Author: Michael

Is Mauricio Ruffy still a Fighting Nerd?
After suffering his first octagon loss in dominant fashion to Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Fight Night 258, Ruffy (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has opted to train with UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in preparation for his next fight.
“I’m still on Fighting Nerds, I’m always going to be a Fighting Nerd, but I’m here to train with Volk to learn and help him, of course, and I know I will come here many times more to get better on my game plan,” Ruffy said on “The Ariel Helwani Show” through an interpreter.

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If you were the Indianapolis Colts’ general manager, which of these prospects would you select in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft?
Using Pro Football Focus’ mock draft machine, I simulated through the first 46 selections in the draft until the Colts were on the clock at pick No. 47 overall in the second round. After trading for Sauce Gardner, the Colts do not have a first-round selection.

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers were in the midst of trying to rally against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a slow start, but as they continue to try and fight back, they have lost a key piece of the starting lineup to injury.
Following a bad fall in the third quarter, big man Dominick Barlow made his way to the locker room with the help of his teammates. The 4-year big man from Overtime Elite didn’t look good as he was in a lot of pain getting off the floor.
The Sixers then announced that Barlow would not return to this one due to a back contusion.

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