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Corey Heim grabs surprise first win at Naval Base Coronado
Corey Heim shocked the NASCAR circuit with his first career Cup Series victory Sunday afternoon, battling teammate Tyler Reddick and taking the checkers in the inaugural Anduril 250 road race at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.,Heim's No. 67 Toyota got beside Reddick, who soon had tire problems...
Report: Big 12 keeps Brendan Sorsby lawsuit active amid draft questions
The Big 12 is not ready to close the book on the Brendan Sorsby case, even after the Texas Tech quarterback moved to leave college football behind.,The conference's presidents and chancellors have not withdrawn the federal lawsuit filed earlier this week, with lingering questions about Sorsby's NFL ...
UFC Freedom 250 draws 17 million viewers on Paramount+
UFC Freedom 250 that took place Sunday on the White House's South Lawn on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday was watched by 17 million viewers in the United States and Latin America, according to Paramount+, which exclusively streamed the event.,The audience established a new record for a Paramo...
Texas A&M adds 5-star LB Kaden Henderson to No. 1 2027 class
Texas A&M landed the commitment of five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson on Thursday, making him the third player ranked No. 1 at his position to join the Aggies' Class of 2027.,The 247Sports composite ranks Henderson as the No. 22 overall player for 2027, the latest high-impact prospect to commit to...
FBI: 'Planned attacks' foiled at White House UFC event
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Tuesday that law enforcement officials disrupted "planned attacks" at last weekend's White House UFC event that reportedly included explosive drones.,Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, sources told The Associated Press.,AB...
G2 Esports grab final IEM Cologne playoff spot in nail-biter
With one playoff spot left, G2 Esports and Natus Vincere played like two teams on the brink of elimination -- which they were -- providing one of the best matches of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major on Monday in Germany.,And despite dropping the first map, it was G2 emerging with the win, tak...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL's supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft, the school announced on Monday, ending a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who mis...
Reports: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, multiple reports said Monday, which may put an end to a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for pl...
NCAA, Big 12 file opposition to Brendan Sorsby ruling
The Big 12 Conference and NCAA joined the burgeoning blockade attempting to halt Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing for the Red Raiders this season. ,The NCAA on Monday filed a formal appeal in Lubbock County District Court with a request for expedited resolution of the case by Aug. ...
Big 12 files legal challenge in Brendan Sorsby drama
The Big 12 Conference filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Texas Tech and the Texas attorney general as the saga over quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility continues.,The Big 12 is seeking a judgment that will allow it to enforce its bylaws against Texas Tech if the school allows Sorsby to play...
Analysis: Freedom 250 proves the world truly is the UFC's stage
The imagery alone -- the Octagon set against the backdrop of the American presidency -- is enough to command global attention.,UFC Freedom 250, a reported $60 million project, was destined to be labeled a sideshow the moment the venue was announced -- the White House South Lawn in Washington. It is ...
Justin Gaethje stuns Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250
In perhaps the most shocking upset in UFC history, Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria after Topuria's corner stopped the fight at the end of the fourth round to win the lightweight championship and cap UFC Freedom 250 at the White House lawn in Washington on Sunday night.,Gaethje (28-5) put togeth...
Riyadh storms back, improves to 3-0 at Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
A day after the Los Angeles Thieves improved to 3-0 at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, the Riyadh Falcons appeared doomed in their bid to match on Sunday.,But down 2-1, the Falcons rallied to win the final two maps and win 3-2 in the final of three Week 2 matches played on the day. The...
LA Thieves fight to stay perfect in Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
The Los Angeles Thieves remained unbeaten, but it wasn't easy as they had to rally to defeat G2 Minnesota 3-2 on Saturday at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying.,Boston Breach, the Carolina Royal Ravens and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 2 of the Week 2 matches.,The 12 Call of Duty Leag...
Reports: Luigi Suigo withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Villanova
Italian center Luigi Suigo has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and committed to Villanova, according to multiple media reports.,Suigo, 19, averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 18.1 minutes per game last season for Mega Superbet in the AdmiralBet ABA League. He is listed at 7'3" ...
Ilia Topuria expected to star once again at UFC’s Freedom 250
Dana White and his fellow Zuffa executives are no strangers to putting on a spectacle, but it's hard to argue against the fact that the UFC's Freedom 250 card at the White House on Saturday is the company's most ambitious undertaking yet.,The fight card, which is set to occur in a makeshift venue be...
G2, Thieves, FaZe garner wins in Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
G2 Minnesota and the Los Angeles Thieves joined the ranks of 2-0 teams Friday at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, while OpTic Texas and Boston Breach took their first losses.,Minnesota knocked off Texas 3-2, Los Angeles outlasted Boston 3-2 and FaZe Vegas defeated the Paris Gentle Mates...
BetBoom, 9z, FURIA, Spirit win again at IEM Cologne Stage 3
BetBoom Team and 9z Team continued their torrid runs at the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major, joined by FURIA and Team Spirit in winning their Round 2 High matches on Friday in Germany.,BetBoom -- who've battled all the way from Stage 1 to make it this far -- upset Team Falcons 2-0, and 9z Team, ...
Oklahoma AG asks Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby
For the second time in as many days, a state attorney general has weighed in with their opinion on Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's court-mandated eligibility.,Oklahoma attorney general Gentner Drummond sent a letter to the Big 12 on Friday, strongly urging the conference to suspend Sorsby, w...
Court OKs this weekend's UFC event at White House
This weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House will proceed as planned after a federal judge denied a legal challenge to the festivities on Friday.,Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., denied an emergency injunction application filed last weekend by the Public...