UFC 328 results: Joshua Van swarms Tatsuro Taira for Round 5 TKO

Joshua Vanshowed the heart of a champion.

Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) overcame Tatsuro Taira's (18-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) takedowns and battered him on the feet to notch the TKO finish at the 1:32 mark of Round 5. The flyweight title bout was the UFC 328 co-main event at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Taira started Round 1 with two hard leg kicks. He took a deep shot and landed the double leg takedown. He transitioned straight into full mount then side control. As Van tried to get up, Taira grabbed his neck, but Van broke free. Van landed a jab, followed by a nice combination. Taira connected with another hard leg kick, but Van fired back with a left. Taira level changed and landed another takedown. Van managed to get back up with seconds remaining in the first round, and landed a jab.

In Round 2, Taira pressed forward with a couple of jabs, then shot for the takedown. Van used the cage to defend and disengaged. Van landed a couple of big right hands as Taira shot for the takedown and got the mount position. He was unable to do any damage as he continued to hold Van down. Taira attempted a D'Arce choke, but Van was able to escape. A huge right hand by Van knocked down Taira at the end of the round.

Van tried to capitalize on a hurt Taira as he defended the first takedown attempt of Round 3. He had Taira backing up with several hard shots as he defended another telegraphed takedown. Van continued to find a home for the jab. He landed a big knee as Taira shot for the takedown, and followed it up with a combination. Taira was eating big shots. Van dropped a bloody Taira with a left jab and jumped on his back for a rear-naked choke, but Taira somehow survived. Van continued to stalk Taira. Taira landed a takedown, but Van popped back up as the round came to a close.

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Taira got Van's attention with a big calf kick, but Van fired back. Taira landed his eighth takedown of the fight, and got the mount once again. Van eventually reversed, but got caught in a triangle choke. Van escaped and landed hard shots. Taira attempted another takedown, but couldn't get Van down. Van ended the round with two jabs.

Heading into the final round, two of the three judges had the fight scored two rounds apiece. Both fighters came out swinging. Van landed a jab and a right as Taira shot for the takedown. Van sprawled and started to attack the body. He swarmed Taira with punches as the referee intervened to stop the fight. An upset Taira protested the stoppage.

In his post-fight octagon interview with Joe Rogan, UFC flyweight champion Van was asked aboutAlexandre Pantoja, who was in attendance for the fight.

"Pantoja, you better get your sh*t right," Van said. "We can run it back if you want."

Up-to-the-minute results of UFC 328 include:

• Joshua Van def. Tatsuro Taira via TKO (punches) – Round 5, 1:32 – to defend flyweight title

• Alexander Volkov def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

• Sean Brady def. Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

• King Green def. Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:20

• Ateba Gautier def. Ozzy Diaz via KO (punches) – Round 2, 1:10

• Yaroslav Amosov def. Joel Alvarez via submission (arm-triangle) - Round 2, 1:13

• Grant Dawson def. Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 3, 4:42

• Jim Miller vs. Jared Gordon via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 1, 3:29

• Roman Kopylov def. Marco Tulio via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

• Pat Sabatini def. William Gomis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

• Baisangur Susurkaev def. Djorden Santos via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:12

• Jose Ochoa def. Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Shania Twain turns heads in lingerie-style dress as she hints at new music

Shania Twainhas fans buzzing after teasing a new single on social media.

The 60-year-old country music superstar first sparked speculation that there would be new music coming soon with a post shared toInstagramon Wednesday featuring her in cowboy boots and a white long-sleeve shirt and skirt with fringe.

The clip features her walking in a field approaching a stack of wood while holding an axe. The screen cuts to black as she raises the axe to chop a piece of wood, with the words, "Don’t touch that dial. I’ll be right back," flashing on the screen.

Fans quickly took to the comments section to express their excitement over the possibility of new music from Twain, with one writing, "I can't wait to hear the new music ❤️❤️ Jumping for joy 😍."

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Another added, "new music from the Queen?!?!?!?🤠," while a third chimed in with, "I just know this album is going to be my favourite."

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It didn't take long for the "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" singer to seemingly confirm a new single was on its way with anotherInstagram post.

In a post shared on Thursday, Twain can be seen wearing the same brown cowboy boots and a nude lace dress reminiscent of lingerie, as she dances in a field in a cowboy hat and jacket singing the lyrics to what fans think is her new song.

"You can drive my Hummer, in the summer / You can drive the ladies in my Mercedes / but you can’t drive my truck," she sang, adding, "You can drive me CRAZY (BUT… You can’t drive my truck!)" in the caption.

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"You've been missed! Welcome back! ❤️🔥✨," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "She’s back to the OG Shania 😍!!!! Love it!!! Catchy and looking amazing!!"

The last time Twain released new music was in 2023 when she dropped her sixth studio album, "Queen of Me," in February 2023.

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When speaking withThe Guardianat the time, she explained that the album was different for her, as she "felt more comfortable" in her skin when working on it.

"I don’t make a lot of albums. I’m definitely not one of those artists or thinkers who do a lot of it, hoping some of it will appeal," she said. "With this album, especially, I’ve feltmore comfortable in my own skin, experimenting a little bit more. I’m just in a less apologetic place in my life. And I think that allows me to worry less, you know?"

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Twain firstbroke through into the musicindustry in 1993 with the release of her debut album, "Shania Twain," and later gained worldwide fame with her second album, "The Woman in Me," in 1995.

Her third album, "Come on Over," made her a household name, going on to sell over 40 million copies and becoming the best-selling studio album by a female artist ever. It featured some of her biggest hits, including "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!," "You’re Still the One," "That Don’t Impress Me Much" and "From This Moment On."

Throughout her decades-long career, she has won fiveGrammy Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards and was awarded entertainer of the year at the CMA Awards in 1999.

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Shrine Bowl director views Patriots rookie Eli Raridon as early TE1

New England Patriotsrookie tight end Eli Raridon earned some serious praise from Eric Galko, the director of football operations and player personnel for the Shrine Bowl.

Galko believes Raridon can make an immediate impact on the football field.

"You mentioned the pass-catching, which is what I think is really impressive about him," Balko said on CLNS'PatriotsDaily Podcast. "He can be a receiver. He's a good athlete in space. I think he's really good after the catch in staying balanced and working upfield for a tight end. But for me, it's the blocking ability and the upside that he possesses and can get better at that's going to make him a true TE1, Y-tight end early on in his NFL career...I think Raridon has a chance to be not only a starting tight end in the NFL, but as complete as a guy you'll find coming out of college."

Raridon was one of Notre Dame's best offensive weapons last season after hauling in 32 catches for 482 yards. The Patriots are hoping he can bring those same playmaking abilities to New England, which prompted them to select him with the 95th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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It's a great opportunity that will give him a chance to learn from Hunter Henry before eventually taking up the mantle at the position. Henry is 31 years old and playing in the final year of his contract.

The Patriots needed a clear direction for the future at tight end, and they might have found it with one of the Fighting Irish's finest.

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Japan's Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group Corp. reported a 3.4% drop in its annual profit but projected Friday a comeback to record profits for the current fiscal year.

Tokyo-based Sony’s net profit for the year through March totaled 1.03 trillion yen ($6.6 billion), down from 1.07 trillion yen in the previous fiscal year.

Endinga plan to release an electric vehicle with Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co.hurt its earnings. Rising costs of computer chips also bit into profit and remain a concern, according to Sony, which has film, music and video-game operations.

Sony is forecasting a 1.16 trillion yen ($7.4 billion) profit for this fiscal year, which would be a record for the company and a 13% jump from the year that just ended.

Annual sales at Sony for the fiscal year that just ended rose 3.7% from the previous year to nearly 12.5 trillion yen ($8 billion), boosted by hit films such as the latest in the “Demon Slayer”series and“Kokuho,”and by healthy demand for games and network services.

On a quarterly basis, profit at Sony, which is behind the Bravia andPlayStationbrands and the “Spider-Man” movies, fell 63% to 83 billion yen ($529 million) from 224 billion yen in the same period a year earlier.

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Quarterly sales edged up 8% to 3 trillion yen ($19 billion), said the company, whose musical artists includeBad BunnyandSza.

Sony is counting on healthy sales from its upcoming films, such as“Spider-Man: Brand New Day”and “Jumanji: Open World,” to boost its bottom line for the current fiscal year.

Also Friday, Sony said it would spend up to 500 billion yen ($3.2 billion) to buy back ⁠up to 230 million shares.

Sony stock, which has been trading at about 3,000 yen ($19) lately, gained 1% on Friday.

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Broncos signing safety Miles Scott to 4-year rookie contract

Make that four down!

Just after news broke that theDenver Broncoshave agreed to termson a dealwith rookie tight end Justin Joly,Nick Kosmider ofThe Athleticreported that Denver has also reached an agreement on a four-year rookie contract with safety Miles Scott, a seventh-round pick.

As the 246th overall pick in the draft, Scott (6-0, 203 pounds) is slated to earn about $4.36 million over four years, according toSpotrac.com. The 24-year-old safety recorded 64 tackles, four pass breakups, three interceptions and one sack in 13 games with the Illinois Fighting Illini last fall.

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Scott is the fourth member of the team's2026 NFL draft classto agree to terms, joiningJoly,  linebackerRed Murdockand tight endDallen Bentley. The team's three remaining drafted rookies yet to sign are defensive linemanTyler Onyedim, running backJonah Colemanand offensive linemanKage Casey.

Scott and Co. are reporting to rookie minicamp this week. The team will practicefrom May 8-10.

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Lautaro scores again as Serie A champion Inter beats Lazio in Italian Cup warmup

MILAN (AP) — After helpingInter Milan to the Serie A trophy, captain Lautaro Martínez also looks set to win the top goal-scorer’s prize.

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Lautaro scored one and set up another to help Inter win at 10-man Lazio 3-0 on Saturday in a warmup for the Italian Cup final.

That took his tally to 17 in the league, four clear of his nearest rival, teammate Marcus Thuram. Como duo Tasos Douvikas and Nico Paz have five fewer than the Argentina World Cup winner.

There are three rounds remaining after this weekend.

Inter clinched Serie Alast Sunday and can secure a league-cup double in the Italian Cup final on Wednesday, when it will again face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.

On Saturday, Inter took an early lead in the sixth minute as a long throw-in was nodded on by Thuram for Lautaro to volley in from close range.

Inter doubled the lead shortly before halftime. Lautaro and Andy Diouf exchanged several passes on the left side of the area before Lautaro rolled it across for Petar Sucic to fire into the top left corner from just outside the area.

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Lazio’s hopes of salvaging something diminished in the 59th when defender Alessio Romagnoli was sent off for a high, studs-up challenge on Ange-Yoan Bonny — the Inter forward was fortunate to come away unscathed. Romagnoli will be suspended when Lazio faces Roma next Sunday.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan capped the result for Inter.

Sardinians still not safe

Cagliari is still not mathematically safe from relegation following a 2-0 loss at home to Udinese.

Cagliari was nine points above 18th-placed Cremonese, which hosts already-relegated Pisa on Sunday.

Lecce was only four points above the drop zone and playing fourth-placed Juventus later Saturday.

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A $2.4 million California renovation is getting a high-tech USGA boost

INDIO, California —  Every golfer has had this thought at one time or another. Playing a course, either familiar or new, a golfer will look at some feature on the course, a bunker, a lake or a piece of grass that seems completely unreachable and said, “Who in the world would hit the ball over there? I couldn’t hit the ball there if I tried.”

It’s fair to say that almost every golf course has some area that is maintained but receives minimal, if any, traffic during a typical day’s play. When a golf course like the South Course at Shadow Hills Golf Club near Palm Springs, decides it needs some renovation on its layout, where traffic flows on the course is the kind of information that can be vital.

That’s where a GPS tracking system comes in, like the one the United States Golf Association offers. For a fee, the USGA can set a golf course up with a transponder system to track where there is and isn’t traffic on the course.

“How far right are golfers hitting it in the rough on the sixth hole so we can introduce a low-maintenance rough area to save costs without slowing pace of play?” the USGA website says about the system. “How far can we move up the start of the fairway on the 12th hole without creating a carry that is too long from the forward tee?”

Shadow Hills opened in 2004 as a course for the residents at the 55-and-over Sun City development in north Indio, but is also open to public play. It is one of the latest clubs to use the USGA transponder service. Management company Troon and Shadow Hills have put the data from the transponders to good use, general manager Scott Winant said.

“We put these little transponders on all the golfers for a week or so to see where they went on the course,” Winant said. “What sand traps weren’t in play at all, which ones were.”

The results of that transponder survey have led Shadow Hills to shut down their South Course for the summer, starting May 18 – the property’s 18-hole par-3 North Course will not be impacted – for some significant renovations. With Gary Brawley as the architect in charge of the changesand Integrity Golf doing the constructionas it has done for so many desert courses in recent years, the project will have a wide scope. That will start with information from the transponders, focusing mostly on bunkers.

“We are going to remove about 40 percent of the square footage of bunkers, either reducing size or changing the shape of them a little bit,” Winant said. Winant added that some bunkers will be removed completely in the project.

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The South Course is known in part for its bunkers, large bunkers with high faces along the fairways and near the greens. Other work on the bunkers will also be part of the process, refreshing the 20-year-old course designed by Schmitt-Curley architects.

“We are going to remove all the sand from the bunkers and we are going to re-line all the bunkers,” the general manager said. “We are doing spray-on liners so we won’t have the liners sticking up anymore.”

Like most golf courses that do renovations these days, the focus will also be on the greens on the South Course. Bermuda greens that are overseeded with cool-weather grass all tend to shrink over time. Brawley and Shadow Hills will take the existing greens back to their original size, adding as much as four to six inches around the entire collar of the green. But unlike many desert courses, the South Course will not be converting to the popular MiniVerde grass for its greens.

“We are not going to change that yet,” Winant said. “It might be something we look at down the road as Troon does some more research on an annual grass that you don’t have to overseed.”

Other work on the golf courses will include irrigation work on some areas that get too much water from the irrigation sprinklers, but there won’t be a complete overhaul or changing of the irrigation system, Winant said. Some areas where Bermuda grass no longer grows will be sodded with Bermuda to aid in overseeding in the fall.

“We have wet spots just due to drainage issues and we are going to fix all of that,” he said. “We’ll do some of the landscaping on the course.  We are overseeding wall to wall now instead of browning out the rough.“

The tees on the golf courses will also be leveled to make up for 20 years of traffic. It all might seem like a lot, but it is work that can be completed in one summer.

“It’s going to be a pretty big project. It’s about $2.4 million,” Winant said. “We’ll be back up after overseed. So the traditional date that we would open up, about the first of November, that’s what we are planning.”

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