Because a lot of people feel like Paige VanZant was foisted upon them — declared the one to watch and the “next big thing” in the strawweight division — almost instantaneously following her first UFC victory, the narratives that have surrounded the 22-year-old fighter as she’s prepared to hit the cage have frequently carried a great doubtful tone. While young talents frequently are put in a position to prove themselves against more established veterans, the questions directed at VanZant rarely have been about the caliber of opponent she’s about to face. Instead, they have often been questions seemingly designed to get the Team Alpha Male representa... NESN.com
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Report: Patriots ‘Hopeful’ Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett Both Can Play Vs. Bi…
Share this: The New England Patriots don’t have a single healthy quarterback on their active roster as of Sunday, but they’re apparently still feeling good about their QB situation entering Week 4. The Patriots are “hopeful and confident” that they’ll have “at least one, possibly two” quarterbacks available for next Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, team sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That means incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie backup Jacoby Brissett, both of whom have seen time while Tom Brady serves his four-game suspension for Deflategate. Garoppolo suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder in Week 3, but New England feels he is “definitely is making progress” in his recovery, the source told Schefter. There were reports early last week that
Tokyo is ready to take center stage for 2020 Olympics
By Stephen Wade AP Sports Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is preparing for a strenuous workout with the next Summer Olympics headed her way. The practice started when she received the Olympic flag Sunday in the official handover ceremony from her Rio counterpart, Mayor Eduardo Paes. “I hope the flag is not too heavy,” she joked the day before. “Although I have trained my muscles to receive it properly.” The next three Olympics are in Asian countries that have already held games: Tokyo’s Summer Games in 2020, sandwiched between Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018 and in Beijing in 2022. This will come as a relief to the International Olympic Committee after two trying games in Sochi, Russia, and
Bulega Feature Interview: “We’re ready to charge in Germany”
Second place in Jerez has been your best result so far in your debut season, what do you remember about the spectacular move you made? Will we see you again on the podium soon?“It was a great weekend for me and the whole team, to get to the fourth race and as a rookie take pole and a podium is amazing. A great achievement for me, my family and the VR46 Academy. Without their support I would never have arrived in the World Championship. Binder was really strong, to start from the back and win is incredible. I was fighting with Bagnaia and Navarro for the podium on the last lap and I gave everything.
Ronaldo and Portugal ready to finish what they started
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal forwardIt's what we have dreamt of since the beginning. We knew it would be a long road and we're still in the tournament. We have believed right from the start. We had difficult moments, but it's like I always say: it's better to start poorly and have a positive ending. We haven't won anything yet, but the dream is still alive.Ronaldo: 'We need to keep the dream alive'I hope that [after the final] we'll be smiling and that it will be tears of joy this time. I've...
UFC Fight Night New Jersey: Anthony Johnson Ready To Beat Ryan Bader
Whether it’s called a title eliminator or not, when two of the very best in the division are fighting, a win is one step toward the belt and a loss is one step away. And that goes double for this Saturday’s main event on FOX, as No. 4-ranked light heavyweight Ryan Bader is putting his impressive five-fight win streak on the line against destruction artist and No. 2-ranked Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. “If he wins this fight then he gets a title shot and, if I lose, I don’t get a title shot,” Johnson said. “All I know is that I have to go out there and do my thing. That’s what I’ve been
Report: Tom Brady Suffered Sprained Ankle, Expected To Be Ready For Playoffs
Tom Brady’s ankle injury seems to be a classic case of “It looked a lot worse than it was.” The New England Patriots quarterback was hobbled Sunday after having his right ankle rolled under Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, but the injury isn’t serious. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that an MRI revealed Brady suffered a sprained ankle but there were no breaks or fractures. According to Schefter, Brady should be good to go when the Patriots begin their playoffs schedule on Jan. 16 in the AFC divisional round. Brady, who was seen limping after the Patriots’ loss in Miami, told reporters in his postgame news conference t...