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Melillo made his Bellator debut to step into the fight with Page on short notice, to fill in for the fighter who was originally supposed to be facing him. Elsewhere on the card, Fabian Edwards fought Michael Shipman in a close encounter, where both fighters almost came out on top. Finally, in the only other MMA fight on the main card, Soren Bak faced Terry Brazier. There were a number of fights on the preliminary card as well, which saw a couple of quick wins, including in the fight between Akonne Wanliss and Tim Barnett, as well as in the fight between Denise Kielholyz and Sabriye Sengul....

Inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena, the partnership with Bellator and RIZIN continues via some friendly competition. Bellator’s champions and top stars face off against their counterparts at RIZIN. Who will walk out of the ring with the ultimate bragging rights? The Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN event coincides with RIZIN 40. Who are the fighters that will be competing on the main card of Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN? Here is all you need to know, including the bios of the fighters....

The Linemakers: History against Pharoah | Horse-by-horse breakdown While his high cruising running style is exactly what it takes to win the Belmont, American Pharoah will be tested for the lead by Materiality and that could present problems for jockey Victor Espinoza in managing the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner down the backside. Espinoza also figures to be challenged in the timing of his move. Onto the picks …...

“I’d be the first to admit I wasn’t a good teammate early in my career,” Roethlisberger told Bleacher Report. “With time, you understand you can’t keep being a selfish player or person. It’s the ultimate team sport, and in order to be successful, you have to be selfless.” MORE: Top 10 Steelers of all time | Jerome Bettis’ eight greatest NFL moments Roethlisberger’s clash with Hines Ward and accusations Roethlisberger sexually assaulted a woman in Georgia in 2010 did little to help Big Ben become a leader to his teammates....

MORE: Bengals-Steelers crazy finish | Ryan Shazier’s blow hit hardest | Bengals-Steelers ugly to last drop Roethlisberger suffered the injury in the third quarter when Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict drove him into the ground on a clean hit. He was carted off the field to be evaluated, but re-entered the game on the game’s final drive, helping put his team in field goal range for the 18-16 win. Still, Roethlisberger didn’t attempt any intermediate or long passes, and seemed unable to use his full throwing motion....

His return should be a welcome one in Pittsburgh after the team floundered to an 8-8 season with backups Mason Rudolph and Devlin Dodges (one that saw the Steelers miss the playoffs for a second-straight season). Roethlisberger, 38, has been out since Sept. 15, 2019 after experiencing a recurring pain in his right elbow in a Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. The next day, he was ruled out for the season....

Shapiro was briefly one of the top trending topics on Twitter early Tuesday morning after he waded in on the controversy surrounding an opinion piece published in The Wall Street Journal regarding first lady-elect Jill Biden’s use of the “Dr.” title in her name, Essayist Joseph Epstein argued that Biden’s use of “Dr.” before her name “sounds and feels fraudulent, not to say a touch comic” because she does not hold a medical degree....

With an NBA-best 15-2 record heading into Wednesday’s clash with the 76ers, Golden State looks every bit like the dominant franchise that reached five straight Finals from 2015 to 2019. The hot start has quieted most of the chatter about the Warriors potentially making a major win-now move. One of the names that surfaces from time to time? Ben Simmons. Philly’s trip to the Bay brings to light three questions central to the debate:...

Benevento are currently in 10th place in the Serie A standings and have managed a few surprising results this season. The home side edged Cagliari to a 2-1 victory during the week and will want to pull off an upset in this game. Atalanta seem to have recovered from a slow start to their league season and have scored eight goals in their last two games. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side thrashed Parma by a 3-0 margin in its previous match and will be confident ahead of this fixture....

The Bavarians, chasing a treble of titles, joins Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals. Here are 5 talking points from the game: Benfica stuck to their 1st leg strategy and it almost paid dividends Heading into the second leg, Benfica’s Coach Rui Vitória would have been pleased with his side’s first leg performance. They defended as a unit and isolated Bayern’s main man, Robert Lewandowski who hardly had a sniff at goal....

The Nigeria international who was tracked by the Eagles during the winter transfer window said ‘it was very easy to choose’ the ‘best’ Primeira Liga outfit when they came calling. Also, the 22-year-old right back stated the appeal of competing on the biggest stage as a major factor for leaving the Kyocera Stadium. “It is a feeling of great happiness to be able to be here in a club of this dimension....

As they are apt to do, the betting public and odds makers have made their feelings known about the Patriots (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS). Before playing at Kansas City on Monday night, the Patriots were installed as three-point favorites vs. Cincinnati. But after the Pats were overpowered in a 41-14 loss to Kansas City, the Bengals assumed the role as road favorites throughout Nevada. And if New England closes as an underdog vs....

Lejeune, who underwent right knee surgery last August and returned in January, went down following a challenge with former Newcastle winger Andros Townsend at St James’ Park, immediately indicating for a substitution. The French centre-back was taken from the pitch on a stretcher after lengthy treatment and reportedly left the stadium on crutches with his left knee in a brace. Benitez confirmed that it was the opposite knee to that which previously suffered a tear of his anterior cruciate ligament, but he was not positive ahead of a diagnosis....

When Benn scored the game’s first goal 3:46 into the second period, the Blues trailed for the first time since Feb. 5 — a span of more than 517 minutes on the ice over 10 games. Radek Faksa and Alexander Radulov put Dallas up 3-0 with goals in a 65-second span midway through the second period. The Stars snapped a three-game losing streak in which they were shut out twice....

The Belgium international only moved to Selhurst Park last summer but is already generating speculation regarding another big-money transfer. RUMOURS: Benteke could be sold to raise funds The burly striker struggled to make an impact at Liverpool during a 12-month stay at Anfield and is still searching for consistency with the Eagles. Benteke netted eight Premier League goals before Christmas but has now gone six games without finding the target, with Sam Allardyce yet to benefit from his considerable talents....

The plan for the $1.4 billion Bentley Residences skyscraper in Sunny Isles Beach north of Miami, contracted in 2019, went full steam ahead. Construction on the site begins in six months and will take approximately four years to complete, according to Dezer Development. The Florida-based company was founded in 1970 by Michael Dezer and is now run by his son Gil. In addition to the Porsche Design Tower, which only has space for two cars per residence, Dezer has built several other buildings in the Miami area including six for ex-President Donald Trump....

Touch screens have also revolutionized the way gamers can interact with content, and now the gaming industry is seeing mobile games become more and more advanced. At the same time, virtual reality is becoming increasingly accessible and providing a level of immersion that used to be impossible. Now, indie developer GoodbyeWorld Games talks with Game Rant regarding making its own unique contribution to the constantly evolving industry with its immersive debut title, Before Your Eyes....

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Move Towards The Metroidvania Model There are a lot of players who are used to the Metroidvania genre, and its many intricacies, and as such they can easily take to the game Moonscars. However, there are also some people who are not going to really get it at first, and as such they need some beginner tips. 7 Collect Bone Dust Bone dust is one of the best ways for a player to improve in the game....

Take a look at the dapper vest Johnson donned: Believe it or not, the Raptors might be the most fashion-conscious team in the league. After all, hip-hop superstar and avid Raptors fan Drake has a sport coat lined with with a throwback Vince Carter uniform. I really hope this trend takes off, because it's both stylish and awesome.

He said: “I return to Milan as a stronger player and more experienced after four difficult years personally and professionally.” “In Madrid, I learned to suffer the critics, to be challenged and to be constantly under pressure. So many doubts have made me grow.” “The atmosphere at Real Madrid is like that of many other clubs. In Milan, the relationships are closer.” “I face this new experience with a different consciousness to my previous stage....