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Islam Makhachev is simply on another level right now. The Russian dominated Ian Machado Garry at UFC three thirty in Philadelphia, winning by unanimous decision to defend his welterweight title and break the all-time UFC win record. Pound for pound, there is no debate left to be had.
Shifting to the pitch, Rafael Leao is facing a real battle for his starting spot at Milan. Manager Ruben Amorim was direct after the four-two friendly win over Manchester United, telling his compatriot it will be tough to reclaim his place and that he simply has to fight his way back in. No favors, no shortcuts.
And on the hardwood, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever roll into Atlanta riding three straight wins, with Clark fresh off her thirtieth career double-double — twenty nine points and ten assists against Dallas on Friday night. She is one double-double shy of tying the WNBA rookie record, and she is doing it on the road against a Dream squad sitting at twenty one and twelve. This one has must-watch written all over it.
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