Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney are reportedly in talks for an all-American superfight.

Stevenson scored the biggest victory of his career this year, moving up to super-lightweight to beat Teofimo Lopez and become a four-division world champion.

Haney has won titles in three weight classes and was undisputed at lightweight. Most recently, he beat Brian Norman Jr for the WBO welterweight world title.

Both men impressed in their latest victories and are widely regarded as two of the most technically elite fighters in the sport today. A fight between them has long been discussed, and The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported that it could now become a reality, if one key obstacle – an agreed weight limit – can be overcome.

Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson are in preliminary talks for a fight, @MikeCoppinger has revealed on @InsideRingShow.

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That issue is not easily solved and may prove too big for negotiations to overcome. Haney has said he feels his best at welterweight and looked drained on the scales at super-lightweight. Stevenson’s argument is that his rival faced Jose Ramirez at a 144lb catchweight last year and could do the same again. Though Haney handled the weight well and performed effectively on the night, there is no question he would be at a disadvantage.

Stevenson, however, would argue he is still a natural lightweight – despite looking comfortable at 140lbs against Lopez – and that meeting below the welterweight limit creates a more even playing field.

Whether that can be agreed behind the scenes remains to be seen. A significant purse may help move things forward, but with undefeated records, pound-for-pound status and the position as the face of American boxing all at stake, both Stevenson and Haney will be careful in what they sign up for.

Sabastian Sawe (AP Photo)

Impossible has been made possible at the London Marathon. A feat that looked out of reach for at least a few more years has now been achieved, and in truly spectacular fashion. For marathoners around the world, Sabastian Sawe’s feat was an unforgettable moment to witness — the breaking of the two-hour barrier, not once, but twice in a single race. For us, it truly felt like history unfolding in real time.In what I would call a race for the ages, Sawe completed the 42.195 km distance in 1:59:30. Just 11 seconds behind him was Ethiopia’s debutant Yomif Kejelcha, who also ran in under two hours. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo rounded off the podium with 2:00:28, also going faster than the earlier world record set by the late Kelvin Kiptum in 2023. Performances like these feel surreal and have given athletes like me renewed belief that even the highest benchmarks can be challenged.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Though I didn’t watch the race live, I later went through the full recording and analysed it closely with my coaches. We discussed how such performances are shaping the future of marathon running and what adjustments I can make to improve my own timings. Earlier this month, I clocked 2:11:58 at the Rotterdam Marathon, setting a new national record and breaking a 48-year-old Indian mark. That achievement means a lot to me, but seeing what happened in London motivates me to aim even higher.Several factors contributed to the extraordinary results in London. One major element is the advancement in footwear technology — what we call “super shoes”. These next-generation, ultra-light shoes with energy-returning foam and carbon plates have significantly enhanced performance. The technology and science involved has reduced the human element in modern marathon times. Personally, I have been using ASICS Meta Speed shoes for the past two years, and they have helped me bring down my timings and improve efficiency.

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The weather also played a crucial role in London. The wind was favourable and the temperature was ideal for long-distance running. In marathons, even slight environmental changes can influence performance. A headwind could have made a huge difference in the final timings.But, in my mind, the key factor was the role of pacemakers. Pacemakers are central to elite racing – they help maintain rhythm, conserve energy, and structure the race intelligently. At London, the pacemakers executed their strategy perfectly, setting consistent splits and guiding the frontrunners through each phase of the race.I often train at Colorado Springs in the USA, where high-altitude conditions and world-class facilities help improve endurance and oxygen efficiency. Training alongside quality pacemakers there has significantly enhanced my marathon experience.One thing that stood out in London was the race strategy. Sawe completed the second half faster than the first, at just 59:01. If I were to target a 2:08 marathon in the future, which is my goal for the Asian Games, I would break the race into three segments. First, I would target an average pace of 6:07 per km. For the first five kms, I would aim for a 6:10 per km. I’ll then settle into 6:07 per km until 30km and then increase my intensity for the final 12km at 6:05 per km. It’s called the ‘10-10-10’ method.Nutrition and mileage are equally critical. Marathon preparation demands discipline — consistent high mileage, a carefully planned diet, and adequate recovery. I focus on maintaining a light, carb-free, efficient body while ensuring I get the right nutrients to sustain long training sessions before any major event.What happened in London has definitely changed the way we look at marathon running. It has given a marathoner like me a renewed belief that limits are meant to be pushed.(Holder of the National record in marathon, Sawan Barwal spoke to Sabi Hussain)

Four-time winner John Higgins produced a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

Seven-time champion O’Sullivan was seeking an eighth title to set a new outright record in the modern era, and twice held five-frame leads in Sunday’s second session.

But Higgins won the last three frames on Sunday and maintained that form by taking the first three on Monday as O’Sullivan lost six successive frames at the Crucible for only the fifth time.

In a high-quality thriller, played out in front of an enthralled crowd, O’Sullivan won the 20th and 21st frames to regain the lead at 11-10.

In surely the match of the tournament, and one of the best in the 49 years at the Sheffield theatre, Higgins won two frames in a row to move one away at 12-11, but O’Sullivan’s break of 81 forced a decider.

Higgins had the first chance but missed a red into the middle at 16-0 to give O’Sullivan a lifeline, before the Englishman could only score eight points and failed to pot a red.

The Scot then made a break of 49 on his way to sealing a match-winning frame, with both players getting a standing ovation as the tie finished.

The 50-year-olds are two of snooker’s fabled ‘Class of ’92’, along with 51-year-old Mark Williams, with the trio having 14 world titles between them.

Higgins, the champion in 1998, 2007, 2009 and 2011, will now play either 2010 winner Neil Robertson or world number 13 Chris Wakelin.

Robertson leads 10-6, with that match played to a finish in Monday’s evening session from 19:00 BST.

Pro wrestler Luca Crusifino revealed last week he was among those who departed WWE in the company’s most recent wave, and on Monday, he announced he was retiring from the sport.

The 25-year-old Pennsylvania native, whose real name is Roman Macek, wrote on social media that he was leaving professional wrestling for good.

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Luca Crusifino enters the ring during WWE’s Main Event at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 29, 2024. (Georgiana Dallas/WWE)

“After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this chapter of my life,” he wrote on X. “Being a part of the WWE has been a dream ever since I was a child. Getting the chance to live out my dream in front of the world is something I’ll never take for granted. To the fans… thank you for every cheer, every boo, every moment of support. You made this journey unforgettable.

“I am forever grateful for the friendships that I made along the way. From talent, to coaches, to the creative team, to every single person I came in contact with at the performance center … thank you! Thank you for pushing me, believing in me, and sharing the ring with me. I’ve learned more than I can ever put into words and met some of the greatest people that will be friends for life.”

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Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Tony D’Angelo and Luca Crusifino compete during NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., on July 15, 2025. (Matt Pendleton/WWE)

He wrote that the decision wasn’t an easy one.

“As of today, I’m officially stepping away and retiring from professional wrestling. It’s not an easy decision, but it’s the right one for me,” he added. “This isn’t goodbye, just the end of one incredible chapter.

“Again, I cannot say this enough… Thank you! What an amazing last 4 years and don’t worry about me… I’ll figure it out.”

And don’t worry, Crusifino made clear he wasn’t about to make an OnlyFans.

Crusifino was a college football player at Duquesne before he joined WWE. He entered with a lawyer gimmick and would later join The D’Angelo Family as their consigliere.

The family members Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Tony D’Angelo, Luca Crusifino and Adriana Rizzo pose during NXT Stand and Deliver at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 19, 2025. (Andrea Kellaway/WWE)

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In 2025, he would attack his family members Tony D’Angelo and Channing Lorenzo and end up leaving the family. He was reintroduced into WWE Evolve with a new raver gimmick. But it didn’t last as he departed the company last week.

Fifa is poised to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer’s World Cup.

BBC Sport understands world football’s governing body is planning to add a second amnesty stage, wiping all yellow cards at the end of the group stage as well as after the quarter-finals.

Under current rules a team would play five matches to reach the quarter-finals, and any two bookings in those games would lead to a suspension.

The revamped World Cup, with 48 teams instead of 32, includes an extra round and it is felt the jeopardy for a ban is too high.

Without a change to the regulations, Fifa fears that many more players would be walking a suspension tightrope by playing six fixtures through to the last eight – and potentially miss a semi-final.

The topic is on the agenda for discussion when the Fifa Council meets in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday.

Two bookings will remain the suspension threshold, but the rule change will mean there are only two small pockets of games for players to pick up a ban.

It would require cautions in two of the three group games, or in two of the last 32, last 16 and the quarter-finals, to miss a match.

Ex-NFL star running back Le’Veon Bell made quite the accusation against his former head coach with the New York Jets, Adam Gase.

Gase, now the pass game coordinator under Jim Harbaugh with the Los Angeles Chargers, didn’t fare well in New York, owning a 9-23 record before being fired after the 2020 season. Bell and Gase both joined the team in 2019, when they went 7-9, but flamed out the next year.

Bell made an appearance on the “Respectfully” podcast with Justin Laboy, where he blasted Gase, calling him the “dumbest coach ever.” But that wasn’t the worst that was said.

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Le’Veon Bell accused his former New York Jets head coach Adam Gase of using cocaine at the team’s facility. (GETTY)

Bell accused Gase of using cocaine in his office.

Laboy asked Bell to go further after he said Gase “did a lot of s— in that office that coaches ain’t supposed to be doing.” Then, Bell said Gase was using “white girl,” a slang term for cocaine, and then did a snorting gesture.

“I’m like, bro, I ain’t just walk in the office and see my coach [snorting cocaine],” Bell explained to Laboy. “We’re about to go to practice, bro. We got practice in 28 minutes. We got walkthrough, bro. This is what you’re doing in here?”

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Bell doubled down, saying he saw Gase do it himself.

“It wasn’t just one time. That’s what it did, though. Everybody knows that. That’s what he did. But it was just crazy to me to actually see him doing it. I heard all the stories and s—.”

The Chargers did not immediately answer a request for comment by Fox News Digital.

Le’Veon Bell of the New York Jets runs with the football against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 11, 2020. The Cardinals defeated the Jets 30-10. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Bell’s last words there imply he heard from others that Gase allegedly used the illegal substance, though he didn’t go into further detail on that front.

Before Gase was hired by the Jets to be their next head coach, he held the same position with the Miami Dolphins from 2016-18, where he went 23-25. His best year was 2016, when the Dolphins went 10-6.

Since being fired by the Jets, Gase wasn’t on any coaching staff in the NFL, rather consulting from time to time. His father-in-law, Joe Vitt, works as a defensive assistant for the Denver Broncos, who he visited during the 2023 and 2025 offseasons to provide insight. Gase also spent time with The 33rd Team as a strategic advisor with Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia in 2024.

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Gase’s time in the NFL began with the Detroit Lions in 2003, working as a scouting assistant before a promotion to offensive assistant in 2005. He eventually worked his way up to quarterbacks coach in 2007 before a quick stint with the San Francisco 49ers the next season.

Gase then spent a large chunk of his coaching history with the Broncos from 2009-14, the last three seasons serving as the team’s offensive coordinator before the Dolphins gave him a shot as head coach.

Meanwhile, Bell’s career didn’t pan out the way he hoped after his contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers ended with him missing the entire 2018 campaign. He eventually signed with the Jets, but after just two games into the 2020 season, he was released.

Head coach Adam Gase and running back Le’Veon Bell of the New York Jets talk before their game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Dec. 12, 2019. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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In 2019, his first season back in the NFL, he rushed for 789 yards with three touchdowns, while catching 66 passes for 461 yards and one score. Bell saw time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but never stuck with a team before leaving football in 2021.

Bell was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro with the Steelers, who took him 48th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. He rushed for 5,336 yards with 42 total touchdowns across his five seasons in Pittsburgh.

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Things have been going well for Manchester United recently, but Michael Carrick has suffered a painful injury blow during the clash with Brentford

Luke Shaw was forced to limp off during Manchester United’s home clash against Brentford. The England international has enjoyed one of his best campaigns when it comes to his fitness and injury record.

While there has been plenty of change this season at Old Trafford, with Ruben Amorim being sacked at the start of the year and Michael Carrick arriving, Shaw has been a constant. For the first time in his time at United, Shaw was on course to appear in every single Premier League match for the Reds.

He had already surpassed his best appearance tally, which came in the 2020-21 campaign when he made 31 Premier League appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, Shaw may be about to spend another period of time on the side-lines.

There will be more to follow. We’ll bring you the very latest updates on this breaking news story.

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On the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman checked in on one of this season’s most compelling early storylines:

Shohei Ohtani Cy Young watch.

The Dodgers’ superstar currently has a 0.38 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 6 walks in 24 innings across four starts. That is, notably, fewer starts and fewer innings than most of the other pitchers who are likely to be in the mix for the award. For contrast, Tyler Glasnow is up to 33 innings, and Nolan McLean is at 35.

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Ohtani is unlikely to catch up to other contenders in terms of workload but has the potential to make his case in other ways.

“He has been as stellar on the bump as we ever could have imagined,” Mintz said.

Another significant marker for Ohtani as we near the end of April: He has not allowed a home run.

Across his 24 innings, he has faced 92 batters without giving up a long ball. Ohtani’s teammate Justin Wrobleski is the league leader in innings pitched without a homer surrendered, having thrown 30 frames. The other pitchers ahead of Ohtani on that list are the Pirates’ Carmen Mlodzinski, the Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease and the Nationals’ Cade Cavalli.

Shusterman summed Ohtani up this way: “Good at pitching. Good at hitting. He’s amazing.”