Ronda Rousey, the biggest women’s MMA star of all time, made the most of her work inside the UFC cage.
[autotag]Ronda Rousey[/autotag] took the world by storm from the moment she became one of the first two women to compete in the UFC on Feb. 23, 2013. She was an instant sensation and a force inside the octagon, racking up six consecutive women’s bantamweight title defenses. Her work didn’t go unnoticed outside of the MMA world, which turned her into a mainstream star and afforded her movie roles that would land her on many red carpets. Take a look back at these images. (Photos via Associated Press and Getty Images)
Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Trent Richardson (34) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jeremy Mincey (92) and defensive tackle Nick Hayden (96) defend in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 15: Virna Jandiroba of Brazil celebrates after her submission victory over Felice Herrig in their strawweight bout during the UFC 252 event at UFC APEX on August 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 15: (R-L) TJ Brown punches Danny Chavez in their featherweight bout during the UFC 252 event at UFC APEX on August 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 15: (L-R) Danny Chavez punches TJ Brown in their featherweight bout during the UFC 252 event at UFC APEX on August 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
An updated list of the top scorers in the Concacaf Champions Cup for the 2024 tournament.
The race to claim the Concacaf Champions League Golden Boot for 2024 has begun.
The trophy given to the tournament’s top scorer figures to be wide open this year, with 27 teams participating in the region’s premier club competition.
Lionel Messi will surely be among the favorites to claim the award, as will his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suárez, LAFC’s Dénis Bouanga — who won the award last year — and Philadelphia Union striker Julián Carranza.
Liga MX stars like André-Pierre Gignac (Tigres), Julián Quiñones (Club América), and Brandon Vazquez (Monterrey) are also smart bets, especially given the success Mexican clubs have had over the years.
Here is an updated list of the top scorers in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.
It’s all about the rings, as we’re reminded over and over again online every day. But what if the NBA operated like FIBA with National Team tournaments and gave medals to the squads in the Top 3 instead of just championship rings to the players on …
It’s all about the rings, as we’re reminded over and over again online every day. But what if the NBA operated like FIBA with National Team tournaments and gave medals to the squads in the Top 3 instead of just championship rings to the players on the winning team? Who would have the most medals in NBA history if that were the case?
To explore this scenario, we awarded gold medals to each player on a championship team, silver to those losing in the Finals, and bronze to members of the franchise with the best regular-season record eliminated in the Conference Finals.
With this system, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would be the all-time leader with 14 medals, followed by a host of Celtic and Laker legends, including LeBron James.
Cain Velasquez looks back on the pivotal fights in his UFC career and much more with Burt Watson.
As the former UFC event coordinator, Burt Watson has seen it all. A beloved figure among fighters past and present, he can tell stories nobody else can. What can we say? He’s a legend.
That’s why he’s got this show, “Legend 2 Legend,” an MMA Junkie feature where Burt and another legend shoot the breeze and peel back the curtain – at least just a little bit.
In Episode 8, Burt sits down with former UFC heavyweight champion [autotag]Cain Velasquez[/autotag] – still free after a an eight-month jail term while he awaits the legal process to play out on an attempted murder case stemming from a March 2022 incident – for a career-focused conversation as they discuss:
What motivated him to transition from collegiate wrestling to mixed martial arts.
His UFC 110 fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
His UFC 121 title fight against Brock Lesnar.
His legendary title-fight trilogy with Junior Dos Santos.
What it meant to be the first UFC champion of Mexican descent.
His foray into pro wrestling.
His relationship with Daniel Cormier.
And more.
You can watch the full episode in the video above.
You know that the title town vibes are high when these guys are in the house.
You know that the title town vibes are high when legendary Boston Celtics alumni Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell are in the city of Boston ahead of the Celtics taking on the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
CLNS Media reporters Josue Pavon and Nick Gelso were there in the flesh to provide us with exclusive coverage from the 1984 Celtics reunion featuring Bird, Maxwell, Parish, and McHale. The iconic Celtics players gathered for the grand opening of Dick’s House of Sport at Prudential Center on this past Saturday (April 20).
Take a look at the clip embedded below to see the reunion for yourself.
All of the USWNT’s fixtures in 2024, including the Olympics and W Gold Cup
The U.S. women’s national team is looking at a busy 2024.
Two significant tournaments await. The first-ever Concacaf W Gold Cup will come up quickly in February and March, while the 2024 Summer Olympics will be the biggest priority.
New USWNT head coach Emma Hayes will join up in time for a pre-Olympics FIFA window, a short run-up before leading the team to Paris in pursuit of an improved showing after a disappointing 2023 World Cup.
Between those two events, the USWNT will face a revamped SheBelieves Cup in April, while there are multiple friendly windows after the Olympics finish up.
Here is a list of all of the USWNT’s fixtures for 2024.
He nearly signed with Miami after going unselected in the 2021 NBA draft, but a call from Brad Stevens stole Hauser from the Heat.
Fans of the Boston Celtics ought to be thankful they aren’t facing reserve forward Sam Hauser in their first round series with the Miami Heat instead of deploying the lethal long-distance sharpshooter against the Heat.
The University of Virginia alum nearly signed with Miami after going unselected in the 2021 NBA draft, but a timely phone call from team president Brad Stevens stole Slam Hauser away from the Heat. He has since signed one of the best deals in the league for what he brings to the table, and may price himself out of Boston’s spending range in free agency after next season.
The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at how the Celtics signed Hauser away from Miami ahead of Boston’s Game 1 win. Check it out below!
Check out these photos highlighting UFC stars past and present who threw out the first pitch at MLB games – and hopefully didn’t embarrass themselves.
Check out these photos highlighting UFC and Bellator stars past and present – including Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Francis Ngannou, Stipe Miocic, Paige VanZant, and more – who threw out the first pitch at MLB games … and hopefully didn’t embarrass themselves.
Dec 31, 2019; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies helmet awaits before the start of the Belk Bowl between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Hurricanes helmets sit on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Miami won 16-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers helmet sits on the sidelines against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Miami won 16-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers football helmets on the sidelines against the UCF Knights during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
This list is updated through the 2024 RBC Heritage.
There’s a lot of money to be made in professional golf.
Tiger Woods maintains his overall lead atop the PGA Tour’s all-time money list. He is the first golfer to surpass the $120,000,000 mark in on-course career earnings and the only one over the $100 million mark. Phil Mickelson, before departing for the LIV Golf League, surpassed the $90 million mark. Rory McIlroy is third on this list as he has gone past $80 million.
With the bigger pots at stake in the PGA Tour’s signature events, expect a lot of movement up in the next few years on this list.
With that in mind, let’s look at the top money earners of all-time, as measured by on-course winnings. Some of the names may surprise you.
Editor’s note: This list is updated through the 2024 RBC Heritage.
This list is updated through the 2024 Chevron Championship.
The LPGA has three members of the $20 million club, five who have won at least $17 million in on-course earnings, 24 with $10 million or more and 81 who have earned at least $5 million.
Annika Sorenstam leads the way. Sorenstam, Karrie Webb and Cristie Kerr are the three golfers who have surpassed $20 million.
Nellly Korda, with her win the 2024 Chevron Championship, her second major, is the 23rd player in LPGA history to surpass $11 million.
Let’s take a closer look here at the top 20 of all-time.
This list is updated through the 2024 Chevron Championship.
