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The 49ers’ final preseason game featured something 49ers fans have seen plenty of times before: A touchdown catch by T.O.This time it was Terique Owens, son of Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, who made a leaping grab for a 22-yard touchdown for the 49ers. After catching the pass, Owens did not pull out a sharpie, grab any popcorn or celebrate at the mid-field logo, but he did briefly mimic counting money.“Preseason, that was my time to go out there, let it all and just play,” Owens said after the game.Terique Owens has never played in a regular-season NFL game but…

Nate Diaz continues to put Khamzat Chimaev on blast following UFC 319. Chimaev captured the UFC Middleweight Championship thanks to a blowout decision victory over Dricus du Plessis in Chicago. The bout wasn’t competitive, as du Plessis had no answer for the grappling of “Borz.” While there is no doubting that Chimaev put on a masterclass in the grappling department, some fans and even experts believe the lack of action left a lot to be desired. Diaz was quick to share his thoughts on social media by expressing his belief that Chimaev “can’t fight.” The Stockton legend added context to…

The Inside the Lines team is up over 57 units on its nightly MLB home run bets and has also revealed its top MLB player props for Saturday

Aug 24, 2025, 01:15 AM ETHERMOSILLO, Mexico — A Mexican judge on Saturday said Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will go on trial for accusations of having cartel ties but could await that trial outside of detention, the boxer’s lawyer said.The lawyer, Ruben Fernando Benítez Alvarez, confirmed that the court announced additional measures and granted three months of additional investigation into the case. He made the comments while walking out of a court hearing in the northern Mexican city of Hermosillo.Chavez, who had been living in the United States for several years, was arrested July 2 by federal agents…

When preparing for your fantasy football drafts, knowing which players to target and others to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and others to leave for your leaguemates is to use our expert consensus fantasy football rankings compared to fantasy football average draft position (ADP). In this way, you can identify players the experts are willing to reach for at ADP and others they are not drafting until much later than average. Let’s dive into a few notable fantasy football players below.…

Todd ArcherAug 23, 2025, 08:05 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 — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will meet with Micah Parsons on Sunday to discuss the edge rusher’s behavior during Friday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.Early in the third quarter, Parsons — who again did not play as he seeks a contract extension — was lying on a medical table behind the Cowboys’ bench as the offense drove down the field. He…

Ronda Rousey was making history in the UFC even before she stepped into the octagon.The former UFC Bantamweight champion is a legend in MMA and one of the biggest draws the UFC has ever had.Rousey was the first woman to headline a 1 million buy pay-per-view for her shock defeat to Holly Holm, putting an end to her legendary undefeated UFC streak.That was a streak that began at UFC 157, which was bizarrely three months after Rousey became the UFC Bantamweight champion.Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty ImagesRonda Rousey was awarded the UFC Bantamweight championship in a press conference before her debut…

Bristol-based fashion label Dyenamik have unveiled a striking new collection of football jerseys in collaboration with video game giant TEKKEN.In a unique football-meets-street-fighting crossover, the range features 12 shirts – 10 of which are inspired by different characters from the TEKKEN series, specifically the 2024 release TEKKEN 8 – including fan favourites like King, Eddy, and Law.Each design incorporates signature motifs, character details, and embroidered crests that double as battle emblems, allowing fans to declare allegiance to their fighter of choice while celebrating three decades of the iconic fighting franchise.The King Jersey, for example, honours the Jaguar-masked wrestler with a…

In 1956, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America created the Cy Young Award when it became apparent that pitchers weren’t getting their proper due in MVP voting. That history is about to repeat itself.The BBWAA announced Saturday that it has voted to create a Relief Pitcher of the Year Award in each league, beginning in 2026. It will be presented every November, alongside the group’s other awards — MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year.The honor for Major League Baseball’s best relief pitcher is the BBWAA’s first new award since the inception of the Manager…

Dan HajduckyAug 24, 2025, 02:18 AM ETCloseDan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities.A signed sports collectible card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million Saturday night, breaking the record for the most ever paid for a sports card.The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Jordan & Bryant card, numbered 1-of-1, surpassed the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, which sold for $12.6 million in late August 2022. The Jordan/Bryant card was…