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Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return ends with another leg injury
In the highly anticipated UFC 329 welterweight main event, Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon ended in disaster as he sustained another severe leg injury, resulting in a TKO stoppage against Max Holloway at 1:09 of the first round on Saturday night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.,After slippin...
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski (arm fatigue) out Sunday, will miss ASG
Jacob Misiorowski was scheduled to oppose fellow ace Paul Skenes and the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon, but the hard-throwing Milwaukee Brewers right-hander was scratched due to arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.,Misiorowski, 24, told reporters that he w...
White Sox draft UCLA SS Roch Cholowsky at No. 1
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft in Philadelphia.,Cholowsky, who turned 21 in April, is considered by draft analysts to be the best college shortstop prospect since Troy Tulowitzki in 2...
UFC 329 predictions: Best bets for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway
Conor McGregor returns after five years away to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. Check out our best bets and predictions for the entire main card....
Why the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Trade to the 76ers Still Doesn’t Make Sense
The Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks leaves major questions about Boston's championship future....
Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5 for UFC 329 bout vs. Max Holloway
Conor McGregor is officially ready for his first UFC fight in five years after he weighed in at 170.5 pounds Friday for his bout with Max Holloway.,McGregor vs. Holloway 2 is the headliner for Saturday's UFC 329, which will cap International Fight Week festivities in Las Vegas.,The Irishman has not ...
UFC 329 ticket prices soar as Dana White predicts record gate
The get-in ticket price for UFC 329 has soared above $1,000 and UFC president Dana White is projecting a UFC record gate for Saturday night's card in Las Vegas featuring Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway.,McGregor (22-6 MMA) will return to the Octagon for the first time in more than five ...
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard retiring after 22 years
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announced his retirement on Friday after a 22-year career in Ames.,The 61-year-old Pollard's retirement will go into effect on June 30, 2027, or whenever his position is filled.,Hired in 2005, he is the longest-tenured AD in Cyclones history and the longest...
Conor McGregor makes long-awaited return vs. Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event on Saturday night at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.,McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed since sustaining a broken ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs ride hot stretch into finale vs. Orioles
It doesn't matter where the production is coming from for the Chicago Cubs, as long as it keeps coming.,The lineup has been stout at times, particularly this week in a pair of road victories against the Baltimore Orioles.,The Cubs will vie for a sweep of the three-game series on Thursday afternoon; ...
Justin Bieber added to World Cup final's halftime show
FIFA confirmed the rumors on Wednesday: Justin Bieber has joined the star-studded lineup for the World Cup final halftime show.,Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira have committed to perform during the 11-minute halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.,Bieber explained his de...
Conor McGregor contends he's the featherweight GOAT
Conor McGregor's confidence is never in short supply, and that remains the case as he moves closer to his return to the Octagon at UFC 329.,He is competing as a welterweight in the Saturday bout against Max Holloway (27-9) in Las Vegas, but McGregor (22-6) anticipates the result will only bolster hi...
Former Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland had CTE
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been diagnosed posthumously with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.,Kneeland's family released the results of a brain tissue analysis performed by the Concussion & CTE Foundation. He died by suicide on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 24.,B...
Kyle Lowry retires with Raptors after 20 NBA seasons
Kyle Lowry rejoined the Raptors to retire as a member of the organization on Tuesday, officially ending his 20-year NBA career.,The 40-year-old point guard, who wore No. 7 for Toronto and helped the franchise win the 2019 NBA championship, made it official on the date 7-7.,"Thank you to my family, m...
76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.,Philadelphia announced the acquisition of Brown from the Boston Celtics, sending veteran forward Paul Geor...
Celtics owner admits 'fan' in him didn't like trading Jaylen Brown
Owner Bill Chisholm admitted the Celtics' front office worked hard to persuade him that trading Jaylen Brown was the best path to winning. ,"The fan in me," Chisholm said Monday in a joint press conference with team president Brad Stevens. "It was really tough. I'm accountable for it. Brad's account...
Report: France to appeal yellow card given to F Michael Olise
France has made an appeal to FIFA, asking the organization to rescind the yellow card handed out to forward Michael Olise for a confrontation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza during a round of 16 match on Saturday, The Athletic reported Monday.,Olise was booked after a tense exchange that end...
Pato O'Ward captures first win of season at Mid-Ohio
Mexico's Pato O'Ward captured his first victory of the season, winning the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.,O'Ward passed Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard of Denmark on the 42nd of 90 laps as the duo finished first and second in the 11th of 18 ...
Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Reign May Be Coming to an End
Boston's decision to trade Jaylen Brown and reshape its roster could redefine the Celtics' championship outlook for years to come....
Hunter Brown, Astros tasked with slowing down Rays
Houston's Cristian Javier was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before the Astros opened a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-1 loss on Friday. ,Javier is the second of five Houston starting pitchers either already back in the fold or soon to rejoin the active roste...