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Islam Makhachev Just Took His UFC Legacy to Another Level
Islam Makhachev is without a doubt one of the most talented fighters to ever step foot inside the Octagon. His fight IQ is tremendous. His striking is underrated and should be respected more. His wrestling and grappling? All you have to do is know that his mentor is Khabib Nurmagomedov, and you have your answer.
Makhachev made fairly easy work of Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, retaining the UFC welterweight championship. Few people have ever given Makhachev any trouble in the Octagon – the only obvious answers would be Adriano Martins (Makhachev’s sole loss) and the first fight with Alexander Volkanovski. In the Octagon, Makhachev is a puzzle, and it seems it hasn’t gotten any easier to figure out as he’s evolved as a fighter.
And while the UFC 330 main event may not have been the most fun fight, or the most competitive fight, or even UFC CEO and President Dana White’s favorite fight, for that matter, it did play an important role when it comes to the ever-evolving legacy of Makhachev.
Firstly, as noted, he retained the UFC welterweight championship. It was Makhachev’s first defense of the title since claiming it with a win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 this past November. That may not sound like much of a big deal, but it changes when you add the context of Makhachev’s previous run as UFC lightweight king.
Makhachev has now won and defended UFC championships in two different weight divisions. While there have been other athletes who have won UFC titles in two different weight classes, how many of them can say they’ve won a championship and defended it in both? Only two: One is Henry Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist before becoming one of the sport’s two-belt champions. The other is Amanda Nunes – who is seen as one of the greatest athletes in MMA history, let alone one of the, if not the absolute, greatest women’s athletes in MMA history. Everyone else either was stripped of a championship, vacated a championship, or never successfully defended the gold in one of their weight classes.
UFC 330 was also a significant win because it wasn’t just about retaining the championship for Makhachev. The win also marks Makhachev’s 17th straight victory in the Octagon, giving Makhachev sole possession of the longest win streak in UFC history. Who was the person he was tied with? Anderson Silva – only one of the UFC’s most popular figures and the former longtime UFC middleweight champion.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Makhachev’s win has proven he is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC right now. It wasn’t that long ago when you could have argued two others alongside Makhachev, Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira, for this claim. All three have won UFC titles in multiple weight classes, and all three have left an impact one way or another in the Octagon at this point in their careers.
But Topuria and Pereira’s losses two months ago at the UFC White House card helped further the argument in Makhachev’s favor. Pereira went for ultimate glory to try and become the only UFC fighter to win belts in three weight classes; instead, he left with losses in all three weight classes. Topuria looked to accomplish what Makhachev just did with two division title wins and defenses; instead, Justin Gaethje had one of the all-time UFC moments, even if it cost us Topuria vs. Makhachev in the long run.
That’s not to dismiss Topuria and Pereira’s accomplishments – it’s only to say that the door was left open for Makhachev at UFC 330, and Makhachev made the most of the opportunity in front of him.
And now, this is where Makhachev’s legacy takes its most significant turn. The question is no longer whether he belongs among the greatest fighters of this generation; that answer seems pretty obvious. Now it’s a matter of whether he deserves to be mentioned alongside the sport’s all-time standard-bearers. Does Makhachev deserve to be placed in the same conversation as the likes of the ones considered GOATs: Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Demetrious Johnson, Amanda Nunes, and, certainly not least, his own mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov?
There is debate for if this is realistic – after all, Makhachev turns 35 in October, and he’ll still need a strong run as champion at 170 to take on other records held by some of this bunch. But Makhachev does not need to be placed above any of them to enter this conversation; he’s got a resume that speaks for itself.
There will always be arguments over eras, opponents, and the things that define greatness and GOAT status. But Makhachev’s win this past Saturday night has made this clear: He IS the best currently. He’s one of the greatest in this current generation of fighters. And he’s on his way to building a case for himself to be considered an all-timer, if he isn’t one already.
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Utah State Football Record vs. the Top Programs in West
As we count down to the first college football game of the 2026 season, we continue our new series: The records of each top CFB program in the West against all the others in the region.
Some schools have met many times over the years, while others are beginning new rivalries in the wake of recent realignment.
For each opponent in the table below, we provide the total games played, wins, losses, ties, winning percentage, first year played, and most recent contest.
We continue with Utah State, which has played 711 games against regional foes, winning 303, losing 392, and recording 16 ties, for a winning percentage of .437.
The Aggies have recorded the most wins (41) against Wyoming and played the most games (114) and lost the most games (80) against Utah.
Here is a breakdown of Utah State’s records vs. the region’s teams.
Utah State Football Wins vs. the Top Programs in the West
| Opponent | Games | W | L | T | Win % | First Game | Most Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.2 | 11/08/1969 | 09/13/2025 |
| Arizona | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3 | 12/09/1922 | 09/05/1992 |
| ASU | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 15.4 | 10/09/1948 | 09/13/2003 |
| Boise State | 30 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 16.7 | 11/15/1975 | 11/28/2025 |
| BYU | 91 | 37 | 51 | 3 | 42.3 | 10/07/1922 | 09/29/2022 |
| Colorado | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 36.1 | 10/05/1912 | 09/19/1998 |
| Colorado State | 80 | 38 | 40 | 2 | 48.8 | 10/11/1902 | 11/29/2024 |
| Fresno State | 34 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 42.6 | 10/18/1952 | 11/22/2025 |
| Hawai’i | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 65.0 | 12/17/1927 | 10/11/2025 |
| Nevada | 28 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 32.1 | 11/09/1904 | 11/08/2025 |
| UNLV | 28 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 64.3 | 09/25/1971 | 11/15/2025 |
| New Mexico | 32 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 53.1 | 12/01/1951 | 10/25/2025 |
| New Mexico State | 40 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 80.0 | 12/31/1960 | 11/06/2021 |
| Oregon | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 00.0 | 10/02/1976 | 09/06/2008 |
| Oregon State | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0 | ??/??/1904 | 12/18/2021 |
| San Diego State | 18 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 27.8 | 09/19/1947 | 11/23/2024 |
| San Jose State | 43 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 50.0 | 09/30/1940 | 10/17/2025 |
| USC | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 00.0 | 09/29/1928 | 09/07/2024 |
| Stanford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 00.0 | 11/05/1904 | 11/05/1904 |
| UTEP | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 09/17/1960 | 08/30/2025 |
| UCLA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 00.0 | 09/28/1935 | 09/28/1935 |
| Utah | 114 | 30 | 80 | 4 | 28.1 | 11/25/1892 | 09/14/2024 |
| Washington | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 00.0 | 10/22/1904 | 09/19/2015 |
| WSU | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3 | 09/13/2014 | 08/30/2019 |
| Wyoming | 73 | 41 | 28 | 4 | 58.9 | 11/21/1903 | 10/26/2024 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year’
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in the final stage of his soccer-playing career.
The Portuguese star recently married his long-term partner, Georgina Rodriguez, and spoke to Vogue five days before his wedding about his future.
The 41-year-old played in his final World Cup this summer, which ended after Portugal was knocked out by Spain.
Now, the end of his soccer career altogether could be near.
“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo said. “I have my future all mapped out.”
Ronaldo’s current contract with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League ends in January 2027.
Part of the motivation for Ronaldo to hang up his cleats is having more time to spend with his family, he said.
“I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one,” Ronaldo said. “And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I’ve earned — what we’ve earned. Because after all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.”
Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, starting his career at Sporting CP before playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus and, since January 2023, Al Nassr. In his career, Ronaldo has 976 goals for club and country, including a club-record 450 goals in 438 appearances with Madrid.
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Flag Football World Championships 2026: Mexico beat Great Britain in bronze-medal game
Great Britain’s women’s flag football team suffered defeat at the World Championships as they missed out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics.
The two-time defending European champions fought back to take the bronze-medal game to the final play, only for Mexico to clinch a 20-19 win in Dusseldorf, Germany.
That also meant Mexico – the world’s top-ranked team – secured a spot at Los Angeles 2028, when the non-contact version of American football will make its Olympic debut.
GB got off to a poor start as they were intercepted on their first two drives, with the second punished by a touchdown that put Mexico 13-0 up.
An Angelica Tait touchdown saw GB, who are ranked third in the world, get up and running before Mexico struck again to make it 20-6.
Grace Conway almost claimed an interception, which she could have run in for a touchdown, and GB ran out of time on offence as they aimed to cut the score before half-time.
But they closed to within a point through two touchdowns from Emily Kemp – the tournament’s leading scorer – then went for a two-point conversion to take the lead with two minutes left.
Although Kemp caught Jess Allen’s pass at the back of the endzone, her left foot came down just out of bounds, meaning Mexico could run down the clock to seal victory.
“We fell into a bit of a hole,” GB’s head coach Jack Reed told BBC Sport. “The drive at the end of the first half and the drop for the pick-six were unfortunate.
“I knew we’d fight, I knew we weren’t out of it, and we held them scoreless in the second half. But it’s a game of inches and Emily was out by an inch.”
The USA came from behind to beat GB 27-21 in the semi-finals and set up a meeting with Canada in the final.
The USA automatically qualify for LA28 as hosts and will be joined by Canada and Mexico, while GB must wait two years for another chance to qualify.
“I’m super proud of the team,” added Reed. “We showed the world that we can compete with anybody in the world. We played the number one ranked team today and number two yesterday (USA).
“We had an opportunity to win both games, they went down to the very end, so I think we earned the respect of the flag football world and surprised a lot of people.”
GB’s men beat Brazil 33-26 on Sunday to finish 13th overall, while the USA beat Italy 46-26 to secure their sixth straight world title.
Canada claimed a 34-26 overtime win over Mexico in the bronze-medal game to ensure they and Italy punched their ticket to LA28 this weekend.
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Video: Day 6 Highlights from Birmingham
Day 6 of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham saw Ireland add to its medal collection with Kate O’Connor taking gold in the heptathlon and Andrew Coscoran winning bronze in the Men’s 1500 Final.
There were other finals down for decision on Saturday night, and what an action-packed session of athletics it was.
Andy Diaz Hernandez produced the fourth-longest triple jump in history when reaching 18.15m.
Julian Weber (90.40m CR EL) broke the 90-metre barrier to set a new championship record in the men’s javelin, with Germany also taking silver through Nick Thumm (83.76m PB).
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren broke a championship record that stood since 1978 when dominating the Men’s 10000m Final, clocking 27:23.44 CR SB.
Both María Pérez and Sofia Fiorini set new world records with their victories in the race walks.
Britain won both the Men’s 4 x 100m and Women’s 4 x 100m Relays, with Amy Hunt claiming another gold medal to add to those from her 100m/200m sprint double. He compatriot Dina Asher-Smith, who was part of the winning relay team, took a record-equalling tenth European Championships medal.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine won the Women’s High Jump gold medal, clearing 1.97m, while Henriette Jaeger of Norway won the Women’s 400m Final with a new National Record and European Leading time of 49.04 seconds.
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"Is Pep still in the team?", "We will get cooked" – Fans react as Manchester City star left on bench for Community Shield clash against Arsenal
Some Manchester City fans are not happy with new manager Enzo Maresca after he named Rayan Cherki on the bench for the Community Shield clash vs Arsenal.
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Head coach Sjoerd Marijne after India hold China to 2-2 stalemate
India’s 2-2 draw against world No. 4 China in their Hockey World Cup opener was a major positive, especially with 11 players making their tournament debuts, head coach Sjoerd Marijne said on Sunday.India took the lead twice, but China, the 2024 Olympic silver medallists, fought back to earn a point. Marijne was pleased with the performance but felt India could have won if they had earned a late penalty corner.“With 11 debutants in the team, a draw against the world No. number four is very good for the future,” Marijne said after the match.
India Show Resilience Against China
India had already used their video referral when they appealed for a penalty corner late in the game, leaving them unable to review the decision.“We had a clear PC but the referee was at an angle where she couldn’t see it and you really can’t blame her. We really need to learn about the video referrals,” Marijne said.India struggled in the third quarter but responded strongly in the final period.“The third quarter was not that good but then we came back. The resilience of the team was good and I am happy with that. We did much better in the last quarter,” he said.The draw also eased the pressure ahead of India’s remaining Pool D matches.“It is a very important draw. If we had lost this one, the next two would have been must-win matches. Now we don’t have to do much calculations about who is winning against whom and we can focus on our own game,” he said.
Navneet Shines as India Look Ahead
Marijne praised Navneet Kaur, saying her performances showed India have attacking options beyond star drag-flicker Deepika.“Everyone was talking about Deepika during the Nations Cup but Navneet scored equally well and in the World Cup qualifiers too. So it’s not only about Deepika,” Marijne said.Navneet said India had ignored China’s reputation and focused on their own game.“It was a tough match but we did exceptionally well. We were leading twice and we have to do better in maintaining the lead,” she said.India next face South Africa, with captain Salima Tete stressing that the team must maintain its intensity.“We are happy with the one point but we will have to fight in every match and we are geared up for that,” Salima said.
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Ex-captain stunned after bizarre blunder by Pakistan at Hockey World Cup
Pakistan’s 1-4 defeat to England in their opening Pool D match at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 was compounded by an embarrassing moment involving captain Abu Bakar Mahmood, who was shown a green card after his team failed to produce the required protective gear for a penalty corner.The bizarre incident in the 17th minute, shortly after England had taken a 1-0 lead, left former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar stunned. According to Akbar, Pakistan had forgotten the penalty-corner protective equipment in the changing room, forcing a player to sprint back to retrieve it.The delay resulted in Abu Bakar being shown a green card and spending two minutes on the sidelines. For Akbar, the incident reflected a deeper problem with preparation and organisation at the highest level of the sport.“Wow. Another unwanted record from Pakistan hockey. In the opening match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 against England, Pakistan reportedly forgot the penalty corner protective gear in the changing room. As a result, the captain received the green card,” Akbar wrote on X.
‘Simply cannot happen on biggest stage’
Akbar was particularly critical of the fact that such an error occurred during a World Cup match, arguing that preparation extends well beyond tactics and physical fitness.“Forgetting essential protective equipment for penalty corners simply cannot happen on the biggest stage of international hockey. Preparation is not just about tactics, fitness and skills. It is also about discipline and organisation,” the former captain wrote.He added: “The World Cup demands the highest level of professionalism. Unfortunately, moments like this raise serious questions about how prepared we really are for the big stage.”The incident came during a difficult outing for Pakistan, who eventually lost 1-4 to England. The defeat leaves them needing a strong response in their remaining Pool D matches, with India also part of the group.
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WAFCON final: Women’s sport seeks greater recognition
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East Bengal vs Indian Army FT Live Streaming Durand Cup Quarterfinal Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
East Bengal vs Indian Army Live Streaming Durand Cup Quarterfinal Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch© X (Twitter)
East Bengal vs Indian Army FT Live Streaming Durand Cup Quarterfinal: East Bengal take on Indian Army FT in the second quarter-final of the Durand Cup 2026 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Fresh from a 4-1 comeback win over Kuwait’s Al Arabi in the AFC Champions League qualifiers, Antonio Lopez Habas’ men are eyeing a place in the semi-finals of the oldest existing club football tournament in Asia. East Bengal finished second in Group A behind city rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant, losing 0-1 to the Mariners in the opening Kolkata derby before responding with emphatic wins over CISF Protectors (8-0) and South United FC (5-0).
When will the East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal will be played?
The East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal will be played on Sunday, August 16.
Where will the East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal be played?
The East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
What time will the East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal start?
The East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal will start at 7 PM IST.
Which TV channels will telecast the East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal?
The East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network.
Where to follow the live streaming of the East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal?
The East Bengal FT vs Indian Army Durand Cup Quarterfinal will be streamed live on SonyLiv website and App.
(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)
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Man United told offer will be ‘hard to reject’ as manager speaks out on £30m target
Manchester United are on the hunt for a new left-back this summer as they look to strengthen an area which will concern Michael Carrick
Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko has admitted it will be “hard to reject” the right offer for Manchester United-linked Joaquin Seys. The Reds are looking to sign a new left-back this summer, with Luke Shaw having less than a year left on his current contract.
Patrick Dorgu, meanwhile, has looked more comfortable on the left wing, while two other options in that position, Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazzrorui, are more right-backs. Harry Amass is another possibility for Michael Carrick, but is untested at the highest level.
Newcastle star Lewis Hall has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford in United’s search for left-back reinforcements. The 21-year-old is seen as the perfect age and already has good Premier League experience.
But a move to M16 is unlikely for now after the Magpies sold several key players this summer, including Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali. It means the Reds will have to explore other options with just over two weeks left before the transfer window slams shut.
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One name being mentioned is Seys. The Sun have recently claimed that United, Arsenal. Aston Villa and Newcastle are keen on signing the Belgian international this summer. It is said that the Reds also face competition from Portuguese giants Benfica and Porto, should they move to sign the £30million rated full-back.
And Leko has now opened up on the young star’s future in an interview ahead of Brugge’s 3-0 win over Oud-Heverlee Leuven on Saturday.
He said: “I’m proud that my guys are being linked to those clubs. We chat about it every now and then.
“How much of those rumours is true? I don’t know. But we all have eyes in our heads: their potential is incredible.
“On the other hand, they remain consummate professionals and are happy here. The focus is entirely on OHL.”
Leko previously claimed Seys was destined to play at the top of the Premier League and believes there is a chance he will move on before deadline day. The defender has three years remaining on his current contract.
He added: “If there’s a lot of money on the table, it’s obviously not easy to say no. The board’s aim is still to build a team that’s even better than last season.
“The right time to leave will come. Tzolis has proved that. Let’s hope they’re all still here in September.”
It has recently been claimed that Carrick’s side, Arsenal and Villa have all enquired about the Brugge star following extensive scouting missions.
And Reds scouts will have been impressed by his attacking talent. Seys has scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 98 appearances for Brugge and was called up to Belgium’s World Cup squad this summer – playing 30 minutes against eventual champions Spain.
United have until 5pm on September 3 to make any new additions to their squad this summer. The Reds have so far signed Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow ahead of their Premier League opener at Hull City on August 22.
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