Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes Opetaia can do what no Aussie has ever accomplished and become the heavyweight champion of the world by taking Usyk's crown.
The league began with New York taking on The Bay in the state-of-the-art SoFi Center in Florida on Tuesday night, and immediately the league had fans hooked.
After a short playing career, Kirk Herbstreit became a household name in the United States thanks to his role as a major player on ESPN's College GameDay.
The shock news was revealed by the league on Tuesday evening, and tributes immediately began pouring in for the ex-Orioles and Cubs star who was drafted No 4 overall in 2008.
Before the NFL season got underway, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce revealed his team would institute a specific policy of play to handle Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: Celtic fans have been waiting for news on a potential reunion for fan favourite and the Parkhead faithful after he struggled following his move away from the club.
MATT BARLOW: More than 6,000 days have passed since Jonathan Woodgate's header beat Chelsea at Wembley in the days when people still thought Carabao was a kind of reindeer.
COMMENT BY DOMINIC KING: It felt a bit early for April Fool's Day but, lo and behold, Musk's father, Errol, went on Times Radio on Tuesday afternoon to set out his son's wish.
The wrestling icon, who has a love-hate relationship with WWE fans after a series of controversial moments outside the ring, was a special guest on the Netflix show on Monday night.
Anthony Gordon set tongues wagging during Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Tuesday night as he recreated Thierry Henry's iconic celebration.
SIMON JONES: Substantial offers for Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall may also be considered as Chelsea look to reboot their charge for a top four finish.
Mikel Arteta's side have been left with a mammoth task if they want to reach the final of the competition after losing 2-0 at the Emirates in their semi-final first leg tie on Tuesday night.
Eagle-eyed fans believe a former NFL star and ex-Fox employee hinted at allegations of workplace romance and alleged sexual harassment at his former employer weeks before they came to light.
In chaotic scenes that unfolded during an interview for a local news station, cameras caught a brawl between Raiders fans and a Chargers fan at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Sunday.
The two-time World Series champion and nine-time All-Star was a free agent after leaving the Houston Astros and has now landed on the west coast for his 20th season in the major leagues.
Sam Konstas had one of the most memorable Test debuts in recent memory when he got under India's skin at the MCG on Boxing Day, then followed that up by twisting the knife at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Aussie firebrand is coming back from serious knee and wrist injuries that required surgery and almost completely rubbed him out of the game since January 2023 - and now he's hit a new setback.
Rashford's brother and agent Dwaine Maynard was in Milan on Tuesday for talks with the newly crowned Italian Super Cup winners over a possible move in the January transfer window.
After Tyreek Hill said on Sunday he was 'out' of Miami following the first season of his career where he did not make the playoffs, Dolphins' Chris Grier has opened up about a 'productive' meeting.
Taylor has not publicly responded to the allegations made by her former hair stylist Noushin Faraji, and she was back on TV and did not address the issue for the second straight day.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Taunton, Kempton and Newcastle.
CRAIG HOPE AT THE EMIRATES: When Alexander Isak walked into the Emirates Stadium, a starry-eyed Arsenal fan quipped: 'Welcome home, Alex.'
TARA ANSON-WALSH: The British No 2 was beaten in the first round of the ASB Classic by Argentine Facundo Diaz Acosta, losing 6-2, 6-3.
JOE BERNSTEIN: New Blues supremo Dan Friedkin is understood to be considering Dyche's future after Saturday's defeat at Bournemouth extended Everton's winless run to five games.
One Super Bowl contender is expected to get a huge boost for the postseason, with one of its biggest stars coming back healthy for the playoffs after missing several weeks of the season.