After nine years, Lindy Ruff is back at the helm of the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran coach, who holds the record for most games coached in Sabres history, returns to the franchise where he spent 16 seasons. Ruff’s return comes with high expectations, as the Sabres have endured the league’s longest playoff drought, spanning 13 seasons. With promising young talent and a revamped roster, Ruff will aim to guide the Sabres back to the postseason for the first time since 2011.
Mike Tyson’s intense training regimen has raised concerns among his former trainers, who warn that the 57-year-old boxer could risk serious injury. Brad Rowe, who trained Tyson ahead of his exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, said Tyson’s unorthodox running form and lack of flexibility could lead to problems. Other trainers, such as Abel Sanchez and Aaron Snowell, have also expressed concerns about Tyson’s extreme workouts.
Leeds United kept their automatic promotion hopes alive with a dramatic 4-3 victory against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. The Whites came from behind to secure three crucial points, ensuring that Leicester City cannot seal promotion on Tuesday evening. Isaiah Jones gave Middlesbrough the early lead, but Leeds turned the game around with goals from Crysencio Summerville and Patrick Bamford. Emmanuel Latte Lath equalized for Boro, but Willy Gnonto restored Leeds’ advantage before the break. Despite Latte Lath’s brilliant header in the second half, Leeds held on to secure the win and move back into second place in the Championship table.
The Denver Nuggets stormed back from an early deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in the first game of their NBA playoff series. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, struggled to keep pace with the Nuggets’ dominant rebounding and fastbreak play. Despite their talented duo, Los Angeles faces a key challenge in finding production from their supporting cast and improving their perimeter defense.
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will face off in Game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won Game 1 on Sunday night, 108-105, behind a strong performance from Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride. Brunson scored 22 points and McBride came off the bench to add 21 points for the Knicks. Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers with 29 points, but he was forced to leave the game in the second half with a knee injury. Tyrese Maxey also had a big game for the Sixers, scoring 33 points.
Deiveson Figueiredo, fresh off a bantamweight victory at UFC 300, is setting his sights on a clash with former champion Dominick Cruz. Figueiredo, who holds an impressive 2-0 record at bantamweight, believes a fight with Cruz would lead him to a title shot. Cruz, a former UFC and WEC bantamweight titleholder, has faced tough competition recently but remains a highly respected fighter in the division.
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Los Angeles Rams’ star receiver Cooper Kupp is determined to regain his 2021 form, known as the triple crown, where he led the NFL in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. After battling injuries in the past two seasons, Kupp expresses confidence in his ability to perform at that level again. With the support of teammates like Puka Nacua, the Rams anticipate a strong comeback from their 2021 Offensive Player of the Year.
Demi Di Matteo, the son of Chelsea legend Roberto Di Matteo, is excelling in college golf in the United States. Despite not inheriting his father’s footballing prowess, Demi has found success on the fairways. He represents the Furman Paladins golf team at Furman University, where he maintains a +1 handicap and has earned a place on the SoCon Academic Honor Roll every year since enrolling in 2020.
Formula 1 teams are considering a new points system that would reward drivers finishing as low as 12th place. The current system, which awards points to the top 10 drivers, has been criticized for limiting opportunities for drivers in the middle of the field. The proposed changes would not affect the top seven finishers but would increase the points awarded from eighth to twelfth place.
