Sports·2026-08-04T01:52:53+00:00
Allan Nascimento dead at 34: UFC flyweight found unresponsive after apparent heart attack
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan's family, friends, teammates and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time." Nascimento held a 22-7 professional record, having turned pro in 2011 where he won nine of his 10 initial fights. A one-time Dana White's Contender Series participant, where he lost to Raulian Paiva by split decision, the Brazilian fighter made his UFC debut in 2021, losing a split decision to Tagir Ulanbekov.
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Sports·2026-08-03T09:23:05+00:00
England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA’s Infantino
While his re-election for the 2027-31 term had appeared a formality, experts told Reuters that the backlash against the failed proposal exposed dissatisfaction among FIFA members and could complicate his path ahead of March’s. England’s Football Association will join Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the backlash against his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup intensified. Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA President for the 2027–2031 term,” the Welsh FA said in a statement.
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Sports·2026-08-03T22:30:34+00:00
Toronto Blue Jays trading Jeff Hoffman to Minnesota Twins
Coming back in return for Jeff Hoffman are prospects Dasan Hill, John Klein and Dameury Pena, and $250,000 in international cap space. Toronto receives minor league pitchers Dasan Hill and John Klein as well as infielder Dameury Pena in return.
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