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Born and raised in Atlanta, Internet personality Davis Dodds grew up attending Atlanta Hawks games at State Farm Arena. Now, he’ll be part of a first-of-its-kind NBA schedule release.Dodds is hosting a 24-hour Twitch livestream at the arena that began at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday to announce Atlanta’s 2025-26 schedule. NBA teams can announce their upcoming season’s schedule at 3:15 p.m. ET on Thursday. This marks the first time an NBA team has collaborated with a creator on an all-day livestreaming platform.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedHawks CEO Steve Koonin handed over the keys of State Farm Arena to Dodds at 8:50…

Jamaica-born Londoner Whyte brings a wealth of experience, having won 31 of his 34 professional fights.He has shared the ring with some of the division’s biggest names, including Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, and holds notable wins over Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker.”I’ve had a few main events and a few pay-per-views, but there is so much more left for me to achieve in the game,” added Whyte.His career has stalled in recent years, though.A stoppage win over Ebenezer Tetteh last December was unconvincing, but Whyte appears to be in his best physical shape for some time.”I’m someone who is…

Subscribe to Inside CoverageWhat do the latest developments in Jon Gruden and Brian Flores’ lawsuits signify for the legal future of the NFL? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson bring you a deep dive into the implications of the courts’ rulings in both cases and what they could mean for the future of the league’s arbitration process. But first, they break down the latest news about Quinshon Judkins not being charged with misdemeanor battery/domestic violence, Isaiah Bonds’ sexual assault case being no-billed and Rashee Rice’s disciplinary hearing. You’ll leave this episode feeling like you passed NFL law…

Ence’s prediction: Defense wins out in the ATL. Aug 14, 2025 • 19:30 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Tennessee Titians quarterback Cam Ward (1) works out. The Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons will meet on Friday night as both teams look to pick up their first victory in NFL preseason action. The Titans hope Cam Ward and Calvin Ridley can build off their short time together last week, while the Falcons will see what their offense can produce with their starters appearing for the first time in preseason action. Find out why we’re expecting a…

Could Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico be fighting for a crack at UFC gold? The two will collide in the co-main event of UFC 319 on Saturday. Pico was initially linked to a showdown with Movsar Evloev, but he will instead get another unbeaten contender in Murphy. As far as the stakes of the matchup are concerned, Murphy doesn’t buy into the rankings talk. Still, “The Miracle” told reporters that he is viewing this bout as an opportunity to compete for the UFC Featherweight Championship (via MMAJunkie). “Beating Aaron Pico is going to put me in that No. 1 contender…

Relive the drama from Easter Road as Hibernian reach the play-offs for the Europa Conference League by overcoming Partizan Belgrade in extra time.

Major League Baseball executives are in negotiations that could result in new broadcast packages and relationships with Netflix, ESPN, NBC and Apple, according to officials briefed on the discussions.NBC/Peacock and Apple TV+ are considered the top contenders for “Sunday Night Baseball” and first-round playoff games, while ESPN could add weekday games and a bigger daily digital presence, the officials said. Netflix has emerged as the potential Home Run Derby destination.No deals have been finalized, and talks are active, creating an opportunity for other platforms to jump in. All the contracts are expected to be for three seasons.MLB declined to comment.The…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…THE SUN Manchester United will turn their attention to Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand if they miss out on Carlos Baleba.THE IGianluigi Donnarumma has set his sights on joining Manchester City this summer after Manchester United pulled out of a move. Newcastle United are set to kick off the new Premier League season with makeshift striker Anthony Gordon leading the line, with deals to sign a new forward still stalled. THE TELEGRAPH Morecambe have been hit by a winding-up petition by HMRC on the same day as agreeing a rescue deal for the…

At long last, most of the 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule is known.All 30 teams know 80 of their 82 games, with the two exceptions being the contests played after the conclusion of the NBA Cup group stage. During that “open” week, all teams are guaranteed two games, and the two teams that reach the NBA Cup final will play a third game that does not count toward official league records/stats or fantasy basketball results.AdvertisementBecause of the uncertainty caused by the NBA Cup, Yahoo! leagues will once again feature two “combo” weeks, one of which will bookend All-Star Weekend.Below is…

Jeff LegwoldAug 14, 2025, 05:09 PM ETCloseJeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff previously covered the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans at previous stops prior to ESPN.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos Pro Bowl outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has not practiced this week because he had a bone spur removed from a foot.Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed…