Fight Night in Riyadh, a Title Parade in Milwaukee, and the Grizzlies Keep Rolling
Tonight is the big one in Riyadh: Canelo Alvarez challenges unbeaten Christian Mbilli for the super-middleweight title on the Mexico vs. the World card. The ceremonial weigh-in is complete. Canelo promised no shortcuts, while Mbilli vowed to shock the world. Fight outlets, CBS Sports and The Ring have framed the bout as a major test for both men. As of Saturday morning, the fight has not happened; we’ll bring you the result in Monday’s brief.
Milwaukee, meanwhile, is still celebrating. The Brewers beat the Rays in five games to claim the city’s first-ever World Series title, then greeted hundreds of thousands of fans at Friday’s downtown parade and festival-park rally. Schools closed as the city made room for a celebration decades in the making, according to the AP and MLB.com.
There’s plenty happening on the court, too. The Grizzlies remain the NBA’s lone unbeaten team, with Cameron Boozer making headlines after recording his first career triple-double. At his age, only one player in league history has done it younger. The Rockets’ perfect start ended against Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks, NBA.com and the AP report.
For football fans, Sunday brings a consequential AFC West matchup as Kansas City visits Denver, with the division lead at stake and both quarterbacks returning from injuries. Then, on Tuesday night, ESPN will reveal the first College Football Playoff rankings.
Catch the fight coverage tonight, and check local schedules for Sunday’s game. The playoff rankings are another midweek moment worth watching.
Which story has your attention most: the Riyadh title fight, Milwaukee’s historic celebration, or the Grizzlies’ unbeaten run?
