Known in MMA circles as the ‘Combatant in Chief’, the US leader considers fight fans a part of his political base.

Known in MMA circles as the ‘Combatant in Chief’, the US leader considers fight fans a part of his political base.
The Japanese star clocked the highest velocity of his pitching career, setting a new personal record.
The former Olympian died at Hospital Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening after several months of treatment for blood infection.
Nunis represented Malaysia at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics as well as the 1982 and 1986 Asian Games in India and South Korea.
The Japanese superstar received almost four million votes and will start as designated hitter.
The 46-year-old Filipino icon shrugs off doubts about facing the younger, stronger WBC champion Mario Barrios.
Billionaire philanthropist Mark Walter agrees to acquire a majority stake in the Lakers franchise from the Buss Family Trust.
The forward had attracted interest from European giants and was linked to Barcelona and Arsenal.
Coach Enzo Maresca said the team stands with Pedro Neto as he grieves the tragic loss of Diogo Jota.
The Nigeria Football Federation said he died in Lagos following a period of illness.
New coach Xabi Alonso’s shift to a back three has allowed the ex-Liverpool star to shine at right wing-back.
Simone Inzaghi made the biggest splash as Al Hilal shocked Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in extra-time drama.
The former Arsenal player takes on a one-year deal with Pumas after briefly managing Cardiff City.
Chelsea has signed the talented winger for €34 million, with bonuses possibly raising the fee to €67 million.
The world number one barely broke sweat against Aleksandar Vukic, winning 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.
The Spaniard reaches the third round as last year’s women’s runner-up joins a record-breaking exit of top seeds.
The world No 1 reached the third round with a hard-fought 7-6(7/4), 6-4 victory over Marie Bouzkova.
The seven-time champion survives a scare to advance past Frenchman Alexandre Muller after a strong early start.
The US second seed crashes out to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, just weeks after her French Open triumph.
The world No 1 barely broke sweat in a 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 victory over fellow Italian Luca Nardi.
The American went out in the first round after losing 6-2, 6-3 to Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
The three-time Olympic silver medallist says national shuttlers are no longer just participating but competing strongly on the world stage.
The world No 3 sank world Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan 22-20, 21-14 in a 60-minute final.
They lost to world No 1 pair Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning at the Indonesia Open in a marathon match lasting 86 minutes.
They lost to Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in three games watched by a super-charged disruptive crowd at Istora Stadium in Jakarta.
The 35-year-old Taiwanese showed great resilience to beat world No 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-16, 23-21.
The world No 4 pair rally from a game down to defeat China’s Li Yi Jing-Luo Xu Min in their semi-final clash.
The reunited pair lose to in-form Thai pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran in three games at the Indonesia Open.
The reigning world champion avoids confirming any Mercedes talks, saying his aim remains to retire at Red Bull.
The seven-time champion was alleged to have impeded Kimi Antonelli during a practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff has contacted the four-time world champion, affecting contract talks with George Russell, who’s been in top form this year.
The 27-year-old Briton said he’s focused solely on his own performance, dismissed rivalry talk against Max Verstappen.
The pair has cleared the air and is ready to continue competing under the team’s ‘papaya rules’.
Hosting the race will help promote tourism, a key driver of Thailand’s economy, says the government.
The team saw its driver Max Verstappen finish second in Canada today.