UFC won't take interim label off Gane's champion status

UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane won't be promoted, even after former undisputed champion Tom Aspinall vacated his belt. "Does it make him the undisputed champion? No," UFC CEO Dana White told Sportsnet's Diana Belbita. "He's still got to fight." Gane captured the interim title in June by defeating Alex...

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Following four straight defeats, Israel Adesanya reflects on his ego and plans for his MMA future.

Sean Strickland voiced his displeasure with his pay on Wednesday, raising the possibility of dropping his UFC middleweight title, moving up to light heavyweight, and then leaving the promotion to fight Jake Paul. "I gotta be honest, unless things change with the UFC, I'm kinda over it," Strickland wrote on...

Jake Paul has been medically cleared to return to boxing nearly 10 months after breaking his jaw in a heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua. Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian announced the news Thursday on X. Paul suffered a sixth-round knockout loss to former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua last...

Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever guard known for her outspoken style, recently offered pointed comments about teammate Caitlin Clark that underscored both her loyalty and her frustration with how online conversation treats the team’s stars.

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Cindy L. Rivera has been missing from Las Vegas, New Mexico (San Miguel County), since June 30, 2012, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 24, though she would now be 33 if alive.

Theo, a 2½-year-old, 11-pound Maltipoo mix, is expected to travel to Rhode Island in the coming weeks to begin life in a foster home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue says Theo is friendly and gets along well with other dogs. Theo can also be cat-tested in Texas for prospective adopters who want to learn how he may do around cats. For anyone hoping to welcome a small companion, Theo’s next step is a foster home in Rhode Island.

A resilient small dog named Teeny is defying the odds and capturing hearts as she arrives in Rhode Island this week, ready to find her loving forever home in the Northeast. According to Small Dog Rescue of New England, the 1½-year-old pup "has been through it for sure in her short life", yet through it all, her spirit has remained remarkably warm and her love for people and other dogs fully intact.

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Each year, election officials prepare for the worst: A bomb threat at a polling place, power outages, natural disasters.

T he Department of Homeland Security ruling in July that would place limits on how long international students can stay in the United States, as well as restrict work and travel, has been paused by a federal judge.

According to PAWS New England, a small dog named Poppy, described as an approximately 15-pound mini Australian Shepherd mix, is currently safe in a southern foster home after being dumped behind a restaurant in Texas called Pop’s, where she got her name. PAWS New England says Poppy is nearing her first birthday and is now available for adoption through their organization.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Felix Funny, a playful young puppy who is searching for his place in the world. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them anymore (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!” He is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family.

Trader Joe's is now stocking ribeye and other steaks from Argentina. Here is what you need to know. I have heard a lot lately in the news about more beef being imported from Argentina. But I had not seen any beef from Argentine in any grocery store I had been to. That was until today, when I saw a sign advertising that some of the steak, including a ribeye were now from Argentine.

Beef chimichangas wrap seasoned meat and melted cheese inside flour tortillas that cook until crisp, golden, and sturdy enough to hold their generous filling. Cutting through the crunchy shell reveals a hot, savory center where the beef, spices, and cheese have blended together. They deliver the satisfying texture of restaurant-style Mexican food while giving you control over the amount of filling, heat, and cheese. Every bite feels indulgent, especially when the crisp tortilla meets cool sour cream or creamy guacamole.

Small Dog Rescue of New England has shared that a tiny, young dog named Ria is now available for adoption and expected to be ready to travel to the Northeast by the end of the month. According to the organization, Ria is about 1½ years old, weighs just 6 pounds, and is described as “a sweet girl” and “the cutest little girl.” The nonprofit says she is fully vetted and ready for her next home, offering hopeful news for someone looking to adopt a small companion dog soon.

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' quest for a third straight World Series title will continue after they eliminated the Atlanta Braves with a 4-1 win in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday. Andy Pages drove in the game-winning run with a two-RBI single in the seventh inning after the Dodgers...

SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka said on Thursday he was put on two years’ probation after he admitted obtaining a fake vaccination certificate during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I accept the decision and take responsibility,” the 34-year-old Xhaka wrote in an Instagram post explaining...

The Big Ten hasn't discussed expansion, commissioner Tony Petitti said Thursday. The Protect College Sports Act, if it were to become law, would allow the 18-member conference to add two additional schools. The bill, which passed the U.S. Senate in a 77-22 vote in September, would cap conference membership at 20 teams and require any school moving from one Power 4 league to another to spend three years without any conference affiliation.

There are senators who make news, senators who make noise, and then there is Tommy Tuberville, the old Auburn football coach who has, in the twilight of his Senate career, discovered his true calling: hall monitor of the animal kingdom. Other men leave Washington with a library, a think tank, a lucrative board seat. Tuberville appears determined to leave with the his reputation as the most rediculous senator ever elected intact if not enshrined.

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Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is dealing with turf toe, leaving his status uncertain for the next one-to-two weeks, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. However, Monangai is hoping to play through the injury, Fowler adds. The 24-year-old rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries in last...

The NFL is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step into the growing legal fight over prediction markets and to decide how they should be regulated. The league filed an amicus brief Thursday supporting New Jersey's effort to let states regulate the sports contracts offered by prediction-market companies such as Kalshi, according to CNBC's Contessa Brewer.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov could resume playing for Florida by the end of November. And Brad Marchand might be back in the Panthers' lineup by then as well. Marchand's leg injury will only sideline him for “a few weeks,” a person with knowledge of the matter said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not released any details of Marchand's injury.

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand had to be helped off the ice by his teammates after crashing awkwardly into the goalpost during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Marchand didn't put any weight on his left leg as he left the ice. Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke was given a...

Head coach Sean Payton will be more heavily involved in offensive play-calling duties for the Denver Broncos on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Davis Webb has been calling Denver's plays after being promoted to offensive coordinator in the offseason. He will continue to have...

Small Dog Rescue of New England, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization based in New England, is asking the public to help spread the word about a small dog named Bob who is looking for a home. In a recent post shared by Small Dog Rescue of New England, the group introduced Bob as an “adorable boy."

Last year's coaching carousel was one for the ages, with over 30 FBS jobs changing hands, including 17 at the Power 4 level. Every coaching change offers a chance to inject optimism into a program, and that was certainly the case for several of those Power 4 openings. However, that...

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday. Owners also proposed adding nine additional days off to the...