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UFC 300 Pereira vs Hill

There will be fights for two championship belts among the many current and previous champions on the 300th pay-per-view show of the UFC, which is being celebrated. Champion after champion appears at UFC 300. The 300th pay-per-view card of the Ultimate Fighting Championship features combatants that serve as a reminder to fans of the brutal and frequently bizarre reality of mixed martial arts. Twelve fighters in the 13 bouts on the UFC 300 card have held a UFC title at some point in their careers. This is a great way to promote the pay-per-view, which can be purchased in the US for $79.99 with an ESPN+ subscription, and it also serves as a timely reminder of how difficult it is to win a title and capitalize on the fame that comes with it. The current light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, rose to prominence in a bigger class by positioning himself as a counterbalance to Israel Adesanya, one of the greatest names in the sport. After suffering two defeats in 2021, Zhang Weili had to bo

CONCACAF will begin qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in March 2024.

  In March 2024, 32 Central American and Caribbean nations will begin qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup as part of a competition in which teams will play up to 12 matches to qualify for the tournament. As co-hosts of the World Cup in June and July 2026, the United States, Mexico, and Canada receive automatic berths. The number of possible matches has been reduced from the 20 that Canada played to qualify for the tournament in Qatar last year. The Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football announced Tuesday that qualifying will begin in March 2024 with a first-round involving the four lowest-ranked teams in the FIFA rankings as of November 2023, who will play a home-and-home series against the highest-ranked team. CONCACAF's remaining 28 qualifying teams will compete in a second round in June 2024 and June 2025. Six groups of five teams will compete in a single round-robin format, with each nation hosting two matches. Costa Rica, Panama, Jam

Lionel Scaloni's contract with Argentina has been extended until the 2026 World Cup.

 Scaloni, Argentina's Qatar World Cup-winning coach, and AFA president Claudio Tapia met in Paris on Monday before the FIFA awards, where the former was named men's world coach of the year. Lionel Scaloni, a World Cup winner, will remain Argentina's coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup. On Monday, the Argentine Football Association and Scaloni confirmed the agreement. They didn't go into detail. Scaloni, 44, and AFA president Claudio Tapia met in Paris before the FIFA awards, where Scaloni was named men's world coach of the year late Monday. "When trust is high, communication is clear and effective," Tapia wrote on Twitter, alongside a photo of himself and Scaloni smiling and drinking tea in Paris. "We continue to put our faith in Lionel Scaloni, the World Cup-winning coach, for our national team project." Scaloni's contract expired on December 18 after Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar. Long negotiations ensued. He led Argentina to i

UFC 285 pits Jon Jones against Ciryl Gane.

  This weekend marks one of the most important MMA events in recent memory, with UFC 285 taking place at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena. At the top of the card, UFC 285 features two title fights, including the main event, which pits Jon Jones against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title. With other intriguing bouts throughout the event, this could be one of the biggest shows of 2023 thus far. The following are the predictions for UFC 285: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane. To say this is a big fight would be an understatement. Sure, not seeing Francis Ngannou defend his heavyweight title is disappointing, but the UFC must move on. In that regard, they've done quite well. Ciryl Gane has no doubt that she belongs in this vacant title fight. 'Bon Gamin' has only ever lost to Ngannou in his octagon career and has easily defeated Derrick Lewis, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Tai Tuivasa. The X-factor in this case, however, is Jon Jones. The former light heavyweight champion has never

Identifying Every NFL Team's Ideal Draft Pick for 2023

  Analysts and fans alike will discover their favorite prospects in the months leading up to the 2023 NFL draft. Perhaps a quarterback can reshape a franchise. It could be a dynamic wide receiver, an immediate impact defensive back, or a lineman who helps the blocking unit or pass rush. Whatever the reason, we'll begin to envision that prospect on a specific NFL team. In most cases, the connection will most likely not occur. But that doesn't stop us from dreaming, either. The picks are made using a combination of player projections and a team's current draft picks. While some prospects are used more than once, duplicates are avoided to the greatest extent possible. O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida, Buffalo Bills Buffalo may return to Gainesville after selecting UF corner Kaiir Elam in the 2022 draft. O'Cyrus Torrence fills a significant need on the Bills' offensive line's interior. The former Louisiana blocker transferred to Florida and was named to the SEC'

Carlo Ancelotti's future is expected to be decided in June, with the Brazil National Team waiting.

  A recent MARCA report provided a comprehensive update on Carlo Ancelotti's current situation at Real Madrid, particularly concerning speculation linking him to a move to the Brazilian national team. Earlier this year, reports claimed that Ancelotti had agreed on terms with the Brazilian FA and would leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season. However, the Real Madrid coach appears to be focused on staying at Real Madrid. He is content with his current position and wishes to remain at Santiago Bernabeu for as long as possible. He can't think of anything else. That is not to say that the Italian has yet to consider other offers, particularly one from Brazil. Ancelotti's contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, both parties are expected to negotiate potential agreements that could result in the coach departing early if necessary. Brazil is waiting in the wings, determined to sign Ancelotti as their desired replacement for Tite, who

Hallgrimmsson believes there is no time to waste on the road to the World Cup in 2026.

  While the 2026 FIFA World Cup may seem far away, Senior Reggae Boyz Head Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that preparation for the global showcase should begin now. The Icelandic national stressed the importance of having a broad-based plan for investing in young players as part of the overall process. The 23rd edition will be co-hosted by 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking the first time the event has been co-hosted by three countries. "The big challenge for us is to qualify for the World Cup in 2026. It may seem far away in your mind, but the preparation for, and qualification for, that one begins in less than a year "Hallgrimsson made the remarks during a live stream of the unveiling of the national teams' adidas uniforms on Tuesday. "We have a lot of talent all over the world, and we have a lot of talent here in Jamaica, so we need to get to work on improving these guys. "As a result, elite coaching is required for the youngsters

'Will be Leo's decision,' says Scaloni of Lionel Messi's future with Argentina.

  Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni hinted at Lionel Messi's future for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. "Being in the next World Cup will be Leo's decision; if his body can take it for me, he will be there," Scaloni said at an event in Italy. Lionel Messi will be 39 years old when the World Cup begins. "Behind our title, there was an emotional communion of intentions between the fans, the staff, and the players, something that strengthened our sense of belonging to this unique shirt," Scaloni added.

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury UK PPV price and early main event start time for Saudi Arabia fight confirmed

 Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will take place on Sunday, and key details for fight fans in the UK have now been confirmed. The pay-per-view price for the fight, which takes place in Saudi Arabia, has been announced by BT Sport, as has the expected start time. It will cost £19.95 to watch on BT Sport. It has also been confirmed that live coverage will begin at 6.30pm UK time on BT Sport Box Office. The main event ring walk is scheduled to begin at 9:30pm UK time on Sunday, February 26th. This is slightly earlier than the usual start time for major fights in the United Kingdom, which is 10:30pm/11pm UK time. It's understandable, given that Saudi Arabia is three hours ahead of the United Kingdom. That time over here corresponds to 12:30am in Saudi Arabia. As is customary, the PPV price announcement has divided opinion. "No grown man will be interested in watching this, surely?" said one. A second user shared a meme that simply stated the price: “Shameless.” Many people, however,

Lionel Scaloni explains what Lionel Messi needs to do to play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

  Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has discussed what it will take to bring Lionel Messi to the World Cup in 2026 after Argentina won the trophy in 2022. Scaloni talks about the 2026 World Cup. Makes a significant Messi admission Last year, an Argentine finally won the coveted prize. WHAT OCCURED? Three months after giving the football world a true fairytale ending by leading Argentina to a World Cup title, Scaloni is already being questioned about the 2026 tournament, in which the Albiceleste will defend their title in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He was specifically asked if a certain seven-time Ballon d'Or winner would be able to compete despite being in the latter stages of his career. WHAT THEY SAID: According to ESPN Colombia, Scaloni was asked about Messi's future with Argentina and if he could play in one more World Cup while speaking at a Gala in Italy: "Leo will decide whether or not to participate in the next World Cup; if his body can take it for me,

The Best-Dressed Stars at the BAFTAs in 2023

 On Sunday, the red carpet for the 2023 BAFTA Awards was the place to be. The Royal Albert Hall in London hosted some of the biggest names in Hollywood and beyond for the award show. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced its 2023 award nominations last month, with All Quiet on the Western Front leading the pack with 14 nominations. Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Banshees of Inisherin received the most nominations for acting, with both films also nominated for best film and best director, among other awards. The stars of your favorite films from the year walked the red carpet before the show, and their looks were undoubtedly memorable. Check out the best. Florence Pugh Florence Pugh walked the red carpet at the 2023 BAFTAs wearing an orange Nina Ricci by Harris Reed ensemble. The Wonder actress wore a pleated tulle ruffle bustier top and a long pleated tulle mermaid ruffle skirt. Reed, the fashion house's newly appointed creative director, wrote on Ins

BAFTA Awards 2023: Full list of presenters, performers, and nominees attending the ceremony on Sunday

  Richard E. Grant, a BAFTA and Oscar nominee, will host the 2023 BAFTA Awards on Sunday, February 19, live from London, England. The event will be broadcast live on BritBox at 3:00 p.m. ET; 12:00 p.m. PT. Ariana DeBose returns a year after winning an Oscar and a BAFTA to open the show with a special musical performance. BAFTA Fellow Dame Helen Mirren will lead a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Sandy Powell will be the recipient of this year's BAFTA Fellowship. Taylor-Joy, Ana Mr. Brian Cox Catherine-Zeta-Jones Cynthia Erivo is an actress. Diego Luna's Levy, Eugene Horner, Geri Halliwell Mbatha-Raw, Gugu Gwendoline Christie Atwell Hoyeon Christie Hayley Atwell Hoyeon Jamie Dornan is an actor. Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress. Akingbola, Jimmy Turner-Smith, Jodie Julianne Moore is an actress. Lynch, Lashana Lily James is an actress. Mr. Martin Freeman Paapa Essiedu, Matthew Modine Regé Rami Malek Jean Page's Rita Wilson is an actress. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a model. Latif

Angel Di Maria Predicts Whether Messi Will Play in the 2026 World Cup

  Lionel Messi's future may be linked to his plans for the national team. Messi has not retired from the national team; however, he will turn 36 this summer, and his days with La Albiceleste are coming to an end. Nonetheless, former PSG and current Juventus forward Angel Di Maria was the latest to say in an interview with ESPN Argentina that he hopes to see the 35-year-old remain on the national team as a player until the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "I no longer fantasize about the next World Cup," Di Maria explained. "I believe in the next Copa América, I will do everything possible, but I would love to be there. Yes, Leo has to play in the next World Cup. His name is Leo. "It is essential to continue in Europe to reach the Copa América; otherwise, Scaloni will not take you. You must be completely focused. Leo and the others must be at their peak performance. Scaloni has never married." After winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, it appeared that Messi would ride

FIFA confirms automatic qualification for the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 World Cup.

  The national football teams of the United States, Mexico, and Canada will all automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. On Tuesday, FIFA issued a statement confirming their eligibility. "The FIFA Council confirmed that, in accordance with the long-standing tradition of all hosts competing at the FIFA World Cup, as well as sporting and operational considerations, the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, namely Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will qualify automatically for the final round of the competition," the governing body stated. "As a result, their slots will be deducted from the overall allocation of six assigned to CONCACAF." In a joint North American bid, the three countries won the right to host the tournament. Historically, FIFA has granted host nations the right to compete in the World Cup without having to go through the usual qualification tournaments. However, this is the first time FIFA has had to reserve three host bids, as the tour

Goals will be scored in AC Milan's match against Tottenham, and Bayern Munich will defeat PSG.

  The Champions League returns to Paramount+ this week after a 3.5-month hiatus. While I always look forward to the Champions League knockout rounds, this year's tournament has an added layer of intrigue. It's not just the long break caused by the World Cup; some of the big-name clubs we're used to seeing make this stage of the tournament aren't having the best years at home. Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Liverpool are all outside the Premier League's top four. AC Milan and Inter have little chance of winning Serie A and will instead have to fight for a top-four finish. Real Madrid is Real Madrid, but a La Liga title appears to be out of reach for them this year as well. Things could get out of hand when you combine the lack of a clearly elite team with the number of teams that will prioritize the Champions League over their domestic leagues. With Napoli as a wild card, this could be one of the most surprising Champions League tournaments in recent memory. The act

NBC Sports intends to make a strong bid to resurrect the NBA.

  Play "Roundball Rock" by John Tesh - "The NBA on NBC" may return if NBC Sports has its way. According to people familiar with the situation, Comcast's NBCUniversal is preparing to make a strong bid to reclaim National Basketball Association broadcast rights after losing them to Disney and Turner Sports more than 20 years ago. According to the people who asked not to be identified, because the discussions are private, NBCUniversal executives have informed the NBA of their interest. According to two of the sources, NBC Sports wants a package that includes playoff games that will air on NBC's broadcast network. Some regular-season games may be exclusive to NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service. The NBA may also decide to compel media companies to simulcast games. According to people familiar with the situation, Apple and Amazon have also expressed interest in purchasing carved-out streaming packages from the NBA. Amazon currently has a partnership with

After the Chiefs' victory, Jason Kelce had the perfect NSFW message for his brother Travis.

 In the moments following the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Sunday night, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce made sure to congratulate his brother, Travis Kelce. But, even though Jason and the Philadelphia Eagles were defeated, he made sure to add some color to his message to his brother, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. "F*** you, and congrats." That, of course, was sent with all the love in the world. The two brothers were the first to compete against each other in a Super Bowl, so one of them was bound to be disappointed. Jason also made a point of meeting up with his brother on the field following the victory. After all, he must be pleased for him. He was seen telling Travis to go celebrate after he had 81 yards and a touchdown on six catches in the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles. "In a situation like that, there's nothing you can really say to a loved one," an emotional Travis said after the game. "You make joke

The 'human error' that may cost Arsenal the English Premier League championship

  The English Premier League has long been decided by the smallest of margins; a point here, a goal there. A single point separated last year's champion Manchester City from runner-up Liverpool, and as Jurgen Klopp's side is learning, chances to win the title do not come around often when you are languishing in the middle of the table. So when "human error," as admitted by the body in charge of Premier League referees, allowed Brentford's equalizer to stand in a 1-1 draw with league leader Arsenal, it elicited a rage as it denied the Gunners a crucial victory. "I just looked back and it is offside, yes," manager Mikel Arteta said later on Sky Sports. "Did they explain why it wasn't permitted? No. It's frustrating, but they'll get there. Ivan Toney headed in a goal with Brentford trailing 1-0 after the ball bobbled around the penalty box from a free kick. Lee Mason, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), checked Ethan Pinnock's challenge

What Will a Super Bowl Ad Cost in 2023?

  The Super Bowl is today, February 12, and so are the advertisements that so many of us enjoy! In fact, for some, the advertisements may be more entertaining to watch than the game itself. It's always fun to see all of the creativity that goes into creating an ad that airs during the prime time during the Super Bowl. Advertisers will pay top dollar for a coveted time slot and want to make the most of it. After all, when you're spending millions of dollars for a 30-second time slot, you want to make it stand out as much as possible. Because the Super Bowl is the most-watched television event, businesses are willing to pay a lot of money to have their ad played during the game. Companies understandably want to present their best image when tens of millions of people are watching. And, to make ads memorable, we can usually count on plenty of humor. When it comes to the cost of a Super Bowl commercial, however, there is no laughing matter. Even though the price appears to be unrea

This weekend's EPL matches are likely to produce shocking results.

This weekend marks the 22nd matchday of the Premier League. On Saturday, Everton will host Arsenal, while Manchester United will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Wolves will play Liverpool at Molineux Stadium on Saturday evening, among other things. However, the DAILY POST reports three Premier League matches where football fans can expect shocking results this weekend. Arsenal vs. Everton: This EPL match will occur at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon. Everton is in 19th place on the log with 15 points from 20 games, while Arsenal is in first place with 50 points from 19 games. The Toffees' last three Premier League games were losses to West Ham United, Southampton, and Brighton. Despite winning their last two games against Manchester United and Tottenham, Everton could spring a surprise against Mikel Arteta's side, having appointed new manager Sean Dyche. Everton recently fired manager Frank Lampard and replaced him with Dyche as head coach. The game is scheduled to beg

Morocco's 'Fantastic' FIFA Club World Cup Opening Ceremony is praised by Infantino.

  Rabat – A number of A-list celebrities and public figures, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praised the FIFA Club World Cup opening ceremony. The start of the Club World Cup tournament "in such style and with such a great ceremony and song," according to the president of the international football governing body, is "fantastic." "Amazing venues, best teams, and I'm looking forward to some fantastic games in the coming days," he said. The opening ceremony's photos and videos have gone viral. Using various colors, themes, and features, the opening ceremony emphasized Morocco's openness as well as the North African country's cultural diversity. Amazigh, Sahrawi, Ganaoua, Ahidous, and other Moroccan music genres were featured during the show. The opening ceremony stage also featured Morocco's Head Coach Walid Regragui's tribute to Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pele, in addition to music and a big-