UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Crystal Ball Predictions | FOX Sports - FOXSports.com This Saturday the UFC brings you a lil 11-fight card from Las Vegas that features not one but two world title fights, an incredible main card, and a main card-worthy preliminary set of bouts. In fight parlance - UFC 189 is stacked, from top to bottom. You won't want to miss a single fight this Saturday night, and … [Read more...]
Karim Benzema would be the key signing to Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge
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Blake Griffin and his chair barricade will keep the Mavs from DeAndre Jordan
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Eye on MLB: deGrom and Wednesday's best
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Alex Gordon carted off field with potentially serious groin strain
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Salary cap jumps higher than expected to $70M
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Transition from Women’s World Cup to Gold Cup is a bumpy ride for US soccer fans
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Report: Jason Pierre-Paul loses finger after fireworks accident but still expected to play ‘soon’
Report: Jason Pierre-Paul loses finger after fireworks accident but still expected to play 'soon' New York Giants franchise defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly had his right index finger amputated on Wednesday following a July 4 weekend fireworks accident, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. But even with the gruesome news of the lost finger, Pierre-Paul's career might not be in … [Read more...]
NBA to promote injury prevention research, but potential impact is unclear
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Du’Vonta Lampkin appeals for LOI release from Texas
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