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Shawn Porter says ‘no debate’ on Manny Pacquiao vs Gervonta Davis fantasy fight
Gervonta Davis has been one of the dominant forces at lightweight in recent years and now Shawn Porter has predicted how the hard-hitting ‘Tank’ would have fared against a prime Manny Pacquiao.
Davis knocked out Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019 to get his hands on the WBA (Regular) lightweight title, which he defended on four occasions before being elevated to full world champion at the beginning of 2024.
Since then, the three-division world champion has defended the belt twice, halting Frank Martin and then controversially drawing with Lamont Roach Jnr, before being stripped of his title and being named as champion-in-recess earlier this year.
Still, Davis remains undefeated and is perceived to be the man to beat in the lightweight division, but two-time welterweight ruler Shawn Porter told The PorterWay Podcast that he would have proved no match for Pacquiao, due to a lack of experience, energy and maturity.
“When you talk about a fight with ‘Tank’ Davis, respectfully to him, and Manny Pacquiao – you really don’t have a conversation at 135lbs. This is Manny, in his peak, this is the Manny that had so much energy and so much to offer, so much to give.
“Someone like Tank Davis, the number one thing that you have to understand is that, right now, Tank is still not mature enough to be in the ring with Manny Pacquiao on a fight night.
“Tank, right now, fighting a Manny Pacquiao at 135, is not mature enough, not seasoned enough, not experienced enough to get in the ring and go toe-to-toe with Manny for the course of a 12-round fight.
“He just don’t have the experience for that, that kid’s engine ain’t ran in enough different directions for him to be in the ring with Manny Pacquiao.”
Pacquiao was last in action in July when he fought to a draw in a WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios, and the Filipino icon is set to return in September when he faces former rival Floyd Mayweather at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
As for Davis, his next move remains unknown, though it was recently reported he was in advanced talks to face one man in particular.
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Alex Fitzpatrick’s hopes of a first individual win on the PGA Tour were dashed as Kristoffer Reitan claimed a maiden victory at the Truist Championship on Sunday.
England’s Fitzpatrick went into the final round with a one-shot lead over Reitan but his Norwegian rival secured a two-shot victory at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 28-year-old fired a two-under round of 69 to reach 15 under overall, with Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard and American Rickie Fowler tied for second.
Fitzpatrick was a shot further back after a round of 73, which began with a bogey and double bogey inside his first three holes.
The 27-year-old recovered to level par with his fourth birdie on the 13th hole, giving him a share of the lead.
There was a four-way tie at the top of the leaderboard on the back nine but while others faltered, Reitan stayed steady to win on only his 15th PGA start.
Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic with his older brother Matt last month, which earned him a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
He then finished in the top 10 at the Cadillac Championship and was one stroke behind Reitan before his second double bogey of the day on the par-three 17th.
Compatriot Tommy Fleetwood finished in a tie for fifth on 11 under after closing with a two-under 69.
Fitzpatrick, the world number 120, told Sky Sports: “It’s still very surreal [to be in contention]. It’s crazy to feel disappointed but I still am.
“I’m happy for Kris, he deserves it, and hopefully it’ll be mine another time.”
World number four Matt Fitzpatrick finished on one-over after a final round 72 while Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy bounced back from a 75 on Saturday to finish with a 67 on five under.
May 10, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Joc Pederson (3) reacts after hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning as Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) looks on at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Jacob deGrom struck out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings, and Evan Carter belted a two-run homer, fueling the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.
deGrom (3-2) scattered three hits — two to Nico Hoerner — and did not walk a batter to record his 99th career win.
It marked the second double-digit strikeout game of the season for the two-time Cy Young Award winner; he also struck out 10 batters in the Rangers’ 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 23.
He rebounded on Sunday after yielding six runs on seven hits — including two homers — in a 7-4 setback to the New York Yankees last Tuesday.
Texas’ Josh Jung collected three of his team’s seven hits and scored two runs, one day after he had three hits in a 6-0 victory over the Cubs.
Jacob Latz relieved deGrom and retired the side in order in both the eighth and ninth innings to secure his fourth save of the season.
Chicago’s Ian Happ went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts to see his career-best 30-game on-base streak come to a halt.
Jameson Taillon (2-2) permitted one run on four hits in 5 1/3 innings for the Cubs, who were shut out in consecutive contests following their second 10-game winning streak of the season. The Rangers scratched for a run in the fourth inning, as Jung was deemed to have beaten the tag of catcher Carson Kelly following the throw home by Chicago first baseman Michael Busch. The play was upheld after the Cubs challenged the call.
Jung led off the inning with a single and advanced to third on Joc Pederson’s double before coming home on a fielder’s choice by Alejandro Osuna.
Texas provided insurance in the eighth inning.
Jung had a two-out single for his third hit of the day, and Carter deposited a 3-2 slider from Daniel Palencia for a two-run homer. Carter’s homer was his fifth of the season. –Field Level Media
After losing his undisputed super-middleweight crown, Canelo Alvarez is set to jump back into an immediate title challenge against newly crowned WBC ruler Christian Mbilli, and Devin Haney has shared his thoughts on how he thinks the bout will play out.
Canelo became a two-time undisputed 168lb champion last May, but then lost all of his titles to Terence Crawford four months later, in the standout fight of the 2025 boxing calendar.
Alvarez suffered an injury in that contest and has been sidelined ever since, with Cameroon-born Christian Mbilli the opponent upon his return, after ‘Solide’ was elevated to WBC world champion earlier this year.
Speaking to Inside The Ring, Haney explained why he believes Mbilli is ‘tailor-made’ for the Mexican superstar and will prove to be ‘no test’ for Mexico’s four-division world champion.
“I think that he is a guy who is going to come forward and he is going to be right there for Canelo to let off and do his typical things.
“I think it will be easy, he is tailor made for Canelo. He [Mbilli] stands right there in front of you.
“Even if Canelo has slipped a bit, I don’t think that Mbilli would be the one to exploit that. I think that it is a tailor made fight for Canelo to go in there and look good and look like he is back and he’s reincarnated. I don’t think Mbilli will test him at all.”
Alvarez vs. Mbilli is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
May 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Rengifo (13) scores a run past New York Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra (25) in the fourth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Brice Turang launched a two-out walkoff homer in the ninth inning off New York Yankees closer David Bednar to give the host Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 victory on Sunday and a sweep of the three-game series.
Bednar (1-3) relieved to open the ninth and struck out the first two hitters before Turang lined the first pitch 411 feet to center for his sixth homer and first career walkoff.
Abner Uribe (2-1) got the win with a scoreless ninth.
The Yankees tied it at 3 with a run in the sixth. Aaron Judge walked with one out, but was caught stealing. Cody Bellinger walked and Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed with an RBI double into the right-field corner.
Yankees starter Carlos Rodon, activated off the injured list Sunday for his season debut following surgery last October, allowed just two walks without a hit through three innings before faltering.
The Brewers loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth off Rodon when William Contreras and Gary Sanchez drew back-to-back walks and Andrew Vaughn was hit by a pitch. Garrett Mitchell’s one-out sacrifice fly got the Brewers on the board. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and Blake Perkins lined a two-run single to center to put Milwaukee up 3-2.
Rodon exited after allowing one-out single and walk in the fifth. He allowed three runs on two hits with four strikeouts, but walked five with a hit batter and wild pitch in a 78-pitch outing.
Judge staked the Yankees to a 1-0 lead with two outs in the first with his league-leading 16th homer, sending the first pitch from starter Logan Henderson 373 feet to right. The Yankees made it 2-0 in the second when Jose Caballero doubled with one out and highly touted prospect Spencer Jones followed with an RBI single to center for his first career hit. Jones, who had 11 homers and 41 RBI in 33 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, was hitless in five at-bats with one walk and four strikeouts in the first two games of the series.
–Field Level Media
Football supporters have been issued a stark warning over a significant rise in ticket fraud, with new data revealing victims are losing an average of £215, as criminals prepare to exploit the upcoming World Cup.
Lloyds Bank’s analysis indicates a staggering 36 per cent surge in football ticket scams during the current Premier League season. The findings, based on thousands of fraud cases between October 2025 and March 2026 compared to the previous year, highlight a growing threat to fans.
Fraudsters are specifically targeting supporters of top-tier clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United, alongside high-demand fixtures such as the FA Cup and Champions League Finals.
While the average victim loses £215, some have been defrauded of hundreds or even thousands for non-existent “season tickets” or VIP packages.
With the upcoming World Cup, Lloyds anticipates a significant escalation in these fraudulent activities, exploiting international demand.
Many scams originate on social media, where criminals advertise phantom tickets, pressuring victims into irreversible bank transfers before vanishing.
Tactics include fake waiting lists, counterfeit QR codes, and bogus “pre-release” offers designed to part people from their money.
The higher cost of World Cup tickets, coupled with international travel expenses, means potential losses for victims could be devastating.
In response, the Government and Lloyds are collaborating on the “Stop! Think Fraud” campaign, led by the Home Office, to raise awareness among football supporters.
Liz Ziegler, fraud prevention director at Lloyds, said: “Fraudsters thrive on urgency and target fans looking for hard-to-get tickets for big name fixtures.” She added: “It’s incredibly convincing, and we don’t want fans to lose their money trying to support their team. We’re urging supporters to stay alert and stick to official ticketing channels.”
Lord Hanson, minister for fraud, echoed this sentiment: “As excitement builds for the World Cup, fraudsters are preparing to exploit loyal fans searching for tickets.”
He urged: “I urge all football supporters hunting for tickets to Stop! Think Fraud and show fraudsters the red card.” He concluded: “Missing out on a big match is disappointing, but becoming a victim to a scam makes it even harder to bear.”
Earlier this year, the Government launched a new fraud strategy aimed at tackling the UK’s most commonly experienced crime.
To avoid falling victim to these scams, Ms Ziegler offers crucial advice:
- Take your time: Do not let the fear of missing out rush your decision. Stop, think, and verify if an offer is genuine.
- Be cautious with social media adverts: Research thoroughly and consult trusted contacts before proceeding.
- Beware of bank transfers: These are fast and hard to trace. Treat requests for bank transfers as a major warning sign, especially if account details do not match the seller’s name.
- Question “too good to be true” offers: If an offer seems unrealistic, it probably is.
- Use official channels: Always purchase tickets through official club channels or authorised sellers.
- Be aware of AI: Professional-looking content, even with good layout and graphics, can still be fraudulent.
- Recognise pressure tactics: Be wary of phrases like “lots of interest” or “I need to sell right now,” which scammers use to force hasty decisions.
- Report fraud: Anyone who believes they have been a victim of fraud should report it to the police.
UFC’s Michael Chandler preps for the America 250 White House fight
UFC fighter Michael Chandler invites Fox News meteorologist Adam Klotz to his Nashville, Tennessee gym for an intense MMA training session. Chandler discusses his historic upcoming fight at the White House for America’s 250th anniversary, UFC Freedom 250, and his passion for supporting veterans through Folds of Honor and Phorm Energy drinks. He emphasizes resilience and faith in his journey from a college walk-on to the White House.
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Sean Strickland left everything in the octagon at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday night, upsetting Khamzat Chimaev to be named UFC middleweight champion once again for his career.
Chimaev, who had never lost a UFC fight in his 16-bout career, was a convincing favorite heading into this co-main event for UFC 328, but Strickland was named victor by split decision after five hard-fought rounds, where he revealed he wasn’t even at full health.
After having the belt put around his waist by Chimaev, Strickland said that he injured his shoulder sparring earlier in the week.
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Sean Strickland reacts after a split-decision victory against Khamzat Chimaev of Russia in the UFC middleweight championship fight during UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on May 9, 2026. (Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
“Funny story – on Tuesday, I’m sparring Johnny [Eblen], that motherf—–, PFL champ. I’m at Plinio Cruz’s gym. He shoots on me, and I hit his bricka—wall, and I separate my shoulder,” Strickland told reporters during hisi post-fight press conference. “So, I had a grade one AC join separation on Tuesday. I remember lying in bed on Tuesday night, and I can’t lie on my right side. I’m like, ‘You’re such a f—ing idiot. You’re such a f—ing idiot.”
Strickland added that he likes to have some better pre-fight warmups in the back dressing rooms, but he was unable to do so in fear that he might hurt his shoulder again. And a shoulder injury is never good against a wrestler, which Chimaev has shown to dominate in throughout his UFC career.
Chimaev proved that in the first round, as he took down Strickland to the canvas just 15 seconds in. It was the dominant performance many believed would ensue at the Prudential Center between these two fighters.
That is until Strickland found some momentum in the second round, staying on his feet and landing strikes. From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.
Sean Strickland reacts after a split-decision victory against Khamzat Chimaev of Russia in the UFC middleweight championship fight during UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on May 9, 2026. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers. However, there’s usually an honor code with that – nothing else but punches and giving the fight crowd a show.
“He pointed at the mat and said, ‘Let’s give the people what they want, let’s have the man dance,’ or some s—. And I was like, ‘OK. I trust you, the guy that just kicked me in the balls yesterday. I trust you, Chimaev. You seem like a real trustworthy guy. I like your smile. We shook hands, I believe you.’
“So, I put my hands up, and he f—ing shoots at me.”
Sean Strickland punches Khamzat Chimaev of Russia during the UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 328 in Newark, N.J., on May 9, 2026. (Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
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While Strickland didn’t like the move, he and Chimaev were showing respect for one another during the match, and obviously the move by the latter after the match to pass the belt over to his opponent.
The 35-year-old Strickland is a polarizing figure in UFC, but he had the crowd raucously chanting “U-S-A!” over and over, especially after being named champion.
Sudarshan Yellamaraju will get his first shot at a major in the upcoming PGA Championship.
The tournament announced on Sunday that the Canadian has secured the final spot in the event’s field.
Yellamaraju will join fellow Canucks Taylor Pendrith, Corey Conners and Nick Taylor among the 156 players set to tee it up at Aronimink Golf Club.
Yellamaraju was listed as the first alternate, set to enter the tournament for his major debut if any player withdrew or if a winner of the Truist Championship or Myrtle Beach Classic was already included in the initial field.
So, when Kristoffer Reitan — already set to compete — won at Myrtle Beach on Sunday, Yellamaraju took the spot.
Yellamaraju, a PGA Tour rookie, exploded onto the scene at The Players Championship, where he placed in the top five, and followed it up a week later with a top-six finish at the Texas Children’s Houston Open.
He finished tied for 19th, finishing five under at this weekend’s Truist Championship.
The PGA Championship is set for May 14-17 just outside of Philadelphia in Newtown Square, Penn. Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion.
No Canadian man has won a major since Mike Weir at the 2003 Masters.
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Fantasy Baseball Week 8 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings feature Ryan Weathers, Michael Soroka
Here’s how this week’s two-start slate stacks up
Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire.
All information is up to date as of Sunday evening.
Best hitter matchups for Week 8
1. Mariners @HOU4, SD3
2. Diamondbacks @TEX3, @COL3
3. Royals @CHW3, @STL3
4. Athletics STL3, SF3
5. Nationals @CIN3, BAL3
Worst hitter matchups for Week 8
1. Padres @MIL3, @SEA3
2. Phillies @BOS3, @PIT3
3. Astros SEA4, TEX3
4. Tigers @NYM3, TOR3
5. Twins MIA3, MIL3
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