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Covington Announces Retirement, Exiting UFC After Storied Run
sports8 days ago

Covington Announces Retirement, Exiting UFC After Storied Run

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has informed the UFC that he is retiring from active competition. His last UFC bout came in December 2024 (a loss to Joaquin Buckley), leaving him with a 12-5 UFC record and a resume featuring wins over Masvidal, Woodley, dos Anjos and Lawler. At 38, Covington has remained active in wrestling circles, including RAF events with wins over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis and a May 30 bout against Chris Weidman. The piece also notes Mayra Bueno Silva and Brad Riddell have been removed from the UFC roster; Silva went winless in her last six fights, and Riddell endured a three-fight stoppage streak before withdrawing from a 2024 bout.

WWE Talent Cuts Roundup: April 24, 2026 Shakes Up the Roster
entertainment1 month ago

WWE Talent Cuts Roundup: April 24, 2026 Shakes Up the Roster

WWE announced a wave of talent releases on April 24, 2026, listing wrestlers such as Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Santos Escobar, Apollo Crews, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Uncle Howdy/Bo Dallas, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre, Andre Chase, Dante Chen, Tyson DuPont, Tyriek Igwe, Luca Crusifino, Tyra Mae Steele, Malik Blade, Chris Island, Sirena Linton, Trill London and Francois Prinsloo, with updates possible as more cuts are reported; coverage credited to Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net and other outlets.

Florida tops early Top 25 as 2026-27 rosters crystallize
college-basketball1 month ago

Florida tops early Top 25 as 2026-27 rosters crystallize

On3 unveils a way-too-early Top 25 for the 2026-27 season as rosters continue to take shape post-portal window, with Florida No. 1 thanks to the return of Thomas Haugh and a cast of returning veterans and transfers. Michigan, Duke, UConn, Michigan State, Houston, Illinois, Arkansas, Arizona and Purdue make up the top 10, each accompanied by notes on key returns, additions and departures. The 11-25 slate features Indiana, Alabama, Texas Tech, Texas, Tennessee, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North Carolina, St. John's, UCLA, and USC, while Louisville, Miami and Virginia are flagged as not yet at eight players but expected to enter the mix once rosters are full. The piece emphasizes the rankings will be updated as offseason moves continue and NBA decisions aren't final for every player.

Michigan Women’s Basketball Faces a Roster Shake as Mathurin Enters Transfer Portal
college-sports1 month ago

Michigan Women’s Basketball Faces a Roster Shake as Mathurin Enters Transfer Portal

After its Elite Eight run, No. 7 Michigan women’s basketball will have two open roster spots following the graduation of three players and Macy Brown’s ACL injury, as freshman guard McKenzie Mathurin enters the transfer portal. Mathurin appeared in 25 games, averaged 3.5 points and shot 38.9% from three, and was ESPN’s No. 39 recruit with additional international experience. Michigan plans to add two incoming freshmen, Fope Ayo and Devin Cosgriff, and pursue portal targets to fill guard and center roles.

sports2 months ago

First Free Agency Wave Reorders All 32 NFL Rosters for 2026

The article grades every NFL team after the first wave of 2026 free agency, assessing whether each is better or worse than 2025 and highlighting key additions and losses. With the draft looming on April 23 and more offseason moves ahead, several teams (e.g., Patriots, Bills, Ravens, Cowboys, Titans, Panthers, Rams, Saints, Raiders, Giants) are labeled better, while others (e.g., Dolphins, Bears, Seahawks, Cardinals, Jaguars) are deemed worse or uncertain, reflecting a fluid, year‑long roster-building process.

Endene Exit Forces Iowa to Rethink 197-Pound Lineup Ahead of Penn State
sports4 months ago

Endene Exit Forces Iowa to Rethink 197-Pound Lineup Ahead of Penn State

Massoma Endene is no longer on Iowa's wrestling team, leaving the 197-pound lineup in flux as the Hawkeyes prepare for a Penn State dual. With Endene out, redshirt freshman Brody Sampson and freshman Harvey Ludington are in the mix for Friday's home dual vs. top-ranked Penn State, with Brands stressing a week-to-week, smart approach for Ludington. Angelo Ferrari remains dominant at 184 pounds, and Ryder Block aims to rebound against a top opponent (Shayne Van Ness) after a loss, as Iowa readies for the Penn State showdown.