It’s that time of the year again, y’all. This week, Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series wrapped up, with 46 new UFC signings joining the world’s biggest MMA promotion, some of whom have already gotten their first UFC action. The Contender Series is the biggest tool the UFC has for recruiting new talent, and it’s the closest thing the …
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Week 10 Results + Scorecards | Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9
Thus far in Season 9, there have been 41 contracts awarded, meaning that adding five more athletes to the roster this evening would equal the series record for contracts awarded in a season, and if six or more pique White’s interest, a new record would be established. Given that just two competitors — Baisangur Susurkaev and Ty Miller — graduated from …
Read More »The New York Mets paid more than $340 million to be a World Series contender. They didn’t even make the playoffs
After a win against the San Francisco Giants on July 27, the New York Mets had 62 wins — tied for second-most in MLB — and a 96.8% chance to make the postseason, according to Fangraphs. Two months and two days later, the Mets finished the regular season with only 83 wins. Not only did they lose their lead in …
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Read More »Former ring girl wins UFC contract in Contender Series bloodbath, so does loser
Dana White handed out six contracts on Contender Series Tuesday night. Week 7 of Contender Series was all action from start to finish. Ten fighters entered the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for their chance at a UFC contract. The card began with back-to-back first-round finishes. 22-year-old Brazilian prospect Rafael Tobias got a verbal submission win over Jair de Oliveira …
Read More »Mike Gundy took Oklahoma State from afterthought to contender, but he also sowed the seeds to its unraveling
Thirty-five of Mike Gundy’s 58 years on Earth have been spent either playing for, or coaching at, his alma mater Oklahoma State. The remaining years of his life will be spent doing anything other than that. The school on Tuesday fired Gundy after a 1-2 start in a shocking in-season move that gets it out of the Mike Gundy business …
Read More »2025 Game of the Year contender you didn’t see coming
Not two hours into my trek through Baby Steps, an open world physics comedy published by Devolver Digital, I walked by a pit. The discovery came just after I’d finally worked up enough skills to keep my character upright long enough to walk in short, straight lines without faceplanting. The pit was clearly a trap. It was designed for me …
Read More »Week 6 Results + Scorecards | Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9
Last year, the number of contracts awarded declined for the first time, falling by four, but one could argue that the level of skill and upside of the Class of ’24 is higher than any previous season. Through the first five weeks of Season 9, everything is tracking towards replicating last year’s numbers, as 21 competitors have collected contracts over …
Read More »Former UFC champ demands Alexander Volkanovski fight, claims top contender not next in line – Bloody Elbow
Former UFC champ demands Alexander Volkanovski fight, claims top contender not next in line Bloody Elbow Dan Hooker: Sorry, Lerone Murphy, but Diego Lopes-Jean Silva winner gets UFC title shot MMA Junkie Hooker Believes Winner of Lopes vs. Silva Will Be Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Telecom Asia Sport Dan Hooker Dismisses Murphy, Evloev in Title Picture: “No One Cares” Fighters Only Alex Volkanovski weighs next …
Read More »The Green Bay Packers Put on a Clinic Thursday Night—and Staked a Claim as a Super Bowl Contender
NFLNFLIn 10 days, Green Bay has beaten two of last season’s best NFC teams—and did so in convincing fashion. With Micah Parsons and a reenergized defense, do Jordan Love and Co. finally have enough margin for error to make a real championship run? Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration By Diante LeeSept. 12, 1:00 pm UTC • 5 min The Green Bay …
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