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Conor McGregor outlines major condition for UFC comeback as he names desired return opponent
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has flip-flopped on a potential fighting return in a cryptic social media message. After initially teasing retirement at a Bare Knuckle FC press conference, Conor McGregor has since pivoted on potentially returning to the UFC Octagon amidst his political aspirations. But, there’s a catch. McGregor hasn’t fought since injuring his leg […]

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has flip-flopped on a potential fighting return in a cryptic social media message.
After initially teasing retirement at a Bare Knuckle FC press conference, Conor McGregor has since pivoted on potentially returning to the UFC Octagon amidst his political aspirations.
But, there’s a catch.
McGregor hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He was scheduled to return to the Octagon last June against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 before withdrawing due to a toe injury.
McGregor’s intent to run in the upcoming Irish presidential election thwarted any chance of a potential fighting comeback in many fight fans’ minds. But McGregor has since changed his mind, as he’s known to do, albeit with a hefty condition associated with a UFC return.

Conor McGregor gives major condition for UFC comeback that Dana White will hate
McGregor has repeatedly expressed interest in fighting in a stadium at least once in his fighting career. But UFC CEO Dana White is a big obstacle in his way of making that dream become a reality, as White is notorious for denying the UFC’s interest in hosting events in massive stadiums.
After watching Las Vegas play host to WWE’s WrestleMania extravaganza last weekend at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, McGregor shared one condition for him to sign the dotted line for a UFC comeback fight.
In a recent post to X, McGregor unveiled his condition for a fighting return.
“I’ll only come back to a stadium,” McGregor said in a recent tweet.
One potential opponent for McGregor’s UFC comeback is Paddy Pimblett, who has repeatedly pitched a fight with McGregor at Wembley Stadium in the UK. Pimblett most recently defeated McGregor’s previously scheduled rival, Chandler, by TKO at UFC 314 earlier this month.
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But McGregor has other ideas.
“IRON MIKE CHANDLER. Unfinished business,” McGregor shared in a follow-up tweet.
As of this writing, Chandler hasn’t responded to McGregor’s tweets. Chandler has lost three fights in a row after first calling out McGregor in 2022.
McGregor lost a $500,000 wager on Chandler for his loss to Pimblett at UFC 314. But McGregor seemed to take the financial loss in stride, acknowledging Pimblett’s immense potential.
While a McGregor comeback is unlikely for 2025, a future clash with Chandler could potentially still be on the table. Chandler hasn’t lost faith in McGregor returning to the Octagon, but has acknowledged he wouldn’t bet on it.
Conor McGregor’s return teases continue to frustrate UFC fans and matchmakers
Before injuring his leg against Poirier in 2021, he lost by knockout to Poirier at UFC 257 in what was the first TKO loss of his UFC career. He’s lost three of his last four fights overall, including by submission to heated rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
An interesting angle to McGregor’s latest return tease is his status with the Drug Free Sport testing pool. As of this writing, Drug Free Sport doesn’t have any tests listed for McGregor in 2025, potentially further delaying a possible comeback if he’s not in the pool.
Regardless, McGregor’s lust for fighting hasn’t dwindled, despite his lengthy hiatus. We could learn more about a potential McGregor comeback in the coming weeks.
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Jasmine Driscoll (4/28/2025) – Athlete Awards – Ball State University Athletics
For her run to 2025 MAC Medalist honors, junior women’s golfer Jasmine Driscoll has been named the Pridemark Construction Student-Athlete of the Week. With a par on hole nine, her closing hole Tuesday (April 22), Driscoll etched her name in both program and league history by carding a 54-hole score of +2 (218) at the […]


For her run to 2025 MAC Medalist honors, junior women’s golfer Jasmine Driscoll has been named the Pridemark Construction Student-Athlete of the Week.
With a par on hole nine, her closing hole Tuesday (April 22), Driscoll etched her name in both program and league history by carding a 54-hole score of +2 (218) at the Delaware Country Club to earn a one-stroke victory over a quartet of other players to claim the title of MAC Medalist. Along with her league title, Driscoll earned an individual berth into the NCAA Lexington Regional May 5-7 on the Champion Trace at the Keene Trace Golf Club.
After tying the lowest opening-round in MAC Championships history with a -5 (67) on Sunday, she was tied for the lead after two rounds at E (144). She then closed the tournament at +2 (218) for the lowest individual score in program history at the MAC Championships. The effort also helped her earn MAC All-Tournament Team honors for the first time in her career. Ball State’s previous best was a +5 (149) by 2005 Champion Katie Sundberg, which was later tied by 2010 runner-up Brittany Kelly who fired a +5 (221).
In the 2025 MAC Women’s Golf Championships, Driscoll led the field with 12 birdies and tied for tournament-low honors with a 4.67 (-4) stroke average on the course’s par 5 holes. She also carded 30 pars over her 54 holes in the event, while tying for third on the courses par 4 holes with a 4.07 (+2) stroke average.
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Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 24 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger
Nominees are posted and voting begins each Monday and runs through Wednesday. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE BALLOT, CLICK HERE. Here are the nominees: JACOB CHANDLER, UNION BASEBALL: The junior went 4 for 9 with 4 runs, a double, triple, home run and five RBI and threw 6.1 innings with 1 earned run and […]

Nominees are posted and voting begins each Monday and runs through Wednesday.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE BALLOT, CLICK HERE.
Here are the nominees:
JACOB CHANDLER, UNION BASEBALL: The junior went 4 for 9 with 4 runs, a double, triple, home run and five RBI and threw 6.1 innings with 1 earned run and eight strikeouts as the Titans won 2 of 3 from Camas.
J.P. GUZMAN, COLUMBIA RIVER BOYS SOCCER: The senior had five goals and one assist out of seven total goals by River in two league wins.
MAKENZIE HENTHORN, MARK MORRIS SOFTBALL: The junior allowed one run in 15 innings with 28 strikeouts and went 7 for 10 with two homers and six RBI in three wins.
CASIE KLEINE, CASTLE ROCK GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: The senior ran a 1A-state-best 58.23 seconds in the 400 meters and also won the 100 (12.74) at the Kalama Twilight meet.
CHASE MCGEE, CAMAS BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: The senior broke a 56-year-old state record by clearing 17-5 in the pole vault and also won the pole vault (17-0) at the Nike Jesuit Relays.

All-Region Sports Awards Ceremony
The Columbian will be hosting its second annual All-Region Sports Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at The Hilton Vancouver Washington.
The event will be 6-8 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes food and drink. Tickets are available now by clicking on link.
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Portugal to Host 2025 ITTF Europe Hopes Week & Camp for Rising U12 Talents
The 2025 ITTF Europe Hopes Week will take place from June 24 to 30 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, bringing together the continent’s most promising Under-12 table tennis players for an intensive week of training and evaluation. The date is set after the general calendar has been updated and the ITTF Continental hopes week […]

The 2025 ITTF Europe Hopes Week will take place from June 24 to 30 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, bringing together the continent’s most promising Under-12 table tennis players for an intensive week of training and evaluation. The date is set after the general calendar has been updated and the ITTF Continental hopes week has been moved to a week later.
Organized by the European Table Tennis Union and empowered by the ITTF, the camp will be held at Portugal’s National Training Center, a modern facility that provides on-site accommodation, training halls, and fitness amenities—all nestled within the scenic Lavandeira Municipal Park near Porto.
Each member association that has registered its National Talent Identification Program with ITTF will be eligible to send up to two boys and two girls born in 2013 or later, selected through their national programs. Participation is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and top performers will earn a place in the prestigious ITTF Hopes Week & Challenge.
ETTU will subsidize €30 per day for one boy and one girl per association. For players already selected for the Eurotalents Program, including those from the 2025 selection camp in Havířov, ETTU will cover full accommodation costs.
The coaching team includes: Pedro OLIVEIRA (Head Coach), Pedro RUFINO and Diogo SILVA (Assistant Coaches), Alexandre GOMES (Physical Coach). Additional ETTU-appointed coach will be announced.
Entries must be submitted by June 2, 2025, to:
Mário Pedro COUTO – mario.couto@fptm.pt
Ana IVOSEVIC – ana.ivosevic@ettu.org
Cancellations are accepted until June 16 without penalty. A coaches’ meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. on June 24 upon arrival.
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Baseball Gameday
Oregon State (32-9) vs. Oregon (29-12)April 27, 2025 • 12:05 p.m. PT • Eugene, Ore. • PK ParkLHP Ethan Kleinschmit (6-1, 3.74) vs. RHP Jason Reitz (1-0, 4.33) The GameOregon State takes on Oregon in the weekend finale in Eugene. First pitch at PK Park is slated for 12:05 p.m. PT. The Oregon State – […]

Oregon State (32-9) vs. Oregon (29-12)
April 27, 2025 • 12:05 p.m. PT • Eugene, Ore. • PK Park
LHP Ethan Kleinschmit (6-1, 3.74) vs. RHP Jason Reitz (1-0, 4.33)
The Game
Oregon State takes on Oregon in the weekend finale in Eugene. First pitch at PK Park is slated for 12:05 p.m. PT. The Oregon State – Oregon Rivalry Series is presented by Safeway-Albertsons, PacificSource Health Plans, Your Local Toyota Dealers and First Interstate Bank.
Radio
The game will be carried live on the Beaver Sports Network throughout the state of Oregon. Mike Parker will call the action.
Listen Online
Catch the game online by visiting osubeavers.com, and find the live broadcast on the Oregon State baseball schedule page. The game can be heard via the Varsity Network, which is available for users with smartphones and tablets. Download the free Varsity Network application for live games and archived broadcasts.
Television
The game will not be broadcast.
Live Video
The game will stream live on B1G+ as produced by Oregon.
Live Stats
Live stats for the game can be accessed by clicking on the live stats link located on the baseball schedule page on osubeavers.com.
Last Game
AJ Singer drove in Oregon State’s lone run in the sixth as the Beavers dropped a 13-1 decision to Oregon Saturday afternoon at PK Park. Gavin Turley went 2-for-5 to pace the Oregon State offense.
Oregon State Notables
• Oregon State is looking to avoid its first three-game losing streak of the season. The Beavers have lost two straight for the third time this year.
• OSU’s last losing streak of three or more was four games last season from April 17 to April 21 at Nevada and California.
• Aiva Arquette saw his hit streak snapped at 13 games Saturday. His was the third Beaver hit streak of 10 or more games this season, following a 15-gamer by Gavin Turley and 14 games by Trent Caraway.
• Wilson Weber pushed his hit streak to a season-long seven games by going 1-for-2 Saturday. He is 15-for-31 (.484) during the streak.
• Gavin Turley has reached base safely in 35 consecutive games.
• Easton Talt moved into the top-10 at OSU with his 50th walk of the season Saturday. Adley Rutschman (2019) and Travis Bazzana (2024) co-share the single-season record with 74.
• Talt has 67 walks in 84 career games while striking out 49 times.
• The Beavers failed to record an extra-base hit for the first time this season in Saturday’s loss.
• Ethan Kleinschmit, Sunday’s probable starter, is facing his fifth Big Ten opponent this season. He is 1-1 in the previous four games, striking out 20 to nine walks in 19 innings. He’s scattered 13 hits and nine earned runs for a 4.26 ERA in the four games.
• Turley now has 344 career total bases, three shy of equaling Joe Gerber (1997-2000) for sixth-most by a Beaver.
• The Beavers have gone without a home run in two straight games for the second time this season, following March 15 and 16 against Santa Clara and Grand Canyon.
• Dawson Santana made his third start of the season and recorded his second career hit. It marked his first career bunt for a base hit.
• The Beavers allowed an opponent 10 or more runs for just the 29th time in Mitch Canham‘s tenure. Conversely, OSU has scored 10 or more 79 times since 2020.
• Oregon State has gone errorless in five straight and six of the last seven games and is at a season-high .980 fielding percentage.
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Water Polo Falls In 2025 MAAC Championship Against Wagner
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York- The Marist water polo team played in its second-straight MAAC Championship, Sunday afternoon. The Red Foxes fell in a thrilling match 14-11 against Wagner. Ella Baumgarten and Inés Sánchez were named to the MAAC All-Championship Team for dominant performances in the two matches. Sánchez tallied seven saves in the match against Wagner, […]


POUGHKEEPSIE, New York- The Marist water polo team played in its second-straight MAAC Championship, Sunday afternoon. The Red Foxes fell in a thrilling match 14-11 against Wagner.
Ella Baumgarten and Inés Sánchez were named to the MAAC All-Championship Team for dominant performances in the two matches.
Sánchez tallied seven saves in the match against Wagner, and 20 total in the two matches. Baumgarten scored a goal in the match against Wagner, and two total goals in the Championships.
- Quarter One:
- Wagner started the match with two goals and took a 2-0 lead with 7:02 to go in the quarter.
- The Red Foxes countered with two goals of their own, courtesy of Samantha Bentley, and tied the match 2-2.
- Wagner scored four goals to end the quarter, as the Red Foxes trailed 6-2 after one quarter of play.
- Quarter Two:
- Wagner continued a 6-0 run with two goals to begin the second quarter.
- The Red Foxes trailed 7-2 with 5:13 to go in the half.
- The Red Foxes countered with two goals from Lela McCarroll and Kendell De Beer, which cut into the Wagner lead 7-4.
- Wagner extended its lead with a goal with 3:16 to go in the half, and the Red Foxes trailed 8-4.
- The Red Foxes finished the half with two goals from Bentley and Paige Naegle, as the Red Foxes cut into the lead 8-6 at halftime.
- Quarter Three:
- The Red Foxes cut the Wagner lead to one goal with goals from Naegle and Rachel Dean. The Red Foxes trailed 9-8 with 3:47 left in the third quarter.
- Wagner would outscore the Red Foxes 2-1 to finish the third quarter, as the Red Foxes trailed 11-8.
- Quarter Four:
- The Red Foxes and Seahawks would score three goals apiece in the final frame, as the Red Foxes fell in the Championship match 14-11.
- Samantha Bentley led the Red Foxes with a hat trick in the match.
- Paige Naegle and Kendell De Beer tallied two goals apiece in the match.
- The Red Foxes scored 11 goals on 20 shots in the match.
- Inés Sánchez tallied seven saves in the match.
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