Conor Benn was victorious against Regis Prograis on Saturday night, but he failed to make his desired statement in his first fight since leaving promoter Eddie Hearn.

Benn was a clear decision winner over Prograis on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard, securing three scorecards of 98-92. But in his first fight as a Zuffa Boxing athlete, the controversial British star would have wanted to make a point with a knockout win, as Hearn watched on from the front row.

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Benn traded wins with bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr in 2025, the 29-year-old always looked a step ahead of Prograis – a former super-lightweight champion – yet he failed to put a punctuation mark on his win.

Going into the fight, there were rumours of an injury to Prograis, who insisted he was okay to box but didn’t outright deny that he had struggled through his camp. In any case, he entered this fight at 37 years old and at the highest weight of his career: a 150lb catchweight, as Benn moved closer to his natural welterweight frame after his middleweight duels with Eubank Jr, who also sat ringside.

For all of these factors and theories, Prograis withstood Benn’s best offence, but the American was still beaten across 10 rounds.

Actually, Benn had briefly looked on course for a first-round stoppage, tagging Prograis at will, but the veteran stayed composed, shook his head at the home fighter, and began to land clean offence of his own.

Still, Benn landed the most-consequential shot of the round, although it might have strayed from the confines of the round itself; just after the bell, the Briton speared a cross onto the chin of Prograis, buckling both of his legs.

Benn stayed mobile throughout the ensuing rounds, circling away from Prograis’s power hand – the southpaw left – and while Benn’s jab was landing as a consistent nuisance, he missed with numerous cross attempts.

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Prograis was failing to close range effectively, though, and his body shots seemed to lack the power to hurt Benn, who came out of the traps quickly in round five and stared down the American at the end of the frame.

Prograis had some words for the “Destroyer” as the sixth round began, and before long, both boxers wore bloody visages, with Prograis swollen and Benn seemingly cut from a clash of heads.

With Benn’s right cross failing to produce the desired results, the Essex boxer began to use his left hook well, while mixing in more body shots in a bid to weaken Prograis down the stretch.

There was an encouraging flurry from Benn in the final moments of round eight, boding well for the last two frames, though Prograis was still catching him out with surprisingly-naked southpaw entries. And although Prograis’s footwork betrayed him at times in the final throes of the fight, “Rougarou” heard the final bell.

So, here was Benn after his first fight as a Zuffa boxer: having competed on a card staged by a different promoter (The Ring), on a different broadcaster to Zuffa’s own (Netflix, not Paramount+), and at a catchweight.

None of it made much sense, given his one-fight deal with Zuffa, which was reportedly worth $15m. The bigger question is whether it was worth it at all.

UNC Tar Heels Basketball transfer portal tracker live updates, news on commits, departures from the program originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The North Carolina Tar Heels announced former NBA head coach Michael Malone as the new head coach in Chapel Hill. This hiring signaled a distinct change in approach.

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Malone becomes the first UNC head basketball coach who does not have direct ties to Chapel Hill since Frank McGuire in 1952. Dean Smith took over after a stint as a UNC assistant.

According to On3, North Carolina has seven players either in the transfer portal or expected to enter the transfer portal. Guard Kyan Evans is officially in the portal currently. Zayden High, James Brown, Jonathan Powell, Derek Dixon, Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis are all expected to enter the portal but haven’t yet.

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball transfer portal live updates

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North Carolina transfer news:

April 11

Luka Bogavac entered the transfer portal

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April 10

Michael Malone and his staff have retained a player in the portal. According to On3 Jaydon Young will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and remain with North Carolina.

April 7

• Kyan Evans has entered the transfer portal

• Zayden High plans to enter the transfer portal

• James Brown plans to enter the transfer portal

April 6

• Jonathan Powell plans to enter the transfer portal

• Derek Dixon plans to enter the transfer portal

• Jaydon Young plans to enter the transfer portal

April 5

• Isaiah Denis plans to enter the transfer portal

UNC transfer portal rumors:

April 11

McDonald’s All American Maximo Adams says he’s sticking with North Carolina.  “I had a great conversation with Coach Malone,” according to 247Sports.

April 11

Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown will visit UNC’s campus on Monday, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein via On3. Brown is the 40th-ranked player in the NCAA transfer portal.

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April 11

Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson has North Carolina in the top 3 teams, according to On3.

April 10

Monmouth transfer Jason Rivera-Torres is receiving interest from the following programs, he told LeagueRDY. He is considering 21 programs, but North Carolina is towards the top of that list.

April 10

Jon Rothstein reported Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas is drawing interest from eight teams. North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Florida State, Michigan, Arkansas, St. Johns and Oklahoma State. Avdalas also does not plan on any visits to any of these schools.

April 10

Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 named six programs VCU guard Terrance Brown is considering. North Carolina, Kentucky, USC, Kansas, Oregon and Ole Miss.

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April 10

North Carolina is among a handful of teams showing interest in Santa Clara guard Christian Hammond according to Tar Heels Live. He averaged 15.6 points per game last season.

April 10

In the days since Malone’s hiring, there has been a “groundswell” of financial support to the program. According to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan, “many of the donors are non-traditional ones, we’re told, as in they haven’t or rarely contributed to men’s basketball.”

April 10 

UNC recruit Dylan Mingo is taking his second visit to Chapel Hill this afternoon, according to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan. This comes at an interesting time when decisions for next year will be made via transfer portal. Also, gives face time with Michael Malone and his staff. A lesser known NCAA rule allows for a second visit for newly hired head coaches.

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April 10 

UNC is starting to get access to more resources since hiring Michael Malone, according to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan. This is a huge plus for battles in the transfer portal and hiring a staff.

“In the five days since Malone was announced as Carolina’s head coach, there’s been a groundswell of financial support to the program, sources told Inside Carolina. There’s clearly excitement around Malone’s hire as many of the donors are non-traditional ones, we’re told, as in they haven’t or rarely contributed to men’s basketball.”

April 10

Michael Malone and his UNC staff have reached out to five key players, according to SI. Alabama’s Aiden Sherrell, Utah’s Terrence Brown, Santa Clara’s Christian Hammond, Troy’s Thomas Dowd and Arkansas’ Karter Knox.

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April 10

UNC assistant head coach Chuck Martin reached out to Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell, according to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan. “When you have a brand like UNC call you, you can’t not listen,” Austin Sherrell (Aiden’s brother) said. “Aiden was one of the first people they called, and that shows to us that he’s a priority. It shows that Aiden has to look at this situation seriously because of a guy like Malone.”

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April 10

Miikka Muurinen and his commitment plans could change transfer portal plans for Michael Malone and UNC. The five-star forward 6-foot-10, 185-pounder  with the nickname “Slim Jesus” from Finland playing at AZ Compass Prep. The Tar Heels are in the running with Duke, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas and others.

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April 9

Michael Malone will keep three important assistants back, according to TarHeel247. “Sean May, Pat Sullivan, and Eric Hoots, each of whom was on the staff for all five seasons of the Hubert Davis regime, are being retained by Malone, multiple sources have confirmed.” All three should boost recruiting efforts.

April 9

Penn State guard Kayden Mingo has entered the transfer portal. Kayden Mingo is current UNC commit Dylan Mingo’s brother. Both had previously discussed playing together in college. Dylan was a candidate to flip his commitment following the firing of Hubert Davis. If Malone can secure Kayden Mingo, Dylan flipping would seem much less likely.

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April 8 

Isaiah Denis entered the transfer portal at UNC but might be pulling his name out. “Denis is scheduled to meet with the new UNC head coach, Michael Malone,” according to On3

Utah guard Terrence Brown Jr (Utah) confirmed he has heard from 17 programs and North Carolina is one of them according to Tar Heels Wire. UNC could potentially be a top 3 option for Brown.

Accoringing to Bleacher Report, the decision to hire Michael Malone over Billy Donovan was in some part influenced by recruiting ability and timetable. The hesitation with Donovan centered around his desire to finish out the year with the Chicago Bulls, which would have dramatically impacted the Tar Heels’ ability to secure transfer players. It also would have impacted non transfer recruiting.

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April 7

Wake Forest guard Juke Harris is currently the No. 1 overall player in On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings.

“The 6-foot-7 sophomore averaged 21.4 PPG this season. NC State will be in the hunt for the North Carolina native, who’s expected to go through the NBA Draft process. New Wolfpack head coach Justin Gainey recruited Harris while he was at Tennessee and built a strong relationship with him. Another school that I believe could be a contender if they make a push is North Carolina. Harris will be one of the most sought-after players in the portal.”

Utah guard Terrence Brown Jr (Utah) confirmed he has heard from 17 programs and North Carolina is one of them according to Tar Heels Wire. UNC could potentially be a top 3 option for Brown.

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The spring basketball transfer portal window opened on April 7 and will remain open until April 21.

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Parramatta’s early-season struggles continue, with injuries exposing defensive frailties despite Mitch Moses’ strong individual form. The Titans, meanwhile, have shown attacking promise and will look to exploit weaknesses through Jayden Campbell and AJ Brimson. Gold Coast’s ability to generate points could prove decisive against an Eels side lacking cohesion. With both teams still searching for consistency, this clash may hinge on which defence can hold up under pressure — an area where Parramatta has been particularly vulnerable.

Chennai Super Kings finally opened their account in the IPL 2026 points table with a win over the Delhi Capitals on April 11. The Men in Yellow scored 212/2 and then bowled their opponents out for 189 to win the contest by 23 runs.

Sanju Samson and Jamie Overton were the architects of CSK’s victory against DC at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson’s century powered CSK to a 200+ total in the first innings, and then Overton’s four-wicket haul ensured that DC could not chase the target.

It was a memorable Saturday evening for the CSK fans, and here’s a look at the scorecard, top stats and award winners from the game.

CSK vs DC IPL 2026 scorecard

Sanju Samson returned to form and played an extraordinary innings of 115 runs off just 56 balls. The CSK opener became the first batter to score a hundred in this year’s IPL tournament. Ayush Mhatre supported him well with a 36-ball 59 before he was retired out.

Axar Patel was the only Delhi Capitals bowler to take a wicket in the game. The DC captain dismissed opposition skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad caught out in the seventh over of the first innings.

Pathum Nissanka provided a great start to the Delhi Capitals once again. The Sri Lankan opener amassed 41 runs off 24 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes. The rest of the DC top-order could not contribute much, but Tristan Stubbs fought like a lone warrior, scoring 60 off 38.

Jamie Overton and Anshul Kamboj united forces to wreck the DC batting lineup. Overton bagged four wickets, while Kamboj finished with three as CSK bowled DC out for 189 in 20 overs.

CSK vs DC IPL 2026 full list of award winners

Sanju Samson won the award for smacking the most fours in the contest. Opening the batting for the Chennai Super Kings, Samson hit 15 fours. He also won the Super Striker award for scoring runs at an electric strike rate of 205.36.

Here is the complete list of award winners from the game between CSK and DC at Chepauk:

Player of the Match: Sanju Samson (115 off 56)

Super Striker of the Match: Sanju Samson (SR of 205.36)

Super Sixes of the Match: Sanju Samson (4 sixes)

Most Fours in the Match: Sanju Samson (15 fours)

Most Dot Balls in the Match: Jamie Overton (13 dot balls)

CSK vs DC IPL 2026 stats and records

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton registered the best bowling figures (4/17) by any bowler in IPL 2026 so far. Here are some other top stats and records emerging from this game:

1. Chennai Super Kings ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk by defeating the Delhi Capitals.
2. CSK maintained their 100% win record while defending a 200+ target against DC.
3. Sanju Samson now has an IPL century for three different franchises – Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
4. This was CSK’s only second win in an IPL match without MS Dhoni in the playing squad.