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“The level of precision and control these athletes operate with is directly applicable to our work,” said Song Songguo, SWAT Team Captain. “The techniques Gilbert and Leech shared on managing distance, leverage, and ground control will undoubtedly enhance our team’s skill set in high-pressure scenarios. This was an incredible opportunity to learn from the very best, and it was inspiring.” This unique crossover highlighted the profound practicality of MMA, arming those who protect the community with new tools for de-escalation and control.

FROM THE LONDON STADIUM – West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur shared the spoils in a low-quality 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon.The visitors, in confident mood after beating Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, took the lead after a quarter of an hour following an error from home centre-back Max Kilman. The former Wolves captain, signed by West Ham for £40m last summer, was caught on the ball by Mathys Tel, and he rolled a pass across the penalty area for an unmarked Wilson Odobert to slide home his first Premier League goal…

Right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat is in "strong consideration" for a start with the Mets, reports SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino.Sproat, 24, is coming off one of his best starts of the season for Triple-A Syracuse, where he fired 7.0 shutout innings while allowing three hits, walking two, and striking out nine.Since making a change ahead of his start on June 28 — basically deciding to be more aggressive and let it fly — Sproat has a 2.44 ERA in 59.0 innings.He's also been missing bats at a higher clip, racking up eight or more strikeouts on five occasions since…

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 💰 Five things to know ThursdayThe NBA is investigating the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap. Kawhi Leonard has raked in nearly $250 million in his six seasons in Los Angeles. And it would seem there’s more money changing hands under the table. Reporting from Pablo Torre suggests Clippers owner Steve Ballmer arranged for a $28 million “no-show” endorsement for Leonard to evade the NBA salary…

Breakout Candidate: Connor Zary, C/LW/RWZary enters a contract season where he’s shown flashes of having top-six chops. Through 117 career games, he’s scored 27 goals, 61 points and averaging 1.72 shots per game. Between Martin Pospisil, Adam Klapka and Zary, all of whom have taken shifts on the top line, Zary possesses the most upside on offense. If he can stay healthy, a 20-goal, 40-point season is easily attainable. Among Flames forwards with at least 500 TOI at 5-on-5, Zary ranked in the top five in nearly all possession metrics. The issue is that Zary’s offensive ceiling isn’t very high,…

The NFL regular season begins with the 2025 NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Philadelphia is the defending Super Bowl champion and swept the season series between these rivals with a pair of blowout wins last year. Dallas missed the playoffs after making an appearance the previous three seasons, but quarterback Dak Prescott is returning from a season-ending injury. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. According to the latest NFL odds, Philadelphia is favored by 8.5 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.5.…

A San Francisco judge denied High 5 Entertainment’s bid to compel arbitration, keeping alive a consumer lawsuit that alleges deceptive sweepstakes casino practices. Sep 4, 2025 • 08:27 ET • 2 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Sweepstakes casino operator High 5 Entertainment has lost a legal motion in California after a San Francisco Superior Court judge denied its attempt to compel arbitration. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by plaintiff Thomas Portugal, who alleges that High 5’s gaming platform misled him into spending money under deceptive practices. Key Takeaways A California judge denied High 5 Entertainment’s motion to…

Sixteen martial artists must clear their final hurdles before competing at ONE Fight Night 35. Jackie Buntan and Stella Hemetsberger headline the card for the vacant ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title. Official weigh-ins and hydration tests take place at 6 p.m. ICT/7 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 4, for ONE Fight Night 35 in Bangkok, Thailand. Every athlete must hit their contracted weight and pass hydration testing. Buntan carries championship experience into her title opportunity against the dangerous Austrian challenger. Moreover, the Filipino-American kickboxing queen seeks to join Stamp Fairtex and former teammate Janet Todd as the only female…

A man has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a car was allegedly driven into a crowd of people in Liverpool.Paul Doyle, 53, was arrested on 29 May after allegedly driving through a crowd of Liverpool football club supporters during the team’s Premier League trophy parade in the city centre on the evening of 26 May.Doyle was charged with seven offences at the time of his arrest, but was charged with an additional 24 in August after appearing in Liverpool crown court via a video link.He stands accused of…

Welcome to September! Five months into Major League Baseball’s 2025 season, a number of things seem to be settled — from a few divisions to some award races — but plenty of intrigue remains entering the homestretch.Which of the current contenders will reach the playoffs? How will the closer division races play out? Which teams will secure first-round byes? And how many games will the Colorado Rockies lose?!To discuss what the final month of the regular season might bring, we asked 16 ESPN baseball experts some of the game’s biggest questions, covering September and beyond, and to explain their answers.…