The best Light Cones for Yao Guang in Honkai Star Rail should provide all the necessary stats that could give the character an edge in the battle. However, picking the right option can be tricky considering the 5-star character uses the power of Elation. Players have limited ideas regarding how the Path operates in combat.
All they have to work with is Yao Guang’s ability to deploy a special field to buff teammates’ Elation stats. Unfortunately, she has limited synergy with the available roster as of writing. Regardless, if you are still planning to summon and build the 5-star general, this article is for you. It explores some of the best Light Cones for Yao Guang in Honkai Star Rail.
Best 5-star Light Cones for Yao Guang in Honkai Star Rail
When She Decided to See
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The signature LC (Image via HoYoverse)
We have deemed three different Light Cones suitable for building Yao Guang, including her signature option in Honkai Star Rail. Known as When She Decided to See, the 5-star LC grants 18% SPD to the wearer and generates Great Fortune when they use Ultimate on an ally. The effect increases squad members’ CRIT Rate by 10% and CRIT DMG by 30%.
Additionally, Yao Guang will get a 12% Energy Regeneration Rate via Great Fortune. The effect is also triggered when she enters combat, meaning she will be able to obtain Ultimate points each turn. Besides, the Light Cone bolsters Yao Guang’s support potential, allowing her to buff teammates’ critical stats.
Best 4-star Light Cones for Yao Guang in Honkai Star Rail
1) Today’s Good Luck
4-star Light Cone from the battle pass (Image via HoYoverse)
Today’s Good Luck is a 4-star Light Cone that was added to the battle pass during the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update. It boasts some impressive passives that Yao Guang can benefit from. For starters, the LC increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 12%, which ensures a consistent damage output from her attacks.
As such, you can use Yao Guang as a sub-DPS. However, the 12% Elation boost from the LC will be particularly useful.
2) Mushy Shroomy’s Adventures
The F2P option (Image via HoYoverse)
Mushy Shroomy’s Adventures is the best free-to-play Light Cone for Yao Guang in Honkai Star Rail. It rolls with a slightly lower ATK stat but grants a 12% Elation boost to the wearer. Casting the Elation skill will further increase the DMG taken by all enemies by 6%.
The extra Elation will improve the effectiveness of Yao Guang’s special zone and improve her persona damage.
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J.J. McCarthy has spent two years in Minnesota, but according to Bleacher Report‘s Moe Moton, his stint may end this offseason. Moton predicted all landing spots for high-profile passers in the 2026 quarterback carousel, nominating McCarthy to the Arizona Cardinals in a trade that would send Kyler Murray to Minnesota.
Not much suggests the Vikings want to move McCarthy, but the QB carousel buzz keeps dragging Arizona and Murray into it.
Most Vikings fans don’t consider McCarthy for sale, but without general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in the mix, all bets are off regarding McCarthy’s future.
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Arizona Gets Pulled into the McCarthy Plot
McCarthy would get a fresh start in the desert at the age of 23.
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Moton: J.J. McCarthy and Kirk Cousins to Cardinals
At the very top of his list, Moton theorized McCarthy and Cousins to Arizona, noting, “The Arizona Cardinals could turn over their quarterback room under new head coach Mike LaFleur. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team is ‘likely’ to move on from Kyler Murray before his guaranteed money raises the cost to keep him.”
“The Cardinals should call the Minnesota Vikings about a signal-caller swap to dump Murray’s contract and take on J.J. McCarthy’s rookie deal. The third-year quarterback’s contract would cost only about $6 million against the cap. In addition, Arizona can add Kirk Cousins to replace Jacoby Brissett, who may not fit into the new coaching staff’s plans.”
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McCarthy would work with the Cardinals’ new offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, who oversaw a couple of offenses years back when Aaron Rodgers won MVP awards in Green Bay.
Moton continued, “Because of the perceived gap between Fernando Mendoza and the other quarterback prospects in the 2026 draft class, the Cardinals are unlikely to add a signal-caller with the No. 3 pick. Instead, they can develop McCarthy, who’s only 23, and have him battle Cousins for the lead job.”
“If Arizona doesn’t think the former is ready to play, the latter can run the offense as the unquestioned starter for at least a year. In this scenario, LaFleur would have an experienced quarterback under center while working on a high-upside developmental player who showed flashes in the previous season.”
The Cardinals would quickly turn into “Vikings Southwest” with McCarthy and Cousins duking it out for QB1.
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A Fascinating Camp Battle to Monitor if So
In Moton’s scenario, the Vikings would employ Murray and a QB2 to be named later, perhaps Max Bromser as QB3. Minnesota would not have much training camp battle intrigue at quarterback, rolling with Murray at QB1 — but the Cardinals sure would.
Vikings fans would hang on pins and needles to learn who would win in the Cardinals’ summer battle, as both McCarthy and Cousins have such in-your-face and longstanding connections to Minnesota. It almost feels too weird to be true that both players would end up on the same team, battling it out for the top job.
The Vikings’ past in Cousins versus the guy who was supposed be the Vikings’ future in McCarthy. Front-row seats needed.
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McCarthy’s First Two Seasons in the Pros
The forecast for McCarthy in 2025 wasn’t about eye-popping statistics, but something closer to 3,200 yards and 20 touchdowns — incremental growth, competence, and good health. The goal was for the young quarterback to gain experience and show progress by December.
His first six starts were rough. His statistics were unimpressive, and at times, the film was even worse, drawing unfavorable comparisons to 1st-Round busts of years past. His mechanics deteriorated, his footwork became rushed, and routine throws became unpredictable.
Suddenly, his timing improved, his base steadied, and his ball placement became more precise. He attacked tight passing windows with confidence, and the offense moved with rhythm instead of panic. This version of McCarthy looked like a quarterback who understood how to lead a team.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) scans the field during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons on Sep. 14, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, setting his feet as he prepares to deliver a pass in front of the home crowd. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Importantly, even amidst the early struggles, glimpses of clutch potential emerged. McCarthy remained composed during two-minute drills and delivered under pressure in late-game situations. For example, in his first-ever start at Chicago, McCarthy often looked herky-jerky with all operations, but when Minnesota needed him the most, he turned on the jets in the 4th Quarter and won the game. He took home the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in his first game.
With all that in mind, especially considering his lack of durability, the Vikings must decide to remain loyal to McCarthy’s development — or trade him to Arizona, as the BR piece suggested.
Weapons McCarthy Would Inherit
The Cardinals would gift McCarthy just a few core pieces. The offensive line needs 2-3 sturdy trenchmen this offseason, the WR corps will require a WR3, and a healthy Trey Benson would do wonders.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) lines up against the Chicago Bears on Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, positioning himself at the line of scrimmage as Arizona worked through a competitive regular-season matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Overall, McCarthy would be asked to cook with these offensive players under contract in 2026:
Trey Benson (RB)
Hjatle Froholdt (C)
Marvin Harrison (WR)
Paris Johnson (OT)
Trey McBride (TE)
Michael Wilson (WR)
His setup is markedly better in Minnesota, so Cardinals fans would have to hope for a momentous offseason, courtesy of general manager Monti Ossenfort.
The betting market believes Murray will land in Minnesota, but whether the Vikings must trade McCarthy to acquire him is not widely agreed upon as of mid-February. It’s just a Bleacher Report theory.
Mateus Fernandes (West Ham): He’s one of those players that looks like he would infuriate me, both to play with and against. He did all the ratty things really well. He’s got high energy, he’s young, talented and he’s the heartbeat of the team. He gets caught up sometimes in silly moments, trying to buy fouls when he doesn’t really have to. I thought it was his best performance for West Ham this season – a very mature performance.
Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City): I love seeing him play in midfield. He adds the legs and energy into City’s midfield – and obviously he gets his goal there as well. I feel the more he plays in his natural position – with Rodri around him – he’ll be a star, not only for Manchester City but England moving forward as well.
Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle): When Newcastle’s midfield has been torn up because of injury or suspension in the last few weeks, he’s quietly gone about his business. He’s been excellent and made sure he delivers in terms of performances and now goals. I think he’s a real steal for Newcastle.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea): I’m going to give a sympathy vote to Cole Palmer. He was in there last week because he scored a hat-trick against Wolves – but this week: goal, assist, and is a level above everyone else – but what a miss that was. If he scores that goal, Chelsea obviously win the game. He’s a shoo-in. That miss does put a little stain on it, but I thought his overall performance was miles better.
Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The NBA’s three-point contest has really turned into the event’s premier showcase.
The NBA All-Star Game itself is played on Sunday and is now a tournament style competition between Team USA and Team World, as the American and international players face each other.
On Saturday night, the dunk contest doesn’t carry the same weight as it used to, leaving hoops fans everywhere with the three-point competition as the real prize of the evening.
Let’s take a look at a few prediction markets for the NBA three-point competition on Kalshi. Please note that pictured percentages and prices are accurate as of Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:00 p.m. ET and are subject to change.
Kon Knueppel 22% chance of winning (yes, 22¢. no, 79¢)
During a strong rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, Knueppel is attempting nearly eight threes per night. He’s 43% from deep and is averaging just under 19 points per game.
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In a small sample size, Knueppel has morphed into one of the NBA’s most accurate and reliable three-point shooters. While the Hornets aren’t very good, Knueppel has been a bright spot and certainly a player to plan on building around.
Participating in the three-point contest as a rookie is quite rare and no rookie has ever won it.
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Damian Lillard 20% chance of winning (yes, 20¢. no, 82¢)
Lillard has yet to make his return to the floor with the Portland Trail Blazers, as the 35-year-old is still rehabbing his ruptured Achilles tendon.
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Earlier this week, Lillard professed that NBA All-Star weekend needed more stars, and that’s why he’s participating in the three-point competition. It’ll be intriguing to see Lillard back in a Trail Blazers uniform. He cares about All-Star weekend, but is also contributing to the league’s tanking problem by not being healthy enough to play.
A fan favorite that has won this event twice, it’s no surprise that Lillard is feeling the love to win in 2026. It would be a remarkably fun story.
Donovan Mitchell 14% chance of winning (yes, 13¢. no, 88¢)
Mitchell has almost kept his team alive this season all by himself, as the Cavaliers have dealt with their fair share of injuries.
With James Harden joining the mix, winning this event could prove that Cleveland is still Mitchell’s city. Mitchell is shooting 37.6% from deep this season and is averaging 29 points per game. As one of the best scorers in the league, Mitchell will try to join Zach LaVine as players to have won the dunk contest and three-point contest.
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Devin Booker 13% chance of winning (yes, 13¢. no, 88¢)
Another fan favorite of this contest, it feels like Booker is having a down year by his standards.
The 11-year veteran is still scoring 25 points per game, but his three point attempts and averages are both down. Could a victory on Saturday night build Booker’s confidence back up for a playoff push?
Jamal Murray 11% chance of winning (yes, 11¢. no, 90¢)
Murray remains one of the league’s most underrated guards, so a victory on Saturday night would get him some much needed respect.
He’s currently shooting threes at the best clip of his career, knocking down 42.5% from deep and averaging just under 26 points per game.
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Tyrese Maxey 12% chance of winning (yes, 12¢. no, 89¢)
It’s hard to believe that Maxey is already in his sixth season in the NBA. He’s playing more minutes than he ever has before for the Philadelphia 76ers and is averaging a career-best 28 points per game.
Maxey is a true volume scorer, shooting nearly eight three-pointers per night.
Norman Powell 10% chance of winning (yes, 10¢. no, 91¢)
Over the last decade, Powell has been one of the best stretch bigs in the league. During his first season with the Miami Heat, Powell is knocking down almost 40 percent of the threes that he shoots.
The two-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner is no longer an NBA secret, and could be a fun value play against the guards on Saturday night.
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Bobby Portis Jr. 5% chance of winning (yes, 5¢. no, 96¢)
Portis is the longshot in this event because he doesn’t shoot nearly as many threes as his opposition. He attempts four per game, which is a lot for a big man, but not nearly as many as Maxey.
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A Slovakian native was in Italy this week, 16 years after prosecutors in the country issued a warrant against him.
The 44-year-old unidentified man traveled to Milan to watch his native country’s Olympic hockey team take on medal favorite Finland, a 4-1 upset victory for the Slovaks.
However, he never got a chance to see the Slovaks’ version of the “Miracle on Ice.”
Slovakia fans inside the arena before a match against Finland in men’s ice hockey Group B during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)
Police said they tracked down the suspect after he checked into a guesthouse in the Milan suburbs, then escorted him to the central San Vittore Prison before he could attend the game.
The warrant stemmed from a string of alleged thefts in 2010. He now has 11 months, seven days to serve, according to police.
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Slovakia will close out the preliminary round on Saturday against Sweden, another squad that could compete for the gold medal.
Juraj Slafkovsky of Slovakia in action during a men’s preliminary Group B match against Finland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena Feb. 11, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)
Slovakia won the bronze medal in Beijing when NHL players were not yet allowed to compete. Now, the team is led by Montreal Canadiens superstar Juraj Slafkovsky, who has Olympic experience.
Slafkovsky competed in 2022 because he had not yet been in the NHL. He was 17 at the time, the youngest player in the Olympics, yet still managed to be the Olympics’ points leader and the tournament’s most valuable player.
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Juraj Slafkovsky of Slovakia celebrates the team’s 4-1 victory in a men’s preliminary Group B match against Finland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena Feb. 11, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Defending champion Rory McIlroy made a solid start to the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune set the early pace with a 10-under 62.
Hisatsune, 23, was six under at the turn and concluded a stunning performance with four more birdies on the back nine on the PGA Tour’s first signature event of the season.
Northern Ireland’s McIlroy is still in contention six shots back after carding a four-under 68 in California.
But it was a case of what might have been for McIlroy, who opened with consecutive birdies on the 10th and 11th holes and another on the 17th at Spyglass Hill, with the highlight of his front nine coming when he chipped out of a greenside bunker on the 14th for an eagle.
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However, his progress was checked after the turn with double bogeys at the two par-three holes – the third and the fifth – when his putter ran cold.
While the world number two picked up shots on the second, fourth and ninth, he has ground to make up in Friday’s second round, although not as much as the man directly above him in the rankings, Scottie Scheffler.
The American, who has not finished outside a top 10 place since last year’s Player’s Championship, struggled to a disappointing even par 72.
With the opening two rounds of the event split across two courses, Scheffler’s friend and compatriot Sam Burns fared much better at Pebble Beach golf links, to end the day in second on nine under alongside Keegan Bradley.
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Chris Gotterup, a two-time winner already this season, began with six successive birdies and is well placed at eight under along with Tony Finau and Patrick Rodgers.
England’s Matt Fitzpatrick is at six under and Tommy Fleetwood and Ireland’s Shane Lowry made solid starts to sit at five under with Englishman Harry Hall one further back.
With a $20m (£14.7m) purse available, 18 of the top 20 players in the world are competing in the 80-man field, with Pebble Beach hosting Saturday and Sunday’s third and fourth rounds.
The Black Caviar Lightning rightfully claims Australia’s elite sprint showdown status, as this Saturday’s Flemington feature will rank a captivating generation under the spotlight.
In the 1000m Group 1, expect returns from Golden Slipper winner Marhoona of last year, Golden Rose record-setter Beiwacht, and Coolmore Stud Stakes ace Tentyris.
Never before have same-year Slipper, Golden Rose, and Coolmore Group 1 winners locked horns since those races gained top-grade prestige.
Coolmore graduates often target the Lightning next, unlike winners of the prior two.
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Exosphere is unique as a Group 1 Golden Rose winner racing the Lightning at three, with Crystal Lily and Stratum the solitary Slipper winners doing so the following season since 1990.
Crystal Lily met Black Caviar in 2011 en route to fifth place, echoing Stratum’s 2006 finish behind Takeover Target.
Three Slipper alumni sit on the Lightning winners’ list, last being Storm Queen in 1967.
Fifteen three-year-old boys and nine girls have prevailed in the Lightning, but post their 1998-2005 surge of six in eight, just Home Affairs (2021) and Coolangatta (2023) have won as juveniles.
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Six three-year-old winners this century from 72 runners, below the nine expected by markets.
Only Home Affairs didn’t reach peak Timeform pre-race among those six, yet clocked 126 – equaling the century’s top three-year-old Lightning mark – shy one pound of his 127 Coolmore.
Of 72, 22 (30 percent) hit or topped previous bests, suffering average eight-pound regression.
This field’s Group 1 three-year-olds see Marhoona most desperate for uplift from 117 Golden Slipper, with no sub-118 Lightning winner since 2002’s Spinning Hill (114).
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Beiwacht (123 Golden Rose) and Tentyris (124+ Coolmore Stud Stakes) top the 10-year 122.2 average since Black Caviar/Lankan Rupee’s 130+ feats.
Little room for decline exists in Saturday’s test against My Gladiola (112), Military Tycoon (103), and Giga Kick (back-to-back 122s last spring); explore the top racing betting markets ahead of the Black Caviar Lightning.
Giga Kick notched 122 first-up in the October 11 Group 2 1100m Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, duplicating in Flemington’s Group 1 1200m Champions Sprint.
Group 1 winners Baraqiel (120 peak) and Benedetta (116) complete the field.
The reaction among Barcelona fans to the latest news about Marcus Rashford speaks volumes
Harry Brent Senior Sports Writer
04:00, 13 Feb 2026
Messages of support for Marcus Rashford have been flooding in from Barcelona fans following his recent injury setback.
The Manchester United loanee was ruled out of Thursday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash with Atletico Madrid after picking up a knock in Barca’s 3-0 La Liga win over Mallorca at the weekend.
The absence comes as a significant blow for both player and club, with Rashford enjoying an impressive run of form, scoring three goals and providing one assist in his last six appearances in all competitions.
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Barcelona confirmed the injury on social media, sparking a wave of heartfelt messages from supporters wishing the forward a swift recovery.
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“Big miss. He was great the last game. Played through pain probably. Now missing Pedri, Raphina and Rashford for the away leg,” one fan wrote on X.
“That’s unlucky timing. He was just settling in,” commented another. “Speedy recovery Marcus Rashford. Come back stronger,” a third added, while a fourth said: “We wish him the best of luck.”
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The reaction underlines just how highly Rashford is regarded at Camp Nou. The 28-year-old has settled seamlessly in Catalonia, scoring 10 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions.
Although he is due to return to Old Trafford when his season-long loan expires this summer, a permanent switch to Barcelona now looks most likely, with the La Liga club holding an option to buy the forward.
Even in the wake of his latest injury setback, the outpouring of support from supporters has not wavered, with many already viewing Rashford as one of their own – support that could help pave the way for a summer transfer.
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It isn’t the first time the England international has made a strong impression while out on loan. He spent the second half of last season at Aston Villa, earning widespread praise for his performances and overall contribution.
That spell also helped revive his England career, with Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel handing him eight caps in 2025 – a sharp rise from just one appearance the previous year.
Having fallen out with then-United manager Ruben Amorim, a second loan move away from Old Trafford was agreed that summer. Rashford’s United career appeared all but over, but with Amorim now gone, the door has been left ajar for a potentially sensational return.
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However, while interim head coach Michael Carrick is reportedly keen to reintegrate him into the squad, Rashford has made it clear that his preference is to remain at Barcelona beyond the end of the season. “What I want is to stay at Barca,” he said back in December.
“That’s the ultimate goal, but it’s not the reason I train hard and give my all. The purpose is to win. From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcome. For me, the reason I’m here is to help the team win trophies.”
Tyson Fury will return to the ring on April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov with the fight shown on Netflix
Tyson Fury’s return to professional boxing against Arslanbek Makhmudov will take place on April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, it has been confirmed.
This will mark the first time the Gypsy King has fought on British soil since defeating Derek Chisora in 2022. Fury announced his retirement a year ago following back-to-back losses against Oleksandr Usyk, but has been ramping up his training in Thailand ahead of his return to the ring.
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Initially, there were hopes that Fury could fight at Old Trafford in his hometown of Manchester, but Manchester United’s Premier League fixture against Leeds on the same day made that virtually impossible.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are away at Sunderland that weekend, meaning their stadium was available. The venue most recently hosted the highly anticipated bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr.
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Last month, Fury confirmed on Instagram that he would face Russian Makhmudov, with the fight broadcast live on Netflix. “Well it’s official I’m back doing what I (heart emoji) to do,” he wrote.
“I’ve brought the biggest network along with me @netflix @netflixuk this is going to be astronomical, Blessed by god.”
Just days ago, Makhmudov posted on Instagram with a photograph of himself alongside Fury. In the accompanying message, he stated: “10 years ago I took a photo as a fan, today we are already opponents in the ring!
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“This is the moment when the dream comes true! And if the Lord has led this fight to me, he will bring victory for me.”
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Fury subsequently replied in the comments section: “This was 2017 in Montréal, it was during my terrible time away from boxing. God works in mysterious ways and brings people together unexpectedly, whatever god has planned for us will be!”.
The collision resulted in the deaths of two of his close associates and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Joshua has since resumed training, though no definitive decision has been reached regarding a possible return to the ring.
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Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
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Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.
NASCAR has set the starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500, which pole-sitter Kyle Busch will lead to the green flag in search of his first victory in the Cup Series season opener.
Chase Briscoe will start second.
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After a win in each of Thursday night’s qualifying races, Joey Logano (starting third) and Chase Elliott (fourth) will comprise the second row.
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William Byron, who is trying to become the first driver with three consecutive Daytona 500 victories, will start 39th in the 41-car field.
Here’s the NASCAR starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500:
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1. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Chevrolet 2. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Toyota
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3. Joey Logano, No. 22 Ford 4, Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet
ROW 3
5. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Ford 6, Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Chevrolet
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7. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Chevrolet 8. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Chevrolet
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9. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Ford 10. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevrolet
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11. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Toyota 12. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota
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13. Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 97 Chevrolet 14. Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford
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15. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Chevrolet 16. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Chevrolet
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17. Casey Mears, No. 66 Ford 18 Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Ford
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19. Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford 20. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Toyota
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21. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Chevrolet 22. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota
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23. Cole Custer, No. 41 Chevrolet 24. Erik Jones, No. 43 Toyota
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25. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford 26. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 Toyota
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27. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota 28. Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota
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29. Corey Heim, No. 67 Toyota 30. Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford
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31. Jimmie Johnson, No. 84 Toyota 32. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Chevrolet
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33. Cody Ware, No. 51 Chevrolet 34. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevrolet
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35. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevrolet 36. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Ford
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37. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Chevrolet 38. Anthony Alfredo, No. 62 Chevrolet
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39. William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet 40. Justin Allgaier, No. 40 Chevrolet
Ole Miss will run it back with the man who carried the team to its most successful season in program history.
After suing the NCAA over a sixth season of eligibility, Trinidad Chambliss was granted the opportunity to play the 2026 season by a state judge Thursday.
The NCAA formally rejected his request for a sixth year of eligibility on Jan. 9 because he and his team could not provide evidence that he was suffering from an “incapacitating injury or illness” when he did not play for Division II Ferris State in 2022 because of apparent respiratory issues.
Trinidad Chambliss of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrates a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the second quarter during a 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium Jan. 8, 2026 in Glendale, Ariz.(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Chambliss’ appeal to the NCAA was denied last week, but the legal battle continued.
The judge ruled that the NCAA “operated in bad faith” by trying to keep Chambliss ineligible for next season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Ole Miss came within a quarter of advancing to the College Football Playoff championship game, losing a 31-27 thriller to Miami in the Fiesta Bowl Jan. 8.
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Trinidad Chambliss of the Ole Miss Rebels scores a touchdown in the first quarter of a 2025 College Football Playoff first-round game against the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Dec. 20, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (Wes Hale/Getty Images)
The Rebels’ postseason was mired in controversy when Lane Kiffin opted to take the LSU head coaching job. Athletic director Keith Carter said Kiffin would not be able to coach the team in the playoffs if he left, resulting in a he-said, he-said between Kiffin and players on how the break-up went down in the locker room.
However, several coaches, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., went back and forth between LSU and Ole Miss for the playoff games.
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss warms up before a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field Nov. 28, 2025.(Petre Thomas/Imagn Images)
