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Jordan Wright is embracing his upcoming challenge at UFC Vegas 40 — focusing on the now, but says he’ll do whatever it takes to become champion. Middleweight Jordan Wright faces Julian Marquez in a battle of bona fide finishers at UFC Vegas 40. The Texas-born fighter has amassed a record of 2-1 since joining the UFC […]

UFC featherweight Norma Dumont thinks her upcoming fight against Aspen Ladd will be a fan-friendly main event at UFC Vegas 40. The UFC is in desperate need of women’s featherweight contenders, and UFC Vegas 40 headliner Norma Dumont is looking to make a statement against Aspen Ladd this weekend. Dumont was originally scheduled to fight […]

Vadim Nemkov looks to retain over Julius Anglickas at Bellator 268. Vadim Nemkov is Bellator’s light heavyweight champion and one of the best fighters on the planet regardless of weight class. Nemkov has proven to be one of the best 205’ers in the world, and could easily be considered the best in the world regardless […]

Ryan Bader and Corey Anderson are set to meet at Bellator 268. Bellator 268 features a pretty loaded main card, with the two semi-final bouts for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, as well as Benson Henderson taking on Brent Primus and the returning Karl Albrektsson on the prelims. While Vadim Nemkov defending his title […]

The Denver Broncos are on a two-game losing streak, but look to end it with a win over the rival Las Vegas Raiders. The Denver Broncos‘ season began with a three-game winning streak, but now find themselves on a two-game skid. That came to fruition this past Sunday after the Broncos lost 27-19 to the […]

Coming off a win, the Eagles aim to pull off a huge upset against the surging Buccaneers. Bold predictions for Philadelphia in Week 6.  The Philadelphia Eagles were underdogs last on the road against Carolina last week, as they should’ve been coming into the game at 1-3. Yet, the lines didn’t matter once the game […]

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. As I mentioned a few newsletters ago, I am dipping my toes back into the water of making preseason predictions and picks this year. It’s something I’ve mostly eschewed […]

A new chapter of Las Vegas Raiders football commences vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 6. It feels like a lifetime ago that the Las Vegas Raiders were 3-0 and on top of the football world. A pair of losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and the Chicago Bears were bad, but the Jon Gruden […]