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Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) sent a letter to California’s Gavin Newsom urging the governor to ban males from competing in women’s sports in his state, OutKick has exclusively learned.
Recently, Newsom made news when he admitted that males competing in women’s sports is “unfair” but he stopped short of saying he would ban it.
Of course, Newsom rode the fence, since he (likely) plans to run for President of the United States. The California Gov.
Argentina played with the freedom of having already qualified for the 2026 World Cup before even taking the field on Tuesday, as they turned in a scintillating first-half display that saw the reigning, defending world champions put three past bitter rivals Brazil en route to a 4-1 victory in Buenos Aires.
WATCH —Argentina v Brazil full match replay
Even without Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala in the squad this international window, La Albiceleste dominated every facet of the game and appeared ready to defend their crown anytime, any place.
Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is a free agent.
Bader (31-8-1) has amicably parted ways with PFL with one fight remaining on his deal. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Junkie after an initial report from Ariel Helwani on Wednesday.
Bader, 41, hasn’t competed since suffering a quick knockout loss to Renan Ferreira in the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions headliner in February 2024.
ESPN’s NFL insider believes the Cleveland Browns have locked in on Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter with the second pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Adam Schefter reported the Browns will likely select the lethal pass rusher when they come on the clock next month with the No. 2 overall pick. Schefter reiterated that the NFL draft is a month away and things could change, but he believes the Browns will take the star defensive end.
Carter would be a fantastic addition to the Browns’ defensive line. He’s one of the best defensive end prospects in a decade.
Monaco’s Folarin Balogun fit to face OGC Nice
Folarin Balogun (23) is fit to face OGC Nice on Saturday, AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter has confirmed. The USMNT forward made his return to the pitch in a friendly against Brighton’s U23s earlier this week.
Balogun has not featured since the start of December. The USMNT forward dislocated his shoulder in October and despite making a return in late November, there was a flare-up, and with the issue not fully resolved, the decision to operate on the shoulder was taken.
He made a return to action for the youth side on Tuesday.
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NFL players can no longer act like they are wiping their nose after making a big play. Well, they can, but they’ll be hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty as the league has classified the move as a “violent gesture” celebration.
The NFL sent an updated report of league rules to each team this week, and compared the ‘nose wipe’ celebration to players acting like they are firing or brandishing a gun.
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