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Brett OkamotoSep 3, 2025, 03:57 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…

Sportswear giants adidas have linked up with Manchester-born streetwear brand Drama Call to deliver a nostalgic Manchester United collection inspired by the club’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup triumph.The centrepiece of the drop is a reimagined version of the ’91 final shirt – a design forever etched into United history. This updated take arrives in a long-sleeved white base with red Three Stripes, the adidas Trefoil, and the club crest, while Drama Call apply their own twist through a stylised star logo. It features on the sleeve in place of a competition badge, on the collars and cuffs, and as a…

Baseball’s summer of continuity is nearly over. That’s only because the weather is about to get cold.On Friday, July 11, the San Francisco Giants lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 2-1. That defeat, along with San Diego’s win over Philadelphia, flipped the two California clubs in the standings, with the Padres taking a half-game lead on the third NL wild-card spot.AdvertisementSince that date, none of the 12 teams in playoff position has changed. Those dozen clubs — the Brewers, Phillies, Dodgers, Cubs, Padres, Mets, Tigers, Blue Jays, Astros, Yankees, Red Sox and Mariners — have shuffled…

Baxter HolmesSep 3, 2025, 12:17 PM ETCloseBaxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times.The LA Clippers and team owner Steve Ballmer reportedly have been accused of circumventing the NBA’s salary cap by paying $28 million to Kawhi Leonard for a “no-show job.”Pablo Torre, a podcaster and former ESPN contributor, reported Wednesday that the Clippers paid Leonard through a now-bankrupt company owned by Ballmer.In the latest episode of his “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast, Torre…

Manchester United have reluctantly accepted an offer from Manchester City for Grace Clinton.The England midfielder is into the final year of her contract and Man United are keen to avoid losing her for free, just as they have Alessia Russo, Ona Batlle and Mary Earps in recent years. In order to bolster their squad, United have made Man City’s Jess Park their top target.A bid for the attacking player came out of the blue but her attacking prowess could bring an extra dimension to United.Both deals are likely to be completed on Deadline Day, which is on Thursday. Man Utd Women are in talks…

September 3, 2025 03:51 PM Denny Carter unpacks how WR Stefon Diggs will slot into fantasy lineups now that New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel has confirmed that he expects Diggs to be ready to go for Week 1 against the Raiders.

Tory BarronSep 3, 2025, 04:25 PM ETCloseTory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to try her hand at writing about people playing sports.Are you ready for it? If NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s comments during his appearance Wednesday on the “Today” show are any indication, there’s a real possibility of Taylor Swift headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show.Editor’s Picks1 Related”We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent, and obviously she would be welcome at any time,” Goodell said, when asked…

Whether it’s on the ground or through the air, Jalen Hurts will tear apart the Cowboys in the 2025 season opener. Sep 3, 2025 • 16:06 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Jalen Hurts (1) in action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles ended the 2024 NFL season atop the football world, and they’ll take center stage once again as they kick off the 2025 season against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. I have NFL picks surrounding Jalen Hurts…

Patterson entered enemy territory in Canada when he faced Yohan Lainesse, but that didn’t rattle him at all, as he made it look easy, locking up the rear-naked choke victory within two minutes of the first round.  Six months later, Patterson made the walk in front of the Manchester crowd at UFC 304, looking to put on a better performance than he did the last time he competed in the United Kingdom. And it most definitely was a performance that had the crowd on their feet, and celebrating for him. Once again, Patterson showed off his skills on the ground,…

Manchester City and Manchester United have agreed a deal for the England midfielders Grace Clinton and Jess Park to swap clubs, in a transfer that it is understood would essentially mean City buying Clinton for an undisclosed sum plus Park.Both players have just one year remaining on their contracts and it is believed Manchester City initially had an approach to sign Clinton rejected by their local rivals in August, before Manchester United proposed the idea of bringing Park in the other direction as part of the deal.The Guardian first revealed that Marc Skinner’s side had been exploring bringing Park to…