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“There’s always a chance of that, it’s professional boxing,” said Clarke. “But, listen, I’m in a good position. Boxxer have been really good to me over the years, through my pro career. I’m really thankful to them for everything they’ve done for me, and the future’s massive for me. So, with them, as of now, we’re doing what we’re going to do, great things together. So, I’m looking forward to it.”

Check out all of our starting pitcher rankings and other lineup selection tools here to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions. MLB betting tips for each day’s slate of games will also be added in the morning. MLB game odds are provided by ESPN BET, and all fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring.Note: All information is accurate as of the time of publication. For updates, including what you might have missed from last night, as well as any breaking news that might impact today’s MLB slate, be sure to check out the latest…

David HaleSep 6, 2025, 11:56 PM ETCloseCollege football reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The man with more Super Bowl wins than any other coach in NFL history now has his first win as a college coach.Bill Belichick picked up win No. 1 in college — and No. 334 overall — as North Carolina shrugged off a dismal opening performance Monday vs. TCU and beat Charlotte on Saturday night 20-3.”It’s great,” Belichick said, “but it’s really about the team. It was disappointing Monday night against TCU, but these guys bounced back — players, coaches, staff,…

Brett OkamotoSep 6, 2025, 07:04 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

Fresh off the back of the record signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, Liverpool have added another big signing to their ranks – but this one comes off the pitch. The Reds have announced iconic cap makers New Era as their official headwear provider, marking the brand’s latest move into the world of football.Founded in 1920 in Buffalo, New York, New Era has long been a staple in sportswear, creating headwear for Major League Baseball, the NBA and beyond. Known for its cultural clout, premium craftsmanship and instantly recognisable designs, the company now turns its focus to Anfield.To celebrate…

From the verge of history, to the depths of horror.The kind of unimaginable nightmare even these slumping Dodgers didn’t seem capable of.One minute, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was on the precipice of a no-hitter, needing just one out to put his name in the record books. The next, orange Baltimore Orioles jerseys were sprinting around the bases, what had seemed like a storybook night going suddenly wrong.AdvertisementRead more: Despite emergency help from Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers lose again: ‘Truly have no answers’Yamamoto’s no-hitter was broken up by Jackson Holliday, who hit a homer to right that pushed Yamamoto out of the game. The…

Katie Taylor says Tiah-Mai Ayton can become the greatest female boxer of all time after the 19-year-old secured her second stoppage win on Saturday.Bristol’s Ayton turned professional aged 18 in June and defeated Lydie Bialic in her second bout in Sunderland.Two-weight undisputed champion Taylor is considered a strong contender for greatest of all time, but was full of praise for the young English bantamweight.”I don’t think we’ve seen a talent like this in a long time,” Taylor told DAZN.”This is the best female boxer in the world right here. This is the future right here. It’s a privilege to watch…

Below are my Week 1, 2025 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday LIVE at 12 p.m. ET on YouTube and on Peacock at 5 p.m. ET.And then on Sunday mornings, be sure to tune into Fantasy Football Pregame, 11 a.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET on Peacock and the NFL on NBC YouTube channel.Let’s get to it.QB Rankings Rank Player Position Team Opp Bye 1 Lamar Jackson QB Ravens Bills 7 2…

The Lions have extended the contract of another young star.Via multiple reports, receiver Jameson Williams has received an extension. One report, from Jordan Schultz, calls it a three-year, $83 million deal. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com says it’s worth “up to $83 million.” Which indicates a lower base amount, with incentives and/or escalators that max out at $83 million.As always, we’ll wait for the official numbers.It’s unclear whether Williams is now under contract for four years or five. He was entering the fourth year of his first-round rookie deal. And while the Lions had yet to exercise his fifth-year option, we’ve…

Our WNBA betting picks expect this tilt to be played at a breakneck pace, with Paige Bueckers stuffing the stat sheet. Sep 7, 2025 • 00:05 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings celebrates during a WNBA game. The Dallas Wings have been eliminated from playoff contention, but Paige Bueckers & Co. will look to finish the season strong when they take on the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday night. My Wings vs. Sparks predictions and  WNBA picks expect Bueckers to go “beast mode” on offense as the Wings cover the…