Author: Michael

The biggest opportunity in Michael Chandler’s career began Tuesday night.
One of the most decorated fighters in Bellator and a genuine superstar since his arrival in the UFC, Chandler is now starring every Tuesday on ESPN in the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter.
“I have always wanted the brightest lights and the biggest stage,” says Chandler. “It doesn’t get any better than this.”
This is Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, and the first time it’s airing on ESPN.

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Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I’d definitely pay 20 bucks a month to watch my favorite team.
In today’s SI:AM:
🔮 Forecasting the NFL season
☘️ Why the Celtics shouldn’t panic
🏀 The end of the Warriors’ dynasty?
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Will other teams follow?
Starting with tonight’s game against the Marlins, Padres fans will have a new way to watch their team—one that fans of other teams should be paying close attention to.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jessica Korda plays her shot from the second tee during the first round of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro at Wilshire Country Club. | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images
The 30-year-old Korda, a 6-time winner on the LPGA Tour, has a back problem she needs to address before competing further.
Jessica Korda, the 30-year-old LPGA tour player from Bradenton, Florida, announced on her social media pages that she needs to take an indefinite leave of absence due to lingering back troubles.

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Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images
A voyage of discovery awaits the drivers as F1 heads to Barcelona
Formula 1 continues its European swing this weekend with the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. The circuit in Barcelona is a familiar one for drivers and teams, as it was the site of pre-season testing before the 2022 campaign, and a number of teams such as Alfa Romeo underwent pre-season shakedown sessions at the track ahead of this season.
However, this year’s Spanish Grand Prix will look a little different.

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We are now exactly 100 days away from the start of the 2023 NFL season, which means it’s a perfect time to get ready for football by checking out Sports Illustrated senior writer Conor Orr’s 100 predictions for what could happen both on and off the field this year.
One of those predictions is a pretty bold one—Mac Jones and the Patriots winning the AFC East. 
The division, with the addition of Aaron Rodgers, should have plenty of juicy storylines and there’s tons of talent across the four different rosters, including a Buffalo team that won the AFC East in 2022.

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