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28+ min ago (427+ words) Home " How many weeks could Eben Etzebeth be banned for? Eben Etzebeth is facing a significant ban after his eye-gouging incident, but there are mitigating circumstances that will come into play. The Springboks" one-sided win over Wales this past weekend was ultimately marred by a moment of madness from Eben Etzebeth, who was shown a straight red card for making contact with the eyes of flanker Alex Man. Etzebeth will now undergo a disciplinary hearing to present his case, and review all the factors that came into play. There is simply no doubt that his actions were reckless and always illegal, and he will face a significant ban as a result. Although the big South African lock is known for his aggressive style of play, he actually doesn"t boast a bad disciplinary record, despite often being at the forefront…...

50+ min ago (523+ words) Home " Ex-Arrows player becomes boxing champion after quitting football Phikelelani Khumalo, formerly a Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United DStv Diski Challenge player, is now knocking out champions as a professional boxer. Former football player Phikelelani Khumalo's switch from DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) fields to boxing rings sealed another title on Sunday night. Khumalo, known as "Stinger," knocked out Don Juan van Heerden with a savage first-round body jab at Emperors Palace to retain his ABU Middleweight and South African Middleweight title. That bout marked Khumalo's 10th professional fight since trading soccer boots for boxing gloves back in 2020. Khumalo easily defended both his crown in a bout promoted by Golden Gloves Promotions, continuing a wonderful rise that began the moment he said goodbye to football in 2020. He had already been dabbling in boxing while still chasing goals as a DDC footballer. "I knew…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (176+ words) Published'Dec 01, 2025, 02:39 PM Dec 1 - Briton Tom Aspinall said he has been diagnosed with Brown's syndrome in both eyes and is not cleared to fight after an accidental eye poke ended his UFC heavyweight title defence against Ciryl Gane in a no-contest in October.' Aspinall posted a medical report on his Instagram account on Sunday showcasing he is having double vision, reduced eye motility, visual function and a substantial field loss. "Depending on clinical progression, targeted periocular steroid injections or surgical intervention to address persistent motility impairment may be required if symptoms fail to resolve," the report showed. Brown's syndrome is a rare eye condition where one eye has trouble moving upward. "I'm not doing anything MMA wise at the moment. I'm just following the doctor's orders right now." Aspinall said he is eager to get back into the cage with Gane…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (257+ words) Tom Aspinall, a British UFC heavyweight, has been diagnosed with Brown's syndrome affecting both eyes. This condition forced an abrupt end to his title defense against Ciryl Gane in October. Aspinall is unable to train and awaits potential medical intervention but remains determined to return to fighting. Tom Aspinall's Battle with Brown's Syndrome: A Fighter's Uneasy Downtime Tom Aspinall, a British UFC heavyweight, has been diagnosed with Brown's syndrome affecting both eyes. This condition forced an abrupt end to his title defense against Ciryl Gane in October. Aspinall is unable to train and awaits potential medical intervention but remains determined to return to fighting. UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall disclosed a challenging health setback this week, revealing he has been diagnosed with Brown's syndrome in both eyes. This rare condition prematurely halted his title defense against Ciryl Gane, rendering the…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (29+ words) While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie....

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (398+ words) Let me go to Vegas and sit and just loiter in his office every week and just try to stay in his good graces and accept whatever offer," Tyron Woodley added. "The Chosen One" essentially accused Usman of benefiting from the infamous "Dana White Privilege," the same advantage that has boosted many UFC careers that didn"t necessarily deserve the spotlight." You"ll be rewarded because you took last-minute notice fights, you fought injury, you didn"t complain about money, you didn"t ask for more, you didn"t ask questions, and you always was trying to be goody two-shoe and brown-nosing. So yeah, he"s the biggest brown-noser in the welterweight division," Woodley said during the interview. Despite the criticism, Woodley acknowledged Kamaru Usman"s talent but refused to accept that his legacy towers over Georges St-Pierre. He"s…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (405+ words) Dec 1, 2025 | 12:10 AM EST "Let me go to Vegas and sit and just loiter in his office every week and just try to stay in his good graces and accept whatever offer," Tyron Woodley added. "The Chosen One" essentially accused Usman of benefiting from the infamous "Dana White Privilege," the same advantage that has boosted many UFC careers that didn"t necessarily deserve the spotlight." "You"ll be rewarded because you took last-minute notice fights, you fought injury, you didn"t complain about money, you didn"t ask for more, you didn"t ask questions, and you always was trying to be goody two-shoe and brown-nosing. So yeah, he"s the biggest brown-noser in the welterweight division," Woodley said during the interview. Despite the criticism, Woodley acknowledged Kamaru Usman"s talent but refused to accept that his legacy towers over Georges…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago (227+ words) Arte Suave Winter Wonderland Event ADCC Asia & Oceania Championship World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championshi AGF Pro World Finals ADCC South American Championship Fight to Win 301 LIJJN Brew Jitsu Winter Open Fight to Win Fight 302 Fight to Win 303 Get a quick rundown of everything happening in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in just a few minutes -We announced the undercard, three matches featuring local talent from different gyms around Austin, TX. Those matches will be: -After an injury to Andy Murasaki, his match with Dante Leon at WNO 31 was canceled. We look forward to having both men on in 2026. -IBJJF South American Championships went down, with many of the best from around Brazil and beyond coming together to face off. Champions included double gold Vinicius Liberati, Giovanna Jara, Jessica Caroline, and more. Full results here. -Pound-for-pound #1 Helena Crevar is booked to face off against…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...