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One crowd-pleasing UFC lightweight has taken aim at Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. Oliveira is coming off a failed bid for a second run with the UFC lightweight title. He was knocked out in the first round by Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 317. Tsarukyan hasn’t had a fight since April 2024. That bout happened to be against Oliveira, and “Akhalkalakets” walked away with a narrow split decision victory. Tsarukyan was supposed to face Islam Makahchev in a rematch back in January, but back issues forced him off the UFC 311 card just hours prior to the…

Martin Ødegaard’s 85th-minute penalty gave Arsenal a 3-2 win over Newcastle United in Singapore on a night when new €63 million ($74m) signing Viktor Gyökeres was unveiled shortly before kick-off.After undergoing a medical in London on Saturday, Gyökeres flew straight to Asia and came out to meet jubilant supporters inside the Singapore National Stadium, many of whom mimicking his “mask” goal celebration as the 27-year-old waved to all corners of the 38,720 crowd.Gyökeres watched on as his new team maintained their 100% winning record on tour after edging a hard-fought game in humid conditions.Newcastle made the better start and were ahead inside six…

Billy Wagner is a Hall of Famer. The former Mets closer had to wait until his 10th and final year on the ballot, but he was officially inducted into Cooperstown on Sunday afternoon. One of the most dominant relievers of all time, Wagner pitched for the Mets from 2006 to 2009 during a career that also included stints with the Astros, Phillies, Red Sox, and Braves.A seven-time All-Star who twice finished in the top 10 of Cy Young voting, Wagner had a 2.31 ERA and 0.99 WHIP while striking out 1,196 batters in 903.0 innings over 853 appearances during his 16-year career.Now,…

The Lions have moved on from one of their defensive backs. Detroit announced on Sunday that the club has released Stantley Thomas-Oliver. Thomas-Oliver, 27, joined Detroit late last season on the practice squad. He then signed a futures deal to remain with the club after Detroit’s playoff loss.A Panthers seventh-round pick in 2020, Thomas-Oliver has appeared in 26 career games, mostly playing on special teams. He’s recorded 17 career tackles.

LUCY BRONZE has revealed that she played the entirety of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia.The Lionesses stalwart, 33, incredibly fought through the serious injury to play a key role as Sarina Wiegman’s side retained their Euros crown.7Lucy Bronze incredibly played through the pain barrier at Euro 2025Credit: Getty7Bronze is helped by team-mates by Alex Greenwood and Georgia StanwayCredit: Reuters7Bronze, 33, hoists the Euro trophy aloftCredit: GettyBronze played 105 minutes of England’s final victory over Spain, before finally being forced off at half-time of extra time with a knee issue.Following the Lionesses’ 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory, the Chelsea full-back told…

Jul 27, 2025, 01:09 AM ETANAHEIM, Calif. — Cal Raleigh reached another landmark in his incredible season Saturday night when he drilled his 40th home run deep into the right-field bleachers at Angel Stadium.Becoming the seventh catcher in major league history to hit 40 homers had been all but inevitable for Raleigh ever since the Seattle Mariners slugger reached the All-Star break with 38 — and then won the Home Run Derby.Raleigh still felt the 40th was special, mostly because it broke a tie and propelled the Mariners to a valuable 7-2 victory in their playoff chase.”It’s a cool milestone…

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has inked an extension with the franchise, per a team source.Donovan will enter his sixth season at the helm, having amassed a 195-205 record since 2020. The Bulls have finished the past three seasons in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament.Donovan, who will be a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 induction class, was notably pursued by the New York Knicks during their coaching search, but the Bulls declined the Knicks’ interview request, per multiple reports. Negotiations between the Bulls and Donovan reportedly preceded the Knicks’ interest.Following the 2023-24 season, Donovan’s staff was shaken…

It’s important to have a plan when scouring the fantasy baseball waiver wire or placing your weekly free agent acquisition budget (FAAB) bids. Below are some players rostered in fewer than 50% of fantasy baseball leagues to consider as the trade deadline approaches. Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Runs Miguel Vargas (1B – CWS) | 27% on Yahoo; 28% on ESPN Miguel Vargas is batting .226 with 54 runs, 12 home runs, 41 RBI and four stolen bases. His 54 runs scored are good for the top 50 in the league, and he’s the only player on his team with at…

Kicking toxic habits to the curb cannot happen overnight. The road to recovery takes time, but the Dallas Cowboys took some steps in the right direction when it comes to being more proactive with identifying and re-signing players they want to be a part of the team’s long-term future.No, it wasn’t Micah Parsons, but news broke Sunday that Dallas re-signed Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson to a four-year, $52 million contract with $30 million in total guarantees, per NFL Media. The Cowboys are re-signing Ferguson, their 2022 fourth-round pick, ahead of the final season of his rookie deal in 2025…

Fresh off the back of a historic Club World Cup triumph, Cole Palmer has been soaking up the sun and well-earned praise.The Chelsea midfielder played a starring role in the final, scoring twice and providing an assist as Enzo Maresca’s side took down Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain to lift the trophy.Following the victory, Palmer took some time to unwind – first with a trip to St Kitts, where he explored his heritage, visited his grandfather’s old home, met with schoolchildren and local leaders, and enjoyed the Caribbean seas by jet ski.Next stop: Ibiza. The 22-year-old was spotted enjoying the…