Deontay Wilder is on the verge of a must-win fight against Derek Chisora, heading into a first major contest with his new head trainer.

Leading up that fight ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has opened up on his feelings towards former coach, Malik Scott, following their split.

Wilder knocked Scott out back in 2014 but appointed the Philadelphia-born heavyweight as his head trainer in 2021, ahead of his fabled trilogy clash with Tyson Fury.

Whilst Wilder was unable to regain the heavyweight throne against ‘The Gypsy King’, the difference between his performance in the third fight compared to their rematch was clear for all to see, and that was enough to convince Wilder that Scott should remain in his corner.

Yet, Wilder would go on to win only one of his four contests under Scott’s tutelage, defeating Robert Helenius by first round knockout but losing out to both Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang to seemingly end any possibility of regaining his world title.

In an interview with talkSPORT, Wilder revealed that Scott was not to blame for any of those losses, stating that he could have had the legendary Emanuel Steward in his corner and it would not have changed the outcomes.

“Malik and I never had a plan in place in terms of how long we would work together, but I think he did an amazing job.

“I could have had Emanuel Steward in my corner, and the results would have been the same because mentally I wasn’t there anymore.

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“The results that happened when Malik was here were not his fault. The way I look at it, we both won. He built me up to where I am now mentally, and I helped him boost his resume as a trainer.”

Last year, Wilder made the decision to move on from Scott, upgrading coach Don House, who has trained over 28 champions in UFC and boxing, to lead cornerman – a move which Wilder labelled as a ‘natural transition’.

“He’s usually the head trainer, but when he first came on board with me, he had no problem stepping to one side and doing certain things to be a part of the team.

“Now, it’s the time for him to step up, and he took the opportunity with both hands. Don and I were getting to know each other while Malik was in that spot, so when the transition happened, it was natural.

“I always knew he was a great trainer, but just because you are a great trainer doesn’t mean you are the right fit for a certain type of fighter.

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“A trainer and a fighter have to have a bond. So once we built the relationship, I felt he was ready to take over.”

In his solitary fight with House in charge, Wilder registered a first victory in 32 months, as he halted Tyrrell Herndon to get back to winning ways.

Now, in their first major fight together, Wilder hopes to re-emerge as a title threat by overcoming Chisora on Saturday, April 4, at the O2 Arena in London.

American Jake Canter had to wait what likely felt like a millennium to see whether he would finish on the podium in the men’s snowboard slopestyle at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

Canter was third after he scored a 79.36 on his final run in the competition. But he still had to wait for Canada’s Mark McMorris, Norway’s Marcus Kleveland and New Zealand’s Dane Menzies to complete their runs before he could celebrate.

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United States’ Jake Canter waits for his score during the men’s snowboarding slopestyle finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.  (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

From the bottom of the hill, Canter watched as McMorris crashed hard to the ground on his last jump. Kleveland had a terrific final run but only scored a 78.86. Menzies was the last snowboarder to go and he crashed out, lying on the ground in disbelief.

Canter finally celebrated as he learned he won the bronze medal.

China’s Su Yiming won the gold medal and Taiga Hasegawa

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United States’ Jake Canter reacts during the men’s snowboarding slopestyle finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.  (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

It’s the first Olympic medal for Canter in his first Winter Olympics appearance. He was able to represent Team USA on the world stage after winning a World Cup competition in Aspen, Colorado, during the 2025-26 season. In that event, he topped Su and Menzies.

The World Cup season will pick back up in March when the events move to Flachau, Austria, and Sivapalan, Switzerland.

Bronze medalist United States’ Jake Canter holds his medal after the men’s snowboarding slopestyle finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.  (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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The U.S. last made the podium at the Olympics in the event in 2018 when Red Gerard took home the gold. Gerard finished in sixth place on Wednesday.

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Defeating Noway and the dominant Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo was going to be an impossible task for every team taking part in the men’s cross-country team sprint Wednesday. Of all the other teams to compete, the U.S. came the closest, picking up a silver-medal finish in the event.

Team USA’s Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher got stronger as the event progressed, eventually finishing just 1.4 seconds behind Klaebo and Einar Hedegart for the silver.

Arizona State has quietly built the No. 15 transfer portal class in the country.

Kenny Dillingham has made several smart moves this offseason.

The Sun Devils cannot be ignored.

This segment is from Tuesday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin.

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Mckenna Grace is officially confirmed to play Daphne Blake in Netflix’s upcoming Scooby-Doo live-action series. Grace previously voiced the younger version of Daphne in the 2020 animated film SCOOB!. Known for her roles in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Young Sheldon, Grace shared her excitement on an Instagram post with the caption:

“Oh my jeepers😭💜 I can’t believe life is real I could cry all over again just looking at this announcement. So thankful, SO excited. 🚙🔎💜”

Set during one final summer at camp, the upcoming Netflix Scooby-Doo live-action series will reimagine the early days of Mystery Inc., telling an origin story about how the famous group first came together.

From voice to live-action: Mckenna Grace returns to play Daphne Blake in Netflix’s Scooby-Doo live-action series

While Grace is the first lead to be officially confirmed, reports suggest that actor Frank Welker may return to provide the voice for Scooby-Doo himself. The rest of the Mystery Inc. gang: Fred, Velma, and Shaggy, are still being cast, with the studio reportedly looking for teenage actors to keep the show feeling like an authentic origin story.

The series, potentially titled Scooby-Doo: Origins, will consist of eight episodes with a runtime of about one hour. The official logline of the upcoming Scooby-Doo live-action series reads:

“A modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog. During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.”

Filming is scheduled to begin in April 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Because production will run through the summer, fans can likely expect the show to premiere on Netflix sometime in 2027.

The Scooby-Doo franchise began on September 13, 1969, with the premiere of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears for Hanna-Barbera, the show initially aired on CBS. It later moved to ABC in 1976 and eventually found a long-term home on Cartoon Network and Boomerang.

The show followed four teenagers and their talking Great Dane as they solved spooky mysteries with a mix of humor and suspense. Over the decades, the franchise expanded to air on networks like ABC and The WB, alongside numerous films and reboots. The series has spawned over 15 different TV series, dozens of movies, and a massive following.

With Netflix and Warner Bros. Television backing the project, Scooby-Doo live-action series is being brought to life by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, the writing duo behind the Cowboy Bebop adaptation. They serve as executive producers alongside Greg Berlanti’s production company.

Netflix has yet to announce the official release date and further cast details about the upcoming live-action series.