Author: Tristan Wells

It is by far the most high-profile night of his ascending MMA career so far for Liverpool favourite ‘The Baddy’, who is hoping to significantly boost his ambitions for a future world title shot at lightweight by beating the all-action former three-time Bellator champion in a five-round showdown in Miami, Florida.An explosive contest is expected at Kaseya Center as Pimblett and Chandler take co-main event billing before former long-reigning former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski attempts to win back the title recently vacated by Ilia Topuria as he battles Diego Lopes.The outspoken Pimblett, a former Cage Warriors champion, is undefeated…

This match comes in the middle of the Gunners’ Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid, a clash that Mikel Arteta’s side took control of on Tuesday night.Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 after a sensational performance in north London to put themselves firmly in charge heading to the Bernabeu next week, and it will be interesting to see how much Arteta rotates his side with the Champions League now very much the priority.The Gunners trail Liverpool by 11 points in the Premier League title race with seven matches to go, after a frustrating draw with Everton last weekend meant Liverpool’s…

Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid in midweek confirmed that at least five Premier League clubs will be in the Champions League next season, easing the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side somewhat.City sit in sixth but only a point behind Chelsea and Newcastle, and those two sides are not in action until Sunday.That will be tested here, though, with Palace making the trip to the Etihad full of confidence and eyeing an historic end to the season.Oliver Glasner’s side are in the FA Cup semi-finals and will face Aston Villa later this month, with City potentially waiting in the final.Where to…

More changes have been made to the match card for WrestleMania 41 as WWE’s biggest show of 2025 takes place from Las Vegas across Easter weekend.Often referred to as the “Super Bowl of sports entertainment” or the “showcase of the immortals” WWE’s most important and prestigious event will once again take place over two nights, with excitement already building.Furthermore, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins will main event night one in a highly anticipated triple threat match, Logan Paul will compete at his fourth straight WrestleMania when he goes one-on-one with AJ Styles, history will be made when Naomi…

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will finally make its Premier League debut this weekend.Below is a closer look at the system.What is the background to this?It was further tested in three of the four quarter-final ties, before the Premier League confirmed on April 1 that it would be used in its competition from April 12.Why is it being brought in?The Premier League says the system will not change the accuracy of decision-making, which has been at 100 per cent this season. However, it is expected to speed up the process – league bosses anticipate shaving 31 seconds off the length of…

WWE Friday Night Smackdown is hugely significant as it’s the final show before it is officially WrestleMania week.What does the ‘American Nightmare’ have to say to the WWE Universe just days away from his biggest title defence to date?Elsewhere, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre are set for a face-to-face showdown which is likely to end in chaos given the deep rivalry between the pair that stretches all the way back to WrestleMania last year.Randy Orton no longer has an opponent for Mania’ due to unfortunate circumstances involving Kevin Owens. But after hitting an RKO on General Manager Nick Aldis last…

The Masters is underway for 2025 with the second round coming up on Friday.It would have been an even stronger advantage too, had he not dropped a shot at 18 before heading back to the clubhouse.However, defending champion and favourite Scottie Scheffler is among Rose’s closest rivals along with Ludvig Aberg and Corey Conners, with Tyrrell Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau also in the early hunt.There was a disastrous end to the first round from the previously red-hot Rory McIlroy, with two late double bogeys in the space of four holes giving him plenty of work to do already in his…

The Masters action continues with round two at Augusta National on Friday.It was a thrilling start to the first round in the 89th edition of golf’s iconic first Major of the year on Thursday, with England’s Justin Rose leading at this stage for the fifth time to break the great Jack Nicklaus’ record.The 2013 US Open champion equalled his lowest-ever round at Augusta with a seven-under 65 that included eight birdies, giving him an early three-shot advantage over defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg and Corey Conners.England’s Tyrrell Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau are four shots off the lead after day…

It took just four minutes for that shift of positions and personnel to tell, as goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz spilt Reece James’s shot and allowed George to steal in and roll calmly into the net for his first senior goal. Adrenalised, he took on Legia’s hostile atmosphere of flares and pyrotechnics and intimidating tifos head on, knee-sliding in front of the roaring home crowd, intimidated by nothing and no one. Source link

Justin Rose takes a three-shot lead into the second round after an entertaining first day at the 89th Masters.It is the fifth time that Rose has led the Masters after round one, moving clear of the great Jack Nicklaus as he looks to improve upon his second-place finishes in 2015 and 2017.Sitting three shots behind the 44-year-old are reigning champion Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg and Corey Conners, with Tyrrell Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau also in the early hunt.However, a disastrous finish to his opening round including two late double bogeys leaves Rory McIlroy already with a mountain to climb in…