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Islam Makhachev, Mackenzie Dern aim to defend titles at UFC 330
Saturday night's UFC 330 event has reached a fever pitch in the welterweight division, as newly minted champion Islam Makhachev defends his crown against surging contender Ian Machado Garry in the night's headliner at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.,The event marks the UFC's first Philadelphia...
Zach Collaros returns as Blue Bombers host winless Redblacks
There are two pieces of good news for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they return from a bye week Friday night.,First, they have a home game with the winless Ottawa Redblacks. Second, their starting quarterback is back in the lineup. Zach Collaros, who's missed the last four games with a neck injury, s...
Red-hot Brandon Pfaadt tries to turn D-backs' fortunes vs. Braves
Brandon Pfaadt, who hasn't allowed an earned run in his last three starts, will take the mound on Friday when the visiting Arizona Diamondback begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.,It's a big series for Arizona, which is tied for the final wild-card spot. The Diamondbacks just lost t...
U.S. sets 4×100-meter mixed medley relay world record
The U.S. 4×100-meter mixed medley relay team set a world record late Wednesday at the Pan Pacific Championships, breaking the record achieved by an American team two years ago.,At the meet in Irvine, Calif., Will Modglin swam the backstroke, Van Mathias the breaststroke, Gretchen Walsh butterfly and...
Minnesota United bring back M Aziel Jackson on loan
Minnesota United brought back midfielder Aziel Jackson on a loan spell, the team announced Thursday.,The 24-year-old American arrives from Polish top-flight side Jagiellonia Bialystok for the rest of the 2026 season.,The deal includes a purchase option for Jackson, who originally signed a homegrown ...
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry: What’s at Stake at UFC 330 and What Comes Next?
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry fight for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330. Here's what's at stake and what's next for both fighters....
Rangers' Jacob deGrom chases elusive road win vs. Angels
The playoff-contending Texas Rangers will try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday night. ,To do that, two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will have to do something he's never done -- win at Angel Stadium., ,The right-handed de...
Rockies outduel Diamondbacks for series clincher on road
Brett Sullivan and Zac Veen homered, Ryan Feltner recorded his first road victory this season, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wednesday in Phoenix to take the deciding game of a three-game series., ,Sullivan hit a three-run homer high off the right field fou...
Blue Jays claim RHP Paul Sewald off waivers from D-backs
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.,In order to add Sewald to the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jake Bloss and placed him on the 60-day injured list.,Sewald, 36, had 24 saves for the Diamondbacks...
Nationals DFA Miles Mikolas, add LHP Jackson Kent
Coming off his best outing in a month's time, veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the Nationals selected the contract of left-hander Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester. Kent, who ranks the No. 8 Nationa...
Reports: Miami coach Jai Lucas agrees to extension
Miami rewarded men's basketball coach Jai Lucas with a new five-year contract, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.,Terms of the extension were not disclosed but it reportedly came with a raise. Lucas, 37, had four years remaining on his original five-year deal.,After inheriting a team with zero ...
Cadillac's new F1 team switches team principals midseason
Cadillac changed lanes midway through its debut Formula 1 season on Wednesday, hiring Marcin Budkowski to replace Graeme Lowdon as team principal.,Budkowski, 49, previously served as executive director of the Alpine F1 team and has held senior roles with the FIA, McLaren, Ferrari and Prost dating ba...
'Contract or not,' Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon eyes season ahead
Star cornerback Devon Witherspoon said he plans to focus on the upcoming season despite being unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.,A three-time Pro Bowl selection in as many seasons, Witherspoon has been with the team during the offseason.,"We got a long se...
The GOAT Case for Islam Makhachev: What's Really at Stake at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev can make UFC history and strengthen his GOAT case with a win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15....
D-backs' Merrill Kelly strives to continue mastery of Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was forced to leave his last start with a right hamstring cramp, but it would take more than that to break a date with the Colorado Rockies.,Kelly (8-9, 4.88 ERA) has been dominant against Colorado for five years as he enters a Wednesday afternoon star...
Kyle Karros' game-tying homer helps Rockies edge Diamondbacks
Kyle Karros hit a game-tying homer before leaving with an injury, Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Tuesday in Phoenix to even the three-game series.,Hunter Goodman tripled to lead off the seventh off Kevin Ginkel (5-4) and scor...
Rams WR Puka Nacua exits practice due to groin injury
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua left a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys early due to injury on Tuesday, with NFL Network reporting Nacua experienced groin soreness.,Head coach Sean McVay offered little about Nacua's status afterward other than he was "not able to finish practice...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers willing, not eager, to play vs. Packers, Jordan Love
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is willing but nowhere near eager to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers and protege-turned-replacement Jordan Love. ,After the Packers committed to Love suiting up for the game, Rodgers said on Tuesday he would play if head coach Mike...
Matt LaFleur: Packers RB Josh Jacobs out 'at least this week'
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains sidelined with a groin injury and won't be a full participant in training camp workouts any time soon.,Head coach Matt LaFleur gave a general timeline of "at least this week" when asked how long Jacobs could be limited. He participated in a training...
Dynamo acquire D Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors
The Houston Dynamo acquired veteran defender Marcelo Saracchi from Argentina's Boca Juniors on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old Uruguayan international is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with club options through 2030-31.,"Marcelo is a balanced left back, capable of contributing to all phases of play,...