Van’s injury pushes title defense vs. Taira to UFC 328 in MayBy April 6, 20260 Brett OkamotoApr 4, 2026, 09:09 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010.…
Arman Tsarukyan plans to double Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC title defense tally as championBy March 13, 20260 Arman Tsarukyan is envisioning record-breaking dominance once he reaches the UFC’s lightweight throne. The top contender is yet to compete…
Usyk scheduled for a dramatic WBC title defense at Egypt’s Pyramids against Rico VerhoevenBy February 28, 20260 Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled to defend his WBC heavyweight title in May against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of…
Joshua Van sets first title defense vs. Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327By February 27, 20260 Brett OkamotoFeb 21, 2026, 10:58 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010.…
Carson Schwesinger isn’t expecting Browns defense to change much after Jim Schwartz’s departureBy February 23, 20260 The Browns have a new head coach and defensive coordinator for the 2026 season, but linebacker Carson Schwesinger isn’t expecting…
Mike Wagner, a key part of Pittsburgh’s famed ‘Steel Curtain’ defense, dies at 76By February 19, 20260 Mike Wagner, a former Pro Bowl defensive back and a key member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ famed “Steel Curtain” defense,…
Three catalysts to the Seahawks’ Super Bowl defenseBy February 5, 20260 Brady HendersonFeb 5, 2026, 06:00 AM ETCloseBrady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation and covers the Seattle Seahawks for…
Fundora’s WBC title defense vs. Thurman moved to March 28By February 3, 20260 Andreas HaleFeb 2, 2026, 05:45 PM ETCloseAndreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and…
Kenny Atkinson is ‘taking suggestions’ on how to fix Cavs’ three-point defenseBy January 24, 20260 CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t found their usual consistency on the defensive end this season. When asked about why…
Alexander Volkanovski gives stance on retirement ahead of UFC 325 title defenseBy January 13, 20260 Ahead of his title defense at home, Alexander Volkanovski has addressed recent retirement rumors. On January 31, Alexander Volkanovski will…
