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Oleksandr Usyk reveals what was ‘strange’ about Anthony Joshua before title fight

Oleksandr Usyk has said he noticed “strange” behaviours in Anthony Joshua when studying footage of the Briton before their fight last year. Usyk comfortably outpointed Joshua in London in September to become WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion and remain undefeated. The Ukrainian looks set to fight Joshua again in 2022, likely in spring, with “AJ” having triggered a rematch clause, and Usyk has revealed a key element in his preparation for the first bout.

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The Daily Sweat: Oklahoma vs. Oregon is a perfect example of a weird bowl season

The Alamo Bowl is more notable for who won’t be there.

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Giants’ Pat Hanlon rips ex-scout Steve Verderosa

New York Giants senior VP of communications Pat Hanlon took aim at ex-scout Steve Verderosa on Tuesday following some critical tweets.

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Three Things to Know: Blocked shot to beat Warriors adds to Jokic MVP case

Jokic has a legitimate MVP case.

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Chris Olave practicing with Ohio State football despite opting out of Rose Bowl, and other notes

Notes and observations from Ohio State’s practice on Tuesday ahead of the Rose Bowl.

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Extend Roquan Smith? Former ’85 Bears S Gary Fencik is torn on the idea

For the struggling Bears, does a Roquan Smith extension take priority over other glaring needs on the team? Here’s what Gary Fencik said.

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Bernie Ecclestone outlines ‘pretty clever’ tactic Mercedes failed to use to help Lewis Hamilton

The former F1 boss highlighted a way in which Mercedes could have extended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and won Hamilton the title

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Forty-five years after they met in the Super Bowl, Bud Grant remembers John Madden

Bud Grant and John Madden met in the Super Bowl, forty-five years ago. With Madden passing on Tuesday, Grant reflected on his former rival. “Coaches come in a variety of forms,” Grant, 94, said in a statement issued by the Vikings. “John really, really liked football. For him it wasn’t about the attention. He would [more]

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New opponents lined up for Tyson Fury after ‘greedy’ Dillian Whyte fails to agree purse split

Tyson Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum has disclosed Andy Ruiz Jr. and Robert Helenius are now the frontrunners to be his next opponent in March after failing to reach agreement with Dillian Whyte on a purse split.

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Georgia vs Michigan Prediction, Orange Bowl, CFP Semifinal Preview

Georgia vs Michigan: Capital One Orange Bowl prediction, game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might or might not win.

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