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sports10 days ago

Former Champ Heather Hardy Sues Jake Paul’s MVP for $10M Over 2023 Bout

Former WBO featherweight champion Heather Hardy has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in Texas. Filed on September 23, the suit alleges negligence and violations of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act regarding Hardy’s 2023 rematch against Amanda Serrano. Hardy claims the bout caused a permanent traumatic brain injury, leading to her retirement and current financial struggles. MVP denies liability, stating Hardy was medically cleared and the fight proceeded under athletic commission supervision. Hardy’s lawsuit seeks damages for her inability to work and requires MVP to implement safety measures to prevent similar incidents.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #heather-hardy #jake-paul

sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Allen sparks early MVP talk as Bills top Lions in Week 2

Buffalo beat Detroit 41-31 to move to 2-0 as Josh Allen delivered 248 yards, 3 TDs and 69 rushing yards (with 2 rushing TDs) in the Bills’ home opener, following a 334-yard, 2-TD showing against Houston. His 10.4 ANY/A signals an early MVP-case in a small two-game sample, a discussion also being joined by other contenders like Lamar Jackson.

via SB Nation|

#bills #josh-allen #mvp

sports22 days ago•5 min saved

Wilson Chases Fifth MVP as WNBA Awards Predictions Take Shape

As the WNBA season winds down ahead of the Sept. 27 playoffs, USA TODAY previews the awards race: A’ja Wilson is the heavy MVP favorite for a fifth time, despite a back issue; Angel Reese is projected to win Defensive Player of the Year after a near-double-double season and a slew of rebounding records; Olivia Miles is pegged Rookie of the Year after a standout debut year; Jessica Shepard is poised to take Most Improved Player after a breakout season with Dallas; Janelle Salaün is expected to be Sixth Player of the Year; Cheryl Reeve is the likely Coach of the Year for guiding Minnesota; and the All-WNBA picks include Wilson, Stewart, Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Miles, with eight teams locked into the playoffs: Minnesota, Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Indiana, New York, Washington and Dallas.

via USA Today|

#aja-wilson #angel-reese #mvp

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

NFL 2026 Predictions: Rams, Seahawks Battle for the Super Bowl and a Field of MVP Contenders

BBC Sport’s NFL experts predict a season full of surprises for 2026, with the Rams and Seahawks contending for the NFC title and the Bills viewed as a strong Super Bowl challenger. MVP bets range from Josh Allen to Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott and Jahmyr Gibbs. Coach-of-the-year picks span DeMeco Ryans, Joe Brady, John Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Sean Payton and Dan Campbell. Rookies to watch include De'Zhaun Stribling, Rueben Bain, Jadarian Price, Carnell Tate and Sonny Styles. A surprise package could be the Las Vegas Raiders, while the Browns (and at times the Dolphins) are seen as vulnerable to difficult seasons.

via BBC|

#mvp #nfl #predictions

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

12 Bold 2026 NFL Predictions: Chiefs Miss Playoffs, Dak MVP, and Surprising Turnarounds

A provocative 12-item forecast for the 2026 NFL season: the Chiefs miss the playoffs; the Bengals clinch the AFC No. 1 seed with improved defense and line; A.J. Brown becomes the league’s leading receiver for the Patriots; Caleb Williams throws 4,500+ yards and the Bears return to the playoffs; the Lions and Saints rise from worst to first in their divisions; the Dolphins slump to a league-high number of losses; Aaron Donald leads the Rams in sacks; seven running backs top 1,500 rushing yards; Jadarian Price wins Offensive Rookie of the Year; Maxx Crosby leads the NFL in sacks; and Dak Prescott wins the NFL MVP as the Cowboys’ offense powers a big season.

via FOX Sports|

#bold-predictions #mvp #nfl

nfl1 month ago•61 min saved

Allen Favored to Claim 2026 NFL MVP as Analysts Forecast Eight Major Awards

NFL.com’s Around the NFL staff predicts the eight top individual awards for the 2026 season, led by Josh Allen as MVP (+550) after a strong join with DJ Moore, followed by Jahmyr Gibbs as Offensive Player of the Year, Will Anderson Jr. as Defensive Player of the Year, Joe Alt as Protector of the Year, Jadarian Price as Offensive Rookie of the Year, Caleb Downs as Defensive Rookie of the Year, Patrick Mahomes as Comeback Player of the Year, and DeMeco Ryans as Coach of the Year, with FanDuel odds current as of Sept. 1.

via NFL.com|

#award-predictions #defensive-player-of-the-year #mvp

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Visa Changes Keep MVP Off AEW All In

Fightful Select reports MVP wasn’t at AEW All In because the visa process has changed; the issue is being worked on for the future. The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) teamed with Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall in the Buy In against Shane Taylor Promotions.

via Fightful|

#aew #all-in #mvp

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

MVP's five-year rise: from influencers to a pillar of women's boxing

Five years after Most Valuable Promotions launched with Jake Paul–Tyron Woodley bouts, MVP has transformed from influencer-driven spectacle to a major force in women's boxing, staging high-profile title fights like Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron to unify the WBA, WBC and WBO belts while expanding opportunities for fighters such as Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper, signaling the promoter's continued growth and influence in the sport.

via BBC|

#boxing #jake-paul #mayer-vs-cameron

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Paul backs bold MVP pitch to Khabib, who says retirement stays

Jake Paul tried to lure Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for MVP after MVP merged with PFL, but Nurmagomedov indicated he has no interest in a comeback and later mocked the outreach; the NY event highlighted the merger's ambition to reshape MMA.

via MMA Fighting|

#jake-paul #khabib-nurmagomedov #mma

sports-business2 months ago•5 min saved

MVP-PFL Merger Aims to Challenge UFC, Yet Brown Warns It’s a Distant Second

The PFL is merging with Jake Paul–backed MVP to form a combat-sports conglomerate aiming to challenge the UFC, but UFC's massive reach and branding make it unlikely to topple the king. Veteran fighter Matt Brown says the rivalry will remain a distant No. 2 and advises MVP to carve its own lane—like BKFC—rather than engage in a costly head-to-head battle.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #jake-paul #mvp

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Minter: Lamar Jackson is the best, not 69th

Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter defended Lamar Jackson’s ranking on NFL Network’s Top 100, arguing there may not be 68 players better than him despite Jackson being listed 69th (down from No. 2 in 2025); he praised Jackson’s MVP-caliber impact and suggested the quarterback should focus on being himself as Baltimore eyes a strong 2026 season.

via NBC Sports|

#baltimore-ravens #jesse-minter #lamar-jackson

sports2 months ago•20 min saved

Stafford Soars to No. 3 in SI's 2026 Preseason QB Rankings

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 preseason QB rankings place Patrick Mahomes first, Josh Allen second, and Matthew Stafford third after a historic MVP season. The piece surveys a mix of established stars and rising talents, with notes on health and durability as teams head into training camps, highlighting Stafford’s age and the surrounding weapons (Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams) as factors shaping his title chase.

via Sports Illustrated|

#mvp #nfl #quarterbacks

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

AL blanks NL 4-0 in All-Star Game as Bellinger collects MVP in Philadelphia

The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia, aided by a three-run first inning and Miguel Vargas' 433-foot homer. Cody Bellinger earned MVP after driving in two runs with a first-inning single, as the AL used 11 pitchers to complete the first All-Star shutout in 13 years. The NL managed just three hits, and Junior Caminero left the game after being struck by a pitch but said he’s fine.

via Bleacher Report|

#all-star-game #baseball #cody-bellinger

nfl3 months ago•13 min saved

Breer: McDaniel Aims to Unlock Herbert's MVP Path with Chargers

Albert Breer's mailbag argues Mike McDaniel can lift Justin Herbert toward MVP contention by speeding up and simplifying the Chargers’ offense: a stronger O-line anchored by Tyler Biadasz, a top-notch receiver group (Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris), and a more efficient run game (Omarion Hampton) to reduce mental load and facilitate quicker decisions. The piece also covers McDaniel’s potential future, Chiefs’ outlook, 2027 NFL draft timing, Eagles’ hesitation on Jalen Carter’s contract, a notable 'what-if' Brees to Miami scenario, the best GM/coach/QB in today’s NFL, Rams’ offensive-line questions, field-surface debates for the CBA, Vikings’ QB decision between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Cowboys’ Pickens vs Lamb money dynamics, and Brendan Sorsby’s potential supplemental draft entry.

via Sports Illustrated|

#justin-herbert #los-angeles-chargers #mike-mcdaniel

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Brunson's 45-Point Closeout Seals Knicks' 53-Year Championship

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lift the New York Knicks to a 94-90 win over the Spurs in Game 5, delivering New York its first NBA title since 1973 and earning Finals MVP. At 6'2", he joined a rare group of shorter guards who led a championship team in scoring, defying doubts about his size and transforming Knicks culture with his leadership. Teammates and Villanova associates praised his impact, framing the moment as a culmination of hard work, family resilience, and a relentless, fearlessness-driven approach.

via The Guardian|

#championship #jalen-brunson #knicks