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Jillian DeCoursey was once arguably the best women’s atomweight fighter on the planet. As of Thursday, she’s officially retired. “Lionheart” announced the news on multiple social media platforms, posting an extended, heartfelt message on Twitter/X, where she frequently interacts with fans. I have rewritten this a bunch of times. I will try and keep this […] The post Former Invicta FC Atomweight champ Jillian DeCoursey Retires appeared first on Cageside Press.

The UFC is no doubt confident they’re going to debut on a high on Paramount+ this Saturday, with UFC 324 kicking off a new, multi-billion dollar deal between the promotion and streaming service. To a man (and woman), nearly everyone involved sounded like their own confidence was high during Thursday’s pre-fight press conference, which saw […] The post Confidence High on All Fronts Ahead of UFC 324 appeared first on Cageside Press.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will participate in the biggest game of his life on Sunday. Maye, who has been superb this season and was even named a finalist for NFL MVP, has consistently risen to the occasion throughout his sophomore campaign — but the biggest challenge yet will come against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship. How will he respond? What are the expectations? New England head coach Mike Vrabel answered those questions during his press conference on Wednesday. “Lead our offense, be the conductor, and help us handle the environment,” Vrabel said, per team-provided video. “Find as many positive plays as you can, take care of the football, own the operation, and then you’re gonna have to make some big time throws. That’s just kinda how these things go. “It’s no different than what we’ve expected of him the entire season.” A Boutte Beauty ❄️@Patriots | @InsidetheNFL pic.twitter.com/EmdDn83DyR— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 19, 2026 Maye has been rather up-and-down throughout the postseason, fumbling the ball six times and turning it over fix times across a wild-card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers and divisional round victory over the Houston Texans. If that trend continues, there won’t be much reason to expect a trip to Super Bowl LX. The Patriots have seen what putting the sophomore signal-caller in the right positions can do for their overall success, though, so if they can do that there will be reason to believe he can lead them to the promised land. It’s a team game, so do your part and he’ll do his. More Patriots: Cam Newton Calls Patriots’ Super Bowl Path ‘Joke,’ But His Was Easier

Mike Vrabel will look to block Sean Payton’s path to another Super Bowl when the New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. New England’s road to Santa Clara runs through Mile High, and Vrabel must prepare his team for one of the NFL’s most accomplished head coaches. Payton will seek his 195th career win (playoffs included) on Sunday after improving the Broncos’ victory total in each of his three seasons since returning to the sideline. Vrabel commended Payton’s track record during Thursday’s press conference. “Very successful football coach,” Vrabel said. “Tough to defend for, tough to defend against. I think he does a great job with his personnel and his scheme. … Certainly how he’s using the weapons offensively in Denver. You have to prepare for a lot.” Vrabel noted that Payton has adapted his philosophies without abandoning his key principles since first coaching the New Orleans Saints 20 years ago. “I think he’s had his core concepts that he’s had for a lot of years, and then he’s just continued to add on to that as some of the game has changed and some of the ideas and the schemes have evolved,” Vrabel said. “So, I think that’s pretty unique.” Payton has dialed up some bold calls, most notably a successful onside kick to start the second half of Super Bowl XLIV. Vrabel doesn’t need to worry about that possibility, as NFL teams must now declare an onside kick beforehand, but he discussed preparing for any other tricks up his opponent’s sleeve. “Certainly the timing of when he’s called some of those things has been impressive,” Vrabel said. “And then, again, when you call those, it’s up to the players to make them work. They’ve done a good job of making those plays work, but the timing in which some of those things have been called has been good.” The Patriots are a heavy road favorite to beat the Broncos because of Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury suffered last weekend. However, Vrabel isn’t discounting Payton and the AFC West champions. “His record clearly speaks for itself,” Vrabel stated. ‘Tough challenge. He’s a proven winner in this league.” More NFL: Patriots Mike Vrabel Wins Prestigious End Of Season Award

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