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sports20 days ago•4 min saved

Figueroa stuns Liverpool, stops Ball to seize WBA featherweight title

Brandon Figueroa stopped Nick Ball in the 12th round in Liverpool to win Ball’s WBA featherweight world title after an evenly fought 11 rounds; a flush left from Figueroa followed by a finishing flurry ended Ball’s reign, giving Figueroa a three-weight world title. Ball’s first pro loss snapped his 24-fight unbeaten run and sparked chaos in the crowd as celebrations continued, with questions about Ball’s next move, including possible rematches or other big bouts.

via BBC|

#ball #boxing #featherweight

sports28 days ago•14 min saved

Packers lock in leadership trio with multi-year extensions

The Green Bay Packers announced multi-year contract extensions for GM Brian Gutekunst, Head Coach Matt LaFleur and Executive VP Russ Ball, signaling continued leadership after a season that ended disappointingly. President Ed Policy praised their dedication and collaboration as the club pursues another championship. Gutekunst has overseen a legacy of playoff berths and a Super Bowl title, LaFleur has guided the team to a string of strong regular-season records, and Ball—in Green Bay for 19 seasons—has helped deliver playoff success and a Super Bowl title, with the trio now set to lead the franchise into the coming years.

via Green Bay Packers|

#ball #contract-extensions #gutekunst

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

The Masters' Controversial Journey to Golf's Future.

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley announced his support for the governing bodies' proposal to introduce a limited-distance ball at the elite level, stating that "distance needs to be addressed." This move will likely lead to every major championship being contested with a modified ball starting from the 90th Masters in 2026. Ridley also defended the Official World Golf Ranking system and announced an investment in municipal golf to create pathways into the game in the city of Augusta.

via Yahoo Sports|

#augusta-national #ball #distance