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Hawaii governor envisions 'partnership' with UFC in Aloha Stadium District
If Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has his way, the state's New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) will play host to UFC, but not until at least March 2029, when the multi-purpose stadium is slated to be open for business.,Green met with UFC president Dana White and UFC BMF champion and Hawaii nati...
Five Biggest Storylines to Watch in the 2025 NBA Preseason
The 2025 NBA preseason tips off with games abroad and five major storylines, from LeBron James’ future to Cooper Flagg’s debut with Dallas....
Cubs look to reset, break through Padres' bullpen with NLDS on the line
The Chicago Cubs have seen all that they have wanted from the San Diego Padres' celebrated bullpen., ,Thursday afternoon, however, the Cubs will see a familiar face in Yu Darvish as they play the Padres in a decisive winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series in Chicago., ,Darv...
76ers re-sign G Quentin Grimes to reported 1-year, $8.7M qualifying offer
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed guard Quentin Grimes, a restricted free agent, on Wednesday to a reported one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, his agent David Bauman told ESPN.,The 76ers did not disclose contract terms in announcing the signing on Wednesday evening.,After the two sides were far...
Manny Machado homers as Padres shut out Cubs to even series
Manny Machado belted a two-run homer in the fifth inning, helping the visiting San Diego Padres square their National League wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs at one win apiece following a 3-0 victory on Wednesday.,The decisive Game 3 of the best-of-three series is Thursday afternoon in Chic...
Report: 76ers G Quentin Grimes signs 1-year, $8.7M qualifying offer
Guard Quentin Grimes, a restricted free agent, has returned to the Philadelphia 76ers by signing a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, his agent David Bauman told ESPN on Wednesday.,After the two sides were far apart in negotiations for a multiyear contract, per recent ESPN reports, Grimes is b...
Report: Maple Leafs top NHL team valuations at $4.25B
An NHL franchise now is valued at an average of $2.1 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth double that, according to research compiled by Sportico.,The Leafs, for the fifth straight year, top the NHL team valuation list, now carrying a $4.25 billion valuation. They are followed by the New York...
Cardinals placing RB Trey Benson (knee) on IR
The Arizona Cardinals are placing running back Trey Benson on injured reserve with a knee injury, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday.,While the move requires a player to sit out a minimum of four games, ESPN reported that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus and is expec...
Bill Schmidt out as Rockies GM after 119-loss season
Bill Schmidt stepped down as general manager of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday following a majors-worst 43-119 season.,It was the third consecutive 100-loss campaign for team -- the first three for a franchise that was founded in 1993. Schmidt, 66, became interim general manager on May 3, 2021 be...
Sixers G Jared McCain out at least 4 weeks after thumb surgery
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks following thumb surgery.,McCain, who tore the UCL in his right thumb during an offseason workout on Sept. 25, had the procedure Tuesday.,A four-week absence would sideline McCain, 21, for the first four or five gam...
Braves manager Brian Snitker won't return in '26, moves to advisory role
Brian Snitker will not return as manager of the Atlanta Braves, transitioning to an adviser role in 2026 for his 50th season with the franchise.,Snitker will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame next season, the team said Wednesday.,Named manager about a month into the 2016 season to replace the...
Shota Imanaga set for bulk-relief duty as Cubs try to close out Padres
The Chicago Cubs will look to win a postseason series for the first time since 2017 when they host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in Game 2 of their best-of-three National League wild-card series.,Chicago snapped a 108-year title drought by winning the World Series in 2016. The Cubs advanced to t...
Thorns trade M Hina Sugita to Angel City
The Portland Thorns traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City on Tuesday in exchange for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds.,Sugita, 28, had been with the Thorns since 2022 and racked up 13 goals and 14 assists in league play (82 appearances, 71 starts). She had three...
Colorado coach Deion Sanders wants to see more fire at TCU
Colorado and TCU are both looking to bounce back from three-point losses when they meet in Big 12 action Saturday night in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Buffaloes (2-3, 0-2 Big 12) jumped out to a 14-0 lead last weekend against then-No. 25 BYU before fading in a 24-21 setback.,Colorado coach Deion Sanders ...
Cubs belt back-to-back HRs in Game 1 win over Padres
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly belted back-to-back homers to lead off the fifth inning, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their National League wild-card series on Tuesday.,Daniel Palencia (1-0) struck out two and retired all five batters he faced i...
NCAA moving '28 Women's Final Four to Colts' stadium
The 2028 Women's Final Four shifted from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, allowing for a larger crowd as the sport surges in popularity.,"Moving the 2028 Women's Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium will allow for more access for our fans, and it represents the continued growth...
WNBA, USA Network parent reach 11-year rights deal
The WNBA and Versant announced an 11-year deal on Tuesday to broadcast league games on USA Network, beginning with the 2026 season.,Financial terms were not revealed for the pact, which runs through the 2036 season and calls for at least 50 games on the network each season. That includes playoff gam...
Injured Paula Badosa to miss rest of 2025 season
Eighteenth-ranked Paula Badosa announced Tuesday that she plans to take the rest of the year off and vowed to "come back stronger" in 2026.,The Spanish tennis player's announcement on Instagram came two days after she retired from her third-round match against Czech Karolina Muchova, the No. 15-rank...
MLB attendance tops 71M as TV ratings also rise
Major League Baseball is giving credit to faster game times and an expanded postseason for raising the league's overall attendance for the third consecutive season.,A total attendance of 71,409,421 was reported by MLB this season, as the Los Angeles Dodgers passed 4 million in total attendance for t...
Report: Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) to miss games
Baltimore Ravens four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) and three-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) are expected to miss a couple of weeks, NFL Network reported on Monday.,Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was ruled out for the remainder of the ...