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The co-main event provided the best fight so far in 2017 but also the biggest upset in recent memory as Srisaket Sor Rungvisai shocked the boxing world to defeat Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez by majority decision to capture the WBC super flyweight title. MORE: Conor McGregor vows to shock the world in fight vs. Floyd Mayweather Prior to Golovkin vs. Jacobs, we posed four questions. The card gave three of the answers as the fourth won’t be revealed until after the pay-per-view numbers are in, and that will take about two weeks to compile....

The wildfire started after ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported early Thursday morning that James could meet with the Warriors this summer during free agency if Golden State is able to create a slot for a max salary. Twitter lit up like a Christmas tree, and the usual ranting and raving came from the professional loud people. MORE: Clippers think they have shot at LeBron But here’s what the report actually said if you break it down: the Warriors could secure a sit-down conversation with James if they had a max salary available for him, and James would listen out of “respect for the Warriors’ winning culture,” per Haynes....

The three lawmakers broke with the rest of their party in backing the bill, while all Democrats voted in its favor and advanced the measure. A breakdown of the vote was not available on Congress’ website by Friday afternoon, but Greg Price, senior digital strategist for the consulting agency X Strategies, identified them as Representatives Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, Fred Upton of Michigan and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. Newsweek reached out to the offices of each representative for confirmation and comment....

The first card the UFC has ever presented in Russia in their 25-year history hailed from Moscow as the company once again made history, There were several surprises at the event that are counted down within this slideshow. #2 Jan Blachowicz earns the best winning streak in the Light Heavyweight division Jan Blachowicz bested Nikita Krylov to win his bout at UFC Fight Night 136: Moscow and as a result, put himself firmly in the hunt for the UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship, currently held by Daniel Cormier....

Tuesday’s lottery determined the New Orleans Pelicans will receive the number one pick, shocking nearly everyone. Here are three takeaways from the lottery results: Things could be turning around for Pelicans New Orleans had a six per cent chance to win the lottery and beat the odds to come out on top. The Pelicans have an opportunity to draft this year’s top prospect, Zion Williamson, with the first pick. Williamson averaged 22....

The driver, 17-year-old Andyn Bae, died at the scene in Pasadena along with passenger Eric Gullekson, 16, according to Fox11. Both were from Temple City. Another passenger Nicholas Torres, 17, from Monterey Park, was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital, where he died. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the driver of the 2005 Honda lost control and hit a raised concrete curb while traveling south down Michillinda Avenue at around 8:30 p....

Their opponents, Sydney Thunder, come into this game on the back of a disappointing loss to the Renegades and find themselves with nine points in ten games. With the competition for the playoff spots intensifying over the last few days, both teams would love to get one over the other and claim the two points on offer. Also see – Under 19 world cup schedule With bragging rights also adding spice to the contest, an entertaining game awaits in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday....

Thunder Rosa possibly rules out a move to WWE Thunder Rosa also opened up about the future. She said that she would have to look at her various side projects when making a decision about her future. She said that this could rule out a move to WWE in the future : Thunder Rosa has made a number of appearances in AEW. She beat Serena Deeb on her debut before going on to face AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida at All Out....

It sets up an intriguing match of top-three quarterback selections Thursday night, as the Titans visit the Jaguars. MORE: Week 11 Power Rankings | Jaguars in unfamiliar role as favorite against Titans Both quarterbacks have been wildly inconsistent in their young NFL careers. Mariota has a pair of four-touchdown games, but also has two games with multiple interceptions. Bortles can also boast a four-touchdown game — albeit in a loss to the Buccaneers — but also threw three picks in a loss to the Texans....

For the first and probably only time this season, we’ve faded both quarterbacks We’ve gone for an even more unique lineup by utilizing the Denver D/ST at captain after the Jets allowed the Colts to score two defensive touchdowns last week. There’s also only one New York player in our lineup because of that D/ST captain, so this is about as boom-or-bust as a Showdown lineup gets. MORE DK SHOWDOWN: How to win a Showdown contest...

Here are the key scoring settings for FanDuel single-game contests: The point total for the “MVP” is multiplied by 1.5, but he doesn’t cost any additional money like the “Captain” in DraftKings Showdown contests. FanDuel’s default scoring is half-point PPR and four-point passing TDs, and there are no bonuses for 100/300-yard games like on DraftKings. MORE FD SINGLE GAME: How to win a FanDuel single-game contest FanDuel Single-Game DFS Picks: Cowboys vs....

White is dealing with a hamstring injury. He had 10 catches for 114 yards (11.4 per receptions) in the Falcons’ first two games. LINEMAKERS: Sharps on Bucs | Can Tampa win in ATL? | Julio Jones props Atlanta has veteran replacement options in Harry Douglas and Devin Hester. The Bucs have their own injury issues. Running back Doug Martin (knee) and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (hand) are out. FANTASY SOURCE: Week 3 picks | Start/sit calls

His 2015 season will most likely end next week at the PGA Championship, so a new business venture with his restaurant is perfect timing. MORE: PGA Tour winners of the 2014-15 season | Tiger Woods talks about the future, retirement The 5,900-square-foot restaurant will be located in a new $150 million entertainment center in Jupiter. The restaurant is named The Woods Jupiter.

Woods underwent back surgery—specifically a microdiscectomy—for a pinched nerved that bothered him for several months. "After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done," Woods said. "I'd like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters," Tiger added. "It's a week that's very special to me....

Woods, a 14-time major winner and former No. 1, has not played on the PGA Tour since announcing his intention in February to take an indefinite break from golf. MORE: Woods to design Chinese golf courses | Woods ‘50-50’ for Masters | Masters odds That decision came on the back of injury problems and a notable deterioration in Woods’ game. However, Woods’ absence has now seen him fall to 104th in golf’s world rankings — his lowest level since leaping from 221st to 75th with a maiden PGA Tour victory at the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational....

The low ranking follows his withdrawal from the Farmer’s Insurance Open last week. He cited back pains as the reason after playing only 11 holes in the first round. MORE: 2015 PGA Tour winners | We feel your pain, Tiger Since July, Woods has only played four complete rounds. He missed the cut for the Waste Management Phoenix Open two weeks ago, which was his first competitive tournament in two months....

Wrong. True, he’s running out of factors in his favor. This latest sign that the Tiger we knew is never coming back, it’s pretty grim. Not winning majors in an entire year is one thing. Missing cuts in majors is another. Missing a major or two each year, not good. MORE: Tiger Woods, golf’s turn-of-the-century superstar Missing all of them in one year for the first time ever, though, that feels like rock bottom....

Woods made the claim Tuesday at a news conference for this week’s Quicken Loans National — the tournament he hosts and the first event he played after losing his No. 1 spot in the World Golf Rankings in June 2014. MORE: Tiger Woods, golf’s turn-of-the-century superstar | Woods remains highly marketable In March 2014, Woods had surgery on a pinched nerve in his back. Last August he parted company with swing coach Sean Foley....

After a weather delay halted Woods’ second round on Friday in the middle of the eighth hole, he had to pick up where he left off on Saturday in addition to another full round. By the time he was done on Saturday, he was tied for fourth overall at 8-under. MORE: PGA Tour leaderboard: Live scores from 2018 PGA Championship Updates and highlights from Woods’ third round can be read below....