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Terence Crawford’s long-time trainer, Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre, made light of his infamous firearms ordeal when flying into Las Vegas for the Canelo vs. Crawford mega-event. McIntyre, who spent over five weeks behind bars and remanded in custody in the United Kingdom in 2023, joked about avoiding airport checks as he traveled Stateside this week. Posting on social media, McIntyre said, “Private is always better than first class. No waiting in line, no pre-check, no TSA!” The comment triggered immediate fan reaction, with one reply cutting straight to the point, “I hope you left your guns at home.” The remark referenced…

Regular-season success is nothing new for the Buffalo Bills with Josh Allen at quarterback and Sean McDermott as head coach. Buffalo has won at least 10 games and made the playoffs every season since 2019. The Bills have also exceeded their projected win total in seven of the eight seasons under McDermott, including the past three seasons.Unfortunately for Buffalo, they still play in the AFC, and Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs have ended their playoff runs in four of the past five seasons, including a heartbreaking 32-29 loss in the AFC championship game last season.AdvertisementExpectations are high again this season,…

Riley Greene and Tyler Holton taught us a lesson.At this time last year, the Detroit Tigers had only a 7.4 percent chance of making the playoffs. They not only made it, but they also advanced to the American League Division Series.So, although the previous edition of our recurring schedule-watch feature was limited to teams with playoff odds exceeding 10 percent, we’re heading into the last month of the regular season more open-minded to the long shots.Can Brady Singer pitch the Cincinnati Reds into contention? Could Wyatt Langford spark a Texas Rangers winning streak? Could the shorthanded Cleveland Guardians take a…

Todd ArcherAug 31, 2025, 01:41 PM ETCloseTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010.FRISCO, Texas — Two days after dealing Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a four-year extension worth $92 million with Pro Bowl cornerback DaRon Bland, according to multiple sources.The deal has $50 million in guaranteed money, including a $22 million signing bonus.The Cowboys announced Bland’s extension but did not disclose financial terms.Pick-Six King ✍️ We…

Akbar Abdullaev carries the sting of missed opportunity into his next championship chase. The undefeated featherweight seeks redemption after his title dreams slipped away due to a critical scale failure against Tang Kai. Top-ranked Abdullaev faces Ibragim Dauev in featherweight MMA action at ONE Fight Night 35: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger on Prime Video on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 27-year-old Kyrgyzstani enters seeking to rebuild his path toward another championship opportunity. Abdullaev dominated Tang Kai via fifth-round TKO at ONE Fight Night 27 in January but couldn’t claim the title after missing weight. The victory became…

It remains to be seen whether this marks the end of Sancho’s association with United.The Red Devils have an option on Sancho’s contract, which expires at the end of the season, to take it to 2027.But what seemed such an exciting arrival from Dortmund after England’s Euro 2020 final appearance has turned into a massive disappointment.He has made 83 United appearances and only one – in the 2024 Community Shield – since August 2023.Prior to that, he missed three months after being sent away to train in the Netherlands by Erik ten Hag because he felt Sancho’s mental and physical…

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field on Sunday afternoon in Houston after he crashed face-first into the scoreboard wall at Daikin Park.In the eighth inning of the Angels’ 3-0 win over the Astros, Ward went sprinting back to try and make a catch after Astros second baseman Ramon Urías hit a deep ball toward the wall. Ward ended up turning and slamming into the metal scoreboard head-first, which sent him immediately crashing back into the dirt as the ball rolled back.AdvertisementUrías ended up with a double. Ward, who quickly bounced back up to his feet,…

Matias claimed the WBC junior welterweight title after a 12-round, majority decision victory over previously unbeaten Alberto Puello on July 12 in Queens, New York. The bout was part of the Ring Magazine’s Ring III card, financed by Turki Alalshikh who also owns the publication and is the head of the Riyadh Season group that pushed its way into boxing in 2023. 

Every year, fantasy football drafts are filled with landmines-players who look like reliable picks on the surface but ultimately fail to live up to their cost. To help you avoid these traps in 2025, we’ve gathered insights from our Featured Pros, who have identified the biggest consensus busts for the upcoming season. Whether it’s inflated ADPs, unsustainable production from last year, or unfavorable team situations, these experts have highlighted the players most likely to disappoint relative to draft capital. Before you’re on the clock, make sure you know which names to cross off your cheat sheet. 2025 Consensus Fantasy Football…

Veteran safety Justin Reid has been with the Saints for less than six months, but he said he’s so comfortable in the defense in New Orleans that it feels like he’s been playing there his whole career. And he says he’s playing in a defense that is going to make life miserable for opposing offenses.Reid said that when the Saints’ first-string defense was on the field in the preseason, they showed what they can do.“I feel like I’ve been playing with these guys for years,” Reid said. “I mean the culture has come together. I think everyone saw the way…