2 months ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS AFTERNOON (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) with UFC Paris, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Accor Arena in Paris, France, featuring a special Octagon newcomer in the main event.
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Dan Hooker is our main event, going down in the Lightweight division. Parnasse is a long-time former KSW champion who made a big splash with his one and done appearance at MVP MMA. The reason he was done there was because UFC wanted to poach him out of that fledgling promotion before he drew too many serious mixed martial arts (MMA) fans over to it. Hooker comes into this one off two losses and looking very much like a sacrificial lamb. However, as last week taught us, -600 odds can be overcome.
The co-main is an all French affair, in the Featherweight division, with Fares Ziam meeting Axel Sola. Both of these guys are action fighters known for putting on a show. They should get the crowd roaring in Paris, even if it's not obvious to the locals whom they should be cheering for.
Rounding out the main card is Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, Daniil Donchenko vs. Punahele Soriano, Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek and Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov. Page might be trying to fight out of his UFC contract here, which is the reason UFC has pared him with a big, rangy striker who can also make you quit on the ground.
The featured "Prelim" is Morgan Charriere vs. Felipe Lima. The undercard also boasts Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann, Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas and Nathaniel Wood against late replacement Pavel Andrusca. Further down the card we have Michael Aljarouj vs. Fabia Sintes, Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula, Matthieu Duclos vs. Lucas Felipe Dias and Delphine Benouaich vs. Sofia Montenegro to make up the numbers. Aljarouj does look like an intriguing prospect, though.
#Paris #main #Event
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Dan Hooker is our main event, going down in the Lightweight division. Parnasse is a long-time former KSW champion who made a big splash with his one and done appearance at MVP MMA. The reason he was done there was because UFC wanted to poach him out of that fledgling promotion before he drew too many serious mixed martial arts (MMA) fans over to it. Hooker comes into this one off two losses and looking very much like a sacrificial lamb. However, as last week taught us, -600 odds can be overcome.
The co-main is an all French affair, in the Featherweight division, with Fares Ziam meeting Axel Sola. Both of these guys are action fighters known for putting on a show. They should get the crowd roaring in Paris, even if it's not obvious to the locals whom they should be cheering for.
Rounding out the main card is Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, Daniil Donchenko vs. Punahele Soriano, Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek and Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov. Page might be trying to fight out of his UFC contract here, which is the reason UFC has pared him with a big, rangy striker who can also make you quit on the ground.
The featured "Prelim" is Morgan Charriere vs. Felipe Lima. The undercard also boasts Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann, Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas and Nathaniel Wood against late replacement Pavel Andrusca. Further down the card we have Michael Aljarouj vs. Fabia Sintes, Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula, Matthieu Duclos vs. Lucas Felipe Dias and Delphine Benouaich vs. Sofia Montenegro to make up the numbers. Aljarouj does look like an intriguing prospect, though.
#Paris #main #Event
2 months ago
The scene in Bilbao, in 2024, foreshadowed the change that would come. Michele Kang, the owner of OL Lyonnes, strode around the edge of the pitch in the San Mames to greet the travelling supporters of the women's football powerhouse, who were buoyed by her ambition and intent to invest. Barcelona won 2-0 to lift their third Women's Champions League **** le in four years, thanks to goals from their two Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas. But while Kang, the South Korean-born American billionaire and philanthropist, vowed that Lyonnes would return stronger, her sphere of influence was also primed to have an impact elsewhere.
As well as the French champions, Kang owned two other teams as part of her multi-club Kynisca group, the US side Washington Spirit and the London City Lionesses, based out of Bromley and playing in the second tier of English women's football. Two years on, driven by Kang's vision and fuelled by her deep pockets, London City have secured promotion and undergone a remarkable makeover. From that Champions League final alone, they have signed not just Putellas, making the Spain international and World Cup winner the biggest overseas signing in Women's Super League history, but two of her Barcelona team-mates in Mapi Leon and Jana Fernandez. From sister club Lyonnes, London City have signed two of their starting forwards in Kadidiatou Diani and Delphine Cascarino, as well as midfielder Danielle van de Donk.
Michele Kang celebrates London City's promotion to the Women's Super League in 2025 (Getty)
Within two years, London City have disrupted women's football and have now set their sights on challenging for the WSL **** le. It has not come cheap: Putellas was a free transfer but is one of the highest-paid women's footballers in the world at around £1m per year. Before the new season, London City have also signed former England goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris Saint-Germain and have built a team set on challenging **** nal and Chelsea's dominance in the capital. In terms of transfer fees within the WSL, only **** nal and Chelsea have come close to matching the £1m London City paid PSG for midfielder Grace Geyoro last summer. Their position is also a unique one. Of the 14 teams in this season's expanded WSL, London City are the only independent outfit with no affiliation to a men's club, yet their spending comfortably exceeds that of Manchester United and Liverpool, despite the riches that flow from the Premier League.
Kang is the driving force. The 67-year-old, who made her fortune through healthcare technology in the US, is an investor in the true sense of the word, believing in the untapped value and potential of women's sports. Her philanthropy has extended to making $30m and $4m donations to US Soccer and USA Rugby respectively, the latter just hours after watching the US women's rugby sevens team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. London City are likely to make a financial loss in their second season o
As well as the French champions, Kang owned two other teams as part of her multi-club Kynisca group, the US side Washington Spirit and the London City Lionesses, based out of Bromley and playing in the second tier of English women's football. Two years on, driven by Kang's vision and fuelled by her deep pockets, London City have secured promotion and undergone a remarkable makeover. From that Champions League final alone, they have signed not just Putellas, making the Spain international and World Cup winner the biggest overseas signing in Women's Super League history, but two of her Barcelona team-mates in Mapi Leon and Jana Fernandez. From sister club Lyonnes, London City have signed two of their starting forwards in Kadidiatou Diani and Delphine Cascarino, as well as midfielder Danielle van de Donk.
Michele Kang celebrates London City's promotion to the Women's Super League in 2025 (Getty)
Within two years, London City have disrupted women's football and have now set their sights on challenging for the WSL **** le. It has not come cheap: Putellas was a free transfer but is one of the highest-paid women's footballers in the world at around £1m per year. Before the new season, London City have also signed former England goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris Saint-Germain and have built a team set on challenging **** nal and Chelsea's dominance in the capital. In terms of transfer fees within the WSL, only **** nal and Chelsea have come close to matching the £1m London City paid PSG for midfielder Grace Geyoro last summer. Their position is also a unique one. Of the 14 teams in this season's expanded WSL, London City are the only independent outfit with no affiliation to a men's club, yet their spending comfortably exceeds that of Manchester United and Liverpool, despite the riches that flow from the Premier League.
Kang is the driving force. The 67-year-old, who made her fortune through healthcare technology in the US, is an investor in the true sense of the word, believing in the untapped value and potential of women's sports. Her philanthropy has extended to making $30m and $4m donations to US Soccer and USA Rugby respectively, the latter just hours after watching the US women's rugby sevens team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. London City are likely to make a financial loss in their second season o
2 months ago
A funeral for Dior's public relations director Mathilde Favier was held in Paris on Aug. 31, drawing guests like Claudia Schiffer, Dior's Delphine Arnault and other fashion industry elite
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France, on Monday, Aug. 17, the fashion house shared in a statement
Favier joined Dior in 2011 and worked closely with the fashion house's celebrity clients
Family, friends and members of the fashion industry gathered on Monday, Aug. 31, to attend the funeral of Dior's public relations director Mathilde Favier in Paris.
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France on Monday, Aug. 17.
#Monday
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France, on Monday, Aug. 17, the fashion house shared in a statement
Favier joined Dior in 2011 and worked closely with the fashion house's celebrity clients
Family, friends and members of the fashion industry gathered on Monday, Aug. 31, to attend the funeral of Dior's public relations director Mathilde Favier in Paris.
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France on Monday, Aug. 17.
#Monday
2 months ago
Taylor Swift was blooming in summer florals as she attended an intimate event on August 19 in Los Angeles.
The "August" singer wowed in a black slip dress with a pleated bust and empire waist design at the Ross House.
Swift performed and spoke to honor Glenn Weiss, who directed her film The Eras Tour: The Final Show.
Taylor Swift looked radiant in late summer florals as she stepped out for an intimate event on August 19 in Los Angeles. The "August" singer's post-wedding style era has been heavy on the flower designs, whether she's enjoying a night out in a garden party-ready lavender purple Delphine minidress or stunning in a dreamy pink floral gown at a friend's wedding. And Swift kept her summer fashion streak going, showing off her short new haircut as she stunned in a black sweetheart slip dress that was covered in blooms.
Taylor Swift attends the 'Toy Story 5' Los Angeles world premiere at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2026.
#taylor #slip
The "August" singer wowed in a black slip dress with a pleated bust and empire waist design at the Ross House.
Swift performed and spoke to honor Glenn Weiss, who directed her film The Eras Tour: The Final Show.
Taylor Swift looked radiant in late summer florals as she stepped out for an intimate event on August 19 in Los Angeles. The "August" singer's post-wedding style era has been heavy on the flower designs, whether she's enjoying a night out in a garden party-ready lavender purple Delphine minidress or stunning in a dreamy pink floral gown at a friend's wedding. And Swift kept her summer fashion streak going, showing off her short new haircut as she stunned in a black sweetheart slip dress that was covered in blooms.
Taylor Swift attends the 'Toy Story 5' Los Angeles world premiere at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2026.
#taylor #slip
3 months ago
Great Britain lead the medal table at the European Athletics Championships 2026 after a thrilling first two days of competition, with sprinters Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu picking up gold and silver respectively in the men's 100m to take the national tally to two golds and two silvers.
Their success followed world 200m silver medallist Amy Hunt winning GB's first gold of the championships as she surged to victory in the 100m on Monday night in 11 seconds flat, having been seventh of the eight-athlete final after the first 10m due to a typical slower start. But she stormed back to overhaul Poland's Ewa Swoboda and Belgium's Delphine Nkansa, while defending champion Dina Asher-Smith finished fifth.
Italy and the Netherlands are close behind GB on four medals apiece while Norway took two golds on the opening night, with Jakob Ingebrigtsen claiming a brilliant 5,000m gold after nearly a year out of competition.
The Norwegian great was sidelined with an Achilles injury which required surgery in January and only returned to full training six weeks ago, but stunned his rivals in the final 100m - after appearing completely boxed in - to win a record-equalling seventh European gold.
The Norwegian 4x400m mixed relay team added a second gold later that evening, while Britain's team were led home to silver by Yemi Mary John.
#silver #european #great #Competition
Their success followed world 200m silver medallist Amy Hunt winning GB's first gold of the championships as she surged to victory in the 100m on Monday night in 11 seconds flat, having been seventh of the eight-athlete final after the first 10m due to a typical slower start. But she stormed back to overhaul Poland's Ewa Swoboda and Belgium's Delphine Nkansa, while defending champion Dina Asher-Smith finished fifth.
Italy and the Netherlands are close behind GB on four medals apiece while Norway took two golds on the opening night, with Jakob Ingebrigtsen claiming a brilliant 5,000m gold after nearly a year out of competition.
The Norwegian great was sidelined with an Achilles injury which required surgery in January and only returned to full training six weeks ago, but stunned his rivals in the final 100m - after appearing completely boxed in - to win a record-equalling seventh European gold.
The Norwegian 4x400m mixed relay team added a second gold later that evening, while Britain's team were led home to silver by Yemi Mary John.
#silver #european #great #Competition
3 months ago
Princess Delphine is speaking out after getting criticism for her outfit at Belgium's National Day celebrations
"Pink is simply my color," she told Belgian outlet HLN
Delphine added, "It is absolutely not my intention to steal the spotlight or take it away from someone else"
Princess Delphine of Belgium is defending her eyebrow-raising outfit for the National Day celebrations.
Delphine, 58, joined the rest of the Belgians royal family for a parade celebrating the holiday on July 21, where she made a statement in a bold pink outfit. The dress featured a mini skirt and a statement V-neckline with exaggerated sleeves, paired with platform heels and white elbow-length gloves featuring heart details. Royal reporter Wim Dehandschutter said on social media that the outfit was "love" themed and the dramatic neckline was intended to create a heart shape.
#delphine #OUTFIT #national #pink
"Pink is simply my color," she told Belgian outlet HLN
Delphine added, "It is absolutely not my intention to steal the spotlight or take it away from someone else"
Princess Delphine of Belgium is defending her eyebrow-raising outfit for the National Day celebrations.
Delphine, 58, joined the rest of the Belgians royal family for a parade celebrating the holiday on July 21, where she made a statement in a bold pink outfit. The dress featured a mini skirt and a statement V-neckline with exaggerated sleeves, paired with platform heels and white elbow-length gloves featuring heart details. Royal reporter Wim Dehandschutter said on social media that the outfit was "love" themed and the dramatic neckline was intended to create a heart shape.
#delphine #OUTFIT #national #pink
