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Though he turns 35 towards the end of the month, the typically soft-spoken Texan generally doesn’t think about his age, outside of understanding that he can’t just stroll into the gym and hustle right out onto the mats without stretching anymore. “I forget that I’m 34; other people remind me,” said Neal when asked if his approaching birthday creates a sense of urgency heading into Saturday night’s clash with Prates at United Center. “For some reason, when people ask me how old I am, I wanna be like, ‘I’m 28, 29,’ that’s the first thing that wants to come out…

Back in June, the PUMA “Lights” ball – the official Premier League winter ball for the 2025/26 season – leaked online, revealing a bold volt yellow gradient that fades into a rich yellow base, accented by vivid dark purple and pink graphics.Built on the same Orbita 3 model as the home ball, “Lights” boasts a 12-panel construction that ensures perfectly balanced weight distribution. Its larger, deeper seams enhance aerodynamics, delivering superior performance even in the harshest winter weather.Now, images of a striking orange version have emerged, also based on the “Lights” design. PUMA’s “Lights” balls. / Footy HeadlinesCrafted specifically for…

Aug 13, 2025, 06:48 PM ETNEW YORK — Pitching prospect Nolan McLean will make his major league debut Saturday for the New York Mets, who are hoping the right-hander can provide a boost to a struggling rotation.McLean, 24, is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Mets’ farm system by ESPN. He went 8-5 with a 2.45 ERA in 21 games, including 18 starts, between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedHe struck out 127 batters in 113 2/3 innings with a five-pitch arsenal that includes a mid-to-high 90s fastball as well as a sweeper that’s been clocked in…

Getty Images The NBA has formally approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by Bill Chisholm. The league’s approval comes nearly five months after the Celtics’ ownership agreed to sell the franchise to Chisholm for $6.1 billion, a record for the most a North American professional sports franchise has ever sold for. When the deal is finalized, Chisholm — who outbid at least two other groups — will take ownership of at least 51% of the team. He will have full control by 2028 at a price that could bring the franchise’s total value to $7.3…

The WBC Grand Prix Quarter Finals produced drama, upsets, and highlight-reel knockouts as 32 fighters from 15 nations battled through nearly nine hours of commercial-free boxing live on DAZN from the Cool Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With four weight classes in action and just 16 semifinal places up for grabs, the global tournament’s third phase delivered exactly what WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman promised — talent from every corner of the boxing map. “We saw a compilation of great talent from all over the world,” said Sulaiman. “The boxers that fought tonight will be local heroes when they come back…

Fantasy football auction drafts have surged in popularity over recent years, offering a draft method with constant twists and turns compared to the traditional snake drafts. Unlike snake drafts, where draft order dictates player selection, auctions empower managers to control roster construction through the player acquisition and, crucially, the nomination process. Where most strategy articles focus on player rankings, budget allocation, and bidding tactics, the nomination process is often overlooked—yet it’s one of the most powerful tools for gaining a competitive edge. You see, once a player is nominated, they must be drafted to a roster by someone in the…

With NFL training camps now in full swing and preseason just around the corner, here are my Top 200 overall players for the 2025 fantasy football season.While these rankings are obviously adaptable, they are intended for 1 QB redraft leagues with full PPR scoring. This big board should also always be used in conjunction with my positional rankings, which you can find here. Early on in drafts it’s easy to simply take the best player available, but as you get into the later rounds, you’re going to need to balance your roster and prioritize individual positions.And remember, you know your…

Major championship gold gets unified when Prajanchai PK Saenchai settles his score with Jonathan Di Bella. The strawweight kickboxing rivals receive their long-awaited rematch opportunity after their classic first encounter left questions unanswered. Prajanchai defends his ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title against interim champion Di Bella at ONE Fight Night 36 on Prime Video on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The event airs live in U.S. primetime featuring the highly anticipated unification showdown. Their rivalry ignited at ONE Friday Fights 68 when Prajanchai handed the Italian-Canadian his first career defeat via unanimous decision. Di Bella controlled early…

It’s been an unusually busy summer at Manchester City: lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous. And Hugo Viana, City’s new director of football, isn’t done yet. According to selected rags, City may hijack Chelsea’s move for the RB Leipzig and Netherlands forward Xavi Simons.City are also attempting to reunite last year’s France Olympic squad by stealth. First they signed Rayan Cherki; now they’re being linked with the Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.skip past newsletter promotionSign up to Football DailyKick off your evenings with the Guardian’s take on the world of footballPrivacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and…

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night faced his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, for the first time as a pitcher in what turned out to be a potentially crucial losing effort for the visitors. The eventual 6-5 Dodgers loss also marked the first time that Ohtani pitched in Angel Stadium since he faced the Reds as a member of the Angels on Aug. 23, 2023. During that start he exited in the second inning with an elbow injury that would eventually require Tommy John surgery. Because of his recovery from that procedure, Ohtani was unable to…