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Undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk spoke in detail about his time defending his homeland. This period saw him photographed holding a rifle and standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow Ukrainian soldiers.The haunting images sparked years of speculation over whether Usyk ever had to use his weapon. Now, more than three years later, WBN found an interview where the heavyweight king set the record straight.The Journey HomeOn seeing his family for the first time in months during the startling first period of the war, Usyk detailed his journey back to his homeland.“I had to cancel a direct flight to Kyiv,” Usyk told…

October 18, 2025 Each week we will review some of the content found in the DFS Pass and discuss some of our most confident plays heading into Sunday. A lot can change over the weekend, especially with injury news (See Betz’s Injury Blitz podcast) and roster percentages shifting who is in-or-out before roster lock time. Let’s review. Locked-in Cash Plays CORE Plays Game Stacks We Love Full-On Fades of the Week Favorite Leverage Plays Favorite Dart Throws Boldest Calls of the Week Week 7 Main Slate Podcast Locked-In Cash Plays Borg – I’ve got Quinshon Judkins locked into my cash lineup. He represents the perfect blend…

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given says that referee Michael Oliver made the right decision to allow Bryan Mbeumo’s goal to stand in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.WATCH MORE: Maguire heads Man Utd to victory against LiverpoolAvailable to UK users only.

In tossing six scoreless innings and hitting about 1,430 feet of home runs, Shohei Ohtani put up probably the most unique performance in postseason history Friday in NLCS Game 5 against the Brewers. It was perhaps the most spectacular athletic performance ever to take place on a baseball field. Maybe even any sort of field. But was it the greatest individual performance in major league postseason history?That’s a difficult question, one that many would argue hinges on context. Obviously, starring in Game 4 of the NLCS with a 3-0 series lead isn’t the same as Game 7 of World Series.AdvertisementBut…

The Houston Rockets and star forward Kevin Durant have agreed to a two-year, $90 million extension, the team announced Sunday.Durant’s new deal keeps him under contract with the Rockets through the 2027-28 season and opens the possibility of him ending his illustrious career in Houston. The 15-time All-Star will be 39 years old in the final year of this contract.The deal comes in roughly $30 million short of the maximum extension Durant was eligible to sign with the Rockets, league sources told The Athletic, which should provide some financial flexibility for a Houston team hoping to keep its young core…

See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. How do Ashton Jeanty’s 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs? This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player’s percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player. Explain These Stats See where Ashton…

Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner suffered a concussion during the team’s Week 7 loss to the Panthers. It’s unclear exactly how he suffered the concussion, but Gardner was forced to the locker room in the middle of a Carolina drive during the fourth quarter. Head coach Aaron Glenn said the team will see how the star corner progresses during the week to see if he will be available for next weekend's game against the Bengals. Gardner will be forced to go through the league’s concussion protocol. RB/KR Kene Nwangwu also suffered a concussion and Jay Tufele left with a knee injury.

The Texans’ defense is no pushover, but Sam Darnold’s toughness should help him keep the offense moving as we break down our top picks for the Seahawks QB. Oct 19, 2025 • 16:07 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before the game. Sam Darnold will try to lead the Seattle Seahawks to victory when they face off against a ferocious Houston Texans defense on Monday Night Football. Scoring against Houston has been difficult for any opponent, but I do expect Darnold to move the ball, which is way…

Brett OkamotoOct 18, 2025, 10:54 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

SASSUOLO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Maurizio Sarri head coach of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SS Lazio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on September 14, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Lazio held on for a 0-0 draw away to Atalanta at the New Balance Arena, with Maurizio Sarri admitting that fatigue and injuries shaped the match. The coach felt his team controlled the first half before suffering in the second.“In the first half we didn’t suffer,” Sarri told Sky Sport, via LaLazioSiamoNoi. “In the second we struggled…