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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Conor McGregor drops huge hint UFC return is close as he shows off drug test on his yacht
It comes amid a cloud of controversy outside of the octagon TESTING TIMES Conor McGregor drops huge hint UFC return is close as he shows off drug test on his yacht Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CONOR McGREGOR has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is ready for a UFC comeback - by holding a drug test on his yacht. UFC stars are required to return six months of clean doping tests before they are eligible to make a return to the octagon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Conor McGregor appears to be back in the UFC's drug testing programme Credit: INSTAGRAM @thenotoriousmma 7 McGregor gave a blood and urine sample Credit: INSTAGRAM @thenotoriousmma 7 McGregor is already back training Credit: INSTAGRAM @thenotoriousmma And McGregor appears to have kickstarted the process after uploading pictures online of the testing process while on a luxury yacht abroad. The Irishman - still sporting a bizarre mohawk haircut - had blood taken from his shoulder and urine collected. Quoting Will Ferrell's 2006 Talladega Nights character Ricky Bobby, McGregor wrote: "I p*** excellence." McGregor has not fought since July 2021 - when he brutally broke his leg against Dustin Poirier. READ MORE ON CONOR McGREGOR LEFT ON RED Conor McGregor's fiancee stuns in red bikini in defiant response to kiss storm A toe injury last June also forced McGregor out of his proposed comeback bout against Michael Chandler in Las Vegas. The former two-weight UFC champion wants to fight on the UFC's proposed event on the grounds of the White House. It comes after US President Donald Trump announced crazy plans to host a fight card at the Oval Office. But McGregor has been clouded by a string of controversies outside of the cage. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Sun first reported how the multimillionaire fighter was caught appearing to kiss a mystery woman on a beach in Florida. Just days later, McGregor was spotted with the same woman enjoying a meal in Fort Lauderdale. Conor McGregor shows off bizarre new hair after whisking fiancee Dee Devlin away amid UFC star's kiss with mystery woman To make matters worse, American rapper Azealia Banks accused McGregor of sending her unsolicited nude photos. The alleged naked pictures were then posted online - and later deleted - by the New York performer. McGregor responded by whisking his finacee Dee Devlin away to Sardinia to celebrate his birthday amid the controversy surrounding him. In December, the mulitimillionaire fighter was found liable for assault in a civil case against him dating back to 2018. The court heard how the professional fighter was said to have "brutally raped and battered" Nikita Hand in a penthouse at the Beacon Hotel. McGregor - who was ordered to pay Ms Hand about £206,000 in damages and pay her legal costs - has since sought an appeal. 7 Dee Devlin and McGregor on holiday with their four kids Credit: instagram 7 The long-time couple posed on the beach Credit: instagram McGregor also punched a man in an Ibiza nightclub in June - with The Sun capturing the shocking moment. But the man - who works for Wayne Lineker - did not press charges. While away with his fiancee and four kids - Conor Jr, eight, Croia, six, Rian four and Mack, one - McGregor's pub was the target of an arson attack. Detectives believe a person doused the Black Forge Inn with a "flammable liquid" at 3am. It's understood the suspect used a flammable liquid at the front of the premises before setting it on fire and then fleeing the scene. Gardai are examining CCTV from the area in a bid to identify the suspect. It's the second time McGregor's pub has been targeted in an arson attack. In 2022, a petrol bomb was thrown at the bar but it failed to ignite. 7 McGregor has not fought since 2021 Credit: Getty 7 In December, McGregor was found liable for assault in a civil case against him Credit: PA
Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Speedway Classic Set To Break MLB's Regular Season Single-Game Attendance Record
When the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds meet at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, they'll be doing so in front of a record crowd. The MLB Speedway Classic will break the all-time single-game regular season attendance record as 85,000 tickets have already been sold, MLB announced Monday. The previous record was set in September 1954, when 84,587 fans watched a game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland at Cleveland Stadium as part of a doubleheader. As of Monday, fans from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and nine other countries had bought tickets to attend Saturday's game, according to MLB. Tickets are still on sale for the MLB Speedway Classic. For car races, Bristol Motor Speedway has a stadium capacity of 146,000. However, the racetrack hosted more fans than that (156,990) when Virginia Tech and Tennessee played a college football game there in 2016. The single-game attendance record for all MLB games is 115,300. That record was set when the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a spring training game in 2008. Beyond the record being made in the crowd, Saturday's game will mark the first time an MLB game will be played in Tennessee. It's also the first MLB game that will ever be played on a racetrack. Both the Braves and Reds unveiled special uniforms that they'll wear for the game last week, with the location of the game serving as the inspiration for the theme of their looks. In addition, Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will wear gear that's inspired by the hit movie, "Talladega Nights." The Reds will likely enter the series looking to continue their push for the playoffs. Cincinnati is one game out of the final wild card spot in the National League as of Monday. The Braves, meanwhile, have had a disappointing season and could be sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday. As for the pregame festivities, Hall of Famers who played for each team will throw the first pitch. Chipper Jones will represent the Braves, while Johnny Bench will represent the Reds. Saturday's game will air on FOX and the FOX Sports app, with first pitch being scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Speedway Classic Set To Break MLB's Regular Season Single-Game Attendance Record
When the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds meet at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, they'll be doing so in front of a record crowd. The MLB Speedway Classic will break the all-time single-game regular season attendance record as 85,000 tickets have already been sold, MLB announced Monday. The previous record was set in September 1954, when 84,587 fans watched a game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland at Cleveland Stadium as part of a doubleheader. As of Monday, fans from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and nine other countries had bought tickets to attend Saturday's game, according to MLB. Tickets are still on sale for the MLB Speedway Classic. For car races, Bristol Motor Speedway has a stadium capacity of 146,000. However, the racetrack hosted more fans than that (156,990) when Virginia Tech and Tennessee played a college football game there in 2016. The single-game attendance record for all MLB games is 115,300. That record was set when the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a spring training game in 2008. Beyond the record being made in the crowd, Saturday's game will mark the first time an MLB game will be played in Tennessee. It's also the first MLB game that will ever be played on a racetrack. Both the Braves and Reds unveiled special uniforms that they'll wear for the game last week, with the location of the game serving as the inspiration for the theme of their looks. In addition, Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will wear gear that's inspired by the hit movie, "Talladega Nights." The Reds will likely enter the series looking to continue their push for the playoffs. Cincinnati is one game out of the final wild card spot in the National League as of Monday. The Braves, meanwhile, have had a disappointing season and could be sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday. As for the pregame festivities, Hall of Famers who played for each team will throw the first pitch. Chipper Jones will represent the Braves, while Johnny Bench will represent the Reds. Saturday's game will air on FOX and the FOX Sports app, with first pitch being scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds recommended Item 1 of 2 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Los Angeles Times
23-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
O.C. mayors, first responders to bring mayhem to fairgrounds during Motorhome Madness
Typically tasked with protecting lives and instilling law and order among their respective citizenries, a group of local first responders and city officials will be bringing some serious mayhem next week to the Orange County fairgrounds. Firefighters, police and mayors from Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and jurisdictions beyond will suit up during a two-evening spectacle next Wednesday and Thursday at the O.C. Fair's Action Sports Arena — the Motorhome Madness demolition derby. An annual fundraiser benefiting Children's Hospital of Orange County, the first night will feature a melee of officers, crew members and civic leaders behind the wheels of various vehicles in a couple of different crash configurations. Some will compete on a figure-8 track, where drivers will do their best to damage their opponents without self-destructing, while fire and police chiefs from Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Orange and Anaheim will participate in an on-field RV battle until only one is left standing. Competing for the first time in the figure-8 challenge is Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens who, on Wednesday night, will take the wheel of an old Lincoln sedan. Stephens was roped into this year's action by Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton for a bit of friendly intercity rivalry. 'I do feel a bit as if I'm racing against Ricky Bobby and they're going to do some kind of shake 'n bake maneuver to give Joe Stapleton the trophy,' Stephens joked Wednesday, referencing the comedic 2006 film 'Talladega Nights.' 'I've got to work on something with [Laguna Beach Mayor] Alex Rounaghi to come up with a good strategy against that,' the Costa Mesa mayor added. Thursday night's motorhome skirmish will feature Costa Mesa's Fire Chief Dan Stefano and Interim Police Chief Joyce LaPointe, Laguna Beach's Fire Chief Niko King (last year's champion) and Police Chief Jeff Calvert, along with Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes and Huntington Beach Fire Chief Eric McCoy. And if the banter on social media is to be believed, this year's competition promises to be fierce, according to Stefano. While the now-retired Costa Mesa Police Chief Ron Lawrence failed to place in past stints at the arena, newcomer LaPointe has a reputation that precedes her. In her decades with the department, LaPointe has gained experience on patrol, bike patrol, as a field training officer, traffic officer, defensive tactics instructor and a tactical flight officer. That fact is not lost on Stefano, who plans to initially target motorhomes helmed by police from other municipalities, but may be forced into a grill-to-grill grudge match with his CMPD counterpoint. 'It's her first year doing it, but she has more than enough skills for it,' he said Wednesday. 'Chief Lawrence, who was there before, had some challenges in that arena, so [LaPointe's] looking to reset the bar for the Costa Mesa side of the house.' Smack talk aside, competitors are united in one thing — a desire to raise as much as they can for Children's Hospital of Orange County. In fact, philanthropy is at the heart of the event, started more than a decade ago by Dave Padua, owner of Costa Mesa-based Southside Towing. Padua, a Huntington Beach resident, said he and his then-4-year-old son Tyler saw an RV participate in a Monster Jams rally and became fixated on the idea of entering a motorhome in a demolition derby at the O.C. fairgrounds. That one entry attracted would-be competitors, Padua recalled. 'The next thing you know, another tow company had three RVs and took me out,' he said. 'Now, we have six police and six firemen crashing into each other, and it sells out every year.' Southside Towing provides many of the vehicles for the annual demolition derby, whether they come directly from the lot or are brought in as donations from other tow yards. Padua also assists first responders in an annual visit to the bedsides of CHOC patients. That's where the real action takes place, he says. 'If you're at CHOC, you're not at a happy place — you're scared because your little 4- or 5-year-old has something wrong with them,' Padua said Wednesday. 'A lot of parents probably can't afford insurance, and CHOC is taking care of their little kid. That's what we're raising money for.' Doors open for Motorhome Madness July 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m., with the shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. both nights. All proceeds benefit CHOC and include free same-day admission to the O.C. Fair. To purchase tickets or donate directly to the cause, visit
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Look: Cincinnati Reds unveil NASCAR-inspired uniforms for Speedway Classic
Get ready to rev your engines, Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Reds are gearing up to face the Atlanta Braves for the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee on Aug. 2. Since the teams will be playing on an actual motor speedway, it only makes sense that the Reds would rock NASCAR-inspired jerseys. The team released their exclusive threads on social media on Monday. The white jerseys are adorned with a checkered flag pattern and NASCAR-inspired numbers. Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson already gave a preview of what he'll be wearing during the matchup (hint: think "shake and bake"). "I was just like, 'Talladega Nights.' I have to have it," said Stephenson, who quickly reached out to his equipment company to see if it could be done. 'And they loved the idea. It's an unbelievable movie, so…" Stephenson had the name "Tyler Robby" inscribed on his movie-themed chest protector for the Speedway Classic. The back of his chest protector strap also includes the famous Ricky Bobby (played by Will Ferrell) line, "If you ain't first, you're last." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Look: Reds stun in NASCAR-inspired uniforms for Speedway Classic
