Makhachev says his next UFC fight will be "one of the last" of his career
The reigning UFC welterweight champion and pound-for-pound No. 1 is signaling a near-term end to his career as he prepares to unify titles with Carlos Prates or
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Court of Arbitration for Sport overturns ban, clearing Russia for ice hockey world championships
The ruling ends Russia's exclusion from IIHF world championship play and drew "deep outrage" from Ukraine.
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Brewers celebrate franchise's first World Series title with Milwaukee parade
Tens of thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee and the Summerfest grounds for a parade and rally after the Brewers won the first championship in club histor
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Appeals court revives Sunday Ticket antitrust verdict against the NFL
The appellate ruling could force a new trial over damages and potentially upend the league's out-of-market broadcast package.
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Trail Blazers' Ja Morant out at least four weeks with hamstring strain
The Portland guard was injured in his first game against the Grizzlies, his former team, dealing another blow to a season already marked by notable NBA injuries
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference for role outside college sports
Yormark will depart after January, ending a tenure that reshaped Big 12 membership and media rights.
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North Carolina lands Demarcus Henry, its highest-ranked recruit since 2019
The five-star wing, son of late NFL receiver Chris Henry, is the first major commit of Michael Malone's tenure at UNC.
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Titans trade Jeffery Simmons to Bears for two first-round picks
Chicago made an aggressive deadline-style move for the star defensive tackle, while analysts note the uneven hit rate of multi-first-round pick trades.
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Bo Bichette bypasses opt-out to stay with Mets through 2027
The infielder exercises his $42 million option rather than testing free agency, keeping a core bat in New York.
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WNBA Finals head to first-ever Game 7 as Valkyries host Dream
Golden State and Atlanta play winner-take-all on Saturday, with both franchises chasing their first title.
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UConn's Dan Hurley signs extension through 2031-32 at roughly $8M annually
The two-year extension keeps the two-time national champion coach locked in at his current salary level.
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Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero amid 3-4 start
Todd Wash takes over the Carolina defense after the midseason staff change.
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Mexico City Grand Prix: Leclerc fastest in FP1 as Antonelli chases F1 history
Practice opened the race weekend in Mexico City, where Kimi Antonelli is positioned for a milestone result.
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Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli make weight in Riyadh amid Saudi turmoil
The former undisputed champion fights Mbilli for a title on Saturday, 24 hours after missiles were intercepted over the Saudi capital.
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Spotify Camp Nou? Barcelona and Juventus tipped for January defender swap
Reports suggest the two clubs would consider a defender exchange in the winter window.
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MLS unveils 2027 sprint season schedule ahead of European-calendar shift
Clubs will play 14 regular-season games from February to May before a 16-team single-elimination playoff.
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Caf abandons plan to hold Afcon every four years
The Confederation of African Football reverses a decision made last December, keeping the tournament on a two-year cycle.
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Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest NBA player with a triple-double
The Memphis rookie posted the milestone in a win over Portland, placing him behind only the youngest players in league history.
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