Sports World Rocked by Injuries, Disputes, and Exoduses

The sports world is reeling from a series of setbacks, as injuries, disputes, and exoduses take their toll on various leagues and teams. In the rugby world, Ireland's James Lowe has been ruled out of the Six Nations with a groin injury, while in boxing, veteran promoter Frank Warren is embroiled in a $1 billion dispute with Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO over the launch of Zuffa Boxing.

Warren, who has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Turki Alalshikh and Sela in recent years, alleges that Sela and TKO went behind his back to form Zuffa Boxing, which he claims breaches the contracts he had already signed with the two entities. Sela, however, has rejected Warren's claims, stating that they are "disappointed" by the allegations and reject them "in their entirety".

Meanwhile, in the world of football, Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko is banging on the door for his first start under Michael Carrick, having scored three decisive goals in his last four games as a super sub. However, Sesko's chances may be hindered by the absence of several key players from the Women's Super League, who are away representing their national teams at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

The tournament, which is the biggest international women's football competition for nations in the Asian Football Confederation, has led to a mass exodus of stars from the WSL. Chelsea's Sam Kerr, Manchester City's Yui Hasegawa, and Arsenal's Caitlin Foord are among the players who will be absent from their respective teams for most of March.

The absences will undoubtedly be felt by their clubs, but fans will be keeping a close eye on the tournament, which promises to be an exciting spectacle. As the sports world navigates these setbacks, one thing is clear: the show must go on, and teams will need to adapt to the challenges that lie ahead.

In the world of fantasy sports, Eric Karabell has identified a list of currently injured players to keep on your radar for the last few rounds of your fantasy drafts. These players, who include Lowe and other injured stars, may be worth stashing away in the hopes of a speedy recovery and a strong finish to the season.

As the sports world continues to grapple with injuries, disputes, and exoduses, one thing is certain: the drama and excitement of the sports world will never cease to captivate and intrigue us. Whether it's the high-stakes world of boxing, the thrill of rugby, or the drama of football, the sports world is always full of surprises, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the next development in these ongoing sagas.