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A special connection exists between Brazilian fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Karol Rosa and Denise Gomes: they not only practice mixed martial arts together but have also been in a relationship for more than seven years. Fighting in different weight categories, the women have both succeeded in developing good careers in the world of cage fighting while remaining strong on the personal front.

Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter became two of baseball's biggest names, but their friendship and relationship were not always easy. Long before they became Yankees teammates , the two young stars appeared together in a famous 1997 Sports Illustrated photoshoot . The picture showed Rodriguez, Jeter, and three other top shortstops posing shirtless in baseball pants and gold chains. Years later, Rodriguez looked back at the unusual shoot with humor.

Galatasaray are preparing a major move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes , with the Turkish champions reportedly ready to offer the Portugal international a substantial salary increase in an attempt to tempt him away from Old Trafford. Fernandes has attracted interest from several clubs this summer, including Galatasaray, Atlético Madrid, Juventus and AC Milan, while Saudi Pro League clubs have also maintained an interest in the 31-year-old.

Sidney Crosby is heading into the final year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins , but there are signs that his NHL career will continue beyond the 2026-27 season. According to The Athletic’s Josh Yohe, the Penguins captain could sign a new contract before the season begins. Crosby has already said that retirement is not on his mind, and his strong 2025-26 season gave him another reason to continue playing.

An 85-year-old man in Essex is facing the threat of legal action after being ordered to remove a £2,200 block-paved driveway he built outside his home, claiming he needed easier access because of his difficulty walking. According to a report by SWNS, David Siggins , from Rochford, said he spent two years trying to follow the correct process before transforming a grass verge into a 3-metre-wide by 5-metre-long driveway. Read More

Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Mike Bailey has died aged 84 following a long battle with dementia, bringing an end to the career of a player who captained the club through one of the most important periods in its history. Bailey spent 11 years at Molineux between 1966 and 1977, making 436 appearances and scoring 25 goals. He also won two England caps, having represented his country in 1964. Read More

The Ottawa Senators want Drake Batherson back, and the winger has made it clear that he would like to stay. But the two sides have yet to agree on a new contract, with Batherson seeking an eight-year deal before the Sept. 15 deadline. Batherson is entering the final season of his six-year, $29.85 million contract, which carries a $4.975 million annual cap hit. After achieving the best season of his NHL career, the 28-year-old is well-positioned to request a significant salary increase.

CEO Khozema Shipchandler said he starts checking his emails at 4.30 am that then wraps up his work at 9 pm. There is no day off and the Indian-origin CEO of Twilio runs laps around the house between meetings so that he does not spend all his time sitting as most of the time he's awake, he is working. In an interview with Fortune, he said that wanting work-life balance is awesome but sacrifice is what separates leaders from everyone else.

NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at boosting the country’s maritime surveillance, the defence ministry on Monday signed a contract valued at Rs 1,943 crore with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for leasing two MQ-9B Sea Guardian high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) for Indian Navy for a period of 30 months. Read More

Gold’s 9% recovery in August to around $4,400 an ounce indicates that the precious metal is regaining favour among institutional investors and central banks, positioning it for further gains as markets move beyond the initial shock of the US-Israeli war with Iran, Reuters reported.