UFC News: UFC press conference video and notes, Dana announces Ronda title fight plus No. 1 contender fight

The UFC opened its worldwide press conferences today in Rio de Janeiro. While there is a fight there Saturday, none of the fighters on that show were there. It was all about promoting Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor on 7/11 in Las Vegas and Ronda Rousey vs. Bethe Correia, on 8/1 in Rio, which is …

On this day in pro wrestling history, plus tons of wrestling videos and WWE Network schedule

On this day in pro wrestling history — 1985: At Wrestlemania I in Madison Square Garden, the Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff defeated WWF World Tag Team Champions Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham to win the titles. Also, Wendi Richter pinned Leilani Kai to win the WWF Ladies title. 1989: Sting defeated Mike Rotunda for the NWA World …

UFC News: Saturday's FOX show gets a new co-main event

It was announced on today’s UFC Poland show that Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will face Chris Camozzi, taking the fight on a few days notice, on next Saturday night’s show in Newark, NJ. Camozzi replaces the injured Yoel Romero in the co-main event under the Luke Rockhold vs. Lyoto Machida main event. Click Here: gws giants …

Asia’s paradise islands face closure as they struggle to balance booming tourism with preservation

Before it hit the Hollywood big screen, the secluded white sands and crystal blue waters of Thailand’s Maya Bay were feted as a magical, unspoiled getaway for weary travellers to relax and rejuvenate. But the silent beauty of the once pristine bay on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh in the Andaman Sea ended …

On this day in pro wrestling history: Race defends belt against Ladd, Big Show defeats Flair

by Brian Hoops  1946 – Everett Marshall defeated The Swedish Angel for the RockyMountain Heavyweight Title in Denver, Colorado 1947 – Cliff Gustafson defeated Sandor Szabo to win the MinneapolisWorld Heavyweight Title in Minneapolis, Minnesota 1949 – Sonny Myers defeated Danny McShain for the NWA Texas HeavyweightTitle in Houston, Texas 1952 – Pierre LaBelle and Juan Garcia defeated …

Isil ‘Beatles’ member distances himself from group’s crimes and defends slavery in interview

A captured member of Isil’s notorious ‘Beatles’ cadre used his first television interview to shrug off any culpability for the group’s crimes and defend the institution of slavery. Briton El Shafee Elsheikh was detached and hostile as he denied involvement in trials or killings and deflected questions on his own involvement in the so-called caliphate …

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 6-5-15 report Korakuen Hall: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Chase Owens

by Bryan Rose, WrestlingObserver.com This morning is another live event for New Japan, this time being broadcasted on New Japan World live at Korakuen Hall. This is the last show before the finals, so we’ll have a clear idea of those matches by the time the show is over. We already know that Kushida is …

Nawaz Sharif: Former Pakistani PM barred from politics for life

Pakistan’s supreme court Friday banned former prime minister Nawaz Sharif from participating in elections for life, as his embattled ruling party prepares for nationwide polls due later this year. The ruling was the latest in a series of blows to Mr Sharif who was ousted from the premiership over graft allegations last July. Supreme Court Justice Umar Ata …

Perez contract ‘key factor’ in driver decision – Szafnauer

Racing Point CEO and team principal Otmar Szafnauer had hinted that the squad might decide hold on to Sergio Perez in their 2021 driver line-up after all, even if they are successful in signing Sebastian Vettel. Rumours have been buzzing around the paddock for several weeks that Vettel is in talks to join the team …

Carter’s posts decline in Q2 sales and profit

Carter’s, Inc. net sales for the second quarter decreased 219.5 million dollars or 29.9 percent to 514.9 million dollars. The decline, Carter’s said in a statement, was driven by the closure of the company’s retail stores in the second quarter, particularly during the months of April and May, and decreased sales to certain wholesale customers …