Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren has been placed on the lung transplant list following a serious battle with pneumonia that landed him on a ventilator. Askren’s wife, Amy, confirmed the news Tuesday, calling on supporters to pray for a successful transplant and for the family of a potential donor.
Irish UFC star Conor McGregor criticized his government’s lack of accountability and mass immigration policies during a visit to the White House on Monday. While in Washington, D.C., he met with President Donald Trump and other administration officials.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company is ending its third-party fact-checking initiative, replacing it with a user-driven “Community Notes” model. The decision comes after years of criticism over the program’s alleged suppression of conservative voices and promotion of left-leaning agendas.
Quinn Ewers, quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, made a bold political statement ahead of his team’s College Football Playoff game against the Clemson Tigers.
President-elect Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome at Madison Square Garden on Saturday as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight bout.
