It’s a sporting bonanza this weekend:here’s what to watch and when

It’s a sporting bonanza this weekend:here’s what to watch and when

For sports fans in lockdown (and even those with permission to move),this weekend is a godsend.

  • byRobert Moran

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Potential Adesanya rematch staged Down Under ‘makes sense’:Whittaker

Potential Adesanya rematch staged Down Under ‘makes sense’:Whittaker

If Israel Adesanya defends his UFC middleweight belt against Marvin Vettori,then “it would only make sense” for a rematch with Robert Whittaker to be staged Down Under.

  • byRonny Lerner
‘Iron sharpens iron’:Tszyu gets help from Whittaker for world title challenge

‘Iron sharpens iron’:Tszyu gets help from Whittaker for world title challenge

Tim Tszyu believes he and UFC star Rob Whittaker are heading for world titles in their respective sports after a sparring session on Tuesday.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
Poirier gets knockout victory over McGregor to plot new title shot

Poirier gets knockout victory over McGregor to plot new title shot

Dustin Poirier scored a sensational knockout victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 257,decking him in the second round to put himself in pole position for another crack at the lightweight title.

‘Like a movie’:Career legacy on McGregor’s mind before UFC 257 clash

‘Like a movie’:Career legacy on McGregor’s mind before UFC 257 clash

The Irish combat sports superstar faces Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi,a fellow power puncher with a flair for dramatic finishes.

  • byGreg Beacham
UFC won't punish fighters for marijuana use in policy change

UFC won't punish fighters for marijuana use in policy change

The world's largest MMA promotion will no longer worry about positive tests for carboxy-THC unless it believes a fighter used it to enhance performance.

  • byGreg Beacham
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McGregor arrested in connection with attempted sexual assault:report

McGregor arrested in connection with attempted sexual assault:report

Conor McGregor,the retired UFC star,was arrested on the French beach island of Corsica in connection with alleged indecent exposure and attempted sexual assault,according to a report.

  • byTim Balk
Shake-up to WA's combat sport weigh-ins on the cards after teen's death

Shake-up to WA's combat sport weigh-ins on the cards after teen's death

Jessica Jackson died in November 2017 after attempting to lose two kilograms in one day by not drinking any fluids,sitting in a sauna and hot car,and running on a 30 degree day in a beanie and body sweatsuit.

  • byHeather McNeill
Crute not letting lockdown get in the way of UFC return

Crute not letting lockdown get in the way of UFC return

Jim Crute will likely return in October in Vegas or the Middle East but would be happy to fight in Antarctica,such is his desire to get back in the octagon.

  • byMatt Bungard
Relaxed Whittaker says he's falling in love with UFC all over again

Relaxed Whittaker says he's falling in love with UFC all over again

Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker is back from Fight Island with a victory,and a renewed love of the sport.

  • byMatt Bungard
Whittaker back on track with victory on Fight Island

Whittaker back on track with victory on Fight Island

Australian former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker earned his first victory in two years,winning with a unanimous decision over England's Darren Till.