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Arman Tsarukyan has been named as the backup fighter for the Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje main event at UFC Freedom 250. Dana White confirmed that Tsarukyan is ready to step in should either fighter be unable to compete. The event is scheduled to take place at the White House on June 14th.
Shakur Stevenson has offered his perspective on a hypothetical fight between Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather in their prime. Stevenson considered how their styles might interact. He noted potential vulnerabilities for both fighters.
San Jose Earthquakes drew 1-1 with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sebastian Berhalter scored for Vancouver. Jack Skahan received a yellow card during the match.
Ronda Rousey is set to fight Gina Carano on May 16 at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood. The bout, scheduled for five rounds, will be the main event on a card to be streamed by Netflix. Kurt Angle said of Rousey, “She is the baddest woman on the planet.”
The Los Angeles Lakers have criticised the officiating after their 125-107 playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers coach JJ Redick criticised how LeBron James is officiated. Guard Austin Reaves also complained about his treatment from the referees.
The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is in limbo. A previously announced date of September 19 at Las Vegas’ Sphere is no longer happening due to a scheduling conflict. Alternative dates and venues are being considered, but multiple details remain unresolved.
Cruz Azul are set to host Atlas in a Liga MX match. Both clubs have contrasting momentum heading into their second meeting of the season. The match is available across several platforms in the United States.
The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins played Game 2 of a three-game set. The Twins scored first with a home run by Byron Buxton. The game went to extra innings, with the score tied.
Jared McCain admitted his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers was initially ‘heartbreaking’. He now plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain recently scored a playoff career-high 18 points.
Deandre Ayton is experiencing a career resurgence with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the playoffs, Ayton says he is grateful to be back and have the attention on him again. Lakers coach JJ Redick says Ayton is the key to the Lakers being their best.