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Ben Rothwell proudly wore the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship belt over his shoulder at the KnuckleMania V post-fight press conference.

The belt is heavy, but Rothwell felt a massive burden lifted off his shoulders.

Less than an hour earlier, the combat sports legend accomplished his lifelong dream of winning a world championship. Defying the oddsmakers and many of his peers on the BKFC roster, Rothwell dethroned Mick Terrill with a 36-second KO in front of more than 17,000 screaming fans at the sold-out Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

“It’s kind of tough to put it all into words; it still feels very surreal,” says Rothwell, who’s rarely been short on words during his storied combat sports run.

Rothwell enjoyed a long, successful career in MMA. He’s defeated his share of world champions, but a UFC belt eluded him during his 17 fights with the promotion.

“So many people have believed in me for so long and have wanted to see me get a world title, and I finally did it. At 43 years old, man, I thought I let the opportunity slip by me,” Rothwell says.

“I had kind of accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be a world champion,” he adds. “I went through the depression, through all the stages of grief, but here it is. It’s happened. It’s real, but it’s pretty surreal.” 

Rothwell is happier now than he was before Saturday’s Co-Main Event showdown with Terrill, but he’s definitely not satisfied. He hopes for a quick turnaround — ideally in his home state of Wisconsin, where bare knuckle fighting is in the process of being legalized.

“I’m ready for anything,” he says. “I want to be a busy champion and leave my mark as a champion in the sport of bare knuckle fighting.”

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A Northern Westchester brewery known for its unique setting inside a century-old church has set its closing date.

Argonne Rose Brewing Company , located at 1715 East Main St. (Route 6) in Mohegan Lake, announced that its last day of service will be Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, citing “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for the closure.

In a heartfelt statement, owners Sarah, Marc, and Dave thanked their patrons and the local brewing community for making their journey special.

“The warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories shared with all of you have been what truly made this place unique,” they wrote. “Connecting with our regulars and meeting new friends has been a highlight of our time here.”

The brewery, which held its grand opening on New Year’s Eve 2022 , was known for its craft beer, gastropub menu, and historic atmosphere inside the former St. George’s Church, built in 1911. The owners, who share a passion for history, chose the name “Argonne Rose” as a tribute to the Argonne Forest in France, the site of a pivotal World War I battle, and the U.S. national flower, the rose.

Since its opening, Argonne Rose became a local gathering spot, offering live music, community events, and a unique blend of brewing traditions and modern techniques.

The owners also expressed gratitude to their dedicated team, emphasizing that their success was made possible through the support of family, friends, and the greater Westchester brewing community.

As the brewery prepares for its final weeks, patrons are encouraged to stop by and celebrate before the doors close for good.

“Let’s make these last moments together unforgettable,” the owners said.

The comments section of the brewing company’s closing announcement…

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Dave Matthews Band fans in Connecticut expecting a tour stop in the Nutmeg State on its annual summer tour may be disappointed this year. The band announced its spring and summer tour dates on Tuesday with Connecticut noticeably absent from the itinerary. 

The band was a staple at Hartford’s Xfinity Theatre — playing almost yearly since 1995 and seldomly skipping the state on its annual summer jaunts. Last year, the band skipped Hartford, but played Mohegan Sun Arena in the fall. 

Neither Xfinity Theatre nor Dave Matthews Band responded to requests for comment. 

Those looking to catch the band nearby on its upcoming tour can travel to New York for its shows in Bethel (May 24), Syracuse (May 27) or Saratoga Springs (July 18-19). Dave Matthews Band will also be performing shows in New Jersey and New Hampshire as well as headlining the Boston Calling music festival, which is held at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Cambridge, Mass., on Memorial Day weekend. 

Matthews and his group were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of its 2024 class alongside Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kool & The Gang and Mary J. Blige. Last fall, the band headlined the Soulshine benefit concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, which raised $4.5 million for those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to a news release from Shore Fire Media. Connecticut’s Goose, Trey Anastasio from Phish, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and the Warren Haynes Band were among the other performers at the benefit concert.

Pre-sale tickets for Matthews’ summer tour dates, outside of Boston Calling and other festivals the band is performing at, are available to request through the DMB Warehouse Fan Association. Tickets will go on…

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On January 29, it was announced that Indiana Fever icon Caitlin Clark would not be participating in a three-point shooting competition during the NBA All-Star Weekend, which takes place from February 14-16.

It was reported that Clark’s reasoning for this is that she’d prefer to make her three-point shooting competition debut during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, which is taking place at the Fever’s home court in Indianapolis.

Clark has received much positive feedback from many within the media (including Stephen A. Smith) for this decision to prioritize her own league over the NBA.

And ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike offered her own praise during a January 30 episode of First Take.

“A lot of people say that Caitlin Clark moves the needle. That is wrong. She is the needle,” Ogwumike said, per an X post from First Take.

“She dictates. We all know what she has done on the floor. It’s history, right? But off the floor, my goodness. She and the Indiana Fever accounted for 45% of all the broadcast value of the WNBA last season. She accounted also for helping drive the numbers of merchandising up.

“Most importantly, I think people look at this and think she said no. That’s not the case,” Ogwumike added of Clark’s decision. “She said she wants her first competition to be in Indy, at WNBA All-Star, which to me is huge. People don’t see the numbers below, the economic impact… So I understand her point of view. She wants to probably let other athletes shine… There are previous winners that should probably get an opportunity to compete.

“So I think Caitlin, she moves because she knows people follow her no matter where she goes, and she’s very strategic about dictating where her value is,” she concluded.

BKFC Mohegan Sun is two days away. A week ago Saturday, it was BKFC KnuckleMania V taking center stage in primetime on DAZN. A total of 17,762 spectators walked through the doors of Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center to see the action.

Official figures from the card indicate that the 17,762 people who paid to see the show made for a new promotional record for a live audience. This week, David Feldman and his staff stay in the East Coast for a trek to Uncasville, CT and Mohegan Sun Arena for BKFC Mohegan Sun as the promotion’s 2025 schedule continues.

Live coverage of Saturday’s event begins with the countdown show at 5 pm ET/ 2 pm PT on the official BKFC YouTube channel before moving onto the two-fight undercard at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT on DAZN and YouTube. The main card caps the evening at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT.  If there are no 11th-hour postponements between now and Saturday night, the final version of BKFC Mohegan Sun will feature an 11-fight bare-knuckle boxing card.

Must-See Fights on BKFC Mohegan Sun’s Main Card Saturday

We’ve already discussed the undercard previously, but now it’s time for us to talk about the main card. There are a number of noteworthy contests taking place on that portion of the event, so why waste any more time and start talking about it?

Note: All fights in BKFC are five rounds at two minutes per round.

BKFC Mohegan Sun Main Event: Julian Lane vs. Cameron VanCamp

At the top of the bill on Saturday night is a contest in the welterweight division (165 lbs) between Julian Lane (7-7 bare-knuckle, 5-6 BKFC) and Cameron VanCamp…

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The country-rock outfit kicks off their latest tour with two nights in Nashville this April.

By Scott Bernstein Jan 22, 2025 • 11:45 am PST

Zac Brown Band announced their first batch of 2025 tour dates. The country-rock outfit will kick off their spring run with a two-night stand at new venue The Pinnacle in downtown Nashville on April 1 and 2.

“We are so excited to hit the stage at The Pinnacle and play for our incredible fans,” said Zac Brown in a statement. “Nashville is a city that’s always felt like home to us, and we can’t wait to be a part of the incredible energy this new venue brings.”

From Nashville, the band heads to Oxon Hill (Maryland) for a performance at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on April 4. Later in the month, Zac Brown Band will set up shop at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City (New Jersey) for shows on April 25 and 26. The tour’s current routing concludes at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville (Connecticut) on April 27.

Tickets for all six dates go on sale this Friday, January 24 at 10 a.m. local time.

ZBB frontman Zac Brown will perform at the MusiCares’ Grateful Dead tribute on January 31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Dead & Company, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings and Maren Morris lead the star-studded lineup for the 2025 Persons Of The Year gala honoring the legendary band.

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TAHLEQUAH, OK – Cherokee Nation and the U.S. Department of the Interior have partnered to utilize film and media to help preserve and advance Native languages. The largest tribal nation in the U.S. is dedicating resources and its industry-leading technology to help federal entities pursue a National Plan on Native Language Revitalization.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. recently signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a formal partnership between the tribe, Cherokee Film and several federal entities, including the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education. The Interior Department intends for the 10-year plan to expand immersion language projects, boost community efforts and develop support networks.

“The Cherokee Nation and its people recognize the importance of preserving and celebrating our heritage and the significant need to do so by creating new generations of Cherokee speakers who can perpetuate and teach others our beautiful language,” said Chief Hoskin. “It is with that understanding that we have invested historic sums while tasking our tribal departments and businesses to pursue an unparalleled approach to tackling the monumental task of keeping the Cherokee language alive. I am proud that through those investments, such as our film studios, we can also now be a resource for tribes around the country to capture and share their language, culture, experiences, aspirations and much more.”

Throughout the next decade, Cherokee Film will provide the NFEAIE (National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education) with expert consultation and insights while leveraging Cherokee Nation’s experience, infrastructure and networks to assist fellow tribes in dubbing TV and film programming in Native languages. Cherokee Nation will also empower other tribes to pursue language revitalization initiatives through the use of…

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PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men are facing charges after police say they tried to steal a vehicle in the parking lot of Mohegan Pennsylvania casino.

According to the Plains Township Police Department, on January 21, around 2:20 a.m., officers were called to Mohegan Pennsylvania for a report of a car theft in progress.

Security officers told police two men, Henry Pena-Acosta, 27, of Scranton, and Jose Rodriguez, 23, of New York, were traveling around the casino parking lot when they stopped and tried to steal a parked car, damaging the lock, according to court records.

Man arrested after hit-and-run sent woman to hospital

Officers said they quickly followed the car into Wilkes-Barre until they hit a dead end where the pair exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

Pena-Acosta and Rodriguez were eventually caught and arrested. Investigators stated inside the stolen Honda, they found six key fobs, a magnetic pen, and a ratchet.

Pena-Acosta was charged with receiving stolen property, criminal conspiracy to commit theft, evading arrest, and driving without a license.

Rodriguez was charged with criminal conspiracy to commit theft, and evading arrest.

Pena-Acosta and Rodriguez remain in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on a $25,000 bail, each.

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SOUTH BEND, IN – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana and its Four Winds Casinos presented checks totaling $335,000 to 11 organizations at a ceremony at Four Winds Casino South Bend. The community investment contributions demonstrate the Pokagon Band’s commitment to the city of South Bend and the region, as well as organizations that focus on the needs of Native Americans. 

Organizations that received contributions include:

• Beacon Children’s Hospital – $50,000 to support medical care for children.
• Bodwéwadmimwen Ėthë ték – $50,000 for Potawatomi language preservation programs.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County – $20,000 to support before- and after-school programs.
• Cultivate Food Rescue – $20,000 to provide meals and support the organization’s backpack program.
• Food Bank of Northern Indiana – $20,000 to support mobile food distributions.
• Logan Community Resources – $50,000 to support programs and services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Proteus – $20,000 to support programs and services for agricultural workers.
• South Bend Community School Corporation – $50,000 for the development of the St. Joseph County Regional Career Hub and to fund its Ivy Academy Career Technical Education dual credit program, allowing students to accumulate college credits while still enrolled in high school.
• The Kwek Society – $20,000 to supply period products to Indigenous students and communities across North America.
• Unity Gardens – $10,000 to expand projects to support underserved populations who have less access to safe green space, fresh healthy food, and meaningful hands-on learning opportunities.
• YWCA of North Central Indiana – $25,000 to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, empower women to build brighter futures, and teach skills to support self sufficiency.

“The Pokagon Band is proud to…

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