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UFC 316: Dvalishvili submits O'Malley in rematch to retain bantamweight titleUFC 316: Dvalishvili submits O'Malley in rematch to retain bantamweight titleBrett Okamoto, Andreas Hale and Dre Waters break down the action from UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.
Relentless Dvalishvili taps O'Malley to retain titleRelentless Dvalishvili taps O'Malley to retain titleMerab Dvalishvili kept coming at Sean O'Malley, ultimately submitting him in Round 3 to remain bantamweight champ Saturday night at UFC 316.
Wright reportedly won't be in mix for Knicks jobWright reportedly won't be in mix for Knicks jobFormer Villanova coach Jay Wright confirmed that he is not interested in the Knicks' head coaching vacancy and wishes to remain retired, according to Seth Davis.
Derby victor Sovereignty returns to win BelmontDerby victor Sovereignty returns to win BelmontSovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, and the second hosted at Saratoga.
Sources: Rodgers with Steelers, inks $13M+ dealSources: Rodgers with Steelers, inks $13M+ dealAaron Rodgers has signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal with the Steelers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, a deal that includes $10 million guaranteed.
Red Sox prospect Anthony hits longest HR of '25Red Sox prospect Anthony hits longest HR of '25Roman Anthony, ESPN's No. 1-rated prospect, smashed a 497-foot grand slam for Boston's Triple-A team Saturday night, the longest home run in affiliated baseball this season.
Sky deflated by 'heartbreaking' Vandersloot injurySky deflated by 'heartbreaking' Vandersloot injurySky guard Courtney Vandersloot was carried off the court after going down with a right knee injury midway through the first quarter of Saturday's loss to the Fever.
USMNT sees positives despite 3rd straight lossUSMNT sees positives despite 3rd straight lossUSMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino insists his players deserved better after falling 2-1 to Turkey on Saturday to suffer a third consecutive loss.
Ex-MMA star Askren in hospital with severe illnessEx-MMA star Askren in hospital with severe illnessFormer MMA champion Ben Askren was hospitalized after developing severe pneumonia, his wife posted on social media on Saturday.
💬 LeBron James and more react to Gauff's win💬 LeBron James and more react to Gauff's winCoco Gauff won her second major trophy, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final, and social media reacted accordingly.
The Thunder's five-step plan to avoid a 2-0 NBA Finals holeThe Thunder's five-step plan to avoid a 2-0 NBA Finals holeThe top seed is on the ropes. Here's everything the MVP and OKC need to clean up in Sunday's Game 2.
Tyrese Haliburton has made the leap, and the Thunder should be terrifiedTyrese Haliburton has made the leap, and the Thunder should be terrifiedOn a random Saturday in January 2022, the Pacers' star guard was issued a challenge.
Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Who will win the title?Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Who will win the title?The final we've been waiting for: Alcaraz and Sinner will face off for the French Open title. Who will prevail? Our experts weigh in.
With French Open title, Coco Gauff's time is nowWith French Open title, Coco Gauff's time is nowAfter all of the early hype, Coco Gauff is coming into her own -- and she's still only 21.
NCAA athlete pay: Here's what's nextNCAA athlete pay: Here's what's nextSchools will begin directly paying their athletes in less than a month, thanks to a legal settlement that was officially approved in federal court Friday. However, the situation is far from settled.
How the spoils will get divided from NCAA settlementHow the spoils will get divided from NCAA settlementAthletic directors are on the front lines of implementation and will have to make this work.
Turkey loss gives Poch, USMNT more questions than answersTurkey loss gives Poch, USMNT more questions than answersIn its first pre-Gold Cup tuneup, the short-handed USMNT looked no closer to fixing its uninspired play.
Texas softball's journey from heartbreak to hoisting the national championship trophyTexas softball's journey from heartbreak to hoisting the national championship trophyHow Texas softball finally bested its rival and brought home the national title.
Let's match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 classLet's match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 classESPN's Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.
Meet the QBs in the 2026 NFL draft class: Strengths, weaknesses for 22 intriguing prospectsMeet the QBs in the 2026 NFL draft class: Strengths, weaknesses for 22 intriguing prospectsWill Cade Klubnik, LaNorris Sellers or Drew Allar be QB1 in next year's draft? And who are the other names to know in the class?
Vick, Iverson ... Keyshawn? Norfolk roots connect Davis to sports legendsVick, Iverson ... Keyshawn? Norfolk roots connect Davis to sports legendsMichael Vick, Allen Iverson, Pernell Whitaker... and Keyshawn Davis? Meet the newest face in sports to come out of Norfolk, Virginia.
Why Vasiliy Lomachenko was different from the restWhy Vasiliy Lomachenko was different from the restLomachenko always challenged himself by taking on top opposition from the start of his pro career.
Chaos at Money in the Bank: Highlights from John Cena's farewell tourChaos at Money in the Bank: Highlights from John Cena's farewell tourHere are the best moments from John Cena's "The Last Time is Now" farewell tour, which kicked off at Intuit Dome on Jan. 6.
Pochettino dismisses Spurs links: 'Not realistic'Pochettino dismisses Spurs links: 'Not realistic'USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino shut down rumors linking him to the Tottenham Hotspur managerial vacancy, labeling the idea "not realistic."
Sources: Liverpool return with $153m Wirtz bidSources: Liverpool return with $153m Wirtz bidLiverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Florian Wirtz by lodging an improved £113m bid for the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker, sources have told ESPN.
Tuchel blasts England's lack of quality and energyTuchel blasts England's lack of quality and energyThomas Tuchel criticised England's "lack of urgency, lack of quality and lack of energy" after watching them scrape past Andorra 1-0 on Saturday.
USWNT's Lavelle returns after long injury absenceUSWNT's Lavelle returns after long injury absencenull
Ronaldo 'almost certain' not to play at CWCRonaldo 'almost certain' not to play at CWCAl Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World Cup in the United States.
Sources: Arsenal in advanced talks to sign KepaSources: Arsenal in advanced talks to sign KepaArsenal are closing in on a deal to sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Frank, Silva lead Tottenham shortlistSources: Frank, Silva lead Tottenham shortlistBrentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva lead Tottenham Hotspur's shortlist to replace Ange Postecoglou, sources have told ESPN.
The incredible never-before-told story of the home run ball that turned Derek Jeter into 'Mr. November'The incredible never-before-told story of the home run ball that turned Derek Jeter into 'Mr. November'Fistfuls of flying dollars, an alert vendor and a Jeter signature. Here's the tale of one of MLB's most famous artifacts.
Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?The Mets' $765 million man has gone from struggling to Soto Shuffling again. Is the superstar back?
MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?While baseball's powerhouses battle for the top spot, two contenders continue their fall down.
2025 Mountain West Conference preview: Can Boise State do it again?2025 Mountain West Conference preview: Can Boise State do it again?The Broncos, the Group of 5 standard-bearer, reached the CFP. They might be MWC favorites, but others in the league made big moves.
To succeed at Western Kentucky, Tyson Helton seeks gunslingersTo succeed at Western Kentucky, Tyson Helton seeks gunslingersThe coach knows he'll lose players to power conference programs. He's finding ways to win anyway.
'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom ThibodeauDespite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Tom Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months.
Can Man United resolve Sancho, Rashford, Antony, Garnacho transfer stress?Can Man United resolve Sancho, Rashford, Antony, Garnacho transfer stress?As Man United try to rebuild after a disastrous season, getting the wrong players out matters as much as getting the right ones in. So what can they do about four talented players without a future at Old Trafford?
Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle could end Grealish's Man City exileTransfer rumors, news: Newcastle could end Grealish's Man City exileWith Jack Grealish seemingly on the outside looking in at Man City, Newcastle are offering him a way out.
Ranking every WNBA team's roster core, 1-13: Which team has the best young players?Ranking every WNBA team's roster core, 1-13: Which team has the best young players?Let's stack every WNBA team's core by the youth of its roster, leading off with the Fever and Caitlin Clark.
Power Rankings: Dream ride four-game winning streak to move up in Week 3 editionPower Rankings: Dream ride four-game winning streak to move up in Week 3 editionLas Vegas, Washington and Chicago join Atlanta as risers as the league begins Commissioner's Cup play.
Plucked from Dunkin', QB J'Mar Smith leads the Stallions into the playoffsPlucked from Dunkin', QB J'Mar Smith leads the Stallions into the playoffsSmith, a former Stallions signal-caller, had given up on football before a string of injuries brought about his return.
Ranking the top 64 NHL draft prospects, including projected ceilings and floorsRanking the top 64 NHL draft prospects, including projected ceilings and floorsThere is no hockey left to be played this season for the top players available June 27-28. Here's how they stack up.
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