Moses Itauma, a rising heavyweight boxer, defeated Jermaine Franklin with a fifth-round knockout at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena. This win adds to Itauma's growing reputation in the boxing world, bringing his record to 12 knockouts in 14 fights. Talks are now on about potential fights with top contenders and possible world title matches.
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Moses Itauma is a 21-year-old heavyweight boxer from Britain.
Itauma achieved a knockout win against Jermaine Franklin in the fifth round.
This fight took place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.
Itauma has a high knockout rate, winning 12 out of 14 professional fights by knockout.
Franklin had only lost to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte before this fight.
Talks are in progress about Itauma facing world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Itauma is expected to fight again in July, as stated by his promoter, Frank Warren.
Around 16,000 fans attended the fight, signaling Itauma's increasing popularity.
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The Elite Eight basketball game between Iowa and Illinois had a delay due to a malfunctioning horn that wouldn't stop sounding. The delay lasted about 11 minutes while officials tried to fix the issue, allowing players to keep warm by practicing on the court during the pause.
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Iowa and Illinois were playing in an Elite Eight basketball game.
The game was interrupted by a malfunctioning horn that wouldn't stop.
The delay happened with 7:43 remaining in the first half.
The horn issue took around 11 minutes to resolve.
During the delay, players practiced shooting to stay warmed up.
The issue was eventually fixed, and the game continued.
Iowa maintained a small lead during the first half of the game after it resumed.
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Tom Brady, who retired from the NFL, has shown interest in a comeback. However, he would need to sell his stake in the Las Vegas Raiders to become eligible to play again.
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Tom Brady has retired from the NFL twice.
He is currently involved in football as an analyst and flag football ambassador.
Brady has a minority ownership in the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL rules require him to sell his team ownership to play again.
He purchased his Raiders stake at a reduced price.
Conflicting reports exist about his role and influence with the Raiders.
Brady's personal trainer reportedly influences team decisions.
Brady is known for his competitive nature and desire to excel.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the possibility that Patrick Mahomes might not be able to play in the first game of the season due to concerns about his health. The team has acquired Justin Fields as a backup quarterback. Coach Andy Reid has expressed confidence in Fields' abilities to support the team if Mahomes is not ready.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are concerned about Patrick Mahomes' readiness for the Season opener.
Patrick Mahomes has been working hard to play in Week 1, even sharing a workout video.
The Chiefs traded for Justin Fields to serve as a backup quarterback.
Coach Andy Reid is optimistic about Fields' potential to win games if needed.
Mahomes might not be as mobile as usual if he plays at the start of the season.
The Chiefs want to ensure Mahomes is fully ready before he returns to the field.
Justin Fields is noted for his talent but has struggled to find stability in the NFL.
Andy Reid is considered a strong coach for developing quarterbacks like Fields.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) lost 5-2 to Belgium in a friendly match. The team's coach, Mauricio Pochettino, faced criticism for his high expectations for the upcoming World Cup. His comments about reaching the semi-finals were questioned after the loss.
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The U.S. Men's National Team lost 5-2 to Belgium in a friendly match.
The game took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Weston McKennie and Patrick Agyemang scored the two goals for the USMNT.
Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio scored two goals during the match.
USMNT plans to play against Paraguay in the World Cup on June 12.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed hope to reach the World Cup semi-final in 2026.
Fans criticized Pochettino on social media for the team's performance and his pre-game remarks.
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The Detroit Tigers aim to sweep a series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday. The game will be available to watch via MLB.TV and for streaming on Fubo. The Tigers previously defeated the Padres 5-2, with notable performances from Kevin McGonigle and Spencer Torkelson.
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The Detroit Tigers lead the series against the San Diego Padres 2-0.
The final game of the series is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET.
The game can be watched on MLB.TV or streamed on Fubo.
Rookie Kevin McGonigle contributed a two-run single in Friday's game for the Tigers.
The Padres' Miguel Andujar and Ramon Laureano scored key runs in the previous game.
San Diego Padres’ Randy Vasquez will start the game, trying to prevent a sweep.
Jack Flaherty will be pitching for the Tigers, coming off a season with a 4.64 ERA.
Fubo offers a free trial for streaming, and it provides various sports and entertainment channels.
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Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finished fourth in ice dance at the World Figure Skating Championships. They received a penalty for an illegal element during their performance, which cost them the bronze medal.
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Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson represented Great Britain in the World Figure Skating Championships.
They were penalized two points for an "illegal element" during their routine.
The penalty dropped them to fourth place, just 0.22 points behind the third-place finishers.
Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik from the U.S. won the bronze medal.
The French duo Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry won gold.
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier secured the silver medal.
Fear and Gibson had also missed out on a medal at the Winter Olympics due to a mistake.
Ilia Malinin from the U.S. won his third consecutive world figure skating championship in men's singles.
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Shohei Ohtani, a well-known baseball player, gave each member of the Los Angeles Dodgers a Seiko watch before the start of their baseball season. This gift was meant to encourage the team as they aim to win their third World Series title in a row, a feat not achieved by any National League team in over 80 years.
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Shohei Ohtani is a baseball player with many sponsorships and earns over $100 million yearly from them.
Before the Los Angeles Dodgers' season opener, Ohtani gave each team member a Seiko watch.
Seiko is a high-end Japanese watch brand, and Ohtani is a global ambassador for them.
The gift came with a note that said, "Let's three-peat", referring to winning three World Series titles in a row.
No National League team has won three consecutive World Series titles in the last 80 years.
Dodgers player Miguel Rojas appreciated the gesture and spoke highly of Ohtani's character on and off the field.
The Dodgers started their season with victories over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ohtani will pitch against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.
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Vanderbilt University and their basketball coach Mark Byington have agreed on a long-term contract extension. Byington is recognized for improving the basketball programs he coaches, with success at both James Madison University and Vanderbilt. This move is part of the Southeastern Conference's higher investment in basketball.
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Vanderbilt and coach Mark Byington agreed to a long-term contract extension.
Byington previously coached at James Madison, where he led the team to success.
James Madison achieved its first AP Top 25 ranking and NCAA Tournament bid since 2013 under Byington.
In his first year at Vanderbilt, Byington broke a long NCAA Tournament drought for the team.
In his second year, the team won 27 games and reached the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.
The SEC, which Vanderbilt is part of, is increasing investment in basketball.
The extension ensures Vanderbilt remains competitive in college basketball.
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Aaron Rodgers, a well-known NFL quarterback, discussed his free agency status without any offers on the table. Fans in Pittsburgh showed ambivalence towards his potential return to the Steelers, with discounted jerseys seen at the airport. Despite this, reports suggest the Steelers are hopeful that he might come back to the team for the 2026 season.
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Aaron Rodgers appeared on The Pat McAfee Show, indicating no current contract offer.
Rodgers is currently a free agent enjoying his offseason with no set deadlines.
Pittsburgh airport stores are selling Rodgers' jerseys at a discount, hinting at mixed fan reactions.
Steelers' GM Omar Khan has had talks with Rodgers but no updates on his decision.
Mike McCarthy, the new Steelers coach, expressed a positive outlook on Rodgers' potential return.
Rodgers and McCarthy previously teamed for a Super Bowl win in 2011 with the Green Bay Packers.
Reports suggest Rodgers is leaning towards returning to the Steelers.
If Rodgers does not return, the team may turn to 2025 draft pick Will Howard for quarterback duties.
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Scotland lost a friendly soccer match against Japan, ending with a 1-0 result. Some fans booed at the end of the game, which surprised and disappointed Scotland's head coach, Steve Clarke. Despite the loss, Clarke and others see room for improvement and positives in the team's performance.
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Scotland played a friendly match against Japan and lost 1-0.
The match was Scotland's first since their 4-2 win over Denmark in November.
Some fans booed at the end of the game, disappointing head coach Steve Clarke.
Junya Ito scored the only goal of the match for Japan.
Clarke praised Middlesbrough forward Tommy Conway for his performance.
Scotland is preparing for the World Cup and has matches lined up against Ivory Coast and Curacao.
Midfielder Kenny McLean said playing against strong teams like Japan helps Scotland prepare for the World Cup.
Scotland will face Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Group C of the World Cup.
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The New York Yankees are expected to finish a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees have already won the first two games, not letting the Giants score at all. Saturday's game can be watched on FOX or streamed on Fubo at 7:00 PM ET.
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The Yankees have won the first two games of the series against the Giants.
The games took place at Oracle Park.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler and four relievers gave up just one hit in the second game.
Yankees player Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run.
The Yankees player Giancarlo Stanton also hit a home run and has started the season well.
The Giants have struggled, recording only four hits in 59 at-bats and striking out 19 times in two games.
The game's date and time are Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
The game will be shown on FOX and can be streamed for free using Fubo.
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The Atlanta Braves won their opening game against the Kansas City Royals and are looking to secure a series win. The game will take place on March 28, 2026, at Truist Park, and it can be watched live on MLB.TV and Fubo.
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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-0 in the opening game.
Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings for the Braves during the opening game.
Reynaldo Lopez will pitch for the Braves in the next game.
Michael Wacha will pitch for the Royals.
The game is scheduled for March 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
Fubo offers a live streaming option for the game, with a free trial available.
The game can also be watched on MLB.TV and FOX (regional coverage).
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The Michigan State Spartans are set to play against the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten hockey tournament match on March 28, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Both teams are competing for a spot in the Frozen Four, with the game being broadcast on ESPN2 and available for streaming on Fubo.
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Michigan State will face Wisconsin in the regional final for a Frozen Four spot.
The game is scheduled for March 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
The match will be shown on ESPN2 and can be streamed on Fubo.
Michigan State beat UConn 2-1 in the previous round with key performances by players Trey Augustine and Porter Martone.
Wisconsin defeated Dartmouth 5-1, with significant contributions from players like Simon Tassy and Jack Horbach.
Both teams have split four meetings this season, with each game won by the visiting team.
Wisconsin last reached the Frozen Four in 2010, while Michigan State's last appearance was in 2007.
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St. John's University basketball team receives significant financial support from billionaire Mike Repole. Repole has donated over $5 million and aims to build a strong team with coach Rick Pitino's leadership. He is committed to investing further to help St. John's become a leading team.
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Billionaire Mike Repole donated more than $5 million to St. John's University this season.
Repole plans to invest more in the team to help build a dynasty over the next 5-10 years.
Rick Pitino is the current head coach of St. John’s basketball team.
St. John's improved their performance, reaching the Sweet 16 in this year's tournament.
Repole is committed to supporting the team as long as Rick Pitino is the coach.
St. John's is utilizing the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals to strengthen their team.
Repole emphasized that competition in college sports is becoming more aggressive each year.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are set to play against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. This follows a match where the Brewers achieved a record-tying 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game. The game will be available to watch on various channels and streaming services.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2 in their previous game.
Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers struck out 11 players in five innings.
This game tied the MLB record for 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game with the help of four relievers.
Sal Frelick and Jake Bauers hit home runs for the Brewers.
The White Sox scored first with Chase Meidroth's leadoff home run.
The next game between the Brewers and White Sox will be on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
Chad Patrick will pitch for the Brewers, and Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox.
The game can be streamed live on Fubo, a service that offers a free trial.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, expressed interest in facing cornerbacks from the LA Rams or San Francisco 49ers in a UFC fight during a recent interview. The Seahawks recently won the Super Bowl with the help of Smith-Njigba, who had an outstanding season. He led the league in receiving yards and was a key player in their championship win.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, known as JSN.
JSN led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards last season.
He also ranked fourth in the league with 119 receptions.
JSN scored 10 touchdowns last season, tying for sixth place.
He played all 17 games in each of his three seasons with the team.
JSN expressed interest in potentially facing cornerbacks from the LA Rams or San Francisco 49ers in a UFC fight.
The Seahawks won their second Super Bowl, defeating the New England Patriots.
JSN was a key player in the Seahawks' victories against the Rams and 49ers during the playoffs.
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Kelvin Sampson, head coach of the Houston Cougars, announced he plans to continue coaching the team next season. Following a loss in the NCAA Sweet 16, Sampson, who is 70, expressed his ongoing enthusiasm for coaching despite considering retirement in the future.
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Kelvin Sampson is the head coach of the Houston Cougars basketball team.
Houston lost to Illinois in the NCAA Sweet 16.
Sampson is 70 years old and has discussed the eventual need to retire.
He confirmed he will return to coach next season.
Sampson has an overall coaching record of 828-362.
Under Sampson, the Cougars have made it to the NCAA Final Four three times.
The Houston team has reached the NCAA Tournament eight times in his 12-year tenure.
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Aryna Sabalenka won the Miami Open, completing the 'Sunshine Double' by winning both Indian Wells and Miami titles in 2026. She defeated Coco Gauff in the final match, and Gauff will rise to third in world rankings despite the loss.
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Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Miami Open final.
Sabalenka won both Indian Wells and Miami titles this year, a feat known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
She is the first woman to achieve this since Iga Swiatek in 2022.
Sabalenka has won 23 out of 24 matches this year, only losing to Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.
Gauff will move up to third place in the world rankings.
The match marked a tied head-to-head record between Sabalenka and Gauff at 6-6 before this match.
British and Finnish players, Henry Patten and Harri Helioevaara, lost in the Miami Open men's doubles final.
Jannik Sinner will play in the men's singles final, attempting to win titles at both Indian Wells and Miami.
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The article describes a promotional offer from Kalshi for new users betting on college basketball games. By using the promo code NEWSWEEK during registration, users can earn a $10 bonus after making $10 in trades. The offer applies to the Elite 8 games featuring Iowa vs. Illinois and Purdue vs. Arizona.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for new users making $10 in trades.
The promo code for the offer is NEWSWEEK.
The offer applies to college basketball's Elite 8 matchups: Iowa vs. Illinois and Purdue vs. Arizona.
Users need to register and deposit at least $1 to qualify.
The platform is available in all 50 U.S. states for users aged 18 and older.
Arizona has a strong record of 35-2, while Purdue is 30-8.
Illinois has a strong home advantage with a 14-3 record.
Iowa has a weaker record of 3-8 in away games.
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