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5 Must-Know Facts About UFC Icon Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva, often dubbed the "Spider," is a name that reverberates throughout the octagon and in the hearts of UFC enthusiasts everywhere. But whether you're a seasoned MMA junkie or a newbie just dipping your toes into the world of combat sports, there's always something more to uncover about this legend. Let's unpack five intriguing facts about Anderson Silva that define his legacy in the UFC.

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Seven Profound Tragedies In The History Of Sports

Sport is typically associated with joy, excitement, competition, and camaraderie. However, there are moments in the world of professional sports that stand as somber reminders of the fragility of life. From freak accidents to senseless acts of violence, the sports community has faced its share of tragedies. Today, we take a moment to reflect on seven such incidents that have left an indelible mark on the world of professional sports.

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Legacy In Sports: Father-Son Duos Dominating The Game

The world of sports is filled with passion, dedication, and legacies that transcend generations. There’s something undeniably compelling about watching a young athlete follow in their parent's footsteps, making a mark in the same sport. For this post, we're diving into the world of father and son duos who've made waves in their respective sports. Here are five iconic pairings that have given fans double the thrill over the years.

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Bring The Chaos: Five Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About UFC Fighter Colby Covington

The UFC world has its fair share of controversial figures, and few can claim to court controversy quite like Colby Covington. Known as much for his sharp tongue outside the cage as his skills inside it, Covington is a divisive figure in the MMA community. For fans and critics alike, here are five lesser-known facts about Colby "Chaos" Covington you might find surprising.

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Boxing Champ Alycia Baumgardner Prays For Her Critics As She Continues To Defend Her Name After Positive Drug Test Results

The days are continuing to drag for women's boxing champion Alycia Baumgardner since her positive drug test results in August. Now, as her and her team work to attempt to clear her name and prove the results were flawed in some way, she's left to deal with the repercussions of negative attention online as everyone waits for the truth to come out.

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WATCH: Russian Arms Dealer Viktor Bout Tells ESPN What He Said To WNBA Star Brittney Griner During The Most Lopsided Prisoner Swap In History

The failing sports network known as ESPN has actually done some interesting reporting recently, but not about sports. A reporter from the Disney-owned network actually was able to establish the "Merchant of Death's" first interview with a western outlet since the his controversial prisoner exchange with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who had been arrested for possessing cannabis oil in Russia.

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GQ Reporter Seriously Asked Former UM Basketball Stars the Cavinder Twins If Their ‘Whiteness’ And Being Hot Are Why They’re So Popular

Haley and Hanna Cavinder were amazingly talented collegiate athletes, but they are 100% aware that winning the genetic lottery (twice in one hit) has helped skyrocket their online brand, making them not only rich from NIL deals and their new contract with the WWE, but essentially opening themselves up to literally whatever future business dealings they want to venture into. "Hot girl privilege" is real, and they're all in.

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20-Years-Old And Already Worth Millions Thanks To NIL Deals, Gymnast Olivia Dunne Seems To Be Done With Gymnastics

Olivia Dunne, a true product of the social media generation, college sports enthusiasm, and an insane amount of NIL deals, has secured for herself a financial future that even most professional athletes will never get close too. Now, she thinks she's done enough hard work flipping and twisting in air and can move onto other things with her giant bag of money in tow.

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MARTINEZ: No Country For Pat Tillman

The world I grew up in is dead. The standards which we carry ourselves have shattered, and the concept of societal norms are considered restrictive, bogus even. The deadbeats won, and the new orthodoxy is to defend, uplift, and conform to the weird world or parish.

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UFC Legend Vitor Belfort Blasts Sean O’Malley For Openly Cheating On His Wife: “Your Actions As A Husband And Father Are Deplorable”

Current Bantamweight Champion "Sugar" Sean O'Malley has been getting deluged with criticism after going on a recent media tour in which he has been going from podcast to podcast bragging about sleeping with other women while still married with his wife. One of his critics is former UFC champ Vitor Belfort, who is not a fan of O'Malley's (one sided) open relationship.

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Five Christian Female Athletes Who Shine On And Off The Field

In the world of sports, there are countless stories of perseverance, determination, and faith. In particular, a number of female athletes have blended their devotion to Christianity with their professional careers, using their platform to share their beliefs and inspire others. Here are five standout Christian female athletes who have made a significant impact both in their respective sports and through their faith.