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Shara Magomedov’s highly-anticipated UFC return saw him suffer a horror injury as he just about defeated Marc-Andre Barriault in his first fight coming off a defeat.The fan-favorite Dagestani burst on to the scene with a string of impressive wins last year, but suffered his first loss back in February as Michael ‘Venom’ Page proved too much in Riyadh. Since then, he has been plotting a comeback and wasted little time heading back to the octagon.He wasn’t given an easy route either, taking on 15-fight UFC veteran Barriault in his return to action. And both men ended up covered in their…

Liverpool will create a permanent tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva while the Premier League champions will wear a “Forever 20” emblem on their shirts in the new campaign. The club confirmed the news before Saturday’s friendly in Hong Kong, where a much-changed side lost 4-2 to Milan.Jota died in a car crash along with his brother Silva in Spain on 3 July. Tributes were paid at Anfield with flowers, scarves, cards and jerseys being laid around the ground. The club confirmed that physical tributes have been removed and stored, while floral tributes will be composted and used in…

The Yankees lost 9-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon and have dropped four out of their last five games.Here are the takeaways…-In the absence of Aaron Judge, who was not in the starting lineup due to an elbow issue, New York's offense failed to come through until it was too late. Despite nine hits and five walks, the Yanks scored just four runs. They went 1-for-10 with RISP and left 11 men on base.-Meanwhile, Marcus Stroman put his team behind the eight ball early, allowing a run in the first inning to put New York in an early…

In this week’s Fantasy Baseball Closer Report, how do the Los Angeles Dodgers handle the ninth inning after losing Tanner Scott to the injured list with left elbow inflammation? And Trevor Megill’s clean-inning streak moves him into the elite tier. That and more as we run down the last week in saves.Fantasy Baseball Closer RankingsTier 1: At the TopJosh Hader – Houston AstrosAndrés Muñoz – Seattle MarinersAdvertisementHader tossed two innings in a non-save situation against the Mariners on Saturday, then worked around two walks to convert his 26th save against the Diamondbacks on Monday. With Hader getting the day off,…

Jul 26, 2025, 07:52 AM ETThe Miami Dolphins signed free agent cornerbacks Jack Jones and Mike Hilton on Saturday, making the moves in the wake of Artie Burns tearing an ACL.The Dolphins announced Jones’ signing, while Hilton’s agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that their client was joining Miami on a one-year deal.Jones started 16 games last season for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders released Jones on April 7 after attempts to trade him were unsuccessful.Hilton entered free agency after his four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals worth $24 million, including $6 million guaranteed, expired…

Emma Vardy, in Basel, & Emily AtkinsonBBC NewsSundance/WireImage and Getty ImagesBend It Like Beckham is set for a sequel more than 20 years after its release, its director has confirmed to the BBC. Gurinder Chadha teased the revival in Basel on Saturday, where England’s Lionesses are preparing to face world champions Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2025 final. The 2002 film, which starred Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra, is credited with inspiring a generation of women to take up football. “We’ve been part of changing the game for women, so it felt like this was a good time for me to…

Jul 25, 2025, 11:37 PM ETNick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game, part of a spectacular Friday night for the 22-year-old that will go down as one of the greatest offensive displays the sport has seen.Kurtz also matched the MLB record with 19 total bases in the 15-3 triumph against the Astros in Houston.”It’s arguably the best game I’ve ever watched from a single player,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “This kid continues to have jaw-dropping moments.”Kurtz didn’t make an out all night, going deep…

The Knicks have been trying to find assistant coaches to help new head coach Mike Brown in his first season in New York and it appears another name is off the board.SNY's Ian Begley reported that Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni is staying in Minnesota. The news comes a few days after New York received permission to interview Prigioni for a role on Brown's staff.With Prigioni no longer available, the Knicks are quickly switching gears and have their radar on a new candidate: Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Brendan O'Connor, per Begley.O’Connor has a strong defensive acumen while working…

Mike ClayJul 24, 2025, 10:45 AM ETCloseMike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.NOTE: These depth charts will be updated throughout the offseason and the 2025 NFL regular season. They do not include unrestricted free agents. Once players sign with a team, they will be added.The fantasy football offensive depth charts below break down all 32 NFL teams in terms of current…

Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks injured his shoulder during Saturday’s practice at Nissan Stadium and the initial report about his condition suggests he’s going to miss time with the injury. NFL Media reports that Burks fractured his collarbone while making a catch during the workout. The wideout is still undergoing tests to determine the severity of the injury and establish a timeline for recovery, but the report says he is expected to miss the start of the regular season at the very least. It’s an unfortunate and familiar predicament for Burks. The 2022 first-round pick missed 12 games over his…