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Cycling, crystals and cutting-edge science: the secrets of Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell's success

Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell's success at the World Indoor Championships inspires hope for increased youth participation in athletics, especially among girls.

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Path Toward Equity in Athletics Runs Through the Classroom

The NCAA women's tournament has made significant progress in equity and visibility, but current collegiate athletics crises threaten this advancement.

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Hannah Hidalgo calls Mikayla Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer

Mikayla Blakes and Hannah Hidalgo are top scorers, showcasing their skills in a highly anticipated college matchup.

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Path Toward Equity in Athletics Runs Through the Classroom

The NCAA women's tournament has made significant progress in equity and visibility, but current collegiate athletics crises threaten this advancement.

Hannah Hidalgo calls Mikayla Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer

Mikayla Blakes and Hannah Hidalgo are top scorers, showcasing their skills in a highly anticipated college matchup.

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They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.

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WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.

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LFA 230: Bartling vs. Cleveland Full Results

Nyle Bartling aimed for a comeback at LFA 230 against Charlie Cleveland after a series of finishes in his last three fights.

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.

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'Right now, I could be UFC champion': Bella Mir is the future face of fighting

Bella Mir, daughter of UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, pursues college wrestling at North Central College while carrying her family's martial arts legacy and competitive excellence.

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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Backs Khamzat Chimaev, Eyes Win at UFC Vegas 115

Yakhyaev praises the fighting spirit of Chechen fighters and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will win his upcoming bout.

6 days ago

Suarez, Miles lead TCU past Virginia, back into Elite Eight

Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles led TCU to a 79-69 victory over Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.

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UFC matches rising welterweight talent against former Bellator champ at UFC 328

Joel Alvarez will face Yaroslav Amosov at UFC 328 on May 9, with potential rankings implications for the winner.

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Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.

Michael Morales admits he hates Ian Garry: 'We don't have a very good vibe'

"I do hate him," Morales told Alvaro Colemenoro. "We don't have a very good vibe. But at the end of the day, he's still a fighter. I'm not gonna get overconfident if I had to prepare myself to fight him... That fight is gonna be intense if it happens... I think that if I were to fight him, it would be the first time that I would fight in a very aggressive way."

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Arman Tsarukyan booked against UFC Hall of Famer in RAF 8 co-main event

Arman Tsarukyan will face Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle 8 on April 18 in Philadelphia.

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Arman Tsarukyan Considers Move to Featherweight to Chase UFC Title

Arman Tsarukyan booked against UFC Hall of Famer in RAF 8 co-main event

Arman Tsarukyan will face Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle 8 on April 18 in Philadelphia.

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Arman Tsarukyan Considers Move to Featherweight to Chase UFC Title

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Islam Makhachev reacts to photo of Ilia Topuria and Michael Morales

Makhachev's cryptic response to a photo of Morales and Topuria, featuring a telephone emoji, hints at a potential matchup with one of them next.

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Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

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Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev humbly acknowledges his single title win compared to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson's combined 20 title victories.

Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev plays online video games with his entire team during fight camp preparation for his UFC 328 middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland.

After watching UFC 326, Arman Tsarukyan calls Max Holloway 'done'

Arman Tsarukyan believes Max Holloway is past his prime and unable to defend against takedowns, indicating a decline in his performance.

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Max Holloway: Coaches don't approve of late-fight trademark

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After watching UFC 326, Arman Tsarukyan calls Max Holloway 'done'

Arman Tsarukyan believes Max Holloway is past his prime and unable to defend against takedowns, indicating a decline in his performance.

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Max Holloway: Coaches don't approve of late-fight trademark

Sean O'Malley admits to being jealous of Ilia Topuria's latest sponsorship deal

Sean O'Malley expressed jealousy over Ilia Topuria's partnership with Richard Mille but acknowledged Topuria's deserving success.

Maycee Barber reacts to UFC Seattle KO loss: 'I really don't remember a whole lot'

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but reassured fans she is okay after the fight.

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Maycee Barber's condition updated following scary knockout loss at UFC Seattle

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but is reportedly in stable condition and optimistic about recovery.

Maycee Barber reacts to UFC Seattle KO loss: 'I really don't remember a whole lot'

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but reassured fans she is okay after the fight.

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Maycee Barber's condition updated following scary knockout loss at UFC Seattle

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but is reportedly in stable condition and optimistic about recovery.

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.

Colby Covington accuses Arman Tsarukyan of lying about sparring sessions

Colby Covington claims he dominated Arman Tsarukyan in training, while Tsarukyan denies ever training with him at American Top Team.

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.

Colby Covington accuses Arman Tsarukyan of lying about sparring sessions

Colby Covington claims he dominated Arman Tsarukyan in training, while Tsarukyan denies ever training with him at American Top Team.

What's Next: UFC Seattle Winners

UFC Seattle showcased thrilling fights and significant performances, establishing it as a standout event of 2026.

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

Cris Cyborg aims for the vacant WIBA super welterweight title against Paulina Cardona, reflecting on her successful combat sports career.

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PFL Champ Cris Cyborg Sets End Goal for Combat Sports Career

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

Cris Cyborg aims for the vacant WIBA super welterweight title against Paulina Cardona, reflecting on her successful combat sports career.

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PFL Champ Cris Cyborg Sets End Goal for Combat Sports Career

UFC Seattle's Kyle Nelson Feeling at Home at Lightweight

Kyle Nelson's move back to lightweight has improved his performance and well-being during fights.

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Sumiko Inaba determined to build on lessons learned ahead of PFL Pittsburgh

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Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

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PFL Adds Former LFA Champ to Women's Flyweight Division

Sumiko Inaba determined to build on lessons learned ahead of PFL Pittsburgh

Sumiko Inaba aims to learn from her previous fight and is focused on defeating Ariane Lipski da Silva in PFL Pittsburgh.

Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

Bryan Battle makes his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in a high-stakes middleweight clash on March 28.

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PFL Adds Former LFA Champ to Women's Flyweight Division

Bryan Battle vows to look for finish in PFL debut

Bryan Battle aims for a knockout in his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen, emphasizing a 'kill or be killed' mentality.

UFC London's Kurtis Campbell: 'My Vision is Not the Best'

My vision is not the best at all. It does clear the medical quite easy, though, which I'm happy about. I always was quite worried about that when I was a little younger and growing up.

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Helena Crevar Steps Onto the Global Stage for ONE Fight Night 39 Clash

For me it just came naturally. When I started doing super fights age 14, 15, and it just came naturally to me to just walk confidently into the cage or the mat or wherever I'm fighting,

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Modestas Bukauskas Signs On Against Rodolfo Bellato at UFC Vegas 117

Light heavyweight Rodolfo Bellato faces Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, 2026, following Bellato's recent Performance of the Night bonus victory.

MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' odds: Heavy favorites in main, co-main events

Ronda Rousey is a -500 favorite against Gina Carano in Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural MMA card on May 16 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

UFC Vegas 114 winner wants to avenge old sparring incident against Angela Hill

Piera Rodriguez defeated Sam Hughes at UFC Vegas 114 and called out four ranked strawweight opponents, with Angela Hill as her preferred matchup to settle a past sparring dispute.

UFC Vegas 114: Gillian Robertson Grapples Way to Victory Over Amanda Lemos

Robertson, know for her love of "throat cuddles," would be looking to get this one to the ground early. She moved forward cautiously, while Lemos bounced and moved on the outside, working her jab. Robertson clinched up just under a minute into the opening round, got an arm around the neck early, but couldn't hang on to the Brazilian.

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Josh Emmett: UFC pushing Kevin Vallejos 'a little too fast'

Josh Emmett believes Kevin Vallejos is being advanced too quickly in rankings and lacks experience compared to Emmett's decade-long UFC career facing elite competition.

3 weeks ago

Ronda Rousey: Fight with Carano Now About "Challenging the Monolith that the UFC Has Become"

Ronda Rousey returns to fighting against Gina Carano in May 2025 under Jake Paul's MVP promotion on Netflix, ending her UFC comeback plans.

3 weeks ago

Sean O'Malley reveals 'embarrassing' aspect of losses against Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O'Malley felt embarrassed losing to shorter fighter Merab Dvalishvili despite his height advantage, acknowledging Dvalishvili's exceptional strength.

4 weeks ago

MVP on ESPN women's boxing: Can Baumgardner become a star?

Women's boxing features multiple high-stakes title fights with MVP securing an ESPN broadcast deal, positioning emerging stars like Alycia Baumgardner as potential faces of the sport.

Regina Tarin warns future opponents after successful UFC debut

Regina Tarin, 21, won her UFC debut on three days' notice via unanimous decision, establishing herself as a formidable fighter despite her youthful appearance.

Ilia Topuria reveals why he doesn't fight frequently

Ilia Topuria limits fights to twice yearly, prioritizing complete training camps and injury prevention over frequent competition.

Hype FC to stage submission-only match between 'Shara Bullet,' ex-BMF champ

Russian quasi-MMA league Hype FC released the news on Friday that it would be holding an event on March 11 in Rio de Janeiro. The top of that card will see a submission-only grappling match between "Shara Bullet" Magomedov against Masvidal, with the two tangling for five-to-10 minutes at the Farmasi Arena in Brazil's second-largest city.

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UFC Houston's Ramiz Brahimaj Has Found What He Needs

Moving to Valle Flow Striking in Chicago transformed Ramiz Brahimaj's preparation, producing immediate performance gains, three consecutive finishes with bonuses, and an improved outlook.

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Kayla Harrison: Nunes Training with Former Foe 'Didn't Really Make Sense to Me'

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Amanda Nunes Unveils Home, New Gym and Secret Weapon Against Kayla Harrison

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Kayla Harrison: Nunes Training with Former Foe 'Didn't Really Make Sense to Me'

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Amanda Nunes Unveils Home, New Gym and Secret Weapon Against Kayla Harrison

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Coach: Gina Carano Back in Training 'Every Day'

Carano last fought in 2009 and subsequently went on to build a career in Hollywood. Carano made headlines after she was released by Lucasfilm in 2021 following controversial comments. Carano is now back in training at Syndicate MMA under coach John Wood. Wood says Carano got back in shape over the last few months and is training with professional fighters now. While Wood doesn't want to jump the gun, he isn't shutting down the idea of Carano returning to combat sports.

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Manager: Kayla Harrison Risked Paralysis if She Hadn't Undergone Surgery

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Kayla Harrison Releases Tearful Statement Following Surgery, UFC 324 Withdrawl

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Kayla Harrison Shares Post-Surgery Update Following UFC 324 Withdrawal

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Manager: Kayla Harrison Risked Paralysis if She Hadn't Undergone Surgery

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Kayla Harrison Releases Tearful Statement Following Surgery, UFC 324 Withdrawl

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Kayla Harrison Shares Post-Surgery Update Following UFC 324 Withdrawal

Statement On Iasmin Lucindo

CSAD suspended part of Lucindo Bezerra's ineligibility and imposed a nine-month ban due to cooperation and no intentional mesterolone use.

Larissa Pacheco Taunts Kayla Harrison Ahead of UFC 324

Larissa Pacheco couldn't resist taking a shot at Kayla Harrison. Responsible for the only defeat of the current UFC bantamweight champion in her 20-fight MMA career (19-1), Pacheco used her Instagram to taunt her former opponent with a carousel of six images and an ironic text. "The intern thought we should remember this day," Pacheco wrote. The post was made by the former Professional Fighters League champion 11 days before the fight between the champion and her current training partner, Amanda Nunes, on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas in the co-main event of UFC 324.

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