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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has gone viral for his uncanny resemblance to Patrick Mahomes, even down to his hairstyle and pregame routine. Over the last year, the two developed a relationship, which Raiola likened to the bond shared between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.Raiola, a former five-star recruit, drew some attention in his freshman season with the Huskers because of those Mahomes comparisons. Prior to Nebraska’s game against Colorado, Raiola emulated Mahomes’ pregame ritual beat for beat.Since then Mahomes and Raiola bonded, and the Nebraska signal caller was even in the Chiefs’ locker room for their AFC Championship celebration.During an appearance on…

In this week’s mailbag, we tackle your thoughts on Manny Pacquiao’s draw with Mario Barrios and what should be next for the Hall of Famer; Oleksandr Usyk’s standout rematch win over Daniel Dubois and what should come next for both the victor and the vanquished; and what we learned from this past weekend’s other big rematch between Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu.

The smell of freshly cut grass is in the air. The tackling dummies are being rolled out onto the practice field by equipment staffs around the NFL. Players have reported to NFL training camps around the league, and practices are underway. Training camp has opened with some big deals, like the Green Bay Packers re-signing offensive tackle Zach Tom to a four-year, $88 million extension, and some hold outs — like the Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher duo of All-Pro Trey Hendrickson and first-round rookie Shemar Stewart, as well as Washington Commanders Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin.Yes, we’re only handful of days into…

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…

Alexander Isak is not part of the Newcastle squad travelling to Singapore for their pre-season tour of Asia. More to follow…This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates.Sky Sports brings you live updates as they happen. Get breaking sports news, analysis, exclusive interviews, replays and highlights.Sky Sports is your trusted source for breaking sports news headlines and live updates. Watch live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, F1, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Tennis, Rugby League, Rugby Union, NFL, Darts, Netball and get the latest…

Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy ForecastYahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski break down 12 must-watch fantasy football storylines heading into training camp. From whether Travis Hunter can give fantasy managers enough juice on offense while splitting time on defense, to whether Cam Ward is primed to be the next Jayden Daniels, the guys dive deep into the biggest questions that could make or break your draft. Plus, they debate if Tyreek Hill and De’Von Achane are worth their current ADPs and share insider insight to help you stay ahead of your league. Don’t miss it!Advertisement(1:40) – IMPORTANT POD…

Pat McAfee apologized to Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett on “The Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday, months after amplifying an unsubstantiated rumor involving Cornett, the fallout from which forced her to switch to online classes and move out of her dormitory.The rumor, which involved a false claim involving Cornett’s romantic life, started on the anonymous messaging app YikYak in February before making its way to X and later the sports talk world, including posts by Barstool personalities KFC Barstool and Jack Mac, a discussion by ESPN radio hosts in St. Louis and a mention on McAfee’s show.“I have since learned…

Rep. Dina Titus will promote a measure to restore full gambling loss tax deductions at a key House hearing in Las Vegas amid growing industry support. Jul 23, 2025 • 17:17 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. A proposal the gaming industry championed to restore gambling loss tax deductions is set for its most high-profile public event yet. Titus to spotlight repeal bill at Vegas hearing: Nevada Rep. Dina Titus will promote her FAIR BET Act during a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Las Vegas. The gambling industry pushes back on tax change:…

UFC 321 tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. GST on Friday, July 25 via ticketmaster.ae, while hotel packages are available via etihadarena.ae. Early access to tickets will be available from 1 p.m. GST on Thursday, July 24, for those who registered their interest. VIP Experience packages will be available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Fans can enjoy exclusive access with premium seating, VIP weigh-in access, all-inclusive hospitality, athlete meet-and-greets and more. For full package details, visit UFCVIP.com. UFC 321 is the second UFC event scheduled in Abu Dhabi this year. In recent years, Abu Dhabi has hosted some of…

When the England defender Jess Carter revealed she had been subjected to a barrage of racist abuse on social media during the Uefa European Women’s Championship, it exposed a stark reality: the women’s game is thriving on the pitch but remains deeply vulnerable to discrimination and online abuse off it.Carter’s decision to step away from her social media accounts highlighted her vulnerability and she received support from England’s head coach, Sarina Wiegman, her teammates and the Football Association. Within hours of her statement, the FA had engaged UK police and begun collaboration with social media companies to trace those responsible…