Olympic judoka and two-time Champion, Kayla Harrison adds another milestone to her career by winning the UFC women's bantamweight championship. Despite being the challenger, Harrison dominated her opponent and secured a submission in Round 2. This win has also set up a highly anticipated fight with soon-to-be Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes.
A felicitation event for Royal Challengers Bangalore turned into a tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, resulting in 11 fatalities and 56 injuries. According to a letter from Deputy Commissioner M.N. Karibasavana Gowda, police had raised concerns about crowd management and manpower shortages, but the event continued as planned. Officials including G. Sathyavathi have been urged to investigate the incident and take appropriate action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC title in a dramatic fashion by defeating Sean O'Malley in the third round with a combination of a neck crank and choke. Despite being booed by the hostile crowd and grabbed by O'Malley during their walk-out, Dvalishvili won the crowd over by jumping over the octagon to celebrate with former President Donald Trump.
In what was a highly-anticipated bantamweight title fight, reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili proved his dominance by defeating Sean O'Malley via submission in the third round at UFC 316. Despite a strong start from O'Malley, Dvalishvili showcased his superior grappling skills and secured a well-deserved victory to retain his title.
Amidst speculation surrounding his future, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will not be participating in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States. Despite interest from several clubs, the 40-year-old has prioritized the national team and is focused on short, medium, and long-term plans for his career. He also dismissed the narrative of a showdown between himself and 17-year-old Barcelona prodigy, Lamine Yamal, in the upcoming Nations League final, emphasizing the importance of team effort.
In a dramatic and action-packed match, Seth Rollins emerged victorious as Mr. Money in the Bank for the second time in his career. With several close calls and twists in the match, Rollins was able to capitalize on the chaos and ultimately secure the coveted briefcase, setting him up for a potential championship win in the future. As Rollins joins the ranks of past successful cash-ins, the question remains: will he be able to continue the trend or end up as another failed attempt?
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has been mentioned as a top contender for the Ballon d'Or award after his impressive performance in the Champions League. Along with Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah, he could potentially take home the top prize in Paris this September. However, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo has doubts about the fairness of individual awards and suggested that winning the Champions League should determine the winner. Franck Ribery, who narrowly missed out on the award in 2013, responded with a scathing comment, questioning Ronaldo's criteria for the award.
Non-league team Basingstoke Town FC will make a statement this Saturday by wearing shirts that protest the use of smart motorways. This comes in response to a recent survey showing that one in three motorists do not feel safe on these roads. The AA has also revealed that penalties have been wrongly imposed due to outdated traffic cameras. The controversial topic of limiting newly qualified drivers has also sparked a debate. Police have warned that stricter rules for under-21 drivers are necessary, especially after the tragic death of Nicole Bell-Percy's son. The weekend closure of a stretch of the M25 is just one step in the ongoing works to improve safety measures on the road.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, prominent Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took to social media to express their love and gratitude for their mothers. Their heartfelt tributes, filled with personal and emotional touch, won the admiration of their fans and followers. As the IPL season gets back on track, players also shared their thoughts on the resumption plans.
In a thrilling Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Thunder's Lu Dort made history by scoring 23 points in the first quarter, the most by any player in NBA Finals history. Despite this, the Pacers were able to come back and secure the win with a game-winning shot by Tyrese Haliburton. The Thunder will have to regroup quickly as they look to bounce back in Game 2.