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Rookie offensive lineman Tim McKay is set to start practicing with the Commanders. The Commanders announced on Thursday morning that McKay has been activated from the non-football injury list. McKay was on the list because he tore his pectoral while working out at North Carolina’s Pro Day ahead of the draft. Some projections had McKay going in the middle rounds of the draft before that injury, but he wound up signing with Washington after going undrafted. The Commanders thought enough of him to guarantee him $275,000 in order to get him on the roster. McKay saw his first playing time…

Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday on BBC SportsoundRangers are a work in progress and will definitely improve on what they’ve shown over the two legs.There are a lot of things for them to work on and new faces will help as well.Ex-Rangers striker Kris Boyd on Sky SportsSome exciting players have arrived at Rangers – but Russell Martin is not silly, he will know that there is a lot of work to be done.It’s another tie out of the way, but they will have to tighten up defensively. Yes, Panathinaikos harassed Rangers and forced them into mistakes – but they…

Christian Wilkins’ tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders surprisingly came to an end on July 24 when he was released. The defensive tackle had been considered the crown jewel of the Raiders’ 2024 free agent class when signed. The Raiders lured Wilkins to Las Vegas with a four-year, $110 million contract containing $84.75 million of guarantees where $57.5 million was fully guaranteed. Wilkins’ 2024 season was limited to five games because of a Jones fracture in his left foot last October that required surgery. Wilkins either had a setback in his recovery or suffered another injury near the original fracture as…

He’s carried that same success into the UFC, where he’s dispatched his first two challengers with relative ease. In his official UFC debut, Park stopped Shannon Ross via strikes in the second round. He followed that up with an even better performance last time out in May, when he submitted Carlos Hernandez in less than half a round. As flawless as his UFC run has been thus far, Park’s level of experience inside the Octagon doesn’t quite compare to that of Taira, who’s earned six victories over the last three years and will be competing in his third consecutive main…

Hojlund has appeared determined to prove a point on the trip to the United States.Against West Ham at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday he used his pace and power to drive into a shooting position, crashing a shot against the post.He took just eight minutes to find the net against Bournemouth, steering home a left-wing cross from fellow countryman Patrick Dorgu.His claim on a second was more contentious. After using his strength to cause unease among Bournemouth ranks the Denmark forward claimed Amad’s low shot, which was heading for the far corner regardless, flicked off him on the way in.The…

Jesse RogersJul 30, 2025, 10:45 PM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Washington Nationals for two prospects, it was announced Wednesday night.The Cubs are sending Triple-A outfielder Christian Franklin and 18-year-old infielder Ronny Cruz to the Nationals.In a separate deal, the Cubs also acquired reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, a source told ESPN, confirming news first reported by the New York Post.Soroka, 27, is 3-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 16 starts while leading the league in hit batsmen with 14.Soroka is a…

Getty Images Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was among six men arrested Wednesday on a federal indictment that they operated an illegal gambling business at an Encino, California, mansion owned by Arenas. The Justice Department says Arenas is charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, one count of operating an illegal gambling business, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators.According to an indictment returned July 15 and unsealed Wednesday, Arenas and the other defendants are accused of operating an illegal gambling business from September 2021 to July 2022, with Arenas renting out…

Vargas, 19-1-1 (11 KOs), knew what he signed up for when he agreed to face the scrappy Higa, 21-3-3 (19 KOs), a former WBC 112lbs titlist and current bantamweight contender. Their fight was entertaining enough to where a rematch is warranted, should Tokyo’s Higa, 29, walk back his pre-fight vow to retire if he didn’t win a 118lbs title in his third consecutive attempt. 

Tyreek Hill sat down again with the NFL Films crew under the impression he’d be asked about a few of his Miami Dolphins teammates.Instead, running back Raheem Mostert crashed the scene with the 2024 edition of the “NFL Top 100” trophy, igniting one of the most memorable, and controversial, moments of the ranking show’s existence.“I’ve been wanting this s— for so long!” Hill yelled, after lifting the 195-pound Mostert in celebration. “What’d I say in my rookie year, huh?”To be precise, not only did Hill predict, following his 2016 debut with the Kansas City Chiefs, that he’d be the best…

Thailand’s Rungrawee “Legatron” Sitsongpeenong carries his family’s struggles every time he steps into combat. The lightweight striker’s journey from cassava fields to global stardom represents Muay Thai’s transformative power. Sitsongpeenong faces Youssef Assouik in lightweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 29-year-old seeks redemption after his knockout loss to George Jarvis last November. Growing up in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province meant backbreaking labor before Rungrawee reached double digits. Rice paddies and farming consumed daylight hours while poverty loomed over his family. Those hardships…