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Senior Lieutenant Pavlo Sbytov commanded his country’s 503rd marine battalion, the Ukrainian defense ministry said. The 27-year-old native of the western city of Lviv became the first in his family to join the Ukrainian military, doing so at the age of 15, the ministry’s information agency reported. “Yesterday he gained eternal life and the fame of a warrior in the battle with the Moscow occupiers,” Armiya Inform said, according to a translation, suggesting he died on Friday....

“70,000+ eliminated occupiers…They played their part in this. Victory’s name is female,” the ministry tweeted along with pictures of Ukrainian women soldiers. More women have joined the country’s military since the beginning of war, with around 50,000 women serving in the armed forces in combat and non-combat roles, Al-Jazeera reported last month. “I didn’t think I would be in the military when I was growing up,” said 23-year-old Diana who joined the military six months before the war, according to the outlet....

RELATED: Movies You Might Not Know Are Remakes Of Foreign Films The indescribably tragic events since February 2022 and Ukraine’s fierce resistance has proven without a shadow of a doubt that it has no desire to be a part of its malevolent eastern neighbor and has always had a unique culture distinct from it. The ten films below are also evidence of this. They are not just all-time greats in Ukraine or even the larger eastern Europe....

RELATED: The Hardest FPS Games Ever Made, Ranked FPS games don’t get much faster or more hectic than Ultrakill, and the player needs the best bindings they can to keep up with all that speed and violence. Every player has a different opinion on what key bindings are the “best,” and ultimately a player’s personal preference is the ultimate determining factor, but there are still some bindings that tend to make life a little easier in the midst of command....

His unassuming, modest character makes him distinctly stand out by the fact that he is so overlooked. Especially being the bowling spearhead of Pakistan, which instantly makes you think of men like Imran Khan, Sarfraz Nawaz, the lethal ’2Ws’, and the faster than a speeding bullet Shaoib Ahktar. All symbolised by their breathtaking skill on the field that oozed of real charisma making all of them truly captivating in every respect....

Earlier this week, Netflix announced via social media that The Umbrella Academy had been renewed for a fourth and final season. According to Deadline, showrunner and executive producer Steve Blackman expressed his excitement about fans experiencing “the fitting end to the Hargreeves siblings’ journey” that began in 2017 when the show started production. RELATED: Horizon Zero Dawn Series Being Developed By Umbrella Academy Showrunner “But before we get to that conclusion, we’ve got an amazing story ahead for season four, one that will have fans on the edge of their seats until the final minutes,” added Blackman....

The UNC Board of Trustees will hold an emergency meeting by conference call Tuesday reportedly to vote on Banghart’s hiring, which also was confirmed by The Associated Press. Banghart, who has led Princeton to the NCAA Tournament eight times in 12 years, takes over at a tumultuous time for the Tar Heels program. Hatchell, a 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, resigned after an investigation by a Charlotte law firm alleged that she pressured players to play through injury and made racially insensitive comments....

Duke enters on a nine-game win streak that includes a stunning 23-point second-half comeback win over No. 16 Louisville last week. The Blue Devils’ three-headed freshmen attack of Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish account for 58.9 points per game and are all likely lottery picks in this year’s NBA Draft. Fellow freshman Tre Jones may be the key to a successful night for the Blue Devils as the elite defensive point guard will be tasked with guarding UNC’s top playmaker, Coby White....

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves will be host to a variety of graphical updates for both Uncharted titles including a Fidelity mode, for those who have a 4K display, and which will target a solid 30 fps. The high-framerate patch that’s out for both games will carry over as well in a mode that puts the emphasis on 60 fps but will downgrade the resolution slightly as well. Interestingly, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves will have a Performance+ Mode which will allow players with a compatible 120hz display to play at 120 fps at a 1080p resolution....

If you’re yet to see a TV spot for the upcoming game then you’ll have no further to look than any major show or sporting event as the Uncharted 4 promo is being shown constantly during popular series such as The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. Film-lovers are also likely to catch a glimpse of Nathan Drake’s latest adventure as Deadpool, Star Wars, and Captain America: Civil War will all be showing game footage in the trailers....

For numerous reasons (whereby Ojisan is usually at fault) this Uncle’s interactions with these ravishing Granbahamal residents usually end in disaster and seem more fitting for a romantic comedy than a supernatural adventure, but are highly entertaining factors in Uncle From Another World, nonetheless. RELATED: Why Tsukihime Deserves A New Anime Series The Ethereal Elf The first lovely lady to make an impression on this SEGA-obsessed Uncle is an intensely appealing elf who, for some or other reason, refuses to reveal her name....

The Selective Service registers for the draft all male citizens between the ages of 18 and 25. What’s wrong with this picture? As Americans read and realize that the lives of most women in this country are as different from those of Afghan women as a Cunard cruise is from maximum-security lockdown, there has nonetheless been little attention paid to one persistent gender inequity in U.S. public policy. An astonishing anachronism, really: while women are represented today in virtually all fields, including the armed forces, only men are required to register for the military draft that would be used in the event of a national-security crisis....

His stock has risen as a result of that, though it’s unlikely we’ll see him fight until the mid-point of 2020. Jorge Masvidal should ideally be his next clear-cut opponent, but due to Masvidal seeking bigger money fights, that plan could be put on hold. Conor McGregor was a surprising name who showed interest in facing Usman, as he told The Mac Life: The UFC Welterweight Champion recently responded to The Notorious One, telling him to “please take the L” from his upcoming opponent Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone:...

A man who sees his star-like trajectory is his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who wants nothing less than a 50-million dollar payday for the undefeated Dagestani. In case you didn’t know… Following all the pre-fight hype to the mega fight between Khabib and Conor, the world was ready to welcome the era of an absolute mauler, in Khabib. By clinically dismantling Conor McGregor during the UFC 229 main event at Las Vegas, Khabib went on to not only secure his lightweight title but also, his stake in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts and combat sports....

While hardly any fights have been confirmed for the event, the event received confirmation for its second fight so far, with a huge comeback in the works. Thanks to MMA Junkie for the heads up. In case you didn’t know… UFC recently signed a contract with ESPN, and this event will be the first to be broadcast on their new digital platform, ESPN+ 1. Paige Vanzant made the transition to the Women’s Flyweight Division earlier in the year, where she faced off against Jessica Rose Clark....

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans revealed, on the latest edition of the MMA Hour, that he was pulled from the Madison Square Garden card at UFC 205 because of a “misunderstanding” with his brain MRI report. In case you didn’t know… The 37-year-old Evans was all set to take on Tim Kennedy in his Middleweight debut at UFC 205, however, the bout was scrapped as a result of irregularities on an MRI scan of Evans’ brain....

The date and opponent have not been confirmed yet but Rountree added that all the details will be revealed soon enough. The 29-year-old stated, “I started this to better myself and my family, and that’s how it’ll end.” The War Horse was a competitor on the 23rd season of The Ultimate Fighter Season 23 in which he faced Andrew Sanchez in the finals of the Light Heavyweight division. Despite losing to Sanchez in the finale, the UFC offered Rountree a contract and he went on to fight Tyson Pedro at a Fight Night event in Melbourne in November 2016....

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Fighters and fans in Asia are relishing the prospect of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first visit to mainland China, with a 12-fight card showcasing a lot of local talent set for a sell-out in Shanghai on Saturday. The UFC continues its global expansion with a card featuring an unprecedented eight Chinese fighters, as well as the debut of Indian featherweight Bharat Kandare, and for Chinese fans it’s a chance to show the world what they have to offer....

The dynamic Walker made his pro debut in 2013. Joining the UFC during Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018, Walker is 5-3 with the promotion. He is 1-3 in his last four fights, however, with his last bout a loss against Thiago Santos in October. Hill made his pro debut in 2017. Joining Dana White’s Contender Series in 2019, he is 4-1 with on no-contest with the promotion. The no-contest was a result of a win being overturned against Klidson Abreu after testing positive for marijuana....

Thankfully for this weekend’s UFC Vegas 16, the vast majority of fighters made weight for their respective fights. Only one of the fighters missed out, but the fight will go on. UFC Vegas 16 or UFC on ESPN 19 weigh-ins took place on Friday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which is also the venue for Saturday’s card. The main event is locked in and confirmed In the past few months, several UFC fight nights and PPVs have lost their main events a number of times, either due to COVID, or visa issues amid the pandemic, or for an injury, or some other reason....