New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement today from professional football. Mathieu, 5-9, 190, a New Orleans native and standout at St. Augustine High School, was originally selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round (69th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University. In his 12-year NFL career with the Cardinals (2013-17), Houston …
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UFC legend Dustin Poirier officially ended his career with a unanimous decision loss to BMF champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday night, and while he’s at peace with his decision to step away, he’s still a little perturbed by the end result. Poirier put together another instant classic in his final appearance in the …
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Less than a month after announcing his retirement from MMA, former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is already eyeing a return to the Octagon next year. Jones told TMZ that his “goal” is to fight on the UFC card that is expected to be held at the White House in 2026. “We haven’t had a conversation about it, but I …
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Justin Poirier couldn’t secure a dream sendoff in final fight of his 16-year storied UFC career, losing to Max Holloway. The trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier may not have been a microcosm of their first two encounters, but it delivered an electrifying final 15 seconds when Holloway and the retiring Poirier traded blows in the fifth round. …
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Max Holloway took advantage of his last chance to beat Dustin Poirier with a unanimous decision win over The Diamond at UFC 318 in his opponent’s retirement fight in New Orleans on Saturday night. Holloway drew first blood. Blessed cracked Poirier with a quick one-two combination that he snuck through Poirier’s guard. The Diamond worked his way to the feet, …
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Dustin Poirier’s career is illustrated by violence, honor and perseverance. Poirier pushed the elite to the limit and only fell short against the very best. Poetically, he faced a similar fate on Saturday, pouring everything he had into a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318. “The Diamond” lived up to his name, hardening himself under incredible pressure. Holloway nearly …
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Key Takeaways Trump’s plan to open retirement funds to crypto could further boost the market, according to a VC partner. This could further cement the president’s pro-crypto agenda. After making its way into the U.S. public exchanges via spot Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] ETFs, the next stop for crypto could be retirement markets. U.S. President Donald Trump is …
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Dustin Poirier is set to make the walk to the UFC’s hallowed octagon for the final time at UFC 318 this Saturday in front of a home crowd at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. “The Diamond” is certainly leaving an incredible legacy behind, according to fellow pro fighters, teammates, and colleagues. Poirier challenges Max Holloway for the BMF title …
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After parts of 13 seasons in the big leagues, Kyle Gibson is retiring. The longtime MLB starter announced the news on the Serving It Up show this afternoon. Gibson, 37, has been a free agent since he opted out of a minor league contract with the Rays last month. The veteran righty had pitched very well over four Triple-A starts, but …
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