By Brian Martin | [email protected] | Daily NewsPUBLISHED: July 5, 2018 at 1:15 am | UPDATED: July 5, 2018 at 4:26 pm LAS VEGAS — The UFC 226 co-main event between featherweight champion Max Holloway and South Bay’s Brian Ortega has been canceled because of Holloway’s health issues. Holloway, as first reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, began experiencing concussion-like symptoms Monday. After his open workout Wednesday at the MGM Grand, Holloway slept and was reportedly difficult to awaken and began experiencing vision flashes and slurred speech. Sign up for Home Turf and get exclusive stories every SoCal sports fan must read, sent daily. Subscribe here. UFC 226 is headlined by heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defending his belt against light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, but the 145-pound title fight between the two warriors in their prime was highly anticipated. Ortega, 27, was reportedly offered replacements but is no longer fighting on the card, … [Read more...] about Brian Ortega off UFC 226 card after champ Max Holloway’s health scare
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Astros confident catcher Max Stassi won’t miss significant time
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Max Stassi exits Astros game after being hit by pitch
By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Updated 7:49 pm CDT, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Photo: Steve Nesius/Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi fields a bunt during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, June 29, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi fields a bunt during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, June 29, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) Photo: Steve Nesius/Associated Press Max Stassi exits Astros game after being hit by pitch 1 / 1 Back to Gallery ARLINGTON — The Astros' worst-case scenario unfolded in the first inning. On the same day Brian McCann was sent for knee surgery that will sideline him for the foreseeable future, Astros catcher Max Stassi … [Read more...] about Max Stassi exits Astros game after being hit by pitch
British businesses overwhelmingly reject May’s ‘max-fac’ Brexit customs plan
British firms are widely opposed to the “max-fac” solution for post-Brexit customs favoured by ministers including Boris Johnson and David Davis, according to a landmark survey of 800 business leaders. The news comes as Theresa May prepares for crunch talks on Friday which could ultimately define the shape of Brexit – and customs is one of the biggest sticking points. Business leaders also want to stay as closely aligned to the EU as possible. LONDON – British businesses have overwhelmingly rejected the post-Brexit customs solution favoured Boris Johnson and David Davis, according to a landmark survey of 800 business leaders, As British ministers prepare for high-stakes Brexit crunch talks on Friday, more than twice as many members (54%) of the Institute of Directors said they would opt to maintain “near-frictionless” trade with just 24% saying they would be happy to rely on the untested technological-based solutions known as … [Read more...] about British businesses overwhelmingly reject May’s ‘max-fac’ Brexit customs plan
Rockets’ Paul to stay put with four-year max contract
Chris Paul tweeted that he has "unfinished business' in Houston. The star point guard is poised to sign a four-year, $160 million max contract to stay with the Rockets, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported at the stroke of midnight ET on Saturday, as the NBA free agent period began. With Paul running the offense, the Rockets surged to the best record in the NBA's regular season at 65-17, but the Rockets lost to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors in seven games in the Western Conference finals. Paul suffered a hamstring injury in the waning moments of Game 5, which the Rockets won to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, but he missed the final two games, both won by the Warriors. The 13-year veteran, who just finished his first season in Houston after spending six years each in New Orleans and with the Los Angeles Clippers, has career averages of 18.7 points, 9.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 35.3 minutes per game. For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website. … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Paul to stay put with four-year max contract