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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
UFC Vegas 107 Main Event: Blanchfield Vs. Barber Odds And Predictions
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 30: Erin Blanchfield prepares to face Manon Fiorot of France in a ... More flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Boardwalk Hall Arena on March 30, 2024 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) The next fight card on the UFC schedule is UFC Vegas 197, which takes place on Saturday, May 31, from UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In the main event, two of the top-ranked competitors in the UFC women's flyweight division meet in a pivotal matchup. In that contest, the No. 4 ranked Erin Blanchfield faces the No. 5 ranked Maycee Barber. EDMONTON, ALBERTA - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Erin Blanchfield punches Rose Namajunas in a flyweight fight ... More during the UFC Fight Night event at Rogers Place on November 02, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Blanchfield (13-2) is the No. 4 fighter in the official UFC women's flyweight rankings. The 26-year-old Blanchfield was riding a nine-fight winning streak when she faced Manon Fiorot in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card in March 2024. Fiorot won that bout with ease, ringing up three 50-45 scores from the judges. The victory earned Fiorot a UFC 315 matchup against UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, a bout Shevchenko won via decision. Blanchfield took a step back toward a title fight in November when she scored a decision win over former UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 09: Maycee Barber prepares to face Katlyn Cerminara in a flyweight fight ... More during the UFC 299 event at Kaseya Center on March 09, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Barber (14-2) is the No. 5 fighter in the UFC women's 125-pound division. She opened her UFC career with a 3-2 record, but is undefeated since dropping back-to-back decisions to Roxanne Modafferi and Alexa Grasso in 2020 and 2021. The 27-year-old Barber is riding a six-fight winning streak heading into UFC Vegas 107. Her most recent victory was a March 2024 decision win over Katlyn Cerminara. Barber was schedule to face Rose Namajunas in July 2024, but she dropped out of that fight due to illness. Barber later revealed she had Epstein-barr virus. In December she told Morning Kombat, "Everything's going great now. It has been a long journey. I was so bummed when – well, first of all, I was so excited to fight Rose because not only was I fighting Rose, but I was also fighting in Denver where I made my UFC debut. So for me, it was my first main event. "It was a very huge opportunity for me, and I was so excited and then I was devastated when I was told, 'Hey look, you're not going to fight on this card.' Obviously the health is more important. So I was very devastated, but I have made a lot of progress coming forward, and I can't wait to be back." EDMONTON, ALBERTA - NOVEMBER 02: Erin Blanchfield reacts after a victory against Rose Namajunas in a ... More flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Rogers Place on November 02, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) When the betting lines for Blanchfield and Barber opened, Blanchfield was listed as the -200 betting favorite over the +150 Barber. Today, Blanchfield is listed at -238, while Barber is the +203 betting underdog. Odds via BetOnline. ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 30: Erin Blanchfield prepares to face Manon Fiorot of France in a ... More flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Boardwalk Hall Arena on March 30, 2024 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Blanchfield uses pressure and striking to get the fight to the mat. While her strikes are not all that powerful, Blanchfield is not a fighter who looks for knockouts. Instead, Blanchfield uses her high-output striking attack to put her opponents on the back foot and then look for takedowns. In her last outing, Blanchfield attempted eight takedowns while picking up nearly nine minutes of control time. Barber is a better technical striker than Blanchfield, and she has four knockout wins under the UFC banner. She lands at a good clip and has better striking accuracy than Blanchfield, but her takedown defense is worrisome, as Andrea Lee went five-for-five in takedowns against Barber in 2023. The betting pick for the UFC Vegas 107 main event is for Blanchfield to be very active with her wrestling and ground control to pick up the decision win over Barber. We will have more on UFC Vegas 107 as fight-night approaches.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
US Coast Guard's Fleet Week demonstration in NYC nixed due to real offshore search mission on Memorial Day
This was not a drill. Members of US Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City nixed a Fleet Week search and rescue demonstration in Manhattan on Memorial Day for the real thing — more than 100 miles away. The Atlantic City unit, known as the 'Blackjacks,' were diverted to a distress call 20 miles off the Jersey shore on Monday after a radio transmission that sounded like 'Help' was transmitted just before noon, a US Coast Guard rep told The Post. 'Any sign that there could be potential distress, that's enough for us to launch [a search and rescue operation] and go search,' the rep said, adding that no other 'correlating' evidence, such as a missing person or missing boat, were reported. The investigation – which was conducted in the area of Barnegat Light, Atlantic City and Cape May in New Jersey, was called off just after 3 p.m., the rep added. Coast Guard Station Cape May also responded to the search. The Fleet Week demonstration, slated to start at 2 p.m., was set to involve a dummy doll being rescued in the water by a Coast Guard member dropping in from a helicopter. Some US Coast Guard members at Pier 86 — where the demonstration was planned to take place after the annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony at the Intrepid Museum — told The Post they were unsurprised the diversion happened due to the popularity of marine-related activities over the holiday weekend. On Memorial Day weekend, there's 'more than a 50% chance that they are going to get diverted,' one Coast Guard member at the Pier 86 event said. 'A lot of people's boats have been up [out of the water] for the winter, and now they finally want to get out. Sometimes they don't take enough fuel, or forget to check the electronics: it could be a number of things.' An example of frequent calls to the Coast Guard during the busy holiday weekend are for disabled vessels – boats which could simply be adrift while passengers onboard are safe. Several people have been pulled from the water across the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend, but there haven't been any reports of missing persons, severe injuries or deaths as a result, according to a Coast Guard rep. Despite the unexpected absence at the Memorial Day celebration in Manhattan, plenty of other Coast Guard members filled booths outside the Intrepid Museum – including divers based in California and Hawaii. Diver Richard Rudek, 24, told The Post he assists in underwater maintenance operations – such as underwater construction, repairing buoys and other navigational tools – as well as search and recovery operations 'relatively frequently.' Rudek said his team went out to recover the wreckage of a 2024 helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii, which 'helped to provide closure to the families.' His favorite part of his job, however, remains underwater navigation projects – where 'you never know what you're going to get into.' 'Sometimes it's zero [visibility], you're in scuba [gear] and holding several thousand pound objects with, basically, balloons. Every job is super different,' he said. The Coast Guard's Atlantic Strike Team — which responds to fires, hurricanes, hazmat incidents and other emergencies from East Palestine's train derailment to the Los Angeles fires to the Baltimore Bridge collapse — was also in attendance at the fleet week event. 'Most Coasties join because they want to help,' said Lieutenant Connie Tobler. 'The best part [of the job] is search and rescue,' said Officer Bismarck Miranda, who recalled an operation a decade ago in which he rescued a 4-year-old and their family 50 miles off the shore of Key West. 'Being able to rescue that and see the baby and the family come back to the United States safely — that was probably the best feeling.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
What's the ocean temperature off Delaware on Memorial Day weekend?
It's finally Memorial Day weekend, and it's unofficially summer in Delaware. But, as the air temperatures continue to mostly climb, less can be said about the ocean temperatures. According to data from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observation station in Lewes, the current water temperature is 61.9 degrees. That's cold; some can handle more than others. Others will probably wait until July to dip their toes in. That's about where we should be. Data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information shows that Lewes' average water temperature hovers around 60 degrees in May. June is the start of the rapid warm-up to an average of 68 degrees. In July, August and September, the temperatures will hover in the low to middle 70s on average. It's not a guarantee that temperatures will rise to this level consistently. Upwelling of cooler water under the surface can cause temperatures to drop unexpectedly. In July 2024, water temperatures fell into the 50s in Atlantic City because of wind-induced upwelling. DELAWARE BEACHES: All about the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol Headquarters on the boardwalk REHOBOTH BEACH BOARDWALK: Ryan's Beach Shop closes; Zelky's expanding Water temperatures lag behind air temperatures for a reason. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than air, meaning that water needs more heat for longer intervals than air to heat up and cool down. The difference is slight, but the air temperature in Lewes is highest on average in July while the water temperature peaks one month later. The cold water temperature and the cool air temperatures for this Memorial Day weekend could put some at risk for cold shock in hypothermia. The National Center for Cold Water Safety warns people to use caution in water below 70 degrees. If you jump in and have trouble breathing or become physically incapacitated by the cold, get helped out of the water and get dry and warm as quickly as possible. Be sure someone can monitor for decreasing body temperatures, which can happen when dry. HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT DELAWARE BEACHES: What to do and know The weather is supposed to be cool but dry, with temperatures at the Delaware beaches peaking in the low 70s under mostly sunny skies for the rest of the holiday weekend. Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: How cold is the ocean off Delaware on Memorial Day weekend?
Travel Daily News
23-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa unveils transformative gaming, dining and bar experiences
Borgata Hotel unveils luxurious gaming floor, Pan-Asian restaurant Noodles, and revamped B Bar, enhancing its premier hospitality offering in Atlantic City. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has unveiled a series of elevated new gaming, dining and bar experiences, once again setting the standard for excellence in one of the country's most exciting hospitality destinations. The stunning new gaming floor spans 25,000 square feet featuring 51 tables, five private gaming salons, a dedicated Asian gaming space, as well as a sophisticated high-limit gaming area and private bar. Guests can test their fortune at player favorites including Pai Gow Poker and Tiles, and a variety of Baccarat games, while a multilingual host team stands ready to deliver the exceptional service for which Borgata is known. The resort also introduced Noodles, a Pan-Asian dining destination renowned for its signature takes on timeless favorites, along with the reimagined B Bar, the vibrant centerpiece of the casino floor. 'With these best-in-class offerings and amenities, we are once again redefining the pinnacle of high-end gaming in Atlantic City,' said Niklas Rytterstrom, President & COO of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. 'Every detail of the experience has been thoughtfully curated to ensure our guests feel welcomed, celebrated and immersed in unparalleled experiences.' Asian Influences Inspire Luxurious Gaming Floor Design Led by the award-winning design firm KNA Design, Borgata's expanded Asian gaming floor harmoniously blends luxury and exclusivity, giving guests a sense of true escape. With vibrant interiors and contemporary touches inspired by a fusion of Asian traditions, the space exudes sophistication. A striking color palette merges radiant reds and golds with earthy taupe, ivory and grey tones, creating a visually impressive and auspicious ambiance. 'From lucky colors and patterns, symbolic imagery for good fortune and refined woodworking and craftsmanship, our design team took every element into consideration in delivering on the splendor our guests have come to expect,' Rytterstrom said. Highlights include: High-limit Gaming and Bar. A stylish high-limit gaming space offers five private salons designed for exclusivity and personalization. A distinguished addition to Atlantic City, Borgata's new high-limit bar features rare liquors from around the world, including Shibui 23 and Yamazaki 18. Multilingual Host Team. A team of multilingual Borgata hosts who speak Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Vietnamese and Korean, among other languages, provides exceptional service from the moment of arrival to the time of departure. Enhanced Gaming Experiences. Ensuring a smooth and convenient experience, Borgata has introduced two new amenities: electronic credit provides guests the ability to redeem funds directly at the table for an uninterrupted gaming experience; wireless device charging at the gaming tables ensures guests never have to worry about where they will plug in next. Beloved Noodles Finds East Coast Home A cornerstone of Borgata's transformed Asian gaming space is the introduction of Noodles, a cherished dining concept from Bellagio in Las Vegas. Like its acclaimed counterpart, Noodles at Borgata offers a culinary journey through Asia, delivering authentic specialties including house-made noodles, BBQ, seafood, dim sum and vegetable dishes. Drawing inspiration from the symbolic meaning of noodles – longevity and prosperity – these themes are thoughtfully reflected throughout the space, from the flowing ceiling design to the intricate flooring details. The ambiance is a blend of relaxation and refinement, incorporating traditional artistry and subtle cultural symbolism. An inviting entryway adorned with large antique rice wine jars from the Qing Dynasty creates an immediate sense of history and elegance. Dining tables celebrate the craftsmanship of traditional Asian woodworking, while the eight-seat casual bar reflects the significance of the number eight in Asian culture as a symbol of luck and prosperity. B Bar Redefines Central Elegance Borgata has unveiled its redesigned signature B Bar, located at the heart of the gaming floor. Influenced by the beauty and precision of Italian craftsmanship, the space seamlessly blends luxury and versatility. The iconic round bar serves as a central hub where guests can catch a game on big screens, enjoy some music, indulge in handcrafted Asian-inspired cocktails such as the Luminous Lemonade and Lychee Kiss, or test their luck at video poker. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination and market-leading casino resort, offering an unparalleled travel and entertainment experience on the East Coast. Features and amenities include 2,000 luxurious hotel rooms and suites; 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space; 161,000 square feet of gaming space including the market's largest dedicated Asian Gaming space; 2,400-seat Event Center; 900-seat Music Box theater; Premier Nightclub; a race and sports book; 11 retail boutiques; 13 fine dining and casual restaurants; Spa Toccare, connected to an indoor pool and adjacent outdoor garden; a Roman-style outdoor pool and Borgata Beer Garden. MGM Tower at Borgata features 757 guestrooms and suites; 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space; two indoor and two outdoor heated pools with distinct experiences; and five boutique retail shops. Borgata is located at 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
Shore towns in New Jersey selling beach tags for summer 2025. Here's how much they cost and where to get them
Before you tag yourself and your friends on your Instagram story with a picture from the beach, you might need a beach tag. Though Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, many shore towns in New Jersey are still offering early-bird prices on beach tags that are valid for the entire 2025 summer season. There are other options available, including monthly, weekly and daily passes. In some Jersey Shore locales, you can't get on the beach without one of these tags, also referred to as beach badges. In others, someone may come looking for it later and you'll want to be prepared. Some towns will require badges as soon as Memorial Day Weekend. If you're looking for a free beach, there are plenty of options up and down the coast like the Wildwoods, Highlands, Corson's Inlet State Park, Strathmere and Atlantic City. Here's a look at New Jersey's beach towns that will cost you and how to pay up. Where info was available, we've listed if the towns will require beach badges for Memorial Day Weekend. Order a seasonal New Jersey beach tag online Many Jersey Shore towns are partnering with Jersey Cape Tags to sell seasonal beach tags, valid through the summer. Here you can buy a seasonal tag with a credit or debit card and have the tag shipped to your home. You can check out or their Shopify store and see if your preferred beach destination is listed. My Beach Mobile app If you want to skip the mail and pay by check or cash, multiple towns are included on the My Beach Mobile app. You can download the app on your phone and purchase a variety of digital and physical beach badges there. Get it on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Avalon The time is ticking if you want a head-start on Avalon, New Jersey's pre-season beach tag price. Until May 31, 2025, a seasonal beach tag will cost you $35. On June 1, the price goes up to $40. A daily beach tag costs $8 and a weekly tag is $17. Avalon requires everyone 12 and older to have a beach tag. Avalon and Stone Harbor reciprocate beach tags; in other words, one town's beach tag is good in the other. You can buy tags of all varieties at the Beach Tag Booth next to Avalon Community Hall, and the Avalon Chamber of Commerce sells seasonal tags. Asbury Park Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $70, $20 for seniors and kids 13-17. Free for kids 12 and under with adult supervision, active military and veterans. People are seen on a beach in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 3, 2024. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images Daily: $7 Monday through Friday; $10 on weekends and holidays More information on purchase online on Barnegat Light Seasonal: passes are $12 for seniors; early-bird price is $40 before June 6; $50 after Weekly: $25, valid Saturday through the following Friday Daily: $10 Beach Haven Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $40 before May 31, $50 after Weekly: $20 Daily: $10 More info on Passes are also available on the My Beach Mobile. Belmar Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $80 (or $32 for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities, with proof required at pickup) Daily: $12.25 (includes processing fee). Must preorder at or text "Badges" to 844-984-4826. Daily access is free for active duty military and veterans, and children 13 and under. Where to go: Badges can be picked up at Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Avenue, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week. For seasonal badges, you can pay $10 to have the badge shipped to you if you buy online, or a processing fee of $1-$2 if you pick them up. Bradley Beach Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $90 for ages 16 and up, $35 for seniors and kids 13-15 Daily and weekly prices TBD. Brick Seasonal: $45 Daily: $10 Purchase at the township recreation office until June 9, or at Beach 1 or Beach 3. Brigantine Seasonal: $20 before May 31, $25 after. $10 for seniors 60-64. For ages 65 and up, you can get a free beach tag with a valid ID Daily: $10 Weekly: $15 Cape May Seasonal: $40 Daily: $10 3 consecutive days: $20 Weekly: $25 (weeks run Saturday to Saturday) Commercial: $125 Details on where to purchase on Cape May Point Seasonal: $40 before May 31, $50 after Daily: $10 Weekly: $25 Commercial: $100 Details on where to pick up purchased beach tags are available at Kids 12 and under are free. Lavallette Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $60 until May 31, $65 after Weekly: $35 Daily: $13. No cost for children 12 years old and under, or veterans and active duty military with proof. Badges are on sale at the Lavallette Municipal Building through May 22. On Friday, May 23, the badge office opens at 2001 Baltimore Avenue. More information on Long Beach Township Beach tags required for MDW? | No Season starts: June 14 Seasonal: $40, $5 for seniors with proof of age, free for life for veterans with proof of service. Starting June 16, the regular price increases to $50. Weekly: $20 Daily: $10 More details on where to buy are on the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol website. Longport Seasonal: $20, $10 for seniors After June 6, seasonal price increases to $35, or $15 for seniors. You can pay via the mail-in form and a check and allow multiple days for the form to be processed. Weekly: $15 Daily: $5 You can buy daily and weekly tags from beach attendants. Margate Seasonal: $20 after June 1; $10 before. $3.50 for seniors Weekly: $10 Harvey Cedars Beach tags required for MDW? | No Season starts: June 15 Seasonal: $40 through June 15; $50 after. $12 for seniors with proof of age Weekly: $20 Daily: $7, free for active military and their families with a valid military ID card. Free for veterans with proof of honorable discharge. Ocean City Beach tags required for MDW? | No Season starts: June 7 Seasonal: $30 Weekly: $20, available when season starts Daily: $10, available when season starts Point Pleasant Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes, and wristbands too Seasonal: $130 for full season; $95 for half season or seniors Daily: $14 on weekdays, $15 on weekends for anyone 12 and up; $11 for chairs, $12 for umbrellas Sea Isle City Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $30 Weekly: $15 Daily: $10 Surf City Season starts: June 1 Seasonal: $40 through May 31; $50 after Weekly: $20 Daily: $10 Stone Harbor Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $35 before May 31; $40 after Weekly: $17 Daily: $8 Stone Harbor beach tags are also good in Avalon. Ventnor Beach tags required for MDW? | Yes Seasonal: $10 before June 1, $3.50 for seniors. $20 June 1 and after. Visit for more information.
