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• Defending Champions Argentina Face ‘Lethargic’ Reality as Messi’s Final World Cup Approach Stumbles

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Despite topping CONMEBOL qualifying, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina enters the final two-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup facing severe criticism over a lack of intensity and "sha...

• Ian Machado Garry claims UFC welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev is next

  Published: Mar 3, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Ian Machado Garry has teased that he is the confirmed challenger for Islam Makhachev’s first welterweight title defense. "The Future" took a swipe at the pound-for-pound king on so...

• Khamzat Chimaev confirms he is healthy and targets Sean Strickland for first middleweight title defense

  Published: Mar 3, 2026

  Section: Sports

  UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat "Borz" Chimaev has cleared up the uncertainty surrounding his career, stating he is not injured and is waiting for a high-profile clash with Sean...

• WBC grants sanctioning for Oleksandr Usyk to defend heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven

  Published: Mar 3, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The WBC Board of Governors has officially approved a voluntary title defense for heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk against Rico Verhoeven. The historic bout, set to take place at...