
Bills owner once suggested the NFL fire referees on-site for bad calls
A recent deep dive profile on Sean Payton included a wild anecdote about one NFL owner's suggestion for preventing poor NFL officiating.
2023-09-08 02:53

Spanish women's league players go on strike for first two games of season over pay dispute
Players competing in the top-tier of women's football in Spain will go on strike for the opening two weeks of the new season after a pay dispute, players' union FUTPRO announced on Thursday.
2023-09-08 02:49

Mexico City Marathon organizers investigating claims of cheating
The organizers of the Mexico City Marathon are investigating reports of "unsportsmanlike conduct" at August's race following reports of cheating at the event.
2023-09-08 02:48

Tyson Fury claims he would beat Francis Ngannou in MMA fight
Tyson Fury has claimed that he would beat Francis Ngannou in a mixed martial arts fight, ahead of the heavyweights’ boxing match in Saudi Arabia. Fury, who holds the WBC heavyweight title, will box the ex-UFC heavyweight champion in Riyadh on 28 October, but the Briton has hinted that he already has his eyes on a rematch in a different discipline. Speaking at the press conference for the pair’s boxing match, which has been billed ‘Battle of the Baddest’, Fury said on Thursday: “I’d like to fight Ngannou in the cage, I think I can beat him for sure. “He’s not a good wrestler; he’s known for striking, and I’m a better striker than him. In little gloves, I’d knock him out in seconds. “I’d fight [current UFC heavyweight champion] Jon Jones also in the cage, if the money was right.” Meanwhile, Ngannou said on stage: “I always ask myself, ‘What will happen when that guy hits the floor? Are you still the best boxer in the world now?’” The 35-year-old Fury, whose WBC title will not be on the line on 28 October, has come under criticism for choosing to face Ngannou, 37, instead of unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, 36. Asked about his decision to box the Cameroonian, Fury said: “Obviously I’m getting paid a hell of a lot of money, and I get millions of people from MMA and boxing who are gonna watch it. “Whether they like that I’m doing it or not, guess what they’re gonna do? Still watch it.” Fury last fought in December, beating Derek Chisora for the third time to retain the WBC belt and stay unbeaten. Fury won the bout via TKO in Round 10. Meanwhile, Ngannou last fought in January 2022, outpointing Ciryl Gane to retain the UFC heavyweight title. Ngannou, widely deemed the hardest puncher in MMA history, then vacated the title this January while leaving the UFC. He proceeded to sign with a rival company, the Professional Fighters League, which allowed him to box before he makes his promotional debut in 2024. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Why Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland may turn ugly, quickly Adesanya vs Strickland live stream: How to watch UFC 293 online and on TV this weekend Daniel Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren appeals Oleksandr Usyk result and pushes for rematch Chris Eubank Jr’s coach remanded in custody following airport arrest Former Tyson Fury opponent backs Francis Ngannou to drop ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury takes thinly-veiled swipe at Usyk over ‘low blow’ in Daniel Dubois fight Eddie Nketiah wins England call-up – Thursday’s sporting social
2023-09-08 02:47

It will be more confusing than ever to watch an NFL game this season
You're going to need a play-call sheet to keep track of where to watch the National Football League on television
2023-09-08 02:23

Jim Irsay has officially become Michael Scott with new locker room 'artwork'
Jim Irsay channeled his inner Michael Scott by quoting himself and having his quote emblazoned in the Indianapolis Colts facility. This team is never winning anything of note ever again...
2023-09-08 02:20

Nick Pryor: Striving through life's adversities and never giving up
Nick Pryor lost his leg in an accident at the age of four but he never let that keep him from a rich life in competitive team sports.
2023-09-08 01:50

Is Dalvin Cook playing this week? Breece Hall? Latest Week 1 injury updates for Bills vs Jets
Here's the latest on Dalvin Cook's injury status before a key Week 1 AFC East matchup against the Bills.
2023-09-08 01:46

Dabo Swinney's lack of urgency alarming after huge upset loss
Dabo Swinney didn't seem concerned enough about one of Clemson's biggest issues in their upset loss to Duke,
2023-09-08 01:26

Al Ettifaq fail with late move to sign Jadon Sancho
Al Ettifaq failed with late move for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho.
2023-09-08 01:25

DraftKings + FanDuel Kentucky Sign-Up Promos: Claim $300 Bonus Today!
Your time to pre-register with DraftKings and FanDuel in Kentucky is running out. Read more to learn how you can set yourself up with bonus bets on launch day.
2023-09-07 23:52

Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez Somehow Ended Up Talking About Vampires During Mets-Nationals Broadcast
Quite a tangent.
2023-09-07 23:28