Rhea Ripley made a stunning victory at WWE Night of Champions by defeating Raquel Rodriguez in a thrilling street fight. However, the final moments of the match were marred by Roxanne Perez's interference, making the victory even more impressive for the rising star. Despite the obstacles, Ripley delivered an epic finish, hitting a devastating avalanche riptide on Rodriguez, and securing the championship title. Don't miss the highlights and the game-changing moment that had social media buzzing.
In a dominant performance, Alexandre Pantoja was able to defend his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France at UFC 317. Pantoja showcased his impressive grappling skills, nearly finishing the fight in the first round with an arm-triangle and eventually securing a rear-naked choke in the third. At just 31 years old, Pantoja's reign over the division looks to continue for years to come.
On the anniversary of India's T20 World Cup victory against South Africa, Rohit Sharma reflects on Suryakumar Yadav's incredible catch that turned the game in their favor. With hearts racing and the pressure on, Suryakumar's acrobatic catch at long-off left the entire team on edge until the third umpire's decision was revealed. Rohit also shares how coach Rahul Dravid almost stepped down before India's triumph, but the team convinced him to stay for one more shot at victory.
Spanish MMA fighter Ilia Topuria made a major statement at UFC 317 by defeating Brazilian Charles Oliveira with a brutal first-round knockout in just 2 minutes and 27 seconds, becoming the new UFC lightweight champion. Topuria's victory was the result of a perfectly timed left hook that sent Oliveira crashing to the canvas, marking his fifth consecutive victory in the UFC. During the post-fight interview, Topuria proclaimed that he represents the new generation of mixed martial arts and the next level of the sport. His dominant performance and impressive finish were deemed worthy of a potential "Fight of the Night" bonus by UFC president Dana White, who also declared Topuria a star in the making. The 23-year-old fighter further cemented his place as a top contender in the lightweight division by calling out fellow contender Paddy Pimblett, whom he had a heated exchange with after the fight.
In a thrilling finale, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, secured their second T20 World Cup title in 2024 after defeating South Africa in the finals. With only 20 runs needed from 12 balls, Rohit entrusted Jasprit Bumrah to close out the game, while Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav made crucial contributions with both bat and ball. In a recent interview, Rohit has revealed his nervousness before the match and the immense feeling of relief and joy after the victory.
The Indian dream of winning a world title were about to be shattered as they needed 30 runs off 30 balls with five wickets in hand, after a 24-run over had just concluded. But an unforgettable performance by Axar Patel with the bat and the strength of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh in the bowling attack turned the game around. This victory marked India's first-ever World Cup title and healed the wounds of nine previous knockout heartbreaks since their last triumph in 2013.
After his win at UFC 317, number one ranked lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan, called out Ilia Topuria for overlooking him and choosing to fight Paddy Pimblett. Tsarukyan claims that Topuria knows he would come unstuck if they faced off. Despite being the official backup for the main event, Tsarukyan watched as Topuria secured a first-round knockout victory to become the new lightweight champion. However, Tsarukyan believes Topuria is avoiding him and vows to be the first fighter to defeat the new champion.
Joshua Van continued his four-fight winning streak by defeating Brandon Royval in a tense and strategic match at UFC 317. Both fighters showed impressive skills in striking and grappling, but it was Van's precise and powerful punches that earned him the victory. With this win, Van has positioned himself as a top contender in the flyweight division and fans can expect to see him in more high stakes matches in the future.
Ilia Topuria made a statement at UFC 317, knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round to become the new UFC lightweight champion. Topuria's three-fight win streak includes previous knockout wins over former UFC champions Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. In his post-fight interview, Topuria called out potential challengers Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan, solidifying himself as the top contender in the division. Fans can stay updated on all the highlights and results from UFC 317 with CBS Sports' coverage.
Top-ranked Ilia Topuria and experienced champion Charles Oliveira go head-to-head in the highly anticipated main event of UFC 317 tonight for the vacant lightweight title. With both fighters possessing impressive records and achievements, this match has the potential to be one of the most memorable fights of the year. The stacked fight card also includes a co-main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France for the men's flyweight title. Don't miss out on any of the action, follow UFC 317 live updates!
Indian star batsman Smriti Mandhana's historic century and debutant Shree Charani's impressive bowling spell led India to a resounding 97-run victory against England in the first T20I at Trent Bridge. Mandhana and Shafali Verma broke a record for the most fifty-plus partnerships in Women's T20I cricket, while the English spinners had no answer to India's batting might. England's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's 66 went in vain as she received no support from her team, resulting in their biggest defeat in the format.