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Simone Biles will kick off her 2024 Olympic gymnastics season next month (17 & 18 May) at the U.S. Classic in Hartford, Connecticut.

USA Gymnastics revealed the full field for the event on Friday (12 April) in a tweet. Biles, the world’s most decorated gymnast ever, is set to be joined by 2021 Olympic teammates Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles. It is anticipated that 2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas will be announced at a later date.

Biles, 27, made a triumphant return to competition in 2023, winning an eighth individual title in the U.S. before going on to claim a sixth world all-around title a few weeks later.

The U.S. Championships are scheduled for the end of May (30 May-2 June) in Fort Worth, Texas. The U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team is set to be announced on 30 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic beats Alex de Minaur to reach semi-finals

Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his first Monte Carlo Masters title since 2015 by beating Australian Alex de Minaur to reach the semi-finals.

World number one Djokovic, 36, edged a messy second set which saw seven breaks of serve to seal a 7-5 6-4 win.

The Serb is through to a men’s record 77th semi-final at ATP 1000 events, surpassing Rafael Nadal.

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But the 24-time Grand Slam champion is yet to lose a set on his way to his first Monte Carlo semi-final since he won the last of his two titles in 2015.

In moving past De Minaur, Djokovic, who turns 37 in May, became the tournament’s oldest semi-finalist.

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A NOU DAWN Francis Ngannou closes in on first fight since brutal Anthony Joshua KO with star to make MMA return after two years out

FRANCIS NGANNOU is set to return to MMA for the first time in two years following his brutal boxing loss to Anthony Joshua.

Ngannou walked out on the UFC last year to pursue a lucrative switch to boxing but he did so after signing with the Professional Fighters League.

The PFL gave the green light for the move to boxing and the ex-UFC champion faced Tyson Fury, 35, in October.

He sensationally dropped the unbeaten heavyweight boxer only to lose a controversial split-decision.

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Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, knocked out ex-UFC star Ryan Bader, 40, in 20 seconds in February to earn a fight with the returning Ngannou.

SunSport understands another PFL pay-per-view is heading back to Saudi with Ngannou to top it.

“It’s be a little over two years since we’ve seen in MMA and we are excited to see him in the SmartCage against Renan Ferreira.”

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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight rules explained if bout is made professional

Tyson recently admitted his fight against Paul this summer will likely be an exhibition but both fighters are pushing for it go ahead as a professional bout

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul could look very different to what fans are expecting if the fight is professionally sanctioned.

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Tyson hinted some of the fight rules could be similar to a professional bout when he told Fox News : “This is called an exhibition, but if you look up exhibition, you won’t see any of the laws we’re fighting under. This is a fight.” The 57-year-old admitted to being out of shape for his last fight, an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, but insists he is taking his bout against Paul seriously.

“I don’t think he’s faster than me. I’ve seen a YouTube video of him at 16 doing weird dancing. That’s not the guy I’m fighting. This is a guy who’s going to try and hurt me, which I’m accustomed to, and he’s going to be greatly mistaken. As the fight gets closer, the less nervous I become because it’s reality, and in reality I’m invincible,” he added.

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Paul thinks the fight will be the toughest of his career so far despite being over 30 years younger than Tyson, who is decades past his prime. “I believe I have what it takes to beat him. I know this is the toughest test of my life, and it’s an honour to be in there with Mike. But, at the end of the day, I’m gonna be the one who gets my hand raised,” he said.

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Conor McGregor makes his feelings clear on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight with ‘bad precedent’ claim

UFC icon Conor McGregor has made his feelings clear on the upcoming boxing fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

Tyson vs Paul takes place in Arlington, Texas, on July 20, and will be shown live exclusively on Netflix as part of the streaming giant’s first-ever full boxing card.

The bout will be classed as an exhibition, but Tyson has claimed that the remainder of the rules involved will effectively make it a professional fight.

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“Aspire for world titles. Aspire for [the Olympics]. That is how you etch your name in history.

“Doing these little smash-and-grab fights, you might get a few likes, but there’s nothing substantial to it. It’s hollow. It can be profitable, but it’s hollow.

“And I’m noticing a trend in young fighters coming up that are not even interested in competing in the amateur scene or rising up to win a national title. You need the gold on the waist. You need to etch your name on the belt.”

Paul has, however, previously admitted that he aims to be a world champion over the next few years.

UPDATE :Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Promoter in talks to determine what is ‘possible’ for fight rules

He told his girlfriend Jutta Leerdam – a Dutch speed skater that is set to be one of the favourites to win a medal in her disciplines at the 2026 Winter Olympics – on the ‘BS with Jake Paul’ podcast: “I was thinking about it the other day.

“At the time you go to the Winter Olympics in two years, that is when I am going to be fighting for a world championship.

“We both could potentially be world champions. Number one in the world together – and I think that might just be the first couple to do that.”

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Boxing: Tyson Fury warns Oleksandr Usyk ahead of undisputed fight

Tyson Fury has warned Oleksandr Usyk that while the Ukrainian might have defeated Anthony Joshua he won’t be able to overcome an “elite, big” heavyweight.

Fury, the WBC champion, meets the unified WBA, WBO, and IBF titlist Usyk in the undisputed heavyweight championship fight on May 18,

Fury paid due respect to his opponent at a press conference in his hometown of Morecambe.

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He is determined to leave his mark on the sport’s history and crown himself as, indisputably, the best heavyweight in the world next month.

“I’ve studied this game all my life. This is my time, my destiny, my era, and my generation,” he said.

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Ahead of 1st Anniversary With Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens Announces a Noble Gesture for NFL Fans

Simone Biles and her husband have been anticipating their first marriage anniversary on April 22, bringing their love affair to another milestone. The couple has not only been known to go the extra mile with their respective sports and love life but also to shower love off the fields, on high-spirited kids who look up to them as their idols. Recently Owens took a step towards that showcasing his commitment to the sports of football.

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Scheduled to be held in Christian Brothers College High School in St Louis on June 23rd, 2024 at 9:00 am, the Jonathan Owens Foundation urges the audience to share these details further, register soon, and participate in the camp. The newly joined Chicago Bears safety therefore spreads its another initiative to help inner-city youth by promoting the sport. However, this is not the first time the foundation has taken up such socially responsible activities.

It has not been long since Jonathan Owens started spreading noble gestures to the common public. Simone Biles’ husband has been doing fair in his work with the foundation. His nobility came to the fore with the 2023 J.O Foundation Turkey Giveaway in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the occasion of Thanksgiving. A satisfied Owens had told back then. “It’s always important for me to give back because I wasn’t one of the most fortunate kids growing up either…so I always love to give back.” This thought made him do more.

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J.O Foundation also arranged its 2nd Annual Free Youth Football Camp in St. Louis, Mo Summer 2023. Staying connected with the community, the Jonathan Owens Foundation also collaborated recently with Super Cross Live to provide a dope experience for the kids at JO’s former middle school. He has Simone Biles also on this road.

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Djokovic avenges Musetti loss to reach Monte-Carlo QFs

Novak Djokovic was not at his best on Thursday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, but he did enough to gain revenge against Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Masters 1000 clay-court event.

Twelve months ago, the Serbian suffered a shock third-round defeat to the Italian in the Principality and history threatened to repeat itself at this year’s edition after Musetti led by a break in the first set.

However, defeating Djokovic twice is no easy feat and the World No. 1 refused to succumb, finding enough consistency at crucial moments to advance to the quarter-finals 7-5, 6-3.

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However, the Serbian gained the decisive break in the 12th game of the first set before he played with greater intensity and freedom in the second set to reach the last eight after one hour and 59 minutes.

“I don’t think I am still at my top level but it was a great test today against a great player, a very talented player,” Djokovic said. “I lost to him last year here, similar circumstances. I was a set and 4-2 up and I must say it was in the back of my mind when I was serving at 4-2, 40/15 and lost my serve today. I thought, ‘Oh no, hopefully this is not similar scenario like last year’. I am really glad to overcome the challenge and look forward to the next one.”

UPDATE :Andy Murray Joins Elite Club Ft. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal After Defeating Matteo Berrettini at Miami Open 2024

Djokovic now leads the 22-year-old 4-1 in the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head series and will next meet Alex de Minaur after the Australian beat countryman Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-4 to become the first Aussie to reach the quarter-finals in Monte-Carlo since Mark Philippoussis in 1999.

Djokovic is a two-time champion in the Principality, triumphing in 2013 and 2015. He has failed to advance beyond the quarter-final stage since his previous title victory nine years ago but will hope to change that record when he meets De Minaur on Friday.

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The 98-time tour-level champion is still searching for his first trophy of the season, with his best result a semi-final run at the Australian Open.

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Claressa Shields Drops Alycia Baumgardner Diss Track Over “Yeah Glo!” Beat

The rivalry between women’s boxing champions Claressa Shields (14-0) and Alycia Baumgardner (15-1) escalates as hip-hop gets involved, with Shields releasing a diss track on Wednesday (April 10).

Centered around a Maybach wearing all her belts, the undefeated champion flips GloRilla’s hit song, “Yeah Glo!” with her version, titled “Yeah GWOAT.” In the song, Shields flexes her accomplishments in boxing, references Baumgardner’s past cheating allegations, claims superiority, and more.

“Even on your best day, you couldn’t hurt me,” Shields raps. “What I look cutting 30 for a b*tch who drop dirty, n***a.”

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Hailing from Michigan, Shields has a lengthy history in rap, including various videos of her recording music. Proving that her verses are as sharp as her hands.

From Ali to Mayweather to Broner, the greats have always used rap as a promotional tool with sold-out stadium results.

Negotiations between Shields and Baumgardner have been in the works for months, and there are accusations that Baumgardner declined a previous offer. The potential is one of boxing’s most sought-after.

UPDATE :“Are You Fighting Me or Not?”: Claressa Shields Sends Separate Challenges to Alycia Baumgardner and Cris Cyborg

“Yeah Glo!” is featured on GloRilla’s latest mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang. On CMG/Interscope, the mixtape features Megan Thee Stallion, Moneybagg Yo, Boston Richey, Kevo Muney, and Finesse2tymes.

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Jake Paul feelings clear on Mike Tyson training footage as he makes fight prediction

Despite recent footage of Mike Tyson looking back to his explosive best in training recently, Jake Paul believes he will be “too fast” in their fight.

Jake Paul has talked up his own credentials as he dismissed suggestions he should be wary of the threat posed by Mike Tyson heading into their glamour bout. With a 30-year age gap between the two competitors, the much-publicized bout has been a source of much debate – but it appears the pair are blocking out the critics.

UPDATE :Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have similar view of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight

“It’s a heavyweight fight, he’s the bigger man but I’m the faster man. He’s the much stronger man but I’m fresh. He’s experienced. I’m smart but in the ring he may be smarter. It’s are really interesting match-up and people see the training videos and think he’s a beast.

“But I know I have what it takes to beat him. It’s an honour to be in the ring with him but I’m confident I’ll have my hand raised. It’s going to be tough, he’s going to be getting inside but I believe I have the faster feet and faster hands and I’m going to be finding the angles.”

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After nearly two decades away from competitive action, Tyson has admitted to some anticipation as he looks to defy his nemesis’ protestations in the coming months. Also speaking to FOX News, he confessed that the challenge excites him, saying: “I have a weird personality – I don’t think it’s weird though.

“I was afraid of the Roy [Jones] fight. I was 100 pounds overweight, I was however old, 54, 53, and I said ‘Let’s do it'”, he continued, as he explained his thought process after accepting the Netflix-backed fight. “Anything I’m afraid of, I confront it. That’s my personality. Right now, I’m scared to death.