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Daniel OyefusiAug 26, 2025, 10:38 AM ETCloseDaniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns are releasing veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.Johnson acknowledged the impending move in a post on X.”Appreciate the opportunity regardless,” Johnson wrote.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedCleveland signed Johnson in April to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum ($1.17 million) that includes no guaranteed money. It marked the fourth team in two years…

UFC star Islam Makhachev has given his thoughts on the decline of American champions in the promotion in recent years. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the former UFC lightweight champion. Now, he’s pursuing a second world title up at welterweight, as he prepares to go head to head with Jack Della Maddalena for the strap. RELATED: “Couldn’t imagine Maddalena stopping wrestling” of Islam Makhachev, says Former AKA Fighter Across all of the UFC, there are currently no male American champions – with Kayla Harrison being the only current representative across the entire promotion. Makhachev, of course, is also not…

There was vindication as well as a place in the Liverpool history books for Rio Ngumoha with the ice-cool finish he swept past Nick Pope at St James’ Park on Monday. The 16-year-old has announced himself on the Premier League stage, as every one of his coaches predicted he would, though it is debatable his name would have registered so quickly without a bold decision taken a year ago.Ngumoha was considered one of the brightest English prospects in the Premier League academy system when he stunned Chelsea last summer by leaving for Liverpool. If it was a wrench to leave…

It’s Tuesday, August 26 and the Diamondbacks (64-67) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (81-50). Brandon Pfaadt is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Jacob Misiorowski for Milwaukee.The Brewers beat the Diamondbacks, 7-5, on Monday to get back in the winning column. The Brewers had previously lost two consecutive games but improved to 3-5 over the last eight games with the victory. Arizona has fallen to 4-2 over the past six games as they attempt to win three consecutive series.Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and…

After a devastating 119-second knockout loss to rising star Moses Itauma on August 16, former heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte hasn’t given in to calls for retirement. Instead, he’s lit the fire underneath him that made him one of the UK’s most popular heavyweights as Whyte vows to return. Dillian Whyte is not done yet “This is not where my story ends. I may have lost this fight, but not the fire that built me. Thank you to everyone who’s been standing by me through the highs and the lows. I’ll be back.” But not everyone agrees that the path forward…

It’s the fourth and final week of our series covering the biggest Risers and Fallers in Yahoo ADP, and our last chance to spotlight the names to note heading into your fantasy football drafts this week. For more context, check out the articles from and . Let’s get right into it.[Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season]5 Biggest ADP RisersHonorable MentionsThere are several honorable mentions who saw big moves this past week but don’t quite crack the top five. These are names you need to clock in drafts! Emeka Egbuka was the No. 1…

The Texans signed linebacker Nick Niemann to a two-year contract this offseason and they guaranteed him $4 million, so he’ll likely go down as one of the more surprising cuts around the league on Tuesday. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Texans are releasing Niemann. They gave him a $1.5 million signing bonus and guaranteed his $1.5 million base salary for this year along with $1 million of his salary for 2026. Niemann was a 2021 sixth-round pick of the Chargers and he played a core special teams role throughout his time with the team. He had 86…

Tony Ferguson has claimed that a little-known fighter he faced on the regional scene hit him harder than any of the top stars he took on in the UFC later.The former interim lightweight champion has faced the likes of Paddy Pimblett, Nate Diaz and Justin Gaethje over the years, taking some of their best shots. But he reckons a Canadian who only ever had two UFC fights hit hardest of them all.Ferguson will see a different kind of power this Saturday night when he makes his Misfits Boxing debut at the AO Arena in Manchester. He takes on the knockout…

Celtic could miss out on Feyenoord winger Calvin Stengs, 26, unless they accelerate their interest. (Football Insider), externalMeanwhile, Celtic are reportedly closing in on deals for Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha, 24, and Boca Juniors left-back Marcelo Saracchi, 27. (Sun), externalSaracchi is heading to Glasgow after Celtic reach agreement with Boca Juniors to greenlight the move. (Record), externalDerby County have agreed a £3.5m deal with Austrian club Sturm Graz for Scotland right-back Max Johnston, 21, who is set to undergo a medical ahead of signing a four-year contract. (Sky Sports), externalEverton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson is wanted by Sevilla, who…

Aug 25, 2025, 08:25 PM ETLOS ANGELES — Enrique Hernandez was activated off the injured list Monday, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers a step closer to getting back all of their key players who have been sidelined.The 34-year-old infielder/outfielder had been out since July 6 with left elbow inflammation. He was available off the bench for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds but did not play in the 7-0 win. He will start Tuesday and Wednesday, although manager Dave Roberts wasn’t sure where he would play.Hernandez made five rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting .357 with two doubles…