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Photos: UFC, Bellator and more MMA ring card girls through the years

Check out these photos of UFC Octagon Girls, Bellator ring card girls and more MMA personalities who remind us what round it is.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 29: Tre McBride #15 of the LA Wildcats poses during warmups before the start of their XFL game against the NY Guardians at MetLife Stadium on February 29, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

FILE – In this Aug. 27, 2017, file photo, players practice for the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. As coronavirus cases spike in other parts of the country a month before the U.S. Open is supposed to start in New York, the U.S. Tennis Association said Friday, July 31, 2020, it “continues its plans” to hold its marquee event and another tournament beforehand. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File) ORG XMIT: NYDD204

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 19: An overhead view of the flag during the pregame festivities before the start of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Photos: Cain Velasquez through the years

Check out these photos highlighting Cain Velasquez’s career through the years.

Check out these photos highlighting [autotag]Cain Velasquez[/autotag]’s career through the years.

Hideki Matsuyama lines a putt on the 10th green during the first round of the 2020 The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. (Photo: Adam Hagy/USA TODAY Sports)

The veteran quarterback is largely considered to be one of the top free agents available this off-season, not just at the quarterback position but league-wide. But taking a chance on Rivers does not come without a good share of risks, and any team that brings him into the fold needs to be clear about where he currently is as a quarterback. (Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)

In what is a thin guard market this off-season, Joe Thuney and Scherff seem to be the cream of the crop. Other players, such as Graham Glasgow and Gret Van Roten, are generating interest as free agency beckons. But Thuney and Scherff are going to garner the most attention. According to Sportrac.com, Scherff could be looking at a market value of $12.4 million dollars per year, given recent deals given to guards such as Andrew Norewll, Cordy Glenn, Zack Martin and Trai Turner. But teams should go into such a deal wide-eyed. First up are injury concerns. Scherff missed half of the 2018 season with a torn pectoral muscle, and last year he was placed on injured reserve in December due to shoulder and elbow injuries. Scherff has also allowed 13 sacks over his 65 games played in the NFL. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Henry might very well be the most complete and dynamic tight end available through both free agency and the draft. But he does not come without risk. His second season in the NFL ended early, with a knee injury and a lacerated kidney. He came back for OTAs the next year, but tore his ACL and missed the entire regular season, returning for the Chargers’ Divisional Round meeting with the Patriots. Then last year, Henry suffered a tibia plateau fracture to his left knee and missed the first five games of the season.The team that signs him would be wise not to place all of their eggs in the Henry basket, and sign or draft another tight end as a viable Plan B should Henry miss time in the year ahead. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

Remember, part of the consideration here is value. Will it be worth paying what some of these players are going to command on the open market, given some of the risk factors or what they bring to the table on the field? Hooper is more of a complementary piece rather than a tight end on par with Kelce, Ertz and others. He is adept at finding soft areas in zone coverage and sitting down, making himself available for his quarterback, but he is not exactly the mismatch type tight end that modern NFL offenses are running their passing games through. (Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports)

The Tennessee Titans rode Henry to an AFC Championship Game a year ago, and the running back turned in a career year. In the playoffs? Henry had 182 yards rushing and a touchdown in Tennessee’s upset of the New England Patriots, and 195 yards rushing in Tennessee’s upset of the Baltimore Ravens. And yet… Even with those prodigious numbers, Henry was just a part of Tennessee’s offense, and not their entire offense. In terms of Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) from Football Outsiders, last year the Titans’ offense had a rushing DVOA of 7.9%, which was fifth in the league. Their passing game? It posted a DVOA of 29.6%. Passing is king. (Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports)

The fact of the matter is that running backs do not have the value they once did in the modern NFL. In today’s game, where 30 of the 32 teams threw the football more than 51% of the time, wide receivers and quarterbacks have more opportunities to impact the game than running backs do. Gordon’s own offense, the Los Angeles Chargers, threw the football on more than 63% of their offensive snaps. Yes, game script and game situation come into play, but when roughly two-thirds of your offense is focused on the pass, what is the true value of the RB? (David Banks-USA TODAY Sports)

When it comes to free agency, there are some areas of concern for a team looking to acquire Ryan to bolster their cornerback corps. Last season Ryan notched five interceptions, four coming in the regular season and one in the playoffs, and those numbers would lead you to believe that Ryan is among the game’s elite slot cornerbacks. However, there are other numbers to keep in mind when considering Ryan during free agency. According to PFF’s charting data, he was targeted 114 times this past season, which is most among cornerbacks in the NFL. That might come with the territory, given how often teams target their slot receivers, but he also gave up 80 receptions, again the most in the NFL. On those targets, Ryan surrendered a passer rating of 97.8, and he gave up 11.8 yards per reception – a first down per catch. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The linebacker had a career resurgence last season in New England, as part of the Patriots’ impressive defensive unit. But a team that sign Collins is going to first want to evaluate how he was used in New England and make sure that type of off-ball, athletic linebacker is a needed piece in their defense. And there is another aspect of Collins’ 2019 season to consider. Much like the Patriots themselves, Collins seemed to fade down the stretch. The bulk of his defensive production (six of his sacks, all three interceptions and two of his forced fumbles for example) came in the first half of the season. Was this due to New England’s woes as a team, or is there an underlying issue? Something else to ponder. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

While Dupree had the highest sack numbers of his career, according to PFF’s charting data he generated pressure on just 10.1% of his pass rushing plays last season, which was not the top number of his career (11.8% back in 2017). That mark of 10.1% tied Dupree for 63rd among the league’s 99 qualifying pass rushers. Dupree’s 28 pressures a season ago placed him behind his teammate T.J. Watt, who led the league in that category, by generating 59 pressures on opposing passers. Dupree benefited a ton from Watt’s presence, and even when teams slid protection towards Watt and left Dupree in a one-on-one situation, he failed to completely capitalize. If you can pair Dupree with another talented edge rusher, like the Steelers were able to do last season, Dupree can perhaps match some of his production from 2019. But if you cannot guarantee that, you will likely not see him match those numbers from a season ago. (Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports)

This has nothing to do with sack totals, but more with the idea of value. Clowney notched three sacks last season with the Seattle Seahawks throughout 13 regular season games, but those sacks do not tell the full story. He was battling a core injury, which will require off-season surgery. Still, even with that impediment, he was able to generate 30 pressures, more than Bud Dupree (as just outlined) and more than DeMarcus Lawrence, both of whom appeared in all 16 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, respectively. So, where is the risk? The cost. Clowney has indicated, according to reporting from Bleacher Report, that he is seeking a “market-setting” contract. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Brady can still play the quarterback position at a solid level. But if he is to move to a new organization, the team that signs him is not getting the quarterback he was a few seasons ago. While it is true that the Patriots struggled to put weapons around him last season, despite their best efforts, Brady did see a dramatic drop in his production in 2019. Plus, he turns 43 in August, and we are in uncharted waters with Brady at this point in his career. Now, perhaps recent reports are true and the free agency market for Brady is not as strong as it has been made out to be over the past few weeks. But if a team takes the plunge and signs Brady to a short-term, but big-dollar deal when free agency starts, there are some significant risks at play. (Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports)

January 15, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown (84) catches a pass on third-and-19 over Baltimore Ravens cornerback Ladarius Webb (right) during the fourth quarter of the 2011 AFC divisional playoff game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE

Dec 20, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (center) drops back to pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 37-36. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) tries to jump over Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby (28) during the second half at New Era Field. Steelers beat the Bills 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs the ball during the third quarter as Detroit Lions strong safety Miles Killebrew (35) pursues at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 10, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 18, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) delivers a pass to wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) during the first half of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

Dwight Howard, Theo Ratliff at a charity event (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for Laureus)

The Medalist Golf Club, in Hobe Sound. (Photo: FILE PHOTO/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS)

Oct 7, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger (7) scrambles for the endzone against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Photos: Paige VanZant through the years

Check out these photos highlighting Paige VanZant’s career through the years.

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Nate Diaz def. Conor McGregor at UFC 196: Best photos

Check out these photos from Nate Diaz’s submission win over Conor McGregor at UFC 196.

Check out these photos from [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag]’s submission victory over [autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] at UFC 196. (Photos by Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)

Nov 17, 2019; Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN; Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) looks to pass against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the second half during the CFL Western Conference Final football game at Mosaic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs players blindly pick Bo Nix over Patrick Mahomes based on stats

When asked to blindly choose between two QBs based on 2024 stats, Chiefs players picked Bo Nix over Patrick Mahomes in a DNVR interview.

Before the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs players were made available for interviews during Super Bowl Media Week in New Orleans leading up to the Big Game.

Zac Stevens of DNVR Broncos caught up with several Chiefs players last week and asked them to choose between two quarterbacks based on blind stats. The first quarterback threw 26 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. The second quarterback threw 29 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.

Six of the eight players chose the second QB (29 TDs). The seventh “barely” picked the first QB and another player simply asked, “Which one was Patrick Mahomes?”

Stevens then revealed to the players that the first QB with 29 touchdowns was Bo Nix, while the QB with 26 was Mahomes. Check out the video:

Kansas City Chiefs players would take Bo Nix OVER Pat Mahomes

Presented By: @bet365_us pic.twitter.com/YDO1Xdn10Y

— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) February 5, 2025

Nix went 22-of-30 for 215 yards with two touchdowns against the Chiefs in Week 10 while Mahomes went 28-of-42 for 266 yards with one score in that contest. They’re set to face off again (twice) in 2025.

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2 Broncos Super Bowl champions star in ‘Match Point’ mockumentary

Broncos Super Bowl champions Vernon Davis and Omar Bolden star in ‘Match Point,’ a sports mockumentary set to debut on Feb. 11.

A pair of old Denver Broncos teammates have reunited, this time as actors.

Former Broncos defensive back Omar Bolden and ex-tight end Vernon Davis star in the comedy series Match Point, which will debut on Apple TV and Prime Video on Feb. 11.

The mockumentary was created Sports Emmy-nominated director Joslyn Rose Lyons and Davis served as one of the show’s executive producers.

“Match Point centers on Max (Davis) and Anthony (Bolden), two former tennis stars who co-host a new podcast together,” according to a press release from the show. “The series follows their behind-the-scenes efforts to launch the podcast alongside a high-strung producer (Ashley Haas) and a ratings-obsessed talent booker (Rob Gordon), all while dealing with pushy executives and a dysfunctional crew.”

Check out the one-minute trailer below:

“I’m excited about the unique blend of comedy and mockumentary in this project — it’s a fresh take on podcasting like you’ve never seen before,” Davis said. “Bringing all of us together in this format creates a one-of-a-kind experience, and I can’t wait for viewers to enjoy it.”

Davis, 41, played with the Broncos in 2015, the year they won Super Bowl 50. Bolden, 36, played in Denver from 2012-2015, winning a ring alongside Davis. The first two episodes of their new show will be available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video on Tuesday.

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Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins scores touchdown in Super Bowl LIX

#Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins scored a touchdown in Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia #Eagles.

The Kansas City Chiefs may lose their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, but fans in Western Missouri are sure to have been pleased when they saw that veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins scored a touchdown in the game’s fourth quarter.

Hopkins, who made his first Super Bowl appearance in the championship tilt, joined Kansas City via trade during the regular season after the Chiefs saw their depth at the wide receiver position affected by a series of injuries.

Though Hopkins’ score came far too late to alter the final score in a meaningful way, it helped the final score of Kansas City’s matchup against the Eagles.

DeAndre Hopkins has a touchdown in the Super Bowl

: #SBLIX on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2025

It is unclear whether the Chiefs will elect to bring Hopkins back next season, but even if the veteran wideout’s time in Kansas City ends after Super Bowl LIX, his outstanding touchdown catch will forever be a part of the team’s history in the championship game.

Peyton and Eli Manning star in two FanDuel Super Bowl commercials

Following the ‘Kick of Destiny’ on Sunday afternoon, Peyton Manning and Eli starred in two FanDuel commercials during the Super Bowl.

Ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday, former NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning faced off in FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny” event outside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Peyton missed his first kick wide left and Eli’s first attempt fell short. Peyton then hit the right upright on his second attempt before Eli struck his right down the middle, winning the competition.

Their older brother, Cooper, provided commentary for Fox alongside Rob Gronkowski, who participated in the first two editions of the Kick of Destiny (he failed both times).

“It’s unbelievable, I’ve been dreaming of this moment,” Eli said after beating Peyton. “I’ve just been grinding, been working so hard and finally, to be a kicker, it just feels right.”

Eli said he pulled a muscle during the kick but it was “well worth it.”

Here is the kick-off from earlier in the day:

And your @FanDuel #KickOfDestiny 3 Champion is………..@EliManning! pic.twitter.com/ZuSN0lGg93

— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) February 9, 2025

And here is FanDuel’s first commercial following the event:

And here is the company’s second Big Game ad:

“Eli and I have always been competitive, and this is going to be a fun way to challenge each other in a completely different way,” Peyton said in a press release ahead of the Kick of Destiny.

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The game is on Fox and available to stream on FuboTV (try it free).

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Super Bowl highlight: Chiefs DB Bryan Cook intercepts Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Watch this video of #Chiefs DB Bryan Cook’s epic interception in Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia #Eagles.

The Kansas City Chiefs got off to a slow start in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the defending champions seemed to have turned a corner.

After an early touchdown by the Eagles to start the game via the controversial “brotherly shove” Kansas City found itself down seven points to start the game.

The Eagles were well on their way to another score when Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw a pass that was intercepted by Chiefs defensive back Bryan Cook, which gave Kansas City a chance to even the score.

Take a look at Cook’s epic interception in this video, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

A PICK FOR NO. 6 @AyoCook_6 pic.twitter.com/LowvRnYTxk

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 10, 2025

Though Kansas City’s next drive ended in a punt after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was unable to get the team’s offense in gear, the defending champions are still very much in the game.

Stay tuned to see if Kansas City can make an epic comeback to defeat Philadelphia in Super Bowl LIX.

Peyton Manning trolls brother Eli in funny Tylenol commercial

Peyton Manning: “Everybody has something that gives them a headache. For me, it’s my brother Eli. In fact, I call my headaches Eli’s.”

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning were the NFL’s most popular brothers for nearly two decades, and they have remained in the spotlight even after hanging up their cleats.

The brothers often allude to a fierce sibling rivalry in their public appearances, even if that’s perhaps not a reflection of reality. In his latest commercial for Tylenol, Peyton continued the bit.

“Everybody has something that gives them a headache,” Manning says in the ad. “For me, it’s my brother Eli. In fact, I call my headaches Eli’s. And when I feel an Eli coming on, I reach for Tylenol.

“These rapid release gels always bring fast relief. No matter how bad an Eli it is — whether its a tension Eli, a cluster Eli, or even a sinus Eli. I just pop a few of these guys and I’m right as rain.”

Click the post below to watch the commercial:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFp5-gXRpqZ/

Manning, 48, won two Super Bowls during his decorated NFL career. He retired in 2016 after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.

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