India v New Zealand: Tourists need 107 to win first Test in Bengaluru

In a final fight in Britain, Derek Chisora secured a signature win by defeating Otto Wallin with a clear decision at the Co-op Live in Manchester, taking his record to 36-13. Throughout the match, Chisora dominated, landing heavy blows and dropping Wallin twice, showcasing his skill and determination. The victory in this IBF title eliminator positions Chisora for a potential future bout with the winner of Daniel Dubois's upcoming fight against Joseph Parker. Full Article

ESPN staff previews Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs aim for a historic three-peat, while the Eagles, led by Saquon Barkley, look to secure their second Super Bowl win. Coaches Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni lead their teams in this highly anticipated matchup at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Full Article

In the main event of UFC 312, Dricus Du Plessis defends the middleweight title against Sean Strickland, a year after defeating him and becoming South Africa’s first UFC champion. Strickland, who insulted Australia’s gun laws ahead of the rematch, denied battling a staph infection as he faces Du Plessis after Tatiana Suarez fights Zhang Weili in the co-main event. Follow live updates from the main card and prelims for all the action. Full Article

Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider who joined ESPN in 2014 after graduating from the University of Delaware. Following Mike Woodson's announcement of stepping down as Indiana's head coach, speculation arose about Dusty May, the Michigan head coach and former Indiana student manager under Bob Knight, potentially being a top target for the job due to his ties to the program. May led Michigan to a win over Indiana and addressed the coaching vacancy,...

Seth Jarvis led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 7-3 victory against the Utah Hockey Club with two goals and two assists, while Sebastian Aho contributed two goals and an assist. Pyotr Kochetkov made 36 saves for his 20th win of the season. Clayton Keller scored twice for Utah, but they could not overcome Carolina's dominant performance. Full Article

Irish boxer John Cooney has tragically passed away at 28, a week after his Celtic super-featherweight title fight in Belfast where he was stopped in the ninth round and underwent surgery for a brain bleed. His promotors confirmed his death on social media, expressing gratitude for the hospital staff's efforts and remembering him as a beloved son, brother, and partner. Cooney had won the title in 2023 and had a successful career in boxing before...