Merab Dvalishvili is on the cusp of defending his UFC title four times in a single year—potentially a record-breaking achievement. But at UFC 323, Petr Yan stands ready to deliver an upset in their highly anticipated rematch, raising questions about whether Dvalishvili’s streak could be brought to a sudden halt.

The Buffalo Bandits launch their pursuit of a fourth consecutive National Lacrosse League championship this weekend. They open their season against the Georgia Swarm at KeyBank Center, hoping to continue their reign at the top of professional lacrosse.

After more than a decade atop the GLORY heavyweight division, Rico Verhoeven has decided to vacate his title. Despite relinquishing the belt he won in 2013, he has stopped short of retiring, signaling that his future in the sport remains unwritten.

Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson is urging the Huskers community to defend a previous victory—this time in the “We Give Blood” challenge. Sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and Abbott, the drive invites fans to roll up their sleeves and show their support for a life-saving cause.

Israel Adesanya wants Alex Pereira—nicknamed “Poatan”—to stay in the light heavyweight division rather than pursue an immediate leap to heavyweight. Having recently won back the 205lb title, Pereira stirred debate by hinting at a move up in class, but Adesanya believes he should defend his belt first.

Magomed Ankalaev’s 14-match unbeaten streak has put him on track to cement his name among the UFC’s elite. At UFC 320, he will defend his title against Pereira in a bout that could define his growing legacy.

Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open title under rainy skies in New York, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6. This victory marks her fourth major championship, capping off a notable performance on a challenging day.

Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 1, defended her US Open title in dramatic fashion. Despite a tense second set, she managed to secure her second consecutive victory at Flushing Meadows against Amanda Anisimova.

Jannik Sinner continued his U.S. Open title defense by sweeping fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets. Their quarterfinal encounter marked the first time two Italian men faced off at this stage in a major tournament, propelling Sinner into the semifinals.

Aryna Sabalenka is proving her mettle as world number one, confidently advancing to the US Open quarter-finals. She attributes her success to embracing the pressure, setting the stage for a determined title defense.