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Boxing
Carl Jammes Martin to fight David Picasso in Riyadh
Undefeated Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin is set for a 10-round featherweight bout against former world title challenger David Picasso. The fight is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31.
Combat Sports
Adlan Umarov Joins ONE Championship's Featherweight Division
Kazakhstan's undefeated fighter Adlan Umarov has signed with ONE Championship. He holds a 4-0 professional record, with all four victories coming by finish.
Combat Sports
Muay Thai Bouts Added to ONE Fight Night 50
Bampara Kouyate will face Ricardo Bravo in a featherweight Muay Thai bout, and Suablack Tor Pran49 will meet Jordan Estupinan in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 50. The event is scheduled for December 18 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Football
Ravens LB Tavius Robinson out for season
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced that linebacker Tavius Robinson will miss the remainder of the season due to a pectoral injury.
Combat Sports
Marat Grigorian advances to ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament Final
Marat Grigorian advanced to the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament Final after his opponent, Luo Chao, missed weight. Grigorian expressed frustration about not being able to compete but is now set to face Masaaki Noiri in the final.
Combat Sports
Tsarukyan, Danis in fracas at press conference
Arman Tsarukyan lunged at Dillon Danis during a press conference on Thursday, sparking a scuffle. Tsarukyan reportedly took exception to Danis mocking his teammate Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their RAF wrestling match.
Racing
INDYCAR SERIES to Race in Spain in 2027
The INDYCAR SERIES will hold a race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2027, marking its first event outside North America since 2013 and its first in Europe since 2007.
Racing
INDYCAR Announces Barcelona Race for 2027 Season
INDYCAR has revealed the second phase of its 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule, which includes a new event in Barcelona. The full 17-race season will be televised live on FOX.
Combat Sports
PFL Africa Finals Set for December 12 in Kigali
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced that the PFL Africa finals will take place on December 12 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Three champions will be crowned in the Welterweight, Lightweight, and Bantamweight divisions.
Boxing
Benavidez and Cieslak to unify cruiserweight titles on Dec. 5
Cruiserweight champions David Benavidez and Michal Cieslak are scheduled to compete in a title unification bout on December 5. The WBO, WBC, and WBA titles will be contested in the fight.
Boxing
Cordina agrees to terms for Pacquiao fight
Joe Cordina has agreed to terms to fight Manny Pacquiao on the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout in Cardiff, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
Combat Sports
UFC 333 Preview Features Volkanovski vs. Evloev and Yan vs. Dvalishvili
UFC 333 is set to feature championship bouts, including Volkanovski vs. Evloev and Yan vs. Dvalishvili. Expert predictions for these matchups are available.
Tennis
Rybakina reaches Ningbo quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina advanced to the Ningbo Open quarterfinals after her opponent, Polina Kudermetova, retired due to injury while trailing 5-0.
Football
Lamar Jackson limited in practice again with ankle injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a limited participant in practice on Thursday. This marks his second consecutive day with limited participation due to an ankle injury.
Tennis
Eala eliminated from Ningbo Open by Shnaider
Alex Eala was defeated by Diana Shnaider, the world No. 13, in the Ningbo Open round of 16 on Thursday.
Racing
Ericsson wins inaugural Markham INDYCAR race
Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global secured a late-charge victory at the inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES event in Markham, marking a competitive start to the 2026 season.
Tennis
Fernandez advances to Ningbo quarterfinals
Leylah Fernandez defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a three-hour match at the BNB Ningbo Open second round on Wednesday, securing her spot in the quarterfinals. This marks Fernandez's fifth WTA Tour quarterfinal of 2026.
Combat Sports
Chris Hemsworth trains with Ben Woolliss in Thailand
Actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, trained with kickboxer Ben Woolliss in Thailand while filming "Extraction 3." Woolliss, who held pads for Hemsworth, described the session as "great" and noted Hemsworth's "really good skills."
Combat Sports
Jarred Brooks to Fight Tatsumitsu Wada at ONE SAMURAI 5
Former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks will return to the 125-pound division to face Tatsumitsu Wada at ONE SAMURAI 5 in Tokyo on November 18. Brooks previously lost his title to Joshua Pacio via disqualification.
Basketball
Atlanta Hawks to focus on defense in 2026-27 NBA season
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to be defined by their defense in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, according to a report. With additions like Lu Dort and Dyson Daniels, both former All-Defense members, the team aims to improve on that end of the floor.
Tennis
Iga Swiatek withdraws from Ningbo Open
Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Ningbo Open in China due to a persistent thigh injury. Her participation in the season-ending Indian Wells tournament is now uncertain.
Racing
Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership
Team Penske and Hitachi have extended their partnership, which began in 2012. The sponsorship is a key part of their collaboration.
Tennis
Eala ends losing streak at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala secured a victory at the Ningbo Open, breaking a three-match losing streak.