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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Muslim Salikhov plans to knock out Carlos Leal, then call out Stephen Thompson
ABU DHABI – Muslim Salikhov hopes an emphatic finish at UFC on ABC 9 will finally get Stephen Thompson's attention. Salikhov (21-5 MMA, 8-4 UFC) takes on Carlos Leal (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in a welterweight bout on Saturday's prelims (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+) at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Leal's past five wins have come by early knockout, and Salikhov knows the Brazilian will bring the fight to him. However, the "King of Kung Fu" doubts Leal will oblige in the striking. "It's a very tough fight for everybody because this guy is strong, good chin, all the time going forward, trying to pressure," Salikhov told MMA Junkie of Leal. "He's strong, fast, faster than me, stronger than me, but I'm better. I know. I believe that I am better than him. I believe that no one can fight with me in a standup fight. If he's just going to try to do striking with me, I'll knock him out for sure." Salikhov called out Stephen Thompson (17-9-1 MMA, 12-9-1 UFC) after his spinning wheel kick knockout of Song Kenan in his most recent appearance this past November. Salikhov is yet to get his wish but won't give up on his callout should he get his hand raised against Leal. "Of course, 'Wonderboy' is a very interesting fight," Salikhov said. "I don't care that he's unranked now. I think I'd like to fight with him since my first win in the UFC, I called him out, and he didn't hear. I don't know why. I do a lot of knockouts, beautiful fights, but he still doesn't want to fight. "I don't know why, but maybe after this fight. ... This guy very famous in America, so it's a good fight for anyone. We can see who's kung fu is better. He's a striker, karate guy. I'm kung fu. We can understand who's better now. He's (42) years, young guy, me too also. We can try. It's going to be a good fight, exciting for fans."
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monster Energy's Rayssa Leal Takes First Place in Women's Street Skateboarding at 2025 SLS Brasília Takeover Competition
17-Year-Old Leal from Imperatriz, Brazil, Earns Dominant Victory in Third Stop of SLS World Tour 23-Year-Old Giovanni Vianna from Santo André, Brazil, Claims 2nd Place in Men's Skateboard Street BRASÍLIA, Brazil, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking over the spot! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Rayssa Leal on claiming first place in the Women's division at the 2025 SLS Brasília Takeover street skateboarding competition on Sunday. In the new contest format presented by Street League Skateboarding (SLS), the 17-year-old from Imperatriz, Brazil, put on a masterclass in style and finesse to earn a dominant victory. Also rising to the podium, 23-year-old Giovanni Vianna from Santo André, Brazil, took second place in the closely contested Men's Takeover final. Started by pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in 2010 with Monster Energy as a foundational sponsor, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) is the world's leading competition series for authentic street skateboarding. This season marks the addition of four SLS Spot Takeover events, bringing festival-style energy to legendary street skate locations where riders will have a chance to earn SLS ranking points to qualify for the SLS Super Crown World Championship. As the setting of the second SLS Spot Takeover contest, organizers chose the Brazilian capital city, Brasília. Constructed by expert park builders California Skateparks, the custom street course at Esplanada dos Ministérios offered invited athletes a perfect backdrop for going big and landing technical tricks. The free-to-attend festival welcomed fans to witness concerts, fan activations, and skate competitions live-streamed to global audiences. In the Women's Takeover final, each of the seven qualified riders received seven attempts to land a best trick, with the three highest scores counted to determine the winner. The rider to watch? Clearly 17-year-old Brazilian icon Leal, as the winner of three consecutive SLS Super Crown World Championships. What tricks did she have for her home crowd? Dropping into the final fully focused, Leal started building her winning score by landing a perfect kickflip frontside boardslide down the rail for 6.8 points and the lead. Following up, Leal raised the bar with a perfectly poised backside Smith grind the big Hubba to bank for 7.0 points. Maintaining her lead position, she finessed a frontside bluntslide the rail to earn 6.2 points. Sealing her victory on the sixth trick attempt, Leal landed a technical 360 kickflip down the big three-stair set for the highest score of the day at 8.0 points and the victory score of 21.8 points. With no other rider able to match her score, Leal took her final attempt as a victory round and almost put down a hurricane grind the rail as the icing on the cake. The hometown crowd celebrated Leal and her fourteenth win in an SLS competition. "I don't know what to say, I am super happy now. I'm with my family here, and this trophy is for my little brother. I'm super happy for this," said Monster Energy's Leal upon taking the win at SLS Brasília. Looking ahead at the rest of the SLS season, she said: "The Super Crown is going to be crazy. I'm super excited and a little nervous, I'm not going to lie, but it's going to be fun!" The podium spots continued in the Men's Takeover final, as nine of the world's best skateboarders attacked the technical course. The sold-out crowd at the first-ever SLS Spot Takeover in Brazil witnessed some of the most technical skateboarding ever showcased in competition. In a high-stakes final that came down to the wire, 23-year-old Vianna brought his signature technical tricks to the biggest obstacles on the course. He started his final with a Caballerial frontside bluntslide fakie the rail for 7.5 points. Raising the bar, Vianna followed by landing a frontside Half Cab backside Smith grind the rail for 8.7 points to take over the lead. On his next attempt, Vianna posted the highest score of the day with a Caballerial nosegrind fakie the Hubba for 9.4 points, further extending his score to 25.6 points. His next attempt scored 8.9 points for a perfect Caballerial backside tailslide fakie the Hubba ledge to bring his score to 27.0 points. But ultimately, Vianna found himself leapfrogged on last attempts by Brazil's Felipe Gustavo by 0.1 points and took home second place in front of the hometown crowd. Also stoking the crowd at Esplanada dos Ministérios, 19-year-old Filipe Mota from Patos de Minas, Brazil, put down heavy tech tricks in the final but ultimately walked away with fourth place. Mota earned 8.9 points for his heelflip backside tailslide the big Hubba ledge and entered the Nine Club with a nollie bigspin backside tailslide fakie the Hubba for 9.0 points. After not being able to land a third trick, Mota took fourth place with a total score of 17.9 points. Stay tuned for more action: Make sure to catch the next SLS Spot Takeover in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 9, 2025. The series will also stoke fans with more stadium-sized SLS events in Paris, France (October 11), and the SLS Super Crown World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil (December 6-7). For more on Rayssa Leal, Giovanni Vianna, Filipe Mota, and the Monster Energy skateboarding team, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for exclusive updates as the action sports season continues. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
North Texas teen critically injured in ‘Senior Assassin' game dies in hospital
A North Texas high school senior died after more than a month on life support from injuries sustained in an accident while playing the game 'Senior Assassin' in Arlington. Isaac Leal, 17, died on Monday, June 2, from a blunt force injury to the head, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office. His death was ruled an accident. 'He was full of life, dreams and so much potential. Isaac brought light to everyone around him with a smile, kind heart and spirit that touched so many,' a family member wrote in a GoFundMe to raise donations for his memorial service. Leal was hospitalized for over a month and underwent multiple surgeries and tests while he was in a coma, according to the GoFundMe account. Leal, a baseball player at South Grand Prairie High School, was chasing other students with his water gun in an Arlington neighborhood on April 20, police said. During the game, Leal jumped onto the back of a parked Jeep, which drove through the residential neighborhood in the 6500 block of Devine Drive, Arlington police said. After the Jeep turned onto Setter Drive, Leal fell off the vehicle and hit his head. The driver stopped and 911 was called, police said. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Warrant: Stranger shot 3 and 'walked away calmly' → Tarrant County approves new commissioners precincts → Woman's body pulled from Trinity River [Get our breaking news alerts.] Leal was taken to the Medical City hospital in Arlington after EMS responded to the scene. Arlington police said they began investigating on May 3 after they were informed that the accident involved a vehicle. No criminal charges were filed against the driver. Police said there was no evidence to show that the driver of the Jeep was driving recklessly or intentionally trying to cause Leal to fall off the vehicle.
Los Angeles Times
30-05-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
10 top mariscos spots for Sinaloan-style aguachile in L.A.
A good plate of Sinaloa-style aguachile starts with liquid hot peppers, lots of lime, and freshly butterflied, raw shrimp. The flavor and heat build like a strong corrido: dramatic and full of contrast, tension and release. The chiles, the lime, the crunch of cucumber, the bite of red onion — it's all deliberate. Bold, loud and alive. Just like Sinaloa. In 'Mexico: The Cookbook,' author Margarita Carrillo Arronte asserts that aguachile began in the sun-baked ranchlands of inland Sinaloa, not the coast. She says the original version was made with carne seca (sun-dried beef), rehydrated in water and jolted awake with chiltepín peppers. Picture ranchers grinding the chiles by hand, mixing them with lime and water, and pouring it over dehydrated meat to revive it like a delicious Frankenstein's monster. Francisco Leal, chef-owner of Mariscos Chiltepín in Vernon and Del Mar Ostioneria in Mid-City, shares a slightly different origin story. 'According to legend, aguachile was invented in the hills of Los Mochis [Sinaloa],' he said. 'The poor would mix tomatoes, onions and hot water with ground chiltepín. That's why it's called aguachile — chile water. They'd dip tortillas in it because that's all they had. Naturally, when it reached the cities, people added protein.' In both stories, aguachile migrated west to the coast — in particular, Mazatlán — where shrimp replaced carne seca. From there, it crossed borders and eventually took root in cities like Los Angeles, where it now thrives as both a beloved mariscos staple and a canvas for regional creativity. Despite the comparisons, aguachile is not ceviche. The fish or shrimp in ceviche may marinate in citrus for hours. Traditional Sinaloa aguachile shrimp stay translucent, kissed but not cooked by the spicy lime juice. The dish is popular across L.A.'s broader Mexican food scene, thanks to the city's deeply rooted Sinaloan community. Many families hail from Mazatlán, Culiacán and Los Mochis and have been living in areas such as South Gate, Huntington Park, Paramount and East L.A. for decades. With them came a seafood-first sensibility that prioritizes freshness, balance and bold flavors in everyday cooking. That foundation helped aguachile thrive across generations and zip codes. Chefs like Leal have expanded on the dish while staying true to its roots. At his Vernon restaurant, aguachile is more than a menu item — it's a form of expression. Leal experiments with ingredients like passion fruit and tropical chiles but maintains an obsessive commitment to sourcing, texture and balance. You'll now find aguachile made with scallops at Gilberto Cetina's Michelin-rated marisqueria Holbox or carrots at Enrique Olvera's restaurant Damian in downtown L.A., but the rise of these variations is less about fleeting trends and more about the dish's adaptability — its ability to hold complexity and evolve. Many chefs are drawing inspiration from seasonal California produce and veggie-forward palates, pairing traditional heat with a lighter, fresher profile. But sometimes I crave the aguachile I grew up with. My Sinaloan mom Elvia and my Sinaloan-American nephew Angel make the best aguachile I've ever had. They do it with high-quality shrimp that's cleaned and butterflied just before serving, fresh-squeezed lime juice and chiles blended to order. Cold, sharp and so spicy it makes you sweat. Whether they make the dish as a quick snack with tortilla chips or an appetizer for a weekend asada, the goal is always to feed their family food from the heart. As I explored L.A.'s aguachile scene, I was moved by how many places carried that same spirit. From front-yard mariscos stands to neighborhood institutions, here are 10 Sinaloan-style aguachiles to snack on all summer long.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Brazil sues China's BYD over worker trafficking, abuse at EV plant site
Brazilian labour prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD and two of its contractors, JinJiang and Tecmonta. They have charged the automaker for alleged human trafficking and 'slavery-like conditions' faced by Chinese workers constructing a BYD factory in the state of Bahia, news agency Reuters reported. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, seeks 257 million reais ($45 million) in moral damages from the three companies, alongside individual compensation for the 220 Chinese workers who were allegedly exploited. The Public Labour Prosecutor's Office (MPT) is also demanding compliance with a series of labor regulations and an additional fine of 50,000 reais for each violation, multiplied by the number of affected workers. Workers lived in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions The factory, located in the city of Camacari in northeastern Brazil, was intended to be BYD's first EV manufacturing facility outside Asia and was scheduled to begin operations in March 2025. However, construction was halted late last year after Brazilian authorities found alarming labor violations following an anonymous complaint, BBC reported. According to prosecutors, the 220 Chinese workers were found living in cramped quarters, with some sleeping on beds without mattresses and sharing a single toilet among 31 people. They were allegedly subjected to exhausting work hours, denied weekly rest, and forced to sign employment contracts with illegal clauses. The MPT said workers also had their passports confiscated, up to 70 per cent of their salaries withheld, and faced high penalties for terminating their contracts. Under Brazilian law, 'slavery-like conditions' include debt bondage, degrading work environments, and violations of human dignity. BYD responds, denies wrongdoing In a statement, BYD said it is committed to upholding human rights and adheres to both Brazilian and international labour standards. The company noted that it has been cooperating with labor prosecutors and intends to address the allegations through legal proceedings. It has previously stated that it maintains a "zero tolerance for violations of human rights and labour laws". Fabio Leal, a deputy labour prosecutor, said that negotiations with the companies began in late December but failed to reach an agreement. "The workers were brought to Brazil illegally and promised working conditions that were not fulfilled," Leal said. "Our lawsuit is very well-founded, with a substantial amount of evidence provided during the investigation process." Leal confirmed that the Chinese workers, who have since returned to China, are expected to receive any compensation awarded through the lawsuit, with the companies in Brazil required to prove the payments were made. He added that while a court-mediated settlement remains possible, it would now need to be facilitated through the judicial system. BYD, which stands for 'Build Your Dreams', is one of the world's largest EV manufacturers. In April, it surpassed Tesla in sales across Europe for the first time, the BBC report said. The company has been steadily expanding in Brazil, its largest overseas market, where it opened its first facility in Sao Paulo in 2015 to produce electric bus chassis. (With agency inputs)
