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With two months to go until her title fight with the reigning Champ Zhang Weili, the Polish fighter spoke to MMA Junkie about the 115-pound division, its turnover of Champions and what follows once they have the belt to themselves. Jedrzejczyk knows how to keep a belt Ever since the Strawweight division was initiated by the UFC in 2014, there have been five different titleholders, with only one of them successfully defending the belt more than once....

The idea stems from a joke that Seinfeld started using in his routine over a decade ago, where he mused in his usual manner about the magic behind Pop-Tarts as a breakfast item, an absolute scientific marvel for little Jerry back in 1964. The bit was such a hit that even a decade after that, Seinfeld made it a part of his most recent Netflix comedy special 23 Hours To Kill....

‘It’s not Bravo’s fault’ City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed he has the defender available ahead of Saturday’s fourth-round tie at Selhurst Park and will make a final decision on his involvement ahead of kick-off. Kompany was an unused substitute in last week’s Premier League draw against Tottenham and has not played for 10 weeks, his last appearance coming in City’s previous meeting against Palace in November. New signing Gabriel Jesus is also in contention to play, while Guardiola confirmed Caballero will start in place of the under-fire Bravo as he continues to be preferred for cup competitions....

Flamengo defender Duarte has been linked to Milan and Italian rivals Roma after impressing for the Brazilian club. But Milan are poised to complete a reported €11million deal for Duarte on a five-year contract. “I’m sure Duarte will become a Milan player, it’s all done,” Jesus told Radio Brasil following Sunday’s 3-2 win over Botafogo. “He’s preparing for his move to Europe. I wish him all the best.” Duarte has made almost 100 appearances for Flamengo since debuting in 2016, with the 23-year-old centre-back scoring two goals....

And on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, they were all topped by Jalen Jeter, the shortstop’s nephew. One of many unforgettable moments on an unforgettable night in the Bronx. 

But the 25-year-old Baylor product has proven he’s tough as nails — and has a decent sense of humor — and is scheduled to start Saturday vs. New England. MORE: Mock draft 2017 — Do the Jets take a QB? Good for Petty to make light of such a brutal hit. Rule No. 76 after all: No excuses. Play like a champion. A photo posted by Bryce Petty (@brycerr09) on Dec 18, 2016 at 9:41am PST

The 2016 New York Jets are the latest example. MORE: Week 6 takeaways for every NFL team Now, it’s one thing to lose with a young squad that inspires hope for the future. It’s a whole other story when failure comes with a geriatric roster (by NFL terms) that needs significant rebuilding. This is where the Jets are following Monday night’s 28-3 road loss to Arizona. There’s a 33-year-old quarterback — Ryan Fitzpatrick — on the brink of losing his starting job....

Scheifele needed to be helped off the ice in Edmonton after he slammed into the boards awkwardly as Tkachuk was trailing him. The Jets announced in the second period that Scheifele would not return. NHL BRACKET: Standings, seeds, Round 1 projections Tkachuk’s reputation for chippiness left people questioning whether he deliberately cut Scheifele’s lower leg with a skate. The Jets sure think so. First, Winnipeg captain Blake Wheeler fought Tkachuk, who tossed off his gloves while skating to accept the invitation....

Andrew Copp scored twice, Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and two assists, and the Jets rode a four-goal first period to an 8-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. Kevin Hayes, Blake Wheeler, Kyle Connor and Ben Chiarot each had a goal and an assist. Adam Lowry also scored as Winnipeg posted its largest victory of the season and moved ahead of idle Nashville atop the Central Division....

The lure of family has been key to the Petratos brothers’ decision, with the duo set to play together for the first time as professionals, while they both return to their home state of New South Wales from Queensland and Western Australia, respectively. Dimitri and Kosta will see out their current contracts at Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory, respectively, before joining the Jets next season. Dimitri, 24, has signed a three-year contract with Newcastle, while 18-year-old Kosta has agreed to a one-year deal....

The new design of the Intercontinental title was introduced by WWE in 2019 on SmackDown. The title was introduced by Sami Zayn on the brand with Shinsuke Nakamura holding the new belt for the first time. Cornette discussed the Intercontinental title match that took place on SmackDown on the latest episode of the Jim Cornette Experience. Before analyzing the title match between Gunther and Ricochet, Cornette blasted the title design, calling it “abysmal”....

What better way to cap off an 8-8 season than meeting Alex Rodriguez? The controversial slugger met Harbaugh after the final game of the 49ers season to say a few words to the coach. Rodriguez asks Harbaugh about the family and ends with the customary, “If you’re ever in New York…” line. That’s the go-to line when you don’t expect to see someone again, but don’t know how else to end the conversation....

Harbaugh jumped into a swimming pool with four-star wide receiver Oliver Martin. It worked. Harbaugh raced go-karts with five-star defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon. That worked, too. MORE: Top 20 recruiting classes since 2000 Harbaugh capped his third recruiting class — his second full cycle on the trail — with another episode of “Signing of the Stars” in the Crisler Center. Michigan’s next adventure is a field trip to Rome from April 22-30....

Who are the current Super Bowl favorites? The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos are thought to have already reached out to the Michigan head coach. But the former San Francisco 49ers head coach has now moved to clarify his future. In a statement put out by Michigan, Harbaugh addressed the rumors of him returning to the NFL. He said: Will Jim Harbaugh in fact be the head coach of Michigan in 2023?...

Thursday afternoon NJ Devil, the New Jersey Devils’ mascot, tweeted at the popular late-night host for NBC asking if he wanted to make a bet regarding that evening’s matchup with the New York Rangers. The game pitted the Devils and 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Jack Hughes against the Rangers and No. 2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko. Fallon, who hosts “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” is a well-known and vocal Rangers fan....

Some of that potential was on show on Friday, as the India U-16 team thrashed their Taiwanese counterparts 4-0 in a one-sided encounter in Hong Kong. The likes of Bekey Oram and Thoiba Singh were on fire for the Indians as they cruised their way to an easy win in preparation for the AFC Championship to be held in Malaysia this year. In case you didn’t know… The India U-16 team is preparing for the Championship with some crucial foreign exposure with matches in Dubai, Qatar, Hong Kong and Spain....

Steinfeld will play the role of Kate Bishop in Hawkeye, the protege to Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton/Hawkeye. Recently, she discussed her preparation for the role (which involved countless hours of training with a bow) as well as what Renner had shared with her towards the start of production on Hawkeye. RELATED: Hawkeye: Who Is Echo? “I wanted [the archery] to be second nature by the time I got out to Atlanta to shoot, but the first time we met, Jeremy was like, ‘Listen, you’re going to get there and you’re not even shooting a real arrow, it’s all CGI....

The Angels signed Locker, a former outfielder, to a $300,000 bonus in 2009 after selecting him in the 10th round. As such, the club has retained its rights to the two-sport star through his four-year career as an NFL quarterback. MORE: Free agency live blog | Patrick Willis retires | Jason Worilds calls it quits But general manager Jerry Dipoto told the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday that he has “no interest” in Locker, adding that he would agree to release Locker should he have interest in playing baseball again....

“You want to be very mindful of what you got going. Chemistry has to be recognized,” Jones said on KRLD radio (via the Dallas Morning News), implying it may be unwise to bench Prescott after winning six straight games. “That has got to be really recognized if you’re making a decision.” MORE: NFL Week 9 Power Rankings In fact, the only game Prescott has lost in his rookie season was a one-point setback Week 1 against the New York Giants....