Britain’s Jacob Fearnley extended his winning streak to 13 matches as he beat Corentin Moutet at the Stockholm Open.

The Scot was unranked just over a year ago but has risen inside the top 100 on the back of winning four Challenger titles in a row.

The 23-year-old, having taken a few weeks off, won two qualifying matches to reach the main draw of the ATP 250 event in Sweden.

He beat France’s Moutet 6-2 7-6 (7-5) to set up a second-round meeting with Dutch seventh seed Tallon Griekspoor.

It is Fearnley’s second ATP Tour-level victory, having won in the Wimbledon first round in July after being given a wildcard.

Fearnley’s climb to 98th in the world – from 1,893rd in September 2023 and 646th at the start of this year – is the fourth biggest into the top 100 since 2000, according to ATP statistics.

THE ‘simply outrageous’ barrier draw for the world’s richest horse race on turf was mocked by punters – thanks in no small part to a man being fired out of a cannon.

Racing bosses in Australia went all out for the draw for Saturday’s £10.3million Everest, a mega-money race over six furlongs at Randwick.

The money on offer is colossal, with last year’s winner Think About It taking home a massive £4.3m.

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But the excess isn’t confined to the prize money.

Whereas the quaint draw for last June’s Derby was held outside a Wetherspoon pub in sleepy Epsom, there was no expense spared for the Everest.

Taking place in a circus, there were women on stilts, firebreathers and trapeze artists you’d expect to see in Cirque du Soleil.

An enormous structure called ‘the wheel of death’ was used to announce Growing Empire getting stall seven.

While the antics that announced I Am Me’s draw in gate one defied belief.

A woman was tied to a ladder which in turn was driven round in a circle by a bloke on a motorbike – all while suspended in mid-air.

Even Rod Stewart at his best couldn’t match anything like this.

But by far the best was the man being launched what looked at least 80ft through the air by, presumably, a cannon.

He landed on what looked like a massive bouncy castle on the other side as a huge banner unveiling the number nine signalled where favourite I Wish I Win had been drawn.

The whole thing was a truly bizarre spectacle.

But you have to praise Racing New South Wales bosses for thinking outside the box and giving it a go.

Even if not everyone agreed.

While some loved the razzmatazz of it all, one punter moaned: “What on earth are we watching? It’s horrendous.”

Another said: “This is ridiculous – cringeworthy.”

While a third summed up the view of many when they wrote: “I’m all for innovation but WTF am I watching?”

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BKFC star Mike Perry was arrested in Florida on Oct. 12 on a pair of charges, including driving under the influence.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office records confirm that Perry was arrested by the Clermont Police Department on Oct. 12 at 1:04 a.m. local time for the driving under the influence charge, along with an offense of refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance, both second-degree misdemeanors. It was Perry’s first DUI offense, according to arrest records.

Perry was released on $1,500 bond later that morning, and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30. The potential penalties for a second-degree misdemeanor in the State of Florida include a maximum of 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

The former UFC welterweight transitioned to the world of bare-knuckle boxing, becoming the face of BKFC. Perry is 5-0 in the promotion, including wins over Michael Page, Eddie Alvarez, and Luke Rockhold. In his most recent BKFC appearance, “Platinum” stopped past UFC title challenger Thiago Alves in 60 seconds at BKFC’s KnuckleMania 4 in April.

Following the win over Alves, Perry took on Jake Paul in the main event of a July boxing card in Tampa, where he suffered a sixth-round knockout loss.

Davante Adams has his new home.

The New York Jets have acquired the star receiver from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional third-round pick that can turn into a second-round pick, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Adams requested a trade from the Raiders earlier in October, signaling the end of his time in Las Vegas after two-plus seasons. 

With the deal, the Jets reunite Aaron Rodgers with the wide receiver he’s had the most success throwing to in his career. Rodgers and Adams formed one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the league during their eight seasons together with the Green Bay Packers. 

Adams was named a Pro Bowler five times and earned two first-team All-Pro nods during his time with Rodgers, leading the league in touchdown receptions during the 2020 season. Meanwhile, Rodgers won the MVP in his final two seasons with Adams before Green Bay traded the receiver to Las Vegas in 2022.

When Adams requested a trade, it was reported that he had the Jets high on his wish list because of his relationship with Rodgers. The quarterback had also expressed a desire to play with Adams again, saying in July that he can’t wait to play with him “again” someday.

That day has arrived. Adams will join a wide receiver corps in New York with notable names, but a passing attack that has been underwhelming to open the season. Garrett Wilson has 41 receptions for just 399 yards and three touchdowns through the Jets’ first six games. Allen Lazard, another former Packer, has 26 receptions for 354 yards and five touchdowns to open the year.

Rodgers has completed 61.8% of his passes for only 1,387 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions through the first six contests. As Rodgers hasn’t been incredibly productive, New York ranks 22nd in total offense and 23rd in scoring through the first six weeks as it’s off to a 2-4 start following a loss to the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh following their Week 5 loss as a result of their early-season struggles, and elevated quarterbacks coach Todd Downing to play-caller over offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in an attempt to spark their offense.

Adams, who turns 32 in December, has missed the Raiders’ last two games due to a hamstring injury. It was previously reported that the injury was considered a week-to-week issue, possibly allowing Adams to play his first game with his new team this weekend. He had 18 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown through the Raiders’ first three games. 

Adams still has two seasons left on the five-year, $140 million deal he signed with the Raiders upon his arrival in 2022. His deal has an out, though, following this season and has no remaining guaranteed money on his deal for the next two years.  

The Raiders acquired Adams for a first-round pick and second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft in March 2022. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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