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Jim McCormickSep 1, 2025, 02:00 PM ETCloseJim McCormick is a contributing writer for fantasy football and men’s basketball at ESPN.The longest regular season in WNBA history concludes next week. Fantasy leagues will be decided in the coming days, adding to the significance of these final games.Even if your team — real or fantasy — isn’t contending this deep into the season, there is value in identifying strong finishers around the league. The Connecticut SUN, for instance, have a rising rookie featured in the backcourt section below who could be a top fantasy force for the 2026 campaign.Your League, Your RulesCreate…

As if there was any doubt, Rams coach Sean McVay ended it Monday. McVay announced that Matthew Stafford will indeed start the season opener against the Texans.A week ago, McVay said Stafford was on track to start Week 1 barring a setback.Stafford participated fully in practice the past two weeks after missing training camp with a disc injury in his back. Stafford, entering his 17th NFL season, completed 65.8 percent of his throws for 3,762 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2024.Jimmy Garoppolo took the first-team reps with Stafford sidelined. He is expected to be the Rams’ backup…

The main card opens with a fascinating fight between veteran Patricio Pitbull and promotional newcomer Losene Keita. After dominating multiple divisions in Bellator, Pitbull finally made his way into the Octagon earlier this year, dropping a decision to former interim champ Yair Rodriguez in his promotional debut at UFC 314 in Miami. He bounced back with a good win over game veteran Dan Ige in New Orleans, and now makes another quick turnaround to compete in Paris this weekend. READ: Last Time In Paris A former two-division champion in the Oktagon MMA promotion, Keita is a 27-year-old standout with a…

The 2005/06 season was one to remember for Barcelona. Not only did they lift a historic treble – La Liga, the Supercopa de España and the Champions League – it also marked Lionel Messi’s real breakthrough, with eight goals across all competitions as he began inheriting the torch from Ronaldinho. And, of course, the campaign was defined by their iconic Total 90 home shirt, doing it all in unmistakable style.Now, Nike is bringing that legendary kit back. Messi’s breakthrough season was in 2005/06. / LLUIS GENE/GettyImagesFooty Headlines report the Barcelona 2005/06 Total 90 home shirt will be reissued as part…

The Toronto Blue Jays added infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and reliever Dillon Tate with their September roster expansion. Their additions provide depth for Toronto’s next push, though more decisions and roster moves will arise down the stretch for a potential playoff roster.Kiner-Falefa, who Toronto claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, will act as versatile infield depth. He played mainly shortstop and third base with the Pirates this year, but manned every position across the diamond, except first base, during his eight-year career. He’s also stolen 15 bases in 19 attempts this year. Manager John Schneider said Kiner-Falefa gives…

Alyssa RoenigkSep 1, 2025, 03:00 PM ETCloseAlyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter).NBA free agent Gary Payton II is launching a professional skateboard league, joining a growing movement of athlete-led leagues aimed at providing year-round relevance to Olympic and action sports.The Skate Board Association, a coed, six-team street skateboard league, plans to hold its inaugural 10-game season next summer in Big Bear Lake, California. Payton, who last played for the Golden State Warriors, told ESPN he founded the…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic champion Imane Khelif has appealed a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing.The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Monday that the Algerian boxer filed the appeal last month.Khelif was bidding to compete in the world boxing championships, which start Thursday, but CAS said it dismissed a request to suspend the World Boxing decision until the case was heard.Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics last year amid international scrutiny on her and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, another gold medal winner. The previous governing body for Olympic boxing,…

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The Kansas City Chiefs’ reign of dominance in the AFC continued last year. Patrick Mahomes has started each of the last seven AFC Championship Games, with his team advancing to the Super Bowl in five of them, including each of the last three years. With prime contenders such as the Bills, Ravens, and Bengals, not to mention AFC West challengers, the Chargers and Broncos, it might be an uphill battle for Kansas City to remain up top, making the Chiefs, who are also dealing a six-game suspension to Rashee Rice, a team to perhaps fade in 2026 Super Bowl futures.The…

Former UFC star Darren Till has spoken about how easy it was to knock Luke Rockhold out at Misfits Boxing 22. On Saturday night, Darren Till battled Luke Rockhold in the main event of Misfits Boxing 22. The two men squared off in Manchester and in the end, it was the Liverpudlian who got the job done with a violent knockout win. While this was the result that many had predicted, the visual of Rockhold being laid out in that way was certainly quite shocking. RELATED: Dillon Danis reveals excitement over Luke Rockhold’s knockout loss Of course, there was a…