Jon Jones indicated that his legendary UFC career may be winding down, saying “I think I could be done” when discussing his future in a recent interview, though he hasn’t officially ruled out fighting again. After notifying the UFC of his retirement last year—which led to Tom Aspinall being promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion—Jones briefly re-entered the drug-testing pool in hopes of a return on the UFC’s planned White House card, possibly against Alex Pereira, but that matchup hasn’t materialized and UFC boss Dana White has dismissed it. Jones said he’s happy and focused on personal growth and mentoring younger fighters, and while he believes he’s still healthy and capable of competing at a high level, he’s increasingly inclined to walk away from fighting rather than risk diminishing his legacy.
American Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn announced she will step back from social media after receiving a “scary amount of hate and threats” following comments she made criticizing the Trump administration’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and expressing her feelings as an athlete competing for the U.S. at the Winter Olympics; Glenn said she expected some backlash but was disappointed by how extreme it became, and while she’ll limit her online time for her own well-being, she emphasized that she won’t stop using her voice to speak about issues that matter to her.
Have a nice week!
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Roy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING February 9, 2026
February 8 – Team USA wins gold in figure skating at Olympics: Reactions, highlights
February 8 – ‘I think I could be done’: Jon Jones gives update on UFC future
February 8 – Patriots legend calls out Tony Dungy to his face over Bill Belichick snub
February 8 – American Olympian taking social media breather over ‘hate’ after Trump criticism
February 8 – ‘Killjoy’ – did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?
February 8 – KU softball goes 2-3 during opening weekend in Florida
February 8 – Meet Dispatch breaking & trending sports reporter Dan Aulbach
February 8 – Good Morning, Illini Nation: Attack the basket
February 8 – Shenanigan’s Sports Hall opens on Main Avenue
February 8 – UK Sports Network Coverage of Kentucky Women’s Basketball at Texas
February 8 – Jordon Hudson trolls Robert Kraft with “Orchids of Asia” T-shirt
UPCOMING EVENTS
- December 5 — Pucks for Autism | Detroit, MI Tournament
- December 13 — Positive Coaching Alliance & GameUp’s Basketball Parent Forum
- December 15 — Derek Jeter Invitational
- January 24 — Youth Athlete Summit 2026
- February 5 — 2026 Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Cigars with the Stars VIP Super Bowl Party
- February 13 — Tampa Bay Downs To Host 11th Annual Jockeys and Jeans
- February 17, 2026 — Coalition Of Athletic Communities For Mental Health
- April 30 — THE BAUTISTA SUMMIT AT ALBANY
- May 8 — Annual Gala
- May 8 — 2026 Step Back Foundation Golf Outing
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