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Joshua Buatsi wants to rematch Callum Smith, with their brutal first encounter still a leading contender for fight of the year.Buatsi and Smith met in an epic 12-round clash in Riyadh in February, with Smith coming away a unanimous-decision victor and the new WBO Interim light-heavyweight titlist. Despite the punishing nature of their first fight, Buatsi would welcome a second bout with Smith and a shot at revenge.”It just hurt more that I didn’t win,” Buatsi told Sky Sports. “It was a horrible feeling to have lost.”I’ve had a lot of good feedback from people and everything about what a…

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson give their best and worst case scenarios for some prominent NBA teams. What went right for the Knicks if Mike Brown wins coach of the year? What went wrong for the Warriors if they have another first round exit?Next, Vince and Marcus react to the John Wall retirement. Will Wall be remembered for being a great player?AdvertisementLater, Rick Carlisle gets a well deserved contract extension. Is he one of the best coaches in the NBA?(3:17) What Went Wrong: If the Warriors get bounced in the first round…

Aug 19, 2025, 05:00 AM ETAmir Khan retired from boxing in 2022. Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty ImagesFormer junior welterweight champion Amir Khan will promote a boxing card in Nigeria in October.The card will be headlined by cruiserweights Brandon Glanton and Rocky Fielding in Lagos.Khan, 38, has turned his hand to promoting fights since his last fight — a defeat to Kell Brook — in 2022.”I’m thrilled to bring world-class boxing and the world’s eyes onto Nigeria for the first time,” Khan said.- Itauma claims devastating Round 1 KO of Whyte- Usyk to take time in choosing next opponent”This event is…

Running backs represent the core — the beating heart of a fantasy football roster. Typically selected early and then reinforced often, they are the foundation that provides a solid floor of points for managers to rely upon each week. Even with the advent and rise of the Zero RB, I’d argue it is more difficult than ever not to place a heavy emphasis on the position. Committee situations and heightened injury risks make finding reliable options imperative. Continuing our positional overview series, we shift our eyes and attention to the running back position, with my thoughts and recommendations based upon…

A bullet was fired into an office at the Chiefs’ practice facility while Andy Reid was inside in May 2024, the Kansas City Star reported on Wednesday and a source briefed on the situation confirmed to The Athletic.The Kansas City Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the facility and that an investigation is ongoing. No charges or arrests have been made.The Kansas City Star reported that the bullet lodged into a wall about 15 feet from Reid’s desk, and that two other bullets hit the building during the incident, which occurred after midnight on May 4.Police said that overnight…

Farley’s prediction: Defense wins out in finale. Aug 20, 2025 • 17:58 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) attempts a pass. The Steelers and Panthers meet on Thursday with both teams looking to wrap up their preseason campaign healthily. As for my Steelers vs. Panthers predictions, I’ll be looking to the defenses to put the clamps on the offense.  Find out why in my NFL picks for Thursday, August 21.  Steelers vs Panthers prediction Steelers vs Panthers Best bet: Under 36 (-110) Quarterback is the most important position in team…

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Ryan O’HanlonAug 19, 2025, 08:43 AM ETCloseRyan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.”About 3½ years ago, MLS commissioner Don Garber said 25 words that, uh, well … here’s what he told reporters before the start of the 2022 season:”We don’t need to bring in a big-name player at the end of their career because they decided they want to retire in MLS.”In just this summer alone, 33-year-old Son Heung-Min joined LAFC from Tottenham, 31-year-old Rodrigo De Paul joined Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid and 35-year-old Thomas…

CHICAGO — After Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed an ESPN report that Kyle Tucker suffered a hairline fracture in his hand while sliding headfirst into second base in a game against the Cincinnati Reds on June 1.“Initial X-rays were negative,” Counsell said. “I think we had an off day, (Tucker) sat out a day and pinch-hit the next day. He was kind of sore, but then good to go. He was sore for a little while but was able to play. We did some more imaging, and it showed a small fracture…

Aug 19, 2025, 01:06 PM ETJohn Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons.Wall, 34, played most of his career with the Washington Wizards after they made him the first pick in the 2010 draft out of Kentucky. The five-time All-Star point guard finishes his NBA career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game.”Today, I’m stepping off of the court, but not away from the game,” Wall said Tuesday in a social media post. “Basketball will always be in my life, and new opportunities present themselves. I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next…