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After winning a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing — and thus becoming “The Bronze Bomber” — the 6-7 Tuscaloosa, Ala., native has come a long way during his decade in the paid ranks. The early part of his pro career was basically an extension of his brief amateur run, where he put together an approximate record of 30-5. But Wilder has learned how to become a complete fighter all while under the bright lights as a touted prospect....

The fight between Wilder and Breazeale has been brewing for over two years. Back in February 2017, after Wilder knocked out Gerald Washington and Breazeale defeated Izu Ugonoh earlier on the same card, Wilder and Breazeale got into an alleged altercation at the Westin Birmingham Hotel in Birmingham, AL. During the Wilder-Washington fight, Breazeale and Wilder’s younger brother, Marsellos, got into an altercation at ringside. Hearing what happened, Wilder found Breazeale at the hotel, where words were exchanged and, depending on who you believe, things turned physical....

A sparkling Premier League career concludes with two winners’ medals and 350 appearances over two stints in England. The Spain international joined Arsenal in 2003 and spent eight years with the north London club, becoming captain under Arsene Wenger before departing for boyhood side Barcelona. Fabregas was back in England with Chelsea in 2014 and finally got his hands on a Premier League title in his debut season at Stamford Bridge, winning another two years later....

The 28-year-old moved to the Emirates Stadium last year from Depor for a reported €20million but he has struggled to force his way into manager Arsene Wenger’s plans. Perez was left off Arsenal’s squad for their pre-season tour of Australia and China, prompting speculation of a move away from the club, with the player said to be eager for regular first-team football to bolster his chances of making Spain’s World Cup squad next year....

Derek Jeter, Hall of Fame shortstop and owner of five World Series rings (and the Miami Marlins), is next in line to get ESPN’s “The Last Dance” treatment, with the network announcing on Tuesday that Jeter will be the focus of a multi-part documentary series set to air next year. ESPN said in a statement: MORE: Derek Jeter sells Tampa home for record price The documentary series will use Jeter’s journey as a vessel to tell a larger cultural story that explores race, family, community, rivalries and more....

As expected, Irving and Kidd-Gilchrist fielded questions about Gordon. Each player offered strong support of their former teammate. Irving, who spoke with Gordon on Tuesday and was unaware of his impending announcement, told the Akron Beacon Journal he did not know Gordon was gay and found out on TV. MORE: Gordon becomes first gay Division I player | Collins inspired Gordon to come out “I’m proud of him,” Irving told the newspaper....

“We are not shutting down,” he said on Tuesday. “We are going to have schools open. We are protecting every Floridian’s job in this state. We are protecting people’s small businesses. These interventions have failed time and time again throughout this pandemic, not just in the United States but abroad. They have not stopped the spread, particularly with delta.” DeSantis continued to insist the spike in cases is seasonal due to people spending more time indoors together to avoid the heat and humidity, even as the state broke its record for COVID hospitalizations again....

Ibrahimovic brought an end to his international career, which lasted 15 years, after Euro 2016 when Sweden was eliminated with just one point from three matches, finishing last in Group E behind Italy, Belgium and Republic of Ireland. The 35-year-old has turned his attention to club football with Manchester United, having joined for free in the offseason after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired. While United’s domestic form has been underwhelming lately as it sits sixth in the table, Ibrahimovic’s goal scoring record is positive, having netted six Premier League goals in 11 matches, with two coming in the recent 3-1 win over Swansea....

After grabbing his sister Nezuko, Tanjiro raced to the village to get his sister’s help. It’s at this moment when Nezuko attacked Tanjiro, at that moment that a demon slayer appears, Giyu Tomioka. He tries to kill Nezuko, claiming no chance for her, but something strange happens. Nezuko defends her brother; it is clear that Nezuko and her demon half were battling. One craving the flesh of those around her, the other wants to protect her older brother....

In 2019, Ufotable released the Demon Slayer anime adaptation. While the first season hit the ground running, the show did not become a phenomenon until its fantastic episode 18, a chapter that features some of the most breathtaking animation of the last decade. Since then, Demon Slayer has produced the highest-grossing anime film of all time and a sequel season that is even better than its predecessor. Ufotable has also confirmed that a third season is on the way, one that will cover the “Swordsmith Village” arc....

There are many Dota2 professionals who have a huge fan following or won multiple titles but when it comes to the face of Dota or the legend of the legends, there is only one name – Dendi. From winning the very first The International to game-breaking plays he has done it all. Dendi is one of those players who came from Dota1 and instantly made a name for themselves in the Dota2 scene from the very beginning....

Denmark and Switzerland are battling for the second spot at the moment, and a lot will be at stake when the two teams will go head-to-head at the Parken Stadium, on Saturday (October 12). The hosts Denmark are currently second in Group D with nine points from five games. Switzerland has one point less than the Danes, but they have a game in hand. It is a great chance for Vladimir Petkovic’s men to earn a place in the top two, and also put pressure on the Republic of Ireland....

While Wales has already exceeded expectations by advancing as the No. 2 team out of their group ahead of Switzerland and Turkey, Denmark was the team many were eyeing as a pre-tournament dark horse pick. The team that advances from this Round of 16 matchup will be a real threat to make it all the way to the semis with the Netherlands or Czech Republic waiting in the next round....

Rodman, one of the NBA’s most vivacious and exotic players, was the focus on Episode 4 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” which chronicles the Jordan-era Bulls. And all of Rodman was on display: his work ethic, his personality and, most importantly, his sex life. The story starts: Infamously, during the 1997-98 season, Rodman told head coach Phil Jackson he needed a “vacation” from the team. Jackson and Michael Jordan were adamantly opposed to the idea, but Jackson allowed Rodman a few days away from the squad to recoup for the stretch run....

Orthodontist Dr. Benjamin Winters, who calls himself The Bentist online, shared a video on his TikTok page on Tuesday, and it has since blown up. Winters films himself looking in wonder at the dental hygiene tool, before he stitches a video showing a first-person shooter game. He captioned the clip, which has amassed more than 5 million views: “I knew I went to 15 years of extra school for a reason!...

Perhaps Mayor McCheese? MORE: Who could replace Hoiberg? | ISU players react | Tom Izzo’s crazy costumes and stunts Fred Hoiberg’s departure from college basketball’s Iowa State’s Cyclones to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls engendered a surprising degree of grief from those who care for the college game. If these laments had been emanating from Ames and its surroundings, this would have been no particular surprise. Your team loses an extremely successful coach, you worry whether it will be the same in the future....

Having been hotly tipped to light up the Premier League after leaving PSV in 2015, the Netherlands international struggled to make an impact under former manager Louis van Gaal. Now, though, despite enjoying limited game time again since Mourinho took charge, Depay believes he is ready to prove his worth at United. “Things are going well on the training pitch,” he told Metro. “I am fresh and fit. Mourinho is a great coach....

Dr. Jonathan Scholtz said Pistorius was suffering from “major depression” as he faces a 15-year jail term for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and that a jail term would not be “constructive.” “Since the offense, he has developed a serious psychiatric condition which has become worse over the past two years,” Scholtz told the court. MORE: Where disgraced athletes went wrong Meantime, state prosecutor Gerrie Nel challenged Scholtz’s assertion that Pistorius wasn’t fit to testify in the sentencing hearing, pointing out that Pistorius recently sat for an hour-long interview with British broadcaster ITV....

The state’s GOP-controlled House passed a bill that would dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District as well as a handful of similar sectors by a vote of 70-38 on Thursday. The state Senate, also controlled by Republicans, approved companion legislation in a 23-16 vote on the previous day. The bill will become law if signed by DeSantis and take effect on June 1, 2023, although Disney could still launch legal challenges....

Desert Bus for Hope is an annual charity event in Victoria, British Columbia. Each year, the Canadian fundraiser donates its proceeds to Child’s Play, a well-known charity that specializes in toy and game donations to children’s hospitals all over the world. The official Child’s Play website currently acknowledges Desert Bus for Hope as its only sponsor with a so-called “Driver Status,” listing it above heavyweight contributors such as Google, Microsoft, and even the famous Humble Bundle....