Mets send struggling Peterson back to minors; Carrasco to return Friday
Struggling starter David Peterson has been optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets before their series opener against the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays
2023-05-17 07:59
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open; US Futures Muted: Markets Wrap
Asian equities look set for mixed start Wednesday while US contracts posted muted gains after leaders in Washington
2023-05-17 07:47
UFC’s ‘BMF’ title returns as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for vacant belt
The UFC’s ‘BMF’ title will make its return in July, as Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje clash in the main event of UFC 291. Poirier beat Gaethje via TKO in 2018, and the Americans will square off again in Utah, with the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title on the line. The UFC introduced the belt in 2019 as a prize for the winner of a fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, with the latter winning via doctor stoppage. WWE star-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson then wrapped the gold around Masvidal’s waist. The title has not been involved in any fights since then, and Masvidal retired from mixed martial arts last month after a loss to Gilbert Burns. The UFC is now reintroducing the belt, which will be up for grabs when Poirier and Gaethje meet in a lightweight bout on 29 July. After beating Gaethje in 2018, Poirier went on to become interim champion in 2019 before losing to official champion Khabib Nurmagomedov via submission later that year. In 2020, Gaethje similarly claimed the interim title before losing to Nurmagomedov by submission while trying to unify the belts. In Poirier’s last fight, the “Diamond” submitted Michael Chandler in November, a year after Gaethje outpointed “Iron Mike”. Gaethje most recently fought at UFC 286 in March, narrowly outpointing Rafael Fiziev. The winner of Poirier vs Gaethje 2 may emerge as the next challenger for reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is due to return to the ring in October. In the co-main event of UFC 291, Alex Pereira will take on Jan Blachowicz. The bout marks Pereira’s light-heavyweight debut in his first fight since losing the middleweight title to Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, Blachowicz is a former light-heavyweight champion. Also, Paulo Costa faces Ikram Aliskerov, while Tony Ferguson goes up against Bobby Green, and Michael Chiesa fights Kevin Holland. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More UFC schedule 2023: Every fight happening this year How world’s best sports interviewer copes when the stars hit back Francis Ngannou explains unprecedented PFL deal and how it will help his opponents
2023-05-17 07:25
Rory McIlroy toning down criticism of LIV Golf at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy is toning down his anti-LIV Golf rhetoric ahead of the PGA Championship
2023-05-17 07:19
Sunny NHL playoffs: Every Stanley Cup semifinalist is from Sun Belt for first time
The NHL is about to stage a very non-traditional pair of conference finals
2023-05-17 07:16
Sunny NHL playoffs: Every Stanley Cup semifinalist team is from the Sun Belt for the first time
The NHL is about to stage a very non-traditional pair of conference finals
2023-05-17 06:56
Guardians place Ramírez on bereavement list, recall Rocchio from Triple-A
The Cleveland Guardians placed All-Star third baseman José Ramírez on the bereavement list and recalled hot-hitting infielder Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus
2023-05-17 06:49
Kang enters partnership with Lyon for multi-team women's soccer organization
Washington Spirit owner Michelle Kang has struck a deal to form a multi-team women’s soccer organization that will include her National Women’s Soccer League team and French club Lyon
2023-05-17 06:24
Djokovic takes issue with Norrie's behavior at Italian Open: 'Not fair play'
Novak Djokovic was in command from the start and never really let up in a 6-3, 6-4 win over 13th-seeded Cameron Norrie to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals for the 17th straight year
2023-05-17 06:16
Judge bristles at cheater talk after taking sideways glance before big home run
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge said he doesn’t appreciate being branded a potential cheater after he took a sideways peek at something before hitting a 462-foot home run in Toronto on Monday night
2023-05-17 05:56
Jon Rahm looking to add to his big year and facing a big test at PGA Championship
Jon Rahm is playing some of his best golf and likes what he sees at the PGA Championship
2023-05-17 05:54
Marlins star outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. headed to the injured list
Miami Marlins centerfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was put on the 10-day injured list because of a right toe turf injury
2023-05-17 05:51