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Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Title clash set for UFC 319

Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his UFC middleweight title against top contender Khamzat Chimaev in his next bout.

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Thunder rally late, Pacers send Cavs home

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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Hendrickson contract standoff heats up in Cincinnati

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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USA Lands Skenes for 2026 World Classic

Paul Skenes, one of baseball’s brightest young stars, has announced he will pitch for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander shared the news on Tuesday, giving the U.S. a major boost on the mound heading into next year’s tournament. The 22-year-old has quickly emerged as one of MLB’s top […]

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NHL suspends Panthers owner indefinitely

The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu indefinitely following a string of offensive posts on social media. The suspension comes after a heated exchange between Cifu and a Toronto Maple Leafs fan on X (formerly Twitter), during which Cifu made inflammatory remarks that touched on the Israel-Palestine conflict and included derogatory language. […]

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The king of Rio hangs up his crown

José Aldo, one of the most respected and decorated fighters in UFC history, has announced his retirement following a brutal loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 in Montreal on Saturday night.

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Knicks break Boston hearts in stunning game four comeback

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks pushed the Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday while the Golden State Warriors were also left facing an early exit after a damaging defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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South Africa dominate at WR Championships

South African athletics had a standout performance at the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China, winning three medals, including two golds.

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Ohtani throws again, rehab timeline unclear

The Dodgers are off to a strong 26–14 start this season, sitting in a virtual tie atop the NL West with the Padres. But despite their success, injuries to the starting rotation remain a concern—none more closely watched than the status of Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani, who signed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers last […]

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Raiders take chance on Jaylon Smith

Jaylon Smith is aiming to revive his NFL career in Las Vegas. The veteran linebacker is signing with the Raiders after a weekend tryout during rookie minicamp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Smith, 29, last played in 2023, appearing in one game for the Raiders. He recorded two tackles in 25 defensive snaps during a […]

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Ward earning respect in Tennessee camp

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward is already making a strong impression during his first days with the team. After reporting to the facility Thursday, Ward began connecting with teammates and quickly showcasing his leadership at rookie minicamp over the weekend. Ward, who previously played at Incarnate Word, Washington State, and briefly at Miami, is […]

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Thunder survive Nuggets comeback to tie series 2-2

The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood Denver's second-half comeback bid to beat the Nuggets 92-87 on Sunday and level their NBA Western Conference semi-final series at two games apiece.