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Dana White went off on a tangent during his UFC 319 post-fight press conference The UFC CEO was full of praise for Khamzat Chimaev after his middleweight title win on Saturday night. Dana White even shared his wild scorecard for the Russian’s main event win over Dricus du Plessis.However, it was something unrelated to the latest pay-per-view show that got him going after the fights were over. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesDana White stunned by UFC APEX story Earlier this week, it was reported that the UFC will be increasing the APEX capacity to 10,000. Dana White’s…

Arsenal know they are expected to compete in multiple competitions this season and the players and staff are not scared of saying they need to win a trophy.Different versions of the phrase ‘getting to a new level’ were used by Arteta and others throughout pre-season, with signs mentioning similar at the team’s kit launch on a rooftop in Singapore.Arteta does not like the word friendlies and sees the games they have played before the start of the Premier League season as “tests”.The intensity and sharpness was noted by opponents and the evolution of the Arsenal side could be seen from…

Aug 16, 2025, 03:28 PM ETWASHINGTON — Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran described himself as “100 percent” on Saturday, a day after he left a 6-2 victory over Washington after taking a line drive off his right ankle.”I’m normal, like nothing happened,” Duran said.The right-hander, who has four saves in five scoreless appearances since he was acquired in a trade with Minnesota last month, was hit by Paul DeJong’s leadoff shot in the ninth inning Friday. Duran limped off to foul territory and eventually was taken off the field by the Nationals’ bullpen cart.Manager Rob Thomson said X-rays were negative…

We’re still over two months away from the NBA’s 2025-26 regular season tipping off, but the hype train’s left the station with the release of the schedule. Let’s dive into all 82 games and give fans a glimpse of what’s to come for their Brooklyn Nets… Key datesSept. 29: NBA Training Camp opens for the Brooklyn NetsOct. 10 & 12: 2025 Preseason: NBA China Games | Nets vs. Suns | The Venetian Arena in MacaoOct. 21: Start of the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season – Opening NightDec. 9-10: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 – Knockout Rounds (Quarterfinals) Dec. 13: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 –…

Drafters are sharper than ever. Still, not every player is priced appropriately in half-PPR average draft position (ADP). The following two wide receivers are at opposite ends of their careers, with a once elite fantasy football asset possibly in decline, and a youngster being overdrafted after gamers chased his upside last year as well. Both have far more downside than upside at their respective ADPs. Let’s dig in and see why drafters should avoid the two highlighted wide receivers. Drafters are sharper than ever. Still, not every player is priced appropriately in half-PPR average draft position (ADP). The following two…

Cowboys wide receiver Jonathan Mingo injured his right knee the play after a 49-yard reception. He left the game and did not return, with the team ruling him out.After the game, Mingo walked to the locker room without a noticeable limp and without anything on his knee.But Todd Archer of ESPN reports that the Cowboys fear Mingo injured his posterior cruciate ligament. Mingo will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the severity.He will miss time. The question is: How much?The Cowboys had only 30 yards of total offense with 10:41 left in the third quarter when Mingo caught a…

Kevin PeltonAug 15, 2025, 08:00 AM ETClose Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE systemIn terms of Cooper Flagg’s chances of winning the Rookie of the Year award, the NBA draft lottery couldn’t have gone better.Not only did the Dallas Mavericks land the No. 1 pick — meaning Flagg joins a competitive team where he won’t have to do it all as a rookie — but the other top two lottery picks also went to unexpected destinations. With the San Antonio Spurs, No. 2 pick Dylan Harper is behind newly…

“Mr. Bivol is hereby ordered to submit in writing to the WBO, within [10] days upon notice of this letter, a detailed medical explanation of his injury, findings, recovery process and physician’s opinion as to when he will be physically and medically cleared to compete,” WBO Championship Committee chairman Luis Batista stated in a formal order – a copy which was obtained by BoxingScene – to Vadim Kornilov, Bivol’s manager. 

Mike ClayAug 15, 2025, 06:15 AM ETCloseMike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.When analyzing NFL rosters, it’s important to remember that it’s all relative. It’s easy to say a team is in “good shape” or “loaded” at a particular position, but each unit is only as good as it is relative to the league’s 31 other teams.That might seem like common…

The Saints’ Swiss cheese defense will be exploited all game long by the Jaguars, as our NFL betting picks explain. Aug 16, 2025 • 18:05 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Cam Little (39) points skyward after a field goal. The Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints will meet on Sunday in NFL preseason action from the Caesars Superdome as both teams look to pick up their first exhibition win. The Jaguars likely won’t have Travis Hunter, but Trevor Lawrence should see a couple of series. The Saints hope to see some…