long range moments before half-time on Friday, giving Portugal the ascendency in Sochi. Spain would recover and lead, only to concede a late equaliser as Ronaldo completed his hat-trick , but De Gea, 27, was relaxed about the result and his performance. “The mister [interim coach Fernando Hierro] is with me and the whole team, so I am calm,” he said....