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Here's what happened Saturday in Mets Land, in case you missed it…The Mets lost Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, 5-2. New York's defeat was "disappointing" but Brandon Nimmo, among others, is confident in a turnaround.The game dampened a festive afternoon at Citi Field where the Mets retiredDavid Wright's No. 5 jersey. Before the ceremony and action, Wright opened up on his honor and "special" relationship with the fans.Beyond Citi Field, Francisco Alvarezawaits his return to the majors and The Mets Poddiscussed Carson Benge's prospect rise.

“What we do before fights at a press conference, a push or speak, it’s show,” Usyk explained. “The ring is what’s real. I prepare with all my team for two years [since the first Dubois fight]. We prepared for this fight with my team, we learned in the first fight, we had a long time, two years, and we prepared combinations [that would work against Dubois].”

Kevin SeifertJul 20, 2025, 06:00 AM ETCloseKevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia.EAGAN, Minn. — For one hour per week last fall, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell cleared his calendar. He put aside game-planning, practice prep and film study. He ensured he had no team meetings scheduled, no news conferences and no phone calls that…

Brett OkamotoJul 9, 2025, 05:50 PM ETCloseBrett 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…

West Ham have completed the signing of the free agent Kyle Walker-Peters, whose Southampton contract expired this summer. The former Tottenham full-back joins up with Graham Potter to continue the Hammers’ summer business, which has been slow-going so far.“He was a big, big part of me making the decision,” said Walker-Peters of Potter. “I’ve always liked his style as a coach and I think it’s going to suit me best. He spoke about trying to make the club like, a real family feel and that’s what I’m all about and I’d like to think I’m a good fit.”Walker-Peters, who won…

Alden GonzalezJul 20, 2025, 07:00 AM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.Less than two years ago, the Texas Rangers rode a potent offense to the first World Series championship in franchise history. Since then — on paper, at least — that group has only improved. Established sluggers were brought in. Young, promising players accrued more seasoning. Core stars remained in their primes. And yet, over the course of 10 baseball months since hoisting the trophy on Nov. 1, 2023, the Rangers have fielded…

The Dallas Mavericks made the not-so-surprising decision to shut down Cooper Flagg earlier this month following his second game of NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Two starts was more than enough for management to see that Flagg is ready to go as a rookie and projected impact player in the Mavericks’ lineup.Outspoken Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who previously stirred the pot this month with his takes on free agency, took issue with the double standard placed on NBA veterans relating to workload and rest yet franchise are doing the same with first-year players.While Green didn’t mention Flagg by name,…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Las Vegas AP  —  Manny Pacquiao pushed back against his doubters, the odds and even Father Time on Saturday night — and nearly made some history. But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges’ scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC welterweight championship. Two judges scored the bout a draw, and judge Max DeLuca awarded Barrios a 115-113 victory. The Associated Press scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Pacquiao. “I thought I won the fight,” Pacquiao said. Barrios landed more total punches (120-101), according to Compubox,…

With the NFL season approaching and fantasy football drafts in full swing, there’s never been a better time to determine which players could be this year’s breakout stars.It seems easy in hindsight, but identifying young talent on the verge of making a major leap is often what propels fantasy managers to championships.AdvertisementOver the next week, I’ll highlight my favorite breakout candidates at every key fantasy position. Today, we’re taking a look at tight ends.[Justin Boone’s 2025 breakout candidates: QB | RB | WR | TE]Dalton Kincaid, Bills2025 Fantasy ProjectionReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDsDalton Kincaid717875After Joe Brady took over as the Bills’ offensive…

The news that defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike will miss the season with a torn ACL was the biggest headline of head coach Dan Campbell’s Sunday press conference, but he provided several other injury updates as well. Left tackle Taylor Decker was placed on the physically unable to perform list upon reporting to training camp and Campbell said that he is recovering from shoulder surgery. Campbell said that the hope is that Decker will be able to start practicing after the Lions face the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on July 31. “We feel like there’s…