Paddy Pimblett has voiced surprise over Islam Makhachev’s decision to vacate his UFC lightweight title as he moves up to welterweight. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) gave up the 155-pound belt and is expected to challenge newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) questioned why Makhachev had […]
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Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy. Alvarado tested positive for exogenous testosterone, a banned performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is effective immediately, and by league rules, he will also be ineligible for the postseason this year. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski […]
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Since stepping in as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback in 2022, Brock Purdy has been seen as the team’s present and future leader. The Niners made that belief official Friday, agreeing to a five-year, $265 million contract extension with Purdy, including $181 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is a huge […]
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With Islam Makhachev vacating the UFC lightweight title, the division is set for a shake-up. Justin Gaethje’s chances for a title shot appear stronger as a new champion will be crowned on June 28 at UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria faces Charles Oliveira for the vacant belt at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Before Makhachev’s […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thrashed the Denver Nuggets 125-93 to book their place in the NBA Western Conference finals on Sunday.
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The New York Knicks thrashed the Boston Celtics 119-81 to send the defending champions crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Friday.
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Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and unheralded bench player Julian Strawther produced a crucial late burst as the Denver Nuggets clinched a series-levelling 119-107 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
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Reigning NBA champions Boston battled back from Jayson Tatum's shattering injury blow to defeat the Knicks 127-102 and breathe new life into their faltering playoff campaign.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Golden State Warriors to advance to the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday.
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Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his UFC middleweight title against top contender Khamzat Chimaev in his next bout.
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The Indiana Pacers came from behind to send the Cleveland Cavaliers crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a dazzling Nikola Jokic display to push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of elimination.
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Trey Hendrickson has made it clear: he won’t suit up for the Cincinnati Bengals this season unless his contract situation changes. The star pass rusher told reporters Tuesday that he will not play under his current deal, escalating a standoff with the team. Hendrickson, 30, appeared at voluntary workouts — but not in uniform — […]
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