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Makhachev was initially scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush in the headliner of UFC Vegas 49 this weekend. However, Dariush later pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by lightweight veteran Bobby Green. While Dariush is known for his grappling skills, Green is a prolific striker, so one would expect Makhachev to adjust his gameplan accordingly. Mendez, however, claims that they are choosing to go in with the same game plan because of how well-rounded the Dagestani fighter is....

The free-to-play model has been gaining traction across the gaming landscape over the past few years. PC and, more recently, mobile gamers have been growing quite accustomed to tossing developers a few bucks here and there in exchange for a free game up front. Somewhat fashionably late to the party, the Xbox 360 has finally seen the release of its first free-to-play XBLA title, Happy Wars. Developer Toylogic Inc. has created a light-hearted battle arena game with enough depth to certainly keep players busy, but do some questionable progression and design choices keep it from being a worthwhile experience, even at zero dollars?...

[HTML1] Harry Potter may be the most success film franchise in history, but Harry’s video game legacy is substantially less sterling. In fact, the studio most recently responsible for turning Harry’s big screen exploits into playable adventures, Bright Light, was shuttered at the beginning of the year. Now the Harry Potter license has moved from Electronic Arts to Warner Bros. Interactive, and naturally, a new game is on the way....

[HTML1] Since its Kickstarter page went live nearly a month ago, the Oculus Rift has turned the heads of game developers and enthusiasts alike. The advanced virtual reality headset has already piqued the interest of PC gaming legend like id Software’s John Carmack, as well as several other developers and companies. In only a few short weeks, the small company has managed to rack up over $2 million in pledges – 8x more than it had originally planned to receive....

Belgium international Hazard continues to generate intense speculation regarding his future, with a big-money transfer to Santiago Bernabeu having been mooted for some time. Lampard: Hazard has made changes Desailly can understand the appeal to both parties, but feels a key figure for the Blues should embrace his role at Stamford Bridge and avoid becoming another high-profile squad member in Spain. The World Cup winner told talkSPORT: “It depends on his ambition....

The Chile international was doubtful for Tuesday’s Premier League encounter due to a knock, but Wenger eventually opted to include him in the starting XI regardless of his physical issues. Imagine Arsenal without Alexis Wenger’s gamble paid off as Sanchez scored twice after the break to keep Arsenal’s slim top-four hopes alive and the Gunners boss had nothing but praise for his star attacker after the final whistle. “I made the decision to start Alexis at 4 pm,” Wenger said at a news conference....

Mancini spent a total of four years at the Etihad Stadium between 2009 and 2013, and in that time helped convert the club into perennial title challengers. Man City 9/1 to win CL The former Inter man also broke a 44-year league title drought in 2011-12 when he delivered City’s first Premier League crown, although he was sacked the following season following a fall-out with the club board of directors....

The Red Devils are in need of a massive rebuild after finishing sixth last season, recording their lowest Premier League points tally (58). They have signed left-back Tyrell Malacia, centre-back Lisandro Martinez and attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen. However, after failing to sign top targets like Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax forward Antony, United have recently been linked with controversial players. While Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is inching closer to sealing a summer move (via Fabrizio Romano), Icardi has also been approached by Erik ten Hag’s side (via GFFN)....

The England international is reported to have knocked back the Gunners’ latest offer of fresh terms, with his current deal set to expire in the summer of 2018. Transfer speculation has increased throughout the summer on the back of the contract stalemate, with Arsenal forced into a difficult position – as they have been with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. Nicholas believes that the Gunners should now look to force the issue and cash in on a player who is far from a guaranteed starter anyway....

Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel (via Manchester Evening News), Ferdinand said Lingard provided United with something extra, which he believes is the reason manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to give him game time this season. Ferdinand said: Jesse Lingard was the center of attention at Manchester United last week. The winger was directly responsible for the goal which saw the Red Devils lose their Champions League opener against Swiss champions BSC Young Boys....

Perez stuns for Arsenal, but Wenger’s men must not get too excited The 28-year-old scored twice in the first half before adding a fine third just after the break as the Gunners romped to a 4-1 victory in their final group game in Switzerland. Wenger was delighted with the poacher’s instinct shown by a player who has struggled to find fitness and a place in Arsenal’s first-team plans since joining from Deportivo La Coruna in August....

Taken to Reddit’s popular forum, “AmITheAhole,” u/throwawayjob49, shares her story for the community to read and come to an agreement if she should be considered the ahole. The post has over 8,300 upvotes and 4,100 comments. The Redditor explains how her 18-year-old son is living at home with herself, her husband and two half-sisters. The OP (original poster) recently found out that her son had accepted a job without telling her....

Carlos was a part of the Selecao side to win the tournament in 2002, hosted in Japan and South Korea, four years after being beaten in the 1998 final in France. The former left-back believes Brazil are favourites to lift the trophy for a record sixth time in Russia, but has placed England amongst those capable of challenging Tite’s side while tipping Alli to be a standout performer for Gareth Southgate....

Former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who played with the team from 2013-2016, believes that Jameis Winston is the answer. Gradkowski was recently a guest on 93.7 The Fan and here’s what he had to say: PFF Bet currently ranks the odds of Winston, who is currently a free agent, signing with Pittsburgh at (+700). Winston was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the first overall draft pick in 2015 and remained the starter throughout the 2019 NFL season....

The enigmatic striker is currently a free agent after reaching the end of an initial 12-month deal at Old Trafford. Lukaku enhanced to 5/1 to win Golden Boot He was among those released by Mourinho once the 2016-17 campaign came to a close, with knee ligament damage having brought a productive season in England to a premature conclusion. The 35-year-old is still working his way back to fitness, and has been linked with the likes of AC Milan and MLS side the Los Angeles Galaxy, but the option to pen a new short-term deal with United could be explored....

Russ disappeared in a game where the Lakers needed him to have a huge impact due to LeBron James being sidelined with an injury and Anthony Davis dealing with a thumb injury. Westbrook was awful and had one of the worst games of his career, ending the night by scoring eight points, grabbing nine boards and dishing out six assists. He had six turnovers, shot one out of thirteen from the field, and to top it off he was lethargic on defense, providing easy scoring opportunities for the likes of Damian Lillard and C....

The 31-year-old believes the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner only needs time to adapt to French football, reminding everyone of his extraordinary qualities. He also tipped him to bounce back in a very short time. The Lille midfielder was quoted as saying as per Canal Supporters: It goes without mentioning that football in France is quite more physical, as opposed to Spain, where there’s more emphasis on the technical aspect. Benjamin Andre feels this is a major factor behind Lionel Messi’s slow start to life in France but believes the attacker will adapt very soon....

Atta’s son does not fit what had been the stereotype of a suicide bomber, born into a poor family and drawn into fundamentalism out of hopelessness. The family’s apartment in the Egyptian capital, with a sweeping view of downtown, was filled with ornate furniture and rugs and decorated with paintings of flamingos and women in headscarves. His father, who described himself as “one of the most important lawyers in Cairo,” said that he would talk, uninterrupted by questions, for 20 minutes....

Manchester United have signed Cristiano Ronaldo after sealing the transfers of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane at the start of the new campaign. Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been at the club for nearly three years but is yet to win a trophy for the club. Wayne Rooney believes the time has come for the manager to deliver at Old Trafford as the club have backed him in the transfer window....

Salah produced yet another irresistible display to guide Jurgen Klopp’s side to a 5-2 win over Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. The Egypt international scored a first-half brace and set up goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino after the interval at Anfield. Gerrard believes Salah, who has netted 43 goals this season, is currently better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo....