Author: Amanda Collins

Oh yeah, the 26-year-old from Lafayette knows a little something about fighting in the Pelican State, too. POWER SLAP 14: Live And Free On YouTube | Get Tickets | More Info “Obviously everybody comes from struggle, but I think we come from a lot of doubt in Louisiana,” Judice said. “People look at Louisiana fighters and think, ‘Oh, well, Louisiana fighters can only be so good since they’re way down there.’ Nobody really cares about Louisiana fighters. They see one on a card and it’s like, ‘Oh, they’re not going to be that good.’ And I think it’s the doubt that drives all…

While a full-strength Mets rotation features a couple of starters capable of producing quality performances at a welcome rate, their circle of trust really only includes David Peterson over the last month. Why? Nobody else has provided sufficient length.Tasked as the stopper with the Mets facing a three-game losing streak to begin their post-All-Star break slate, Peterson answered the call on Sunday afternoon, delivering six innings of one-run ball with four strikeouts in a tight 3-2 win over the Reds at Citi Field.Cheers at home have become the norm for Peterson. The reliable left-hander entered the series finale with a…

Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft because he’s a versatile, 6-foot-9 do-it-all wing. But what will he be for the Dallas Mavericks in his rookie season and beyond?That’s the question coach Jason Kidd and his staff are beginning to answer.It started at NBA Summer League with a good old-fashioned point-guard boot camp.The Mavericks weren’t afraid to experiment with Flagg in his two games in Las Vegas. Flagg consistently brought the ball up the floor, dealing with pressure from opposing defenders. He operated in pick-and-rolls and was the Mavs’ primary decision-maker. While the results were mixed,…

Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios go face-to-face today at the official weigh-in ahead of Saturday’s WBC welterweight title showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event begins at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, streaming live on PBC’s official YouTube channel, which will also be broadcast on-site by World Boxing News. Pacquiao, a future Hall of Famer and boxing’s only eight-weight world champion, returns to challenge for a world title at age 46. The Filipino icon looks to claim the WBC 147-pound crown after four years out of the ring. Barrios, who fought on the…

Jul 20, 2025, 04:45 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…

JC Tretter admits one of his greatest strengths is his ability to accept being disliked. Defensive linemen did not like him on the field. NFL team owners likely did not care much for him in negotiations. To hear him and others inside the NFL Players Association tell it, plenty of people within the union weren’t big fans of his, either. That was fine with him until this weekend. Now, he’s had enough. The former NFLPA president, who has served as chief strategy officer for the players’ union since October, told CBS Sports on Sunday that he will not only be…

Former UFC fighter Jon Jones has sent a series of strange messages to Daniel Cormier as their rivalry heats up once again. For whatever reason, Jon Jones really enjoys winding people up on social media. He also enjoys teasing the mixed martial arts fanbase, whether it be about taking on Tom Aspinall (finally) or breaking his short-lived retirement. Whatever the case may be, ‘Bones’ spends more time typing than he does competing these days. RELATED: Daniel Cormier gives his thoughts on why UFC agreed to let Jon Jones fight Stipe Miocic instead of Tom Aspinall Recently, it feels like tensions…

After the standout success of their 2023 collaboration, LA Galaxy have once again teamed up with Los Angeles-based streetwear label MENACE – and their latest drop hits hard.The limited capsule includes just two pieces: a reimagined track jacket and a bold graphic T-shirt, each fusing retro Galaxy aesthetics with modern streetwear sensibilities.Front and centre is the return of the now-iconic “Riqui Jacket” – a fan-favourite from the original collaboration. This time, it drops in two striking new colourways: one in navy and gold, the other in purple and orange. The palettes draw directly from the Galaxy’s historic colour schemes and…

Jul 20, 2025, 02:12 PM ETSEATTLE — Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain.Paredes was injured running to first base on a single to left field during Saturday night’s 7-6, 11-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners. Paredes left the game and was replaced by Zack Short. The 26-year-old is hitting .259 with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs this season.Additionally, catcher César Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. In corresponding moves, infielders Shay Whitcomb and Jon Singleton were recalled from Sugar Land.Editor’s PicksTo make room for Singleton…

You should be grinding the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers to give you an advantage over your competition. Each week, I will be giving you a breakdown of the two-start options for your fantasy leagues, broken up into the following tiers: Must Start: The guys that you have to start because of their talent and/or matchups. Should Start: These are the guys that are rostered in most formats and probably should be in your lineup. Here We Go: Pitchers that you are probably starting in most formats, but have some level of risk to them. Feeling Lucky: Pitchers that are risky,…