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such move in Olympic history. The International Olympic Committee has long barred the practice to said, adding that support from the International Olympic Committee made the plan possible. The IOC has

Mikel Arteta has offered a sincere apology to the Arsenal faithful after the Gunners suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. The result hands the initiative back to Manchester City in a Premier League title race that is becoming increasingly precarious for the North London side. A damaging afternoon at the Emirates Arsenal's title aspirations took a significant hit as they failed to capitalize on home advantage against a resilient Bournemouth side. After Junior Kroupi opening the scoring for the hosts, Viktor Gyokeres equalized from the penalty spot before Alex Scott secured all three points for the Cherries with a composed finish 15 minutes from time. The defeat leaves Arsenal nine points ahead of Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola's side hold two crucial games in hand and will host the Gunners at the Etihad next weekend. Reflecting on the performance and the impact on the supporters, Arteta was quick to acknowledge the disappointment felt in the stands. "Apologise, take it in the chin and that's it," Arteta said when asked for his message to the fans. "What I'm trying to do is give our best to the club, give the best possibility to our players. I know that the atmosphere, the fans, and the support, the energy in the stadium is the best in the world. With that we have a much better chance. I don't think there is any other possibility to perform better than when you have that kind of support." Maintaining perspective in the title hunt The defeat highlights "If somebody would have said to me in August you are in this position right now in April, I'm sure we would all take it," Arteta insisted. Despite the optimistic outlook on their league position, the manager admitted his side fell short of their usual standards during the 90 minutes. "We have to respond and we had moments in the first half where we did it and there were other moments when we weren't on our level. We have to apologise them and improve," he added. The psychological blow of defeat The manner of the defeat was particularly bruising for a side that had been urged by their manager to show relentless fighting spirit. Arteta had famously told "It's a big punch in the face," Arteta admitted. "That's what I said to the boys. But now it's about how we react to that because it's game on. It's going to require now a big spirit, a lot of fight, and very clear how we're going to approach. No grey areas. We're in, we're out. We need to be very, very, very strong and determined to approach it in a different way than we did today, especially when the game wasn't going our way." Crucial week ahead for the Gunners With little time to lick their wounds, Arsenal face a season-defining week: a high-stakes Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP followed by a potential title decider at Manchester City. Artetas squad must rediscover their defensive solidity and clinical edge immediately to prevent their silverware dreams from evaporating within just seven days.

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Josh Hokit delivered on his pre-fight promises when he defeated perennial heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes in an all-time classic brawl at UFC 327.Hokit (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) vaulted his name straight toward the top of the divisional pecking order by keeping his undefeated record in tact with a unanimous decision victory over Blaydes (19-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC) in the featured bout on Saturday at Kaseya Center in Miami.Check out the top reactions on social media from the MMA community after Hokit beat Blaydes.Josh Hokit just walked up to Curtis Blaydes and flipped him off before their fight #UFC327pic.twitter.com/4nNPrJjosw Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 12, 2026INSANE start to Blaydes/Hokit my god. Needed this after Reyes/Walker. #UFC327 Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) April 12, 2026Well that was quick [ #UFC327 | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/vwcWsj0zOo UFC (@ufc) April 12, 2026Im so happy this is happening Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 12, 2026Hokit bringing out the best in fighters . Damn this is a good fight ! #UFC327 Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 12, 2026Wow that was an insane 1st round!!Hokit went to the Nate Diaz school of fighting with all those middle fingers Funky (@Benaskren) April 12, 2026This is absolutely GOLD Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) April 12, 2026ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? [ #UFC327 | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/6QRu9E3scU UFC (@ufc) April 12, 2026What a crazy fight for the Heavyweights at @ufc 327! #UFC327 MackenzieDern (@MackenzieDern) April 12, 2026This fight !! #hokitvsblaydes#ufcmiami#FOTN !! Julianna Pea (@VenezuelanVixen) April 12, 2026If you hate Hokits schtick I feel bad for you bc this fool can really fight Funky (@Benaskren) April 12, 2026This fight is insane Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) April 12, 2026They are SWINGING[ #UFC327 | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/Tdyg0z6R73 UFC (@ufc) April 12, 2026This is one of the craziest things Ive ever seen #UFC327 Mike Malott (@Michael_Malott) April 12, 2026What a fight GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) April 12, 2026The best heavyweight fight i have ever seen . Hokit and Blaydes that was amazing #MMA#UFC327 Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 12, 2026Curtis Blaydes (161) and Josh Hokit (142) *unofficially* combine for a new UFC heavyweight three-round record with 303 combined significant strikes landed (old HW record: 266). #UFC327 Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) April 12, 2026#UFC327 results: Josh Hokit def. Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Full coverage: https://t.co/F2rON5loNLpic.twitter.com/6AfbCtOqG6 MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 12, 2026Josh Hokit defeats Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in an all-time heavyweight fight at #UFC327How far can he go? pic.twitter.com/Ln8IzjDseU MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 12, 2026This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 327: Fighters react to Josh Hokit's all-time win vs. Curtis Blaydes

Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to a new deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," athletic director Warde Manuel said Saturday.

The Baltimore Orioles have once again divided Americans over The Star-Spangled Banner by welcoming a champion whistle blower - and Washington insider - to handle anthem duties.

The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.