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Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing defensive lineman Christian Wilkins and voiding the $35.2 million of guaranteed money left on his contract due to how he has treated the rehab of a foot injury he suffered five games into the 2024 season, according to ESPN. Wilkins filed a grievance over the guaranteed money with the NFL Players Association. The Raiders announced Wilkins’ release in a statement Thursday.”We have decided that it is in the best interests of the organization to move on from Christian Wilkins and he has been informed of his release from the team,” the statement reads.…

Boyd’s downtown casino financial drops – even as its regionals and locals grow – come as larger trends show dwindling Las Vegas visitation. Jul 24, 2025 • 19:28 ET • 4 min read Photo By – SIPA. Boyd Gaming’s second-quarter Downtown Las Vegas casino revenues dropped more than 4% year-over-year, another potential indicator of dwindling casino visitation in Southern Nevada. Downtown Vegas revenue dips for Boyd: Boyd Gaming’s Downtown Las Vegas casinos saw a 4% year-over-year revenue drop in Q2 2025, driven in part by fewer Hawaiian visitors. Tourism downturn affects broader market: Las Vegas is experiencing declining visitation in…

Brett OkamotoCloseBrett OkamotoESPN Staff WriterBrett 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 time.Ian ParkerJul…

After six years with Daniel Jones, the Giants parted ways with the former first-round pick during the 2024 regular season. As his replacement, the Giants brought in Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson.  The 36-year-old is the most experienced QB New York has on its roster in 2025. Recently, head coach Brian Daboll named Wilson the Giants’ starter for Week 1 vs. Washington. Speaking with the media on Thursday, Giants WR Darius Slayton said that Russell Wilson brings “clarity” to the offense. Russell Wilson brings valuable experience to New York’s roster Darius Slayton says Russell Wilson has brought “clarity” to the…

There has not been a better hitter in the minor leagues this season than New York Yankees center-field prospect Spencer Jones. Entering Thursday’s game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Jones posted a 198 wRC+. By the time it ended, his dominance in the minors only grew.Jones, the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect according to Baseball America, clobbered three home runs against the Washington Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate. Jones now has 29 home runs in 68 games across Double A and Triple A. In Triple A alone, Jones has 13 home runs in 19 games. Baseball America announced Thursday afternoon that Jones will re-enter its…

The clock is ticking down for one of the biggest fights in recent years between pound-for-pound greats Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sept. 13.While the matchup was long considered a mismatch due to the two-division gap between the pair, as fight night is edging closer, more and more voices in the industry have come out in support of Crawford. Surprisingly, the size gap appeared negligible at their first faceoff, with Bud a +140 underdog at BetMGM.Advertisement”I think Terence beats Canelo,” featherweight contender Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington predicted during an in-studio appearance…

Jul 24, 2025, 04:23 PM ETCheck out all of our starting pitcher rankings and other lineup selection tools here to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions. MLB betting tips for each day’s slate of games will also be added in the morning. MLB game odds are provided by ESPN BET, and all fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring.Note: All information is accurate as of the time of publication. For updates, including what you might have missed from last night, as well as any breaking news that might impact today’s MLB slate, be sure…

The Las Vegas Raiders released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on Thursday, according to league and team sources confirmed to The Athletic. Big loss: The Raiders are releasing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins after just one season into his five-year, $110 million contract, per sources. Wilkins has been battling a significant foot injury. — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) July 24, 2025As part of the transaction, the Raiders voided the remaining $35.2 million in guaranteed money on his contract, citing a disagreement over how he handled the rehab process from the surgery he had in October to repair a Jones fracture in his left…

Granted, de Ridder didn’t take the usual path to the mixed martial arts leader. The Dutchman built his reputation under the ONE Championship banner, where he won and defended titles in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Fighting in that kind of spotlight with the type of pressure a title fight presents is something irreplaceable, and although a UFC main event presents its own kind of challenges and attention, de Ridder was happy to go through what he did in another promotion. Abu Dhabi Full Fight Card Preview “I was not ready for this five years ago,” he said. “I’m…

In a unique fusion of football and fashion, adidas has partnered with celebrated London designer Antonia Bronze to create a set of stunning, custom leather jackets in celebration of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.Known for her bold, football-inspired creations that blur the lines between sport, streetwear and high fashion, Bronze has designed six bespoke jackets – each dedicated to a standout adidas-sponsored player lighting up the tournament in Switzerland.The featured players include Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí, England’s Alessia Russo, Germany’s Jule Brand, Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius, France’s Kadi Diani and Switzerland’s own Lia Wälti.adidas x Antonia Brown. / adidasEach jacket is built from…