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President Trump is convinced that Roger Clemens belongs in the Hall of Fame, but actually getting the seven-time Cy Young winner inducted into Cooperstown will require more than just persuading the baseball commissioner, baseball writers, or baseball fans in general to share that opinion.Instead, Clemens’ immediate fate could be decided this winter by 16 yet-to-be-determined individuals who will vote on the Hall of Fame’s upcoming Contemporary Baseball Era Players ballot. But first Clemens will have to be selected for that ballot, after receiving very little support the last time he was up for election in 2022.For now, President Trump’s weekend…

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insightJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterDillian Whyte has vowed to continue boxing in the wake of his defeat by Moses Itauma, despite calls for the veteran to hang up his gloves.Itauma, 20, knocked out Whyte, 37, inside two minutes in their all-British clash in Riyadh this month. The result kept Itauma unbeaten and edged him closer to a world-title shot.Meanwhile, Whyte surely saw his chances of becoming a world champion evaporate, following a stoppage defeat by Tyson Fury in his…

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…

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered updates on a pair of edge rushers recovering from injuries on Monday. Alex Highsmith did not play in the preseason after suffering a groin injury during a training camp practice, but is back on the field as August winds down and Tomlin made it sound like he’ll be ready to go for the Jets in Week 1. “I like his level of competition and participation,” Tomlin said, via the team’s website. “I think he was almost a full participant today, and so it’s moving in the right direction.”Nick Herbig’s outlook is a bit cloudier.…

Shavkat Rakhmonov, and when Sean Brady called him out Shavkat Rakhmonov and Sean Brady had a bit of a quasi-interaction with each other earlier this month, with Brady calling out the undefeated MMA fighter for a separate card in November. Sean Brady had his eyes set on the upcoming Madison Square Garden event, which was indicated by him on an episode of The BradyBagz Show from a few weeks ago when Brady stated [via Bloody Elbow], “Shavkat was saying something about him coming back in November or December, so if he’s coming back in November, I want to fight soon,…

The Mets are still 0-for-the season when trailing after eight innings, an indication they’ve been searching for that 2024 OMG magic. But this was the next best thing as they showed some toughness in an impressive comeback win against the first-place Philadelphia Phillies and Cristopher Sanchez, one of the best pitchers in the game.On a night when Kodai Sengalasted only four innings, calling into question the decision to have him make a rare start on four days rest (more on that to come), the game could have easily gone the other way for the Mets.But after they rallied from an…

New Formula 1 entrant Cadillac have signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their drivers for their debut campaign in 2026.The experienced duo will both return after a year away from the grid, with Perez having been axed by Red Bull at the end of a disappointing 2024 campaign, just months after he had signed a contract extension with the Milton Keynes squad. Bottas, who drove alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, has been serving as Silver Arrows reserve driver during the 2025 season after Sauber chose not to renew his expiring deal at the end of…

John KeimAug 25, 2025, 04:34 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim Report’, which airs on ESPN Richmond radio.ASHBURN, Va. — As soon as the contract extension for Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was reported, the question began: Who won?In the reaction to determine which side — McLaurin or the Commanders — ultimately made…

Throughout his UFC career, Sean O’Malley has continuously drawn comparisons to Conor McGregor.When Sean O’Malley emerged onto the scene in the UFC, he was often compared to Conor McGregor because of his personality and exuding confidence.And then when he won the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 292 in 2023, he was widely regarded as the next big star in the sport.Despite that, ‘Suga’s’ title reign didn’t last very long and he was dethroned by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, subsequently losing his rematch against him earlier this year at UFC 316.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesO’Malley blames ‘wanting to be Conor McGregor…

A PREMIER LEAGUE supercomputer has predicted that the title will be decided by just ONE point.After major summer transfer splurges by the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, the top flight title race for the 2025/26 season looks as competitive as ever.5The Premier League title race is predicted to go down to the wireCredit: Getty5Just one point will separate Arsenal from Liverpool, according to a supercomputerCredit: Getty5There is a shock placement for Man UtdCredit: Shutterstock Editorial5While clubs like West Ham will be right in the thick of a relegation scrapCredit: GettyAll of those clubs have maintained a perfect record after…