Two-time UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is out of the UFC 196 main event due to a back injury. UFC president Dana White made the announcement on Twitter and current champion Fabricio Werdum will now be defending his belt against Stipe Miocic on Feb. 6.
Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Tony Romo is planning to undergo offseason collarbone surgery to insert a plate that will further injuries. According to ESPN, Romo is scheduled to have a CT scan next week to determine if he is ready to have the procedure.
Josh Reddick of the Oakland Athletics is set to become a free agent after the 2016 MLB season, but the 28-year-old outfielder is open to negotiating a contract extension. John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group tweeted on Sunday that Reddick wants a multiyear deal and is willing to listen to the Athletics.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson could see action for the Philippine national basketball team in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament, which serves as the final qualifier for the Rio Olympics this year.
Danny Garcia became the new World Boxing Council welterweight champion after escaping with a unanimous decision win against Robert Guerrero on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Amir Khan was one of the first names mentioned as Manny Pacquiao’s final opponent before the Filipino boxer retires. However, things didn’t really turn out as planned.
Javier Mascherano, the Barcelona defender involved in tax evasion case, has been sentenced to a year in jail. He was also slapped with €800,000 or $870,000 in fine and charges for legal costs.
Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka will look to advance to the fourth round of men’s competition, while Garbiñe Muguruza and Madison Keys will also see action in Day 6 of the 2016 Australian Open.
Neymar has undoubtedly risen to new heights, capped with the fact that he was among the final names that would have won the 2015 Ballon d’Or award for best male player.
Kobe Bryant has officially been named as one of the starters for the upcoming NBA All Star Game which will be held in Toronto, the last one for the Los Angeles Lakers star.
Gennady Golovkin just suffered a big blow for his next fight after news that erstwhile mandatory challenger Tureano Johnson has been forced to beg off from a possible fight this coming April.
