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Islam Makhachev was recently asked about a fight with Khamzat Chimaev.The former UFC Lightweight Champion and former pound-for-pound king is weight classes apart from Chimaev, who won the UFC middleweight title with a domination of Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319.Islam Makhachev will likely be challenging for the welterweight title in his next fight against champion Jack Della Maddalena later this year, though a date has yet to be set.Khamzat Chimaev has had multiple fights at welterweight in the past, not ruling out a return to the weight class for a second belt. The middleweight champion turned heads when he…

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he abided by Leagues Cup rules when sitting in the VIP seats above the club bench and using his cell phone to call the video analyst team after getting a red card in the quarterfinal match vs. Tigres UANL at Chase Stadium.Inter Miami defeated Tigres 2-1 in the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, winning without Lionel Messi, who was nursing a hamstring injury. They now advance to the tournament semifinal against Orlando City on Aug. 27.They also played the second half without Mascherano, who was expelled from the game before the start…

Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastThe Baltimore Orioles have extended Samuel Basallo a week into his major league career. The 21-year-old reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $67 million extension that can max out at $88.5 million with incentives. The Orioles seem to like what they see in the young catcher, but that leads to questioning what will become of Adley Rutschman. Nothing will happen to him right now as the former top prospect has gone to the IL with an oblique injury. What does his future with the Orioles look like, and when does Basallo become the guy? Jake Mintz and Jordan…

Getty Images Malik Beasley is no longer the target of a federal gambling investigation, according to his attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter. Haney and Schachter told ESPN’s Shams Charania that they were informed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York that Beasley was not being investigated further as part of their probe. “Months after this investigation commenced, Malik remains uncharged and is not the target of this investigation,” Haney told ESPN. “An allegation with no charge, indictment or conviction should never have the catastrophic consequence this has caused Malik. This has literally been the opposite…

The boxing action comes thick and fast this weekend from all four corners of the globe, with a healthy blend of brilliance and bonkers lighting up the August schedule.If Jack Rafferty vs. Mark Chamberlain for the British and Commonwealth super lightweight titles or a flyweight banger between Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova don’t tickle you, then don’t fear: ’90s heavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi is making his return to the boxing ring for the first time in 26 years, fighting Idris Affini in Lagos, Nigeria.AdvertisementSomething for everyone, right?Jack Rafferty on the verge of something big“Demolition Man” Jack Rafferty knows just how important…

Field YatesAug 22, 2025, 02:29 PM ETCloseField Yates is a fantasy football expert and NFL draft analyst for ESPN. You can find him on Fantasy Football Now on Sunday mornings and regularly on NFL Live throughout the week, as well as the Fantasy Focus and First Draft podcasts. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT) and native of Weston, Mass., Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs.Field Yates’ 2025 fantasy football rankings will be updated throughout the preseason to reflect any changes in his view on players for the upcoming season.…

The Steelers cut 11 players Friday, including long snapper Jake McQuaide and quarterback Logan Woodside.That’s a good sign for long snapper Christian Kuntz, who injured his sternum in the second preseason game. Kuntz said earlier this week, via Alan Saunders of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, that the injury is painful, but he is confident he can play the season opener.The Steelers signed Woodside Aug. 7 after rookie quarterback Will Howard’s hand injury. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith previously coached Woodside with the Titans and Falcons. Teams are required to reach the 53-player limit by 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 26.The Steelers also…

Neither team’s starters will play on Saturday afternoon, but all signs still point toward Baltimore prevailing in Landover. Aug 22, 2025 • 15:26 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks on from the sidelines. The Washington Commanders host the Baltimore Ravens to conclude each team’s preseason slate on Saturday afternoon. Baltimore is 2-0 with a point differential of 55-29 through two preseason contests, while Washington is 0-2, getting outscored 79-35. My Ravens vs. Commanders predictions expect more of the same in our NFL picks for Saturday, August 23. Ravens vs…

Dan King reporting from the London StadiumThe stadium announcer is trying to whip up some atmosphere but there’s zero here. Zilch. Nada.Welcome to Chelsea, Jamie Gittens – benched after being hooked 54 minutes into the draw against Crystal Palace.The summer has given Enzo Maresca different options, not more. So the best guess is that Joao Pedro will start on the left, with Liam Delap up top.Reece James also drops to the bench, with Malo Gusto replacing him at right back.As foreseen, Tosin is back to partner Trevoh Chalobah at centre back. Let’s see if he really is the closest thing to…

Jorge CastilloAug 22, 2025, 02:30 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024.NEW YORK — The first time the Boston Red Sox visited Yankee Stadium this season, Roman Anthony was in Worcester, Massachusetts, pummeling Triple-A pitching less than a month after his 21st birthday. On June 7, the night the Red Sox beat the Yankees 10-7, Anthony blasted a 497-foot grand slam against the Rochester Red Wings,…