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UFC 286 will stream live on March 18, with the main card starting at 5 p.m. How to watch UFC 286You can watch the main event of UFC 286 on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. Ways to save on the UFC 286 pay-per-view priceIf you're signing up for ESPN+ to watch UFC 286, you can take advantage of a special discounted bundle. New members can buy a year-long ESPN+ membership with access to UFC 286 included for a total of $124.98. Here's the fight card for UFC 286: Edwards vs. UsmanESPNEarly Prelims — 12:30 p.m.

UFC 285 will stream live on March 4, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. Jon Jones will face Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title. How to watch UFC 285You can watch the main event of UFC 285 on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. Ways to save on the UFC 285 pay-per-view priceIf you're signing up for ESPN+ to stream UFC 285, you can snag a special discounted package. Here's the fight card for UFC 285: Jones vs. GaneESPNEarly Prelims — 5:30 p.m.

☆ Troubled Jones set to make new bid for UFC greatness
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Philip O'Connor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"I'm ready to dominate, but if I don't dominate and the fight goes five rounds, I'm ready to press forward, I'm ready for a dog fight,” Jones told a media conference ahead of his return at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. "I'm ready to bleed and sweat and leave my heart out there. I'm ready for however it goes. Australia's featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski was unsuccessful in his recent bid to add the lightweight crown, but Jones is looking beyond him and all others. "He (Volkanovski) is refreshing, he speaks well, his country loves him, he represents the sport well," Jones said when the comparison was put to him.

NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The creator of a marketplace for National Basketball Association Top Shot non-fungible tokens must face a lawsuit claiming that the tokens are securities, a U.S. judge ruled on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan rejected Dapper Labs Inc's bid to dismiss a proposed class action by purchasers of NBA Top Shot Moments, which are digital video clips of NBA game highlights. The lawsuit said Dapper should have registered the NFTs as securities because their value was tied to the success of Dapper's blockchain. It says there are more than 1.5 million users of NBA Top Shot, with sales exceeding $1 billion. The case is Friel v. Dapper Labs Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No.

☆ Vince McMahon reportedly wants at least $9 billion for potential sale of WWE
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon reportedly wants at least $9 billion for the company, according to Bloomberg. He has been considering a sale since his return, and several bids reportedly have been submitted. Days after McMahon's return, WWE also announced that Stephanie McMahon was resigning as co-CEO, and Khan would serve as the lone CEO going forward. Last month, Khan said reports that a sale to the Saudi Arabian fund was complete in principle "totally false." McMahon's desired $9 billion is a high ask considering the company reported $1.29 billion in sales last year, and the $9 billion price tag is about 23 times the company's operating income, according to Bloomberg.

UFC 284 will stream live on February 11, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. With Volkanovski moving up to lightweight, a fight to decide the interim featherweight champion is on the UFC 284 undercard. How to watch UFC 284You can watch the main event of UFC 284 on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. Ways to save on the UFC 284 pay-per-view priceIf you plan on subscribing to ESPN+ to stream UFC 284, you can snag a special discounted bundle. Here's the fight card for UFC 284: Makhachev vs. VolkanovskiESPNEarly Prelims — 6 p.m.

☆ Vince McMahon open to leaving WWE for good if he sells the company, CEO Nick Khan says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

World Wrestling Entertainment Executive Chairman Vince McMahon is open to stepping away from the company "if it's the right deal," according to WWE CEO Nick Khan. Khan took over as sole CEO in January when Levesque's wife and McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, stepped down as co-CEO. McMahon stepped away from his CEO role in June amid accusations of sexual misconduct from former female WWE employees. A month later, he announced he announced he would retire from the wrestling company he bought from his father over four decades ago. Khan acknowledged "it's tough to take control" from McMahon, who has owned and run WWE (previously WWF) for more than 40 years.

☆ Wolfe Research downgrades WWE, says resistance to Vince Mahon's return could mean trouble ahead
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors hoping the recent leadership shakeup at WWE would be a knock-out may instead find themselves getting body slammed, Wolfe Research warned. "Stephanie McMahon's resignation and the Board's formal resistance to Vince's return indicate serious stress," Supino said in a Monday note to clients. Before coming into the co-CEO role, Stephanie left her position as chief brand officer to focus on family. There's also risk associated with Vince's return, he said, pointing to the potential for a ratings collapse due to fans disapproving of him. Supino said Vince's return could also aid competitors AEW and UFC as the companies try to poach talent.

UFC 283 will stream live on January 21, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. How to watch UFC 283You can watch the main event of UFC 283 on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, ESPN, and ABC. Ways to save on the UFC 283 pay-per-view priceIf you plan on signing up for ESPN+ to watch UFC 283, you can take advantage of a special discounted package. Here's the fight card for UFC 283: Teixeira vs. HillESPNEarly Prelims — 5:30 p.m.

Stephanie McMahon has resigned as WWE co-chief executive officer and chairwoman after her father, Vince, was unanimously re-elected as the company’s executive chairman. Stephanie McMahon returned from a leave of absence in July to take over as co-CEO after Vince McMahon retired amid allegations of sexual misconduct. She informed staff Tuesday that she is again stepping down as Vince McMahon returns to facilitate a potential sale of the company. From left, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attend the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on July 2, 2022. “I’d like to express my full support for Stephanie’s personal decision,” Vince McMahon said in a statement Tuesday.

☆ Stephanie McMahon steps down as WWE co-CEO as her dad, Vince, returns as executive chairman
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 02: Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attend the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stephanie McMahon has resigned as WWE co-chief executive officer and chairwoman after her father, Vince, was unanimously re-elected as the company's executive chairman. Stephanie McMahon returned from a leave of absence in July to take over as co-CEO after Vince retired amid allegations of sexual misconduct. She informed staff Tuesday that she is again stepping down as Vince McMahon returns to facilitate a potential sale of the company. "I'd like to express my full support for Stephanie's personal decision," Vince McMahon said in a statement Tuesday.

☆ Vince McMahon is back at WWE to ensure a smooth sale process. Here's who might want to buy it
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

WWE has hired JPMorgan to help the company advise on a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. But it remains unclear what type of role, if any, McMahon would want at WWE if he sold the company. WWE has a market capitalization of more than $6 billion after rising nearly 17% percent on Friday, buoyed by heightened sale speculation. McMahon's company already has an exclusive streaming deal with Comcast's streaming service, Peacock, and a cable TV deal with NBCUniversal's USA Network. Fox sold off most of its entertainment assets in its $71 billion sale to Disney in 2019, but WWE fits with the smaller company's sports and live events focus.

☆ Endeavor shares fall after video shows UFC boss Dana White hitting wife on New Year's Eve
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Dana White appears at the UFC 282 post-fight press conference on December 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Media and entertainment company Endeavor saw its shares fall on Tuesday after a video showing Dana White, the president of its Ultimate Fighting Championship business, slapping his wife. Endeavor shares were down more than 7% on Tuesday afternoon. In the video, it appears the two are arguing before Anne White slaps Dana White. Anne White also issued a separate statement to TMZ, calling it isolated incident.

UFC 282 will stream live on December 10, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. The main card is a pay-per-view fight that costs $75 in addition to an ESPN+ subscription ($10/month). Ankalaev has been undefeated in nine straight matches dating back to 2018, and UFC 282 will be his first title fight. How to watch UFC 282You can watch the main event of UFC 282 on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. Here's the fight card for UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. AnkalaevESPNEarly Prelims — 6:30 p.m.

☆ David Zaslav's top priority at Warner Bros. Discovery: Get the cash flowing again
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Discovery will generate more than $3 billion in free cash flow this year, about $4 billion next year and close to $6 billion in free cash flow in 2024, according to company forecasts. Warner Bros. The one certainty is Zaslav's decision will be squarely based on how a deal affects the company's free cash flow.

☆ Brad William Henke, ‘Orange Is the New Black’ actor, dead at 56
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brad William Henke, a veteran character actor known for his work on “Orange Is the New Black” and other series, has died, according to his agent and manager. “Brad Henke was an incredibly kind man of joyous energy. Henke in a secene from "Orange is the New Black." Henke opened an acting studio in Los Angeles in 2000 where he helped to guide the careers of other actors. Henke is survived by his mother Tammy, his sister Annette, his wife Sonja, his stepson Aaden, his stepdaughter Leasa and his grandchild Amirah.

☆ Former MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dies at 38
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, an MMA light heavyweight fighter who went 23-6 in his career, has died. Bellator MMA announced Johnson’s death on social media on Sunday. A Bellator spokesman said Johnson had been ill for more than a year. Johnson competed in three weight classes for the UFC and established a reputation as a powerful puncher and a fan favorite for his aggressive, striking-based approach in MMA. Johnson retired in 2017 from the UFC after his second title loss to Cormier, but he returned to competition with Bellator for one bout in 2021 before his health problems worsened.

☆ Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson: American MMA fighter dies at 38 from undisclosed illness
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Sammy Mngqosini | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —American MMA lightweight fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has died at the age of 38 from an undisclosed illness, according to Bellator MMA. “It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, Bellator MMA announced on social media on Sunday. After four years away from mixed martial arts, Johnson came out retirement and joined Bellator MMA in 2021. Daniel Cormier, a two-time Olympian and MMA fighter paid tribute to Johnson. “For a guy who struck fear into so many peoples heart Anthony Johnson was a caring person.

☆ UFC 281: Alex Pereira stuns Israel Adesanya to become undisputed UFC middleweight champion
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Alex Pereira became the undisputed middleweight UFC champion on Saturday, defeating Israel Adesanya on a technical knock-out in front of a sold-out Madison Square Gardens in New York. And for much of the fight, it seemed as though Adesanya would achieve that record with Pereira languishing behind on the judges’ scorecards until the final round. But the Brazilian rallied and hit Adesanya with a flurry of shots in the fifth round to force a referee stoppage and a TKO victory. And the defending champion’s onslaught continued in the next three rounds, leaving Adesanya ahead on all three judges’ scorecards going into the fifth and final round. Aware that he needed to find the finish in the fifth round, Pereira unleashed all his power and Adesanya ultimately couldn’t offer a response.

☆ Pereira stuns Adesanya to claim UFC middleweight crown
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's Alex Pereira pulled off a stunning comeback to knock out Israel Adesanya in the fifth round and claim the UFC middleweight title and Zhang Weili choked out Carla Esparza to regain the strawweight belt at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. Behind on the judges' scorecards and running out of steam, Pereira unleashed a stunning combination of strikes in the final round to dethrone Adesanya, who had held the title for 3-1/2 years, in only his eighth professional MMA bout. "I feel so good, I've been training all my life, I worked so hard for this," an elated Pereira said in his post-fight interview. After winning the fourth round comfortably, Adesanya looked to be cruising towards a decision victory until Pereira, who has a previous KO win over him in kickboxing, rocked him with a right hand and followed it up with a flurry of devastating punches to claim the crown. Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Clarence FernandezOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ ‘Power Slap’: UFC president launches new open-handed striking venture
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The longtime president of the UFC announced a new striking competition called Power Slap during a press conference on Friday. Alongside the new series, which is set to launch in early 2023, White announced a deal with TBS for an eight-part television series. Friday’s press release states competitors will vie to earn a place in “the cast house” and Power Slap rankings. “The sport of slap fighting is about to go to a whole new level,” White said at the Power Slap press conference at Radio City Music Hall. Like boxing and MMA, Power Slap judging is based on a “10-point must system,” with a round winner scoring 10 points and the opponent scoring 9 or fewer.

UFC 281 will stream live on November 12, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. Adesanya is undefeated at middleweight in 12 UFC fights; Pereira has quickly risen to the top of the weight class, winning three fights since his UFC debut in November 2021. How to watch UFC 281You can watch the main event of UFC 281 on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. Ways to save on the UFC 281 pay-per-view priceIf you plan on signing up for ESPN+ to watch UFC 281, you can take advantage of a special discounted package. Here's the fight card for UFC 281: Adesanya vs. PereiraESPNEarly Prelims — 6 p.m.

☆ NBA Top Shot maker Dapper Labs lays off 22% of workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Dapper Labs had more than 600 employees before the layoffs, Gharegozlou wrote. Dapper Labs, the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) company known for creating collectible moments around NBA and NFL highlights, is laying off 22% of its company, according to an memo from its CEO. That helped Dapper Labs raise $250 million in a September 2021 funding round led by Coatue, which valued the company at $7.6 billion. However, as broader interest in NFTs has fallen, so too has the popularity of Dapper Labs' platforms. Dapper Labs also has a partnership with Endeavor-owned UFC and Spain's La Liga soccer league.

☆ Far-right figures appear to be testing Twitter's boundaries for anti-LGBTQ speech
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Matt Lavietes | Matt Lavietes Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Shields did not respond to NBC News' request for comment. The word “grooming” has long been associated with mischaracterizing LGBTQ people, particularly gay men and transgender women, as child sex abusers. The day before, within hours of Musk's Twitter acquisition, the far-right account Libs of TikTok — which has over 1.4 million Twitter followers and has largely built its following by mocking liberals — tweeted out a post with the word "groomer" written over a dozen times. The far-right celebration comes as homophobic and transphobic slurs and rhetoric have had a resurgence within Republican politics this year. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment concerning several of the more high-profile tweets that included anti-LGBTQ slurs or sentiments.

☆ Jake Paul beats Anderson Silva to remain undefeated in his boxing career
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated legendary UFC champion Anderson Silva on points in front of a 14,000 strong crowd at the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday. The fight lasted all eight rounds and Paul was awarded the win by a unanimous decision, sealing victory in the final round by knocking down Silva. Before the fight, Paul had spoken about growing up as one of Silva’s fans, watching the Brazilian dominate his sport. He’s such an inspiration.”It was far from an uneven fight as Paul landed 83 punches with Silva landing just four less at 79, according to ESPN Stats. Paul, however, landed three times as many jabs, canceling out any advantage Silva gained by landing more power punches.

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