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Despite going 0-3 against Alex Pereira in kickboxing and the UFC, Israel Adesanya was the betting favorite on Satuday night heading into the highly-anticipated UFC 287 main event with the middleweight title on the line.Much to the satisfaction of his supporters, which included Drake who staked $900,000 USD in Bitcoin on the fighter, Adesanya finally got his revenge as he put Pereira away in the second round with a vicious KO.In the first round, Pereira looked in control as he landed several calf kicks and showed a clear power advantage with his jabs. Full of confidence, it looked to be more of the same heading into the second round. Cornering Izzy against the cage, Pereira began landing combinations as his opponent covered up. However, Adesanya was playing possum, as he admitted later, and...

Ahead of his home opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Los Angeles Angels pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder Shohei Ohtani received a custom glove from New Balance crafted to his exact specifications.Honoring the MLB American league MVP and 2023 World Baseball Classic Champion and MVP, New Balance made sure to utilize the very best in materials and innovation, working with Wilson Master Glove Craftsman Shigeaki Aso for the project. Ohtani's glove was modeled on the premium Made in Japan A2K® gloves, featuring Tan Pro Stock Select Leather and Double Palm Construction with an embroidered New Balance 574 shoe across the wrist representing the athlete's wider relationship with the brand beyond baseball.“New Balance’s dedication to product innovation, brand authenticity and letting me be ...