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Football Focus signed off for the last time Sunday, closing the book on fifty-two years of British football television. It was a fitting farewell, with Garth Crooks back in the studio alongside Alex Scott, and the show's original presenter Bob Wilson delivering the final word. An era, gone just like that.
Shifting stateside, Johnny Manziel made his MMA debut Saturday night and the former NFL quarterback did not disappoint. He stopped social media influencer Bob Menery in the first round, showing enough hand speed to make you wonder what could have been. Then Manziel walked away saying one fight was, quote, good enough. Classic Johnny Football.
And on the basketball court, Shannon Sharpe is sending a clear message to New York Knicks fans riding high right now. If the Knicks reach the NBA Finals and meet Oklahoma City, Sharpe warns that the Thunder's defensive depth is a genuine threat. Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso, and Isaiah Wallace could make Jalen Brunson's life miserable in a way this team hasn't faced yet.
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