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aka Fight Week
WWE @WWE RAW
May 25
Columbus, Ohio
Penta vs Evans - WWE I/C Title
Seth Rollins vs Montez Ford
Judgement Day vs Lyra Valkria and Bayley
Roman Reigns
Jacob Fatu
Oba Femi
Paul Heyman
Seth Rollins
LA Knight
The Street Profits
and much more!
WWE NXT @WWENXT
May 26
Orlando, Florida
Mason Rook
Naraku (FKA EVIL)
Layla Diggs vs Jaida Parker
The Culling vs OTM
Lola Vice (c) vs Izzi Dame - NXT Women's Title
Wren Sinclair vs Kelani Jordan
Shiloh Hill vs Charlie Dempsey
Dorian Van Dux vs Sean Legacy
Kendal Grey
Kelani Jordan
Zaria
Nikkita Lyons
Tatum Paxley
Lizzy Rain
Birthright
and much more!
WWE SmackDown
May 29
Barcelona, Spain
Rhea Ripley
Cody Rhodes
Jade Cargill
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton
and much more!
UFC @ufc Fight Night
May 30
Macau, China
Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo
Zhang Mingyang vs Alonzo Menifield
Sergei Pavlovich vs Tallison Teixeira
Kai Asakura vs Cameron Smotherman
Jake Matthews vs Carlston Harris
Alex Perez vs Sumudaerji
and much more!
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Noche de Los Grandes
Week 1
May 30
Monterrey, Mexico
Original El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano - Mask vs Mask!
El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs El Hijo del Vikingo - AAA Latin American Title
Laredo Kid vs Rey Fenix - AAA World Cruiserweight Title
Pagano & Psycho Clown vs War Raiders - AAA World Tag Team Title
and much more
*2 week event
*2nd part of show on June 6
*card may not be final
*Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams and Facebook
*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
WWE Clash in Italy
May 31
Turin, Italy
Cody Rhodes vs Gunther - Undisputed WWE Title
Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill - WWE Women’s Title
Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu - Tribal Combat - WWE World Heavyweight Title
Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca - WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title
Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar
and much more!
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Top 10 Movies In Australia
May 20
1. The Crash
2. MINDCAGE
3. Swapped
4. In Her Shoes
5. Remarkably Bright Creatures
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MMA
UFC @ufc 324
T-Mobile Arena Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada
January 24, 2026
Broadcast: Paramount
Results
Mains:
Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje
JG by Decision (unanimous)
48–47, 49–46, 49–46) R5 5:00
Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong
SO by Decision (unanimous)
(29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
WCA by TKO (punches) R2 3:14
Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas
NS by Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
R3 5:00
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
JS by Decision (unanimous)
(30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00
Preliminaries:
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UB by Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
R3 5:00
Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev
AG by KO (punches) R3 4:57
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas
NK by KO (punches) R3 4:57
Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson
AP by TKO (punches) R1 3:16
Early Prelims:
Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman
JH by TKO (retirement) R1 4:59
Adam Fugitt vs Ty Miller
TM by KO (knee and punches) R1 4:59
*Card subject to change
*Correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
Videos
Gaethje vs Pimblett Weigh-Ins | UFC 324 https://t.co/Q0nHM9DBD1
Paddy Pimblett - Paddy The Baddy | UFC Connected https://t.co/GVOKIz39sK
Justin Gaethje & Michael Chandler - Feud On The Fairway | UFC Connected
https://t.co/0CEO2FhwVW
Unseen Angles From UFC 324 Fighters! https://t.co/305jGgOWUs
UFC 324 Countdown - Full Episode https://t.co/xH0MfQD0go
UFC 324 Countdown previews the promotion’s new era on Paramount+, where lightweights Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett battle for the interim title.
Justin Gaethje Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 324
https://t.co/cGKefvaqbO
Sean O'Malley Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 324
https://t.co/YBf4OfKzcN
Dana White Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 324
https://t.co/0whS6edSJX
News via Grok
Gaethje Outlasts Pimblett in Epic Five-Round War for Interim Title
At UFC 324 in Las Vegas, 37-year-old Justin Gaethje earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) over Paddy Pimblett, marking his second interim title after a 2020 win over Tony Ferguson. The brutal main event featured heavy exchanges, eye pokes, and Pimblett's gritty grappling rallies despite heavy damage, earning both fighters Fight of the Night bonuses. Khabib Nurmagomedov called Gaethje a legend nearing 38, while the win sets up a potential unification bout with champion Islam Makhachev.
News via Grok
Dominick Cruz Enters UFC Hall of Fame as 2026 Modern Wing Inductee
UFC announced during Saturday night's UFC 324 broadcast in Las Vegas that two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is the first inductee in the 2026 Modern Wing, joining legends like Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva as the 17th fighter there. Cruz built his legacy with masterful footwork, defending titles against Urijah Faber three times, unifying against Renan Barao, and outmaneuvering T.J. Dillashaw in a split-decision clinic at UFC 199 despite knee injuries that twice sidelined him. He holds the record for most title-fight wins in UFC/WEC bantamweight history, retired in February 2025 at 24-4, and now shines as an analyst. Fighters and fans celebrated the 'obvious no-brainer,' praising his inspiring comebacks and revolutionary angles.
News
UFC 324
Quote Of The Night
“That Scouser does not get knocked out. What a f***ing gangster,” Gaethje .. Lightweight strap was wrapped around the new champs waist. And new!
News Lead Up
UFC 324 Betting News (for historical and reference purposes)
Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett (Interim Lightweight Title)
Paddy Pimblett: -225 to -235 (favorite) Justin Gaethje: +190 to +190 (underdog)
Pimblett is on a strong win streak and favored due to youth/momentum, while Gaethje's power and experience make him a live dog for KO props.
Co-Main: Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
Sean O'Malley: -200 to -210 (favorite)
Song Yadong: +170 to +175
Heavyweight: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis Waldo Cortes-Acosta: Around -300 to -334 (favorite) Derrick Lewis: +250 to +300
Women's Flyweight: Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas (mentioned in some previews) Silva favored heavily in spots (around -400)
Featherweight: Arnold Allen vs. Jean SilvaJean
Silva: -275 to -290 (favorite)
Arnold Allen: +225
Other notable bouts
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo: Nurmagomedov massive favorite (-1500 or heavier)
Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas
Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson (catchweight)
For props (e.g., method of victory, round betting, over/under rounds), many books offer: Fight to go the distance or not
Specific KO/TKO/submission payouts Parlays (e.g., favorites like Pimblett + O'Malley combos)
Popular betting angles include: Gaethje's knockout power vs Pimblett's grappling/submissions.
High-value underdogs like Gaethje or Lewis for upset plays. High-action fights tipped to not go the distance.
Media Man: Bet with your head, not over it!
News
Suga Sean Quotes
"There’s room to grow for me"
"I’m still getting better – and I’m going to show that this weekend."
"I’m expecting the best version of Song" SO
News Lead Up
Gaethje Vs DC: War Of Words Via Media Day
“You’re out here saying everybody’s getting paid more and you’re f*cking lying!”... Gaethj
“Why would you say that? Why would you talk out of your ass when you have no idea what’s happening.” JG
“I actually know, Cormier
“Oh, you know that I’m getting paid more than I would have if this deal didn’t happen?” Gaethje
“I never said everybody” Cormier “You said everybody!” Gaethje. “You said, every, single guy will be getting paid more!” Gaethje
“No, I said the fighters — are you kidding me?” Cormier asked. “You’re going to do this?” “You’re gonna throw us under the bus and make us look stupid!” Gaethje
“I didn’t not throw you under the bus” Cormier “We’re not getting paid more, why would you say that?” Gaethje
“You might be getting paid more! And I hope you are.” JG “I don’t get paid nothing” Cormier
“I do this for free. I do this to help you. I love you so I do this.” Cormier
“See, that’s how you lie to the people” Gaethje ..“Just like that.” Gaethje
News
UFC 324 Kicks Off Paramount+ Era with Buzzer-Beater Knockouts
UFC 324 launched the promotion's new Paramount+ streaming era Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, starting with welterweight prospect Ty Miller's buzzer-beater knockout of Adam Fugitt in the first exclusive bout. Prelims delivered more action, including Ateba Gautier's gritty unanimous decision over Andrey Pulyaev, Umar Nurmagomedov's lopsided win over Deiveson Figueiredo, Nikita Krylov's near-finish of Modestas Bukauskas, and Alex Perez's quick TKO of Charles Johnson. Despite Bruce Buffer's rare introduction mix-up and some weight misses, the night buzzed with energy ahead of a stacked main card headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.
News
UFC 324 Delivers Drama Before Gaethje-Pimblett Clash
UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas saw a prelim bout between Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez scrapped amid irregular betting patterns and injury whispers, while Smotherman's collapse nixed his fight with Ricky Turcios. Early prelims brought quick TKOs from Josh Hokit and Ty Miller, setting the stage for the main card. All eyes are on Justin Gaethje's knockout power against Paddy Pimblett's submission skills for the interim lightweight title, with Sean O'Malley facing Song Yadong in the co-main event.
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Super Bowl Ads And Sports Business News
Media Man Super Bowl 2026 Coverage Continues Under The Media Watercooler ...
February 2026
QB To The Teams er Brands ...
Anthropic announced its first Super Bowl campaign, running a 60-second pregame spot and a 30-second in-game spot that pledge Claude will be ad-free, unlike OpenAI's ChatGPT.
OpenAI is expected to advertise again this year, after running its first TV commercial during last year's game.
Salesforce is partnering with MrBeast for its spot. "Let's make the craziest Salesforce-Slack love child ad the world's ever seen," CEO Marc Benioff said to him in an X post.
Meta will advertise its Oakley smart glasses in two 30-second spots, featuring running back Marshawn Lynch, filmmaker Spike Lee, golfer Akshay Bhatia and skateboarder Sky Brown.
Hims & Hers will return to the Super Bowl this year. Ro, one of its competitors, will debut this year in a spot with Serena Williams. Weight loss medications. Better than regular Big Farma, known for all those CVD scandals right.
Fanatics Sportsbook is running its first-ever Big Game commercial, featuring Kendall Jenner.
Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost and Michael Che are in DraftKings spot. FanDuel's ad runs prior to kickoff.
The NFL reportedly blocked prediction markets from advertising in the Super Bowl, as was the case for the 2025 season (Front Office Sports).
Studios/Films
Paramount with "Scream 7," Lionsgate with "Michael," Universal with "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and Disney with "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
What to watch: Advertisers are sticking to creative themes that work such as humor and celebrities.
Spending on celebrity talent surged from 2020 to 2025 to $253 million, driven by ensembles, with 61% of total ads featuring celebrities, according to ad tech firm XR Extreme Reach.
Kantar's senior vice president of creative strategy Kerry Benson On The Record ...
"There's a recipe for Super Bowl advertising — good storytelling, being entertaining, celebrities, humor," Benson said. "But piling on celebrity is not quite novel as a few years ago. Celebrities get your attention and then delivering humor is usually part of what they're doing."
"Humor is always a good sell," said Martin Blich, WPP Media executive director and head of U.S. sports investment and partnership.
News Buzz
More Intel, News And Double Checking ...
Brands are increasingly tying ads to broader digital campaigns for extended reach.
Super Bowl advertising is one of the most iconic and expensive forms of marketing, with brands paying millions for 30-second spots during the big game to reach tens to hundreds of millions of viewers. The event blends massive viewership, cultural impact, and high production values, making it a prime showcase for humor, celebrities, nostalgia, and emotional storytelling.
As of February 2026, we're right around Super Bowl LX (60), which aired recently or is imminent, with ads continuing the tradition of big budgets and bold creative.
Cost of Super Bowl Ads
The price for a 30-second commercial has skyrocketed over the years:
In 2025 (Super Bowl LIX), spots averaged around $7 million, with some reaching $8 million+ (influenced by factors like last-minute openings from events such as California wildfires).
For 2026 (Super Bowl LX), the average is about $8 million, and some premium slots reportedly hit $10 million or more—the highest on record.
These figures cover just the airtime; production, celebrity fees, and post-game digital amplification can push total campaign costs much higher (often $20–30 million+ for a full effort).
Trends and Highlights from Recent Super BowlsSuper Bowl ads often lean safe yet entertaining, focusing on celebrities, humor, nostalgia, and feel-good messages to maximize buzz without major controversy.
2025 (Super Bowl LIX) highlights included:
Heavy celebrity presence: David Beckham, Sydney Sweeney, Ben Affleck, Chris Hemsworth, Martha Stewart (in a Skechers ad with hip-hop moves), and more.
Standout spots: Pringles' "The Call of The Mustaches" (with Adam Brody, Nick Offerman, James Harden, Andy Reid); Ram Trucks' fairy-tale twist with Glen Powell; Bud Light's backyard bash featuring Post Malone, Shane Gillis, and Peyton Manning.
Nostalgia plays: Reunions like Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal for Hellmann's (evoking When Harry Met Sally).
Emerging categories: More ads for GLP-1 weight loss meds (e.g., Hims & Hers, Ro), sparking debate as the first major push into that space.
Beer dominance: Anheuser-Busch ran multiple spots for brands like Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, and Stella Artois.
Many ads embraced humor, lighthearted absurdity, and star power, with viewership hitting record levels (around 127–137 million average viewers).
2026 (Super Bowl LX) trends so far emphasize:
Continued celebrity overload: Ben Affleck (back with Dunkin'), Serena Williams (health/wellness), William Shatner (Kellogg's fiber), Chris Hemsworth (Amazon Alexa+ AI themes), and athletes like Rob Gronkowski.
Safe, buzz-worthy plays: Nostalgia (e.g., Jurassic Park revivals), humor (self-parody, food conspiracies), and wellness/health messaging.
Rising categories: AI/tech innovation, more GLP-1/weight loss ads (e.g., Wegovy with stars like Kenan Thompson, DJ Khaled), and emotional/human stories.
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