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Marc Ray

Marc Ray is a proud University of Houston alumnus. He was born and raised in “H-Town” and is an MMA enthusiast. You can follow him on Twitter @marcraysports. 

Rose Namajunas' highly anticipated return fight announced

Rose Namajunas, a two-time UFC strawweight champion, will return to the Octagon to face Manon Fiorot on Sept. 2 at UFC Paris, the UFC announced on Friday.

Potential landing spots for Draymond Green

With Green declining his player option and taking the opportunity to fully explore his market, here a three potential landing spots for the veteran forward.

UFC's Jamahal Hill, Bellator's Corey Anderson clash over light heavyweight debate

UFC’s Jamahal Hill and Bellator’s Corey Anderson engaged in a heated Twitter exchange on Saturday, sparked by a debate over which promotion possesses the best 205-pound division. 

Three potential candidates for the Texans' Ring of Honor

Three possible candidates to join latest inductee JJ Watt in the Houston Texans' Ring of Honor.

Terence Crawford vows to become an undisputed two-weight world champion

After years of failed negotiations, Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. will finally step inside the boxing ring with the undisputed welterweight title up for grabs.

Watch: Amanda Nunes, Irene Aldana share intense faceoff before UFC 289

UFC bantamweights Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana, who will headline UFC 289, engaged in an intense faceoff during weigh-ins on Friday.

Boxing Hall of Famer would consider unretiring for potential Jake Paul fight

In an interview on “The MMA Hour” on Monday, Andre Ward — a retired Hall of Fame boxer — expressed his willingness to fight Jake Paul. 

Boxing champion Claressa Shields teases WWE appearance

Shields is known for trash-talking and a brash demeanor, which promote and generate excitement for her fights. Given her outspoken personality, a transition to WWE wouldn’t be strange.

Former lightweight world champion set for boxing return

Kambosos, a former WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and The Ring lightweight champion, must rebound from back-to-back losses to regain momentum and get back into title contention.

Seth Rollins defeats AJ Styles, wins revived world heavyweight title

At the end of the competitive match, Rollins delivered his finishing move, “the curb stomp," to secure the win.

Watch: Terence Crawford announces Errol Spence Jr. title fight

After years of speculation, the long-awaited fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. will finally take place on July 29.

Twitter reacts to Packers being named host of 2025 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers will host the 2025 NFL Draft, the NFL announced on Monday. According to the NFL, the 2025 draft will occur in the vicinity of Lambeau Field and the Titletown district in Green Bay, Wis. 

Dustin Poirier gets candid about BMF title fight with Justin Gaethje

Dustin Poirier, who is scheduled to make his UFC return on July 29, is confident that he’ll secure another win over fellow top-ranked lightweight Justin Gaethje.

Watch: Hunter Renfroe delivers epic ninth-inning throw for Angels

Hunter Renfroe’s highlight-reel throw against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday may have been one of the best plays of the year for the Los Angeles Angels. 

Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou shares first look in PFL threads

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, one of the best fighters in the world, recently unveiled his attire as a new member of the Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Watch: Devin Haney labels Vasiliy Lomachenko a dirty fighter

In the lead-up to his highly anticipated fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko, undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney referred to his next opponent as a dirty fighter during a press conference on Tuesday. 

Randy Orton's career-threatening injury won't dictate his legacy

Orton, who has been out of action for more than a year, reportedly underwent back fusion surgery last November and was told to retire by doctors, according to his father Bob Orton Jr.

Ian Machado Garry is creating his own legacy

Despite comparisons to fellow Dubliner and UFC great Conor McGregor, Ian Machado Garry is poised to create his own legacy in mixed martial arts.

Three fights to make for UFC's Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev, a highly dominant and popular UFC fighter, has been inactive since last September and is open to fighting any opponent that’ll get him closer to a UFC title shot at either 170 or 185 pounds.

Watch: Nate Diaz, Jake Paul share first staredown ahead of boxing match

Three months before their highly anticipated boxing match, former UFC star Nate Diaz and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had their first face-off during a press conference on Tuesday.

Aljamain Sterling strives for double-champ status after UFC 288 win

Following his impressive win over MMA legend Henry Cejudo this past weekend at UFC 288, UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling wants to solidify his

Twitter reacts to Stetson Bennett being selected by the Rams

His age, 25, and undersized attributes (5-foot-11, 192 pounds) may have led to his drop in the NFL Draft, but his leadership qualities and playmaking have been praised by his college coaches and teammates. 

Twitter reacts to Texans selecting Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud second overall

With a new quarterback in Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans at the helm, it feels like a new era in Texans football.

Bad Bunny to wrestle at WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico

Three-time Grammy Award winner Bad Bunny will return to the WWE ring, when he faces Damian Priest in a street fight on May 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico at Backlash. 

Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.