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Islam Makhachev’s first welterweight title defense headlines UFC 330 in Philadelphia, with Mackenzie Dern set to defend the strawweight crown in the co-main event against Gillian Robertson.
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Boston dropped the series opener to Toronto after a weekend run that included a win over Texas, setting up the middle game with left-hander Jake Bennett making his fourth MLB start.
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As the San Antonio Spurs look ahead to the next season, the emphasis is less on hope and more on identifying the specific areas where the team can close the gap.
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Andrew Painter’s growing pains have stayed visible in Philadelphia’s rotation, and interim manager Don Mattingly made clear that no one is owed a long leash, even when the club has decided to keep developing him.
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Chicago’s bullpen takes a short-term hit as right-hander Daniel Palencia is shut down, prompting the return of Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa.
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Atlanta concluded its second practice of mandatory minicamp and followed with roster transactions that include a new wide receiver, Casey Washington, as the team continues building depth for training camp.
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The former Kings coach is set to take over in Toronto, stepping into one of the league’s most scrutinized jobs as new leadership reshapes the roster direction.
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Atlanta and San Francisco played through weather disruptions in Cobb County, and the Braves came up short as the contest lacked the sharpness they needed, continuing a current skid.
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Five days after an early struggle that sent Luinder Avila out quickly in Houston, the Royals’ 24-year-old rookie pitcher answered with a calmer, more controlled start in Washington, giving Kansas City a path to a win.
