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Jets claim LB Kobe King off of waivers

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The New York Jets have added a linebacker to their active roster ahead of Week 8’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The team announced that they have claimed Kobe King off waivers.

King was recently released by the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday when they activated running back Aaron Jones off injured reserve. Originally a sixth-round pick earlier this year, King appeared in five games, recording four tackles. Most of his playing time came on special teams.

In other roster updates, the Jets could see the return of linebacker Quincy Williams this weekend. Williams has missed the last four games due to a shoulder injury but was designated to return from injured reserve this week. He was listed as questionable to play on Friday.

However, the Jets will be without Cam Jones, who has been ruled out with a hip injury ahead of the game.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jets-claim-lb-kobe-king-off-of-waivers

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Aaron Rodgers Sends Bold Message on Packers Future Ahead of Week 8 Game

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The great Aaron Rodgers may have to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, but when all is said and done, even he admitted he’ll always be part of the Packers organization.

Now about two-and-a-half years removed from Green Bay, Rodgers reflected on his time there and announced he would retire as a member of the Packers when his playing career comes to a close.

Rodgers, of course, started his Hall of Fame career with the Packers after they selected him 24th overall from California-Berkeley in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played his first 18 seasons with Green Bay, winning four MVP awards and earning the MVP title of Super Bowl XLV—his lone championship to date—which came against his current team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This Sunday night, Rodgers will face off against the Packers for the first time in his career, as the first-place Steelers (4-2) host Green Bay (4-1-1), who also lead the NFC North.

### Aaron Rodgers’ Football Career ‘Will End One Day In Green Bay’

Rodgers surely didn’t have rosy feelings about his former home when he left after the Packers effectively pushed him out by choosing quarterback Jordan Love as their starter following the 2022 NFL season. However, bygones are bygones, and Rodgers has had time to reflect on the special moments he experienced in Green Bay.

He said this is why he intends to retire with the Packers at some point in 2026, as he has stated that this, his 21st season, will be his last.

“It was such a tight-knit group for so long, and I outlasted most of them,” Rodgers said. “That’s why I feel so good about my time [in Green Bay], because damn near everything great in my life is because of my football career, and my football career start[ed] and will end one day with Green Bay.

“So we got a lot of love for all of those memories and a lot of great friends that I still carry with me to this day.”

### Aaron Rodgers Shares Memories of His Time in Green Bay

Reflecting on his experience, Rodgers shared some of his general memories, including being on the road and pulling pranks with his former teammates during training camp at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, while playing for then-coach Mike McCarthy.

“We were always messing around [and] having a good time,” Rodgers said. “I mean, some of the shenanigans and pranks that me and Brett Goode pulled on the rookies at St. Norbert’s.

“It got so crazy, some of the pranks that they were pulling, that Mike at one point said, ‘Hey, cut that s–t out,’ because they were doing some wild stuff.”

Rodgers also recalled the plane rides where Packers players would wake each other up with flying pillows and blankets that didn’t always hit the correct target.

“Guys were just flinging the wrapped-up blankets and rolling up the pillows [and throwing them] at people,” Rodgers said. “There were some of the media and [public relations] and community relations—they’d all be on the same plane as us, and they were catching strays on the plane sometimes.”
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/green-bay-packers/aaron-rodgers-retire-as-packer/

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Philadelphia 76ers Already Making ‘Silly’ Excuses for Joel Embiid

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In their opening game of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers secured a much-needed victory over the Boston Celtics. After a disappointing campaign last year, the 76ers were desperate to start this season on the right foot. Thanks to stellar performances from VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia began the year with a promising 1-0 record.

However, the game’s spotlight on Joel Embiid was less encouraging. The star center made only one of his nine shots, finishing with just four points in 20 minutes of play. Still managing his workload as he recovers from a lingering leg injury, Embiid appeared to be a shadow of his usual dominant self.

Despite earning $55.2 million this season, the 76ers are not overly concerned about his slow start—for now.

### Philadelphia 76ers Make Excuses for Joel Embiid

Embiid was initially not expected to play on opening night. Having missed the majority of the preseason, it seemed he was rushed back into action prematurely. Many argue it might have been wiser to allow him to fully recover, especially considering the team is currently attributing his poor performance to injury and “rust.”

Even after a lackluster outing, Embiid still received some praise. Head coach Nick Nurse said, “I’m super happy he was out there. I think that he played good. I know that’s going to sound silly, one for nine. He just didn’t shoot it very good. I thought he transferred the ball good. I thought he made some good decisions. I thought he took good shots. I thought he protected the rim.”

While Nurse may be content with Embiid’s effort, the numbers tell a different story. Embiid recorded a plus/minus of -16, which is rare in a winning effort. Though he avoided turnovers, his shooting was undeniably poor. Defensively, his impact was minimal—the Celtics shot 46.2% when he was on the floor and 47.3% when he was off, a negligible difference.

Despite the subpar performance, Nurse quickly offered excuses. “He hasn’t done much, right?” the coach remarked. “He’s kind of played a scrimmage and a preseason game, and I think there’s some rust there, but I thought he was moving good and made good decisions, which is really positive.”

### Philadelphia 76ers Need Embiid at His Best

Joel Embiid remains one of the greatest players in Sixers history. When healthy, his dominance is unquestionable. Yet, despite his stardom, the 76ers have never advanced past the second round of the playoffs, even while sharing the court with elite talent.

This season, the 76ers are fully committed to Maxey, Embiid, and Paul George. With the addition of Edgecombe, after just one game, Philadelphia looks poised to be among the NBA’s top teams. They have always been competitive but have yet to take that crucial next step toward championship contention.

The hope is that Embiid will soon regain his full form and lead the team to greater success in the months ahead.
https://heavy.com/sports/nba/philadelphia-76ers/joel-embiid-injury-news-nick-nurse/

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Sports on TV for Oct. 25 – 26

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(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts

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### Saturday, Oct. 25

#### Australian Rules Football (Women’s)
4 a.m. FS2 — Melbourne at Brisbane

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#### Auto Racing
1:25 p.m. ESPNEWS — Formula 1 Practice, Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
4:30 p.m. TRUTV — NASCAR Cup Series Practice, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.
4:55 p.m. ESPNEWS — Formula 1 Qualifying, Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
5:40 p.m. TRUTV — NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.
7:30 p.m. CW — NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race, Round of 8, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.
2:30 a.m. (Sunday) FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia

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#### College Football
Noon
ABC — Mississippi at Oklahoma
ACCN — Virginia at North Carolina
BTN — Rutgers at Purdue
CBSSN — Ohio at E. Michigan
CW — SMU at Wake Forest
ESPN — Syracuse at Georgia Tech
ESPN2 — South Florida at Memphis
ESPNU — Appalachian St. at Old Dominion
FOX — UCLA at Indiana
FS1 — Northwestern at Nebraska
TNT — Kansas St. at Kansas
TRUTV — Kansas St. at Kansas

12:45 p.m.
SECN — Auburn at Arkansas

3:30 p.m.
ABC — Alabama at South Carolina
ACCN — NC State at Pittsburgh
BTN — Illinois at Washington
CBS — Minnesota at Iowa
CBSSN — FAU at Navy
CW — Toledo at Washington St.
ESPN — Missouri at Vanderbilt
FOX — BYU at Iowa St.
FS1 — San Diego St. at Fresno St.

4 p.m.
ESPN2 — Baylor at Cincinnati
ESPNU — Oklahoma St. at Texas Tech

4:15 p.m.
SECN — Texas at Mississippi St.

7 p.m.
ESPN — Stanford at Miami
FS1 — Wisconsin at Oregon

7:30 p.m.
ABC — Texas A&M at LSU
ACCN — Boston College at Louisville
CBSSN — Colorado St. at Wyoming
NBC — Michigan at Michigan St.

7:45 p.m.
SECN — Tennessee at Kentucky

8 p.m.
ESPN2 — Houston at Arizona St.
ESPNU — N. Dakota St. at S. Dakota St.

10:15 p.m.
ESPN — Colorado at Utah

11 p.m.
ESPNU — Alabama St. at Alabama A&M (Taped)

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#### College Volleyball (Women’s)
8:30 p.m. BTN — Michigan St. at Nebraska
10:30 p.m. BTN — Maryland at UCLA

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#### Figure Skating
3 p.m. NBC — 2025 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: The Cup of China, Chongquing, China

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#### Golf
4 a.m. ESPN2 — Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship: Third Round, Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, Dubai, UAE
5 a.m. GOLF — DP World Tour: The Genesis Championship, Third Round, Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, South Korea (Taped)
1:30 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Simmons Bank Championship, Second Round, Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock, Ark.
4:30 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour: The Bank of Utah Championship, Second Round, Black Desert Resort, Ivins, Utah
7:30 p.m. GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, Final Round, New Korea Country Club, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Midnight GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, Final Round, New Korea Country Club, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

5 a.m. (Sunday)
ESPN2 — Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship: Final Round, Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, Dubai, UAE

6 a.m. (Saturday)
GOLF — DP World Tour: The Genesis Championship, Final Round, Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, South Korea (Taped)

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#### Horse Racing
Noon FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races
7:30 p.m. FS2 — Breeders Crown from Woodbine Mohawk Park, Ontario, Canada

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#### Mixed Martial Arts
10 a.m. FX — UFC 321 Early Prelims: Undercard Bouts, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Noon FX — UFC 321 Prelims: Undercard Bouts, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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#### MLB Baseball
8 p.m. FOX — World Series: L.A. Dodgers at Toronto, Game 2

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#### NBA Basketball
7:30 p.m. NBATV — Oklahoma City at Atlanta

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#### NHL Hockey
3 p.m. NHLN — Colorado at Boston
7 p.m. NHLN — Montreal at Vancouver

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#### Rodeo
10:30 p.m. CW — PBR: Team Series Day 2, Las Vegas

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#### Soccer (Men’s)
7:25 a.m. CBSSN — English League Championship: Watford at Coventry City
9:55 a.m. CBSSN — English League Championship: Wrexham at Middlesbrough
10 a.m. USA — English Premier League: Fulham at Newcastle United
12:30 p.m. NBC — English Premier League: Brighton & Hove Albion at Manchester United
3 p.m. USA — English Premier League: Liverpool at Brentford FC
11 p.m. CBSSN — CF Monterrey at Cruz Azul

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#### Soccer (Women’s)
8:45 a.m. FS2 — FIFA U-17 World Cup Group Stage: Ivory Coast vs. Spain, Group E, Sale, Morocco

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#### Tennis
4:30 a.m. TENNIS — Guangzhou-WTA Semifinals
6 a.m. TENNIS — Guangzhou-WTA Semifinals
9 a.m. TENNIS — Basel-ATP & Vienna-ATP Semifinals
11 p.m. TENNIS — Tokyo-WTA Singles Final
4 a.m. (Sunday) TENNIS — Guangzhou-WTA Singles Final

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### Sunday, Oct. 26

#### Auto Racing
2 p.m. NBC — NASCAR Cup Series: The Xfinity 500, Playoffs Round of 8, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.
4 p.m. ABC — Formula 1: The Mexico City Grand Prix, Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City

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#### College Basketball (Men’s)
7 p.m. ESPN2 — Exhibition: Duke at Tennessee

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#### College Soccer (Women’s)
Noon ESPNU — Oklahoma St. at West Virginia
3 p.m. BTN — Washington at Oregon
SECN — Vanderbilt at South Carolina
5 p.m. BTN — Southern Cal at UCLA
SECN — Kentucky at Texas A&M
7 p.m. ACCN — Duke at NC State

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#### College Volleyball (Women’s)
Noon
ACCN — Stanford at Georgia Tech
1 p.m.
BTN — Rutgers at Iowa
ESPN — Florida at Arkansas
SECN — Auburn at Oklahoma
3 p.m. ESPN — Louisville at North Carolina

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#### German League Basketball
10 a.m. NBATV — Bayern Munich at Alba Berlin

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#### Golf
5 a.m. ESPN2 — Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship: Final Round, Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, Dubai, UAE
6 a.m. GOLF — DP World Tour: The Genesis Championship, Final Round, Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, South Korea (Taped)
1:30 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Simmons Bank Championship, Final Round, Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock, Ark.
4:30 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour: The Bank of Utah Championship, Final Round, Black Desert Resort, Ivins, Utah

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#### Gymnastics
Noon NBC — FIG: 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships from Jakarta, Indonesia (Taped)
2 p.m. CNBC — FIG: 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Jakarta, Indonesia (Taped)

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#### Horse Racing
1 p.m. FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races

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#### NFL Football
1 p.m. CBS — Regional Coverage: Miami at Atlanta, N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, Chicago at Baltimore
FOX — Regional Coverage: Cleveland at New England, N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, San Francisco at Houston, Buffalo at Carolina
4:05 p.m. FOX — Tampa Bay at New Orleans
4:25 p.m. CBS — Regional Coverage: Dallas at Denver or Tennessee at Indianapolis
8:20 p.m. NBC — Green Bay at Pittsburgh

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#### NHL Hockey
1 p.m. NHLN — Colorado at New Jersey

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#### Rodeo
5 p.m. CW — PBR: Team Series Day 3, Las Vegas

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#### Soccer (Men’s)
7:55 a.m. CBSSN — Scottish Premier League: Celtic at Heart of Midlothian
10 a.m.
CBSSN — Serie A: AS Roma at Sassuolo
USA — English Premier League: Manchester City at Aston Villa
11 a.m. ESPN2 — LaLiga: Barcelona at Real Madrid
12:30 p.m. USA — English Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur at Everton
1 p.m. TRUTV — U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team vs. German Men’s Deaf National Team, East Hartford, Conn.
2 p.m. FS2 — Canadian Premier League Postseason: Atletico Ottawa at Forge FC, Semifinal
5:30 p.m. FS1 — MLS Eastern Conference Playoff: Chicago at Philadelphia, First Round Game 1
6 p.m. FS2 — Canadian Premier League Postseason: York United at Cavalry FC, Semifinal

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#### Tennis
4 a.m. TENNIS — Guangzhou-WTA Singles Final
9 a.m. TENNIS — Basel-ATP & Vienna-ATP Singles Finals
11 p.m. TENNIS — Paris-ATP, Jiujiang-WTA, Hong Kong-WTA & Chennai-WTA Early Rounds

6 a.m. (Monday) TENNIS — Paris-ATP, Jiujiang-WTA, Hong Kong-WTA & Chennai-WTA Early Rounds

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#### Volleyball (Women’s)
6:30 p.m. ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Team McCage vs. Team Valentin-Anderson, Madison, Wis.
9 p.m. ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Team Coopers vs. Team Thompson, Madison, Wis.

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https://wtop.com/sports/2025/10/sports-on-tv-for-oct-25-26/

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“Lamar Jackson is questionable with a diarrhea incoming”: NFL fans react as Ravens QB buying chicken from high school friend’s business

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Lamar Jackson has been sidelined since straining his right hamstring during the Baltimore Ravens’ Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The injury occurred in the loss, impacting Jackson’s availability for subsequent games. The team is monitoring his recovery closely as they aim to get their star quarterback back on the field.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-lamar-jackson-questionable-diarrhea-incoming-nfl-fans-react-ravens-qb-buying-chicken-high-school-friend-s-business

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The Wider Costs of the N.B.A. Insider-Trading Scandal

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Criminal charges related to a wide-ranging betting ring have raised serious concerns about the sports world’s increasing embrace of legalized gambling.

As the industry continues to expand, questions are emerging about the potential risks and ethical implications involved. This recent development highlights the need for stricter oversight and more robust measures to ensure the integrity of sports and protect all stakeholders involved.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/business/dealbook/nba-insider-trading-gambling.html

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“There are 2 zeroes, all he has to do is add the 1 on the side” – Former India coach on Virat Kohli ahead of AUS vs IND 2025 3rd ODI

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Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has suggested that Virat Kohli could bounce back from two ducks in the ongoing ODI series against Australia with a century in the final game. However, he acknowledged that the former India captain would need to show grit and determination to overcome his disappointing start to the tour.

Kohli was dismissed for a four-ball duck in India’s narrow two-wicket loss in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday, October 23. During an interaction on the Star Sports show *Game Plan*, Nayar noted that luck hasn’t favored Kohli so far in the series but emphasized that the modern batting great has the potential to turn things around with a century in the final game in Sydney on Saturday, October 25.

“You always say you need the rub of the green. He has not had it yet. That doesn’t mean he can’t. There are two zeroes, all he has to do is add the one on the side. It will take a lot of grit and determination from him, but those are stories,” Nayar said.

The former India all-rounder also highlighted Kohli’s ability to bounce back from failures in the past. “A Virat Kohli doesn’t become a Virat Kohli without overcoming failures. He has done that in the past. He has struggled in England. He has gone back and conquered it. He has got one more game to conquer his demons, but if there is someone whom I would rely and bet on, that would be Virat,” Nayar added.

### Virat Kohli’s ODI Record at Sydney Cricket Ground

It’s worth noting that Virat Kohli does not have a stellar ODI record at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). He has scored 146 runs across seven ODIs at the venue, averaging just 24.33.

### Analysis of Kohli’s Dismissal in 2nd ODI

In the same interaction, Abhishek Nayar analyzed Kohli’s dismissal in the second ODI, describing it as falling prey to a ‘terrific’ delivery.

“To be honest, regardless of seeing Virat getting out or not, I just feel this was a terrific delivery. I think most batters in the world, who have studied his bowling and understand him, wouldn’t expect that delivery because even the way he released it, the seam position suggested the ball would leave him,” Nayar explained.

He further elaborated that most batters would have struggled against the delivery bowled by Xavier Bartlett, especially since the ball appeared to move away due to the seam position.

“Virat has always been someone who looks at the seam a lot. So he tries to pick the ball off the hand and off the seam. Just looking at the slow motion, you see the ball and you feel the ball is going to leave you, which is why he has taken that position. The ball pitches, it hits the other side of the seam, and nips back in. Most batters will struggle with that,” Nayar observed.

Kohli had initially left the first two deliveries outside the off-stump before defending the third ball. He missed the fourth ball while attempting to play across the line and was caught plumb in front of the wickets.

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**About the Author:**

*Kartik Iyer* is a cricket writer at Sportskeeda with four years of professional experience. He focuses on delivering authentic and accurate news by obtaining information from credible sources. Kartik has nurtured a passion for cricket since childhood and is a keen follower of the sport. He supports Team India and counts Rahul Dravid among his all-time favorite cricketers, admiring Dravid’s impeccable technique and approach to the game.

Kartik has authored over 5,500 articles for Sportskeeda, demonstrating strong knowledge of SEO and journalism guidelines, with a readership close to 12 million. He holds a B. Tech degree and enjoys watching sports other than cricket in his free time.

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https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-there-2-zeroes-add-1-side-former-india-coach-virat-kohli-ahead-aus-vs-ind-2025-3rd-odi

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“FIRE those refs immediately” – Chael Sonnen hilariously reacts to NHL players brawling during New York Rangers vs. San Jose Sharks game

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Although a former MMA fighter, Chael Sonnen enjoys a good old scuffle. However, when it comes to regular team sports, he seems to prefer order prevailing.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-fire-refs-immediately-chael-sonnen-hilariously-reacts-nhl-players-brawling-new-york-rangers-vs-san-jose-sharks-game

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“He’s fought the best in the world” – Denis Puric believes “it’s possible” for Nong-O to pull off upset against Rodtang

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Denis Puric isn’t writing off Nong-O Hama’s chances against Rodtang Jitmuangnon, and he has good reason to believe the veteran can pull off the upset.

The 40-year-old Bosnian-Canadian striker squares off against former three-division K-1 champion Takeru Segawa in a flyweight kickboxing bout at **ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri**, taking place inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on Sunday, Nov. 16.

On the same card, 38-year-old Nong-O battles Rodtang for the vacant ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title in an all-Thai classic.

During a pre-fight interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), “The Bosnian Menace” offered his assessment on the superfight based on Nong-O’s recent performances.

> “Considering his last fight against Kongthoranee, I think it’s possible. The boy’s a beast. Nong-O is a legend, man. He’s been in the game for so long. He’s fought the best in the world,” Denis Puric said.

Puric’s perspective carries weight considering his connections to both fighters. He has trained alongside Nong-O at Superbon Training Camp in Bangkok, Thailand, giving him firsthand knowledge of the 38-year-old veteran’s technical prowess and devastating kicking game.

Meanwhile, he has also shared the Circle with Rodtang, having faced “The Iron Man” in a thrilling three-round battle at ONE 167 in June last year. This experience has helped Puric understand what makes the former flyweight Muay Thai champion so dangerous.

While many view Rodtang as the heavy favorite, Puric’s belief in Nong-O’s chances suggests the underdog shouldn’t be counted out when these two icons collide for the vacant world title gold.

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### Denis Puric Stoked to Be Part of Blockbuster ONE 173 in Tokyo

In the same online interview, Denis Puric labeled ONE’s return to Tokyo with ONE 173 in November as the stuff of dreams.

“The Bosnian Menace” has fought on some of the biggest cards and shows throughout his two-decade career. Still, he recognizes this opportunity to be part of this card as something extremely special.

> “I’m super excited [to fight here]. Honestly, this whole card looks crazy. I feel like this is the best card ONE Championship has ever put together. You got basically the best fighters in ONE on this card,” he shared.

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### Event Details

**ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri**
**Date:** Sunday, Nov. 16
**Venue:** Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan

Tickets for ONE 173 are available [here](#). Fans around the globe can visit [watch.onefc.com](https://watch.onefc.com) for viewing options in their region.

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Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying night of Muay Thai and kickboxing action!
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-he-s-fought-best-world-denis-puric-believes-it-s-possible-nong-o-pull-upset-rodtang